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Professor Gary Gensler vs. SEC Chair Gary Gensler: Crypto Long & Short

[Jul 19, 2023 10:00 AM] Gary Gensler once taught a class on crypto. Is he contradicting himself now in his powerful Washington role?

New U.S. Senate Bill Wants to Regulate DeFi Like a Bank

[Jul 19, 2023 8:02 AM] A new bill from Sen. Jack Reed would impose strict requirements on DeFi protocols under the guise of national security.

U.S. Presidential Candidate RFK Jr. Vows to Exempt Crypto From Capital Gains Tax if Elected

[Jul 19, 2023 4:32 AM] Kennedy also reiterated a May stance defending the right to self-custody bitcoin, run blockchain nodes at home and promising industry-neutral energy regulation.

GOP Lawmakers Suggest Gensler's SEC Is Gaming News Cycle to Thwart Crypto Legislation

[Jul 19, 2023 4:00 AM] Recent actions by the regulator seem to have been timed to coincide with Congressional grandstanding, Reps. French Hill and Dusty Johnson wrote.

Societe Generale Becomes First Company to Win French Crypto License

[Jul 19, 2023 3:32 AM] SG Forge is licensed to provide buying and selling, exchange and custody of digital assets.

U.S. Secret Service Seizes Funds From Bahamian Bank Deltec Amid Fraud Investigation

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Unpacking the Latest Lummis-Gillibrand Bill Draft

[Jul 18, 2023 9:45 AM] U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand have developed a second draft of their comprehensive crypto regulation bill. Chances are slim that it will, as a single bill, advance to becoming a law, but it may still drive a broader…

Deadlines for U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETF Approvals Come Into Sight

[Jul 18, 2023 9:34 AM] The clock for the SEC approval process of spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications will begin Wednesday after all eight applicants, including BlackRock, were listed in the Federal Register.

Ripple Court Ruling Unlikely to Impact Celsius Wind-Up, Crypto Lender’s Counsel Says

[Jul 18, 2023 9:21 AM] Crypto securities ruling could impact pricing of CEL token but won’t affect restructuring plans, the counsel said.

G20 Nations Welcome FSB's Tougher Crypto Rules, Says Presidency Holders India

[Jul 18, 2023 7:05 AM] The Group of Twenty (G20) has welcomed the high-level recommendations of the Financial Stability Board (FSB) on crypto asset activities and global stablecoin arrangements.

Even Unpaid Social Media Crypto Promotions May Breach UK Ad Rules: Financial Regulator

[Jul 18, 2023 5:06 AM] The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) gained oversight of crypto promotions with the approval of the Financial Services and Markets Act in June.

Coinbase Earn Is Particularly Vulnerable to Being Defined as a Security: Berenberg

[Jul 18, 2023 3:59 AM] The crypto exchange is still faced with significant regulatory challenges, the report said.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong to Meet House Democrats About Crypto Legislation: Bloomberg

[Jul 18, 2023 2:14 AM] Armstrong will meet Democrats from the House of Representatives in the U.S. Congress, aides familiar with the plans told Bloomberg.

SEC's Gensler 'Disappointed' by Part of Ripple's XRP Judgement, Still Assessing Opinion

[Jul 17, 2023 1:23 PM] U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissioner (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler said Monday he was disappointed with the court's decision in a part of the Ripple case.

SEC's Gensler Says AI Could Play Big Role in Future Financial Crises

[Jul 17, 2023 11:05 AM] Artificial intelligence “may heighten financial fragility as it could promote herding,” the regulator said in a speech

Ron DeSantis Promises to Ban CBDCs if Elected President

[Jul 17, 2023 10:55 AM] DeSantis in March signed a bill as Florida’s governor to prohibit the use of CBDC’s within his state.

BlockFi Bet Big on FTX and Alameda Even After Seeing Infamous Balance Sheet, Creditors Say

[Jul 17, 2023 10:08 AM] The crypto lender saw “the exact same balance sheet” later published by CoinDesk but still put clients' money in Sam Bankman-Fried’s companies, a scathing new report claims.

EU's Data Act Final Draft Still Contains Controversial Smart Contract Kill Switch

[Jul 17, 2023 4:53 AM] Lawmakers appear to have largely ignored pleas from organizations linked to Polygon, NEAR and Cardano about the kill-switch, according to a final version of the text seen by CoinDesk

SEC Launches Review of Latest Bitcoin ETF Applications

[Jul 17, 2023 4:25 AM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched its review of the latest bitcoin exchange-traded-fund (ETF) applications.

Financial Stability Board Calls for Tougher Global Crypto Rules After Year of Turmoil

[Jul 17, 2023 1:00 AM] The standard-setter called for crypto companies to adapt now, after allegations of misuse of client funds at FTX

What Ripple’s Partial XRP Win Means for Other Crypto Firms Fighting SEC

[Jul 14, 2023 12:27 PM] Coinbase and Binance have a new precedent to cite in court – if the decision survives potential appeal. That’s no sure thing, lawyers said.

How the Celsius Affair Plays Into the U.S. Crypto Regulatory Debate

[Jul 14, 2023 6:30 AM] The arrest of the crypto lender’s co-founder and ex-CEO Alex Mashinsky comes as lawmakers and regulators squabble over new rules for the sector.

Congressman Torres Calls for Investigation Into SEC Over its Approach to Crypto

[Jul 14, 2023 12:31 AM] Congressman Ritchie Torres has asked for two separate independent investigations of the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) for its "haphazard and heavy-handed approach to digital assets."

Alex Mashinsky's Bail Set at $40M, Travel Restricted

[Jul 14, 2023 12:02 AM] The founder of the bankrupt crypto lender has pleaded not guilty to charges including fraud and manipulation of the CEL token.

Celsius Reorganization Not Affected by $4.7B Settlement With U.S., Bankrupt Crypto Lender Says

[Jul 13, 2023 3:40 PM] That includes customer recoveries, the bankruptcy crypto lender said Thursday.

Coinbase, SEC Spar Over Definition of Securities, Nature of Staking in First Court Hearing

[Jul 13, 2023 2:02 PM] U.S. Judge Katherine Polk Faila questioned both sides on a range of topics in a Manhattan courthouse on Thursday.

Ripple, Crypto Industry Score Partial Win in SEC Court Fight Over XRP

[Jul 13, 2023 10:04 AM] The institutional sale of the XRP tokens did violate federal securities laws, a court ruled as it granted a motion for summary judgment in part on Thursday.

Celsius Network's Alex Mashinsky Arrested, Firm Sued by SEC, CFTC, FTC

[Jul 13, 2023 6:48 AM] U.S. commodities regulator CFTC could also bring a case against the crypto lender, Bloomberg reported earlier this month.

UK's New Online Safety Bill Applies to the Metaverse, Lawmakers Agree

[Jul 13, 2023 3:35 AM] The bill, nearing approval, has measures to prevent children from experiencing harm online.

Coinbase Lawyers Argue Biden Student Loans Ruling Aids Defense Against SEC

[Jul 13, 2023 2:34 AM] Asserting powers over the $1 trillion crypto industry is of major significance, just like canceling student debt, the exchange’s lawyers argue.