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U.S. Bitcoin Corp. Expected to Settle With City to Resume Mining in Niagara Falls

[Apr 5, 2023 9:16 AM] The firm is currently trying to complete a merger with Canadian Hut 8 Mining.

NYDFS Chief Dismisses 'Choke Point 2.0' Theory of Signature’s Closure as 'Ludicrous'

[Apr 5, 2023 9:14 AM] Signature Bank’s takeover last month was not a part of any so-called “Operation Choke Point 2.0,” according to Adrienne Harris, superintendent of the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), who called the idea “ludicrous.”

Craig Wright’s UK Contempt of Court Case Over Alleged Embargo Breach Abandoned

[Apr 5, 2023 5:19 AM] Judges at the High Court in London said they didn’t have the resources to explore the issue fully.

'Shark Tank' Star Kevin O'Leary Calls Litigating Your Crypto Regulator 'Really Stupid'

[Apr 4, 2023 4:12 PM] In Coinbase's case, O'Leary said, it would be "better to sit down and work it out" with regulators, and if a "U.S. regulator doesn't want staking or lending, so be it."

Texas Bill Limiting Benefits for Crypto Miners Unanimously Passes Committee Vote

[Apr 4, 2023 1:27 PM] Texas is a major hub for bitcoin miners, many of whom have taken advantage of demand response programs, which the bill looks to curb.

The SEC's Beaxy Suit Looks Like a Coinbase Case Preview

[Apr 4, 2023 9:45 AM] The SEC took pains to note the Beaxy exchange did a lot of illegal trading. Is this a preview of its action against Coinbase?

Voyager-Binance.US Legal Fight Must Be Resolved by April 13, Court Documents Say

[Apr 4, 2023 2:40 AM] The bankrupt company’s creditors stand to lose $100 million if delays caused by government objections drag on.

Binance's BNB, Bitcoin Tumble After Crypto Twitter Personality Cobie's Wild Guess

[Apr 3, 2023 2:51 PM] Binance and its CEO last week were sued by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission over “willful evasion” of U.S. laws.

Japan Regulator Flags 4 Crypto Exchanges Including Bybit for Operating Without Registration

[Apr 3, 2023 2:55 AM] Bitget, BitForex and MEXC Global were also named in the Financial Services Agency's warning letter.

U.S. Government Case Against Voyager-Binance.US Deal Has 'Substantial' Merits, Judge Says

[Apr 1, 2023 6:49 AM] District Judge Jennifer Rearden put the $1 billion deal on hold but said she’d expedite an appeal to avoid too much delay

Crypto Exchange Bittrex to Wind Down U.S. Operations Next Month

[Mar 31, 2023 2:05 PM] Cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex will shut down its U.S. platform on April 30 after nine years of operation, the company announced on Friday.

U.S. Futures Watchdog Issues Compliance Rule for Crypto Activities Among Members

[Mar 31, 2023 11:43 AM] In the absence of formal crypto rules from U.S. government agencies, the National Futures Association (NFA) is setting up standards for its members that deal in digital assets commodities.

Sushi Swap CEO Says He No Longer Feels 'Inspired' Amid U.S. Regulators' Crypto Crackdown

[Mar 30, 2023 6:05 PM] Sushi Swap Head Chef Jared Grey fielded questions from his community about an SEC subpoena he received during a Thursday call.

Former FTX CEO Seeks $10M Insurance Fund for Legal Defense, Request Opposed by FTX Debtors and Unsecured Creditors

[Mar 30, 2023 1:30 PM] Court filings reveal that the FTX co-founder is seeking access to a $10 million insurance plan to cover his attorney fees. FTX debtors and unsecured creditors have opposed Sam Bankman-Fried’s request, arguing that every dollar spent on his defense…

Tron Founder Justin Sun Reportedly Lost His Diplomatic Status

[Mar 30, 2023 12:36 PM] Grenada recalled all diplomats after the June 2022 election, when the party that granted Sun's title was ousted from power, the Grenada Broadcasting Network reported.

French Crypto Influencer Ban Will Harm Country’s Attractiveness, Industry Group Says

[Mar 30, 2023 9:41 AM] Proposals to stop social media stars promoting unlicensed companies were approved by the National Assembly Thursday.

Crypto Exchange Zipmex's Restructuring Plan Approved by Singapore Court

[Mar 30, 2023 9:35 AM]

FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Pleads Not Guilty to Latest Bribery Charge

[Mar 30, 2023 9:34 AM] FTX founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted bribery and campaign finance violations unveiled in two recent superseding indictments.

Three Arrows Capital's Kyle Davies Ordered to Respond to Subpoena Within 2 Weeks

[Mar 30, 2023 8:58 AM] The court also ruled that the 3AC liquidators' service of a subpoena to Davies via Twitter complied with due process.

Crypto Exchange Kraken Commits to Tougher Rules Required by Canada

[Mar 30, 2023 7:30 AM] Kraken has filed a pre-registration undertaking with the Ontario Securities Commission as it works towards becoming a registered Restricted Dealer in Canada.

Euroclear May Launch Digital Bond Settlement Platform This Year, Staffer Says

[Mar 30, 2023 5:28 AM] The move follows interest in securities trading using central bank digital currencies.

Sam Bankman-Fried to Plead Not Guilty to Bribery, Campaign-Finance Charges: Reuters

[Mar 30, 2023 5:13 AM]

Japan's Finance Ministry to Explore Digital Yen Feasibility: Report

[Mar 30, 2023 2:54 AM] The ministry plans to launch an expert panel next month to explore the feasibility of a central bank digital currency.

That Binance Suit Sure Seems Bigger Than Just a CFTC Case

[Mar 29, 2023 2:09 PM] Between Coinbase, Binance, Justin Sun, Do Kwon and Custodia, there has been just so much news over the last week. And that’s largely just the U.S. But Binance is the most interesting, not only for what happened (the Commodity Futures Trading…

Coinbase Chief Legal Officer: There’s ‘A Lot to Unpack’ in CFTC’s Filing Against Binance

[Mar 29, 2023 1:43 PM] Paul Grewal says it’s clear the agency is undertaking a great effort to understand what is happening at the largest crypto exchange by trading volume.

Top U.S. Treasury Official Says Crypto Had No ‘Direct Role’ In Bank Failures

[Mar 29, 2023 1:19 PM] Nellie Liang, the U.S. Treasury Department's undersecretary for domestic finance, doesn’t believe that the digital assets sector should be blamed for the runs on Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank that led to their quick demise earlier…

Crypto Exchange Beaxy Shut Down After SEC Lawsuit

[Mar 29, 2023 8:30 AM] Crypto platform Beaxy has officially closed its doors as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged the company and its founder Artak Hamazaspyan with operating an unregistered exchange and brokerage, the agency said.

Do Kwon Extradition Sought by U.S., South Korea, Montenegro Justice Minister Says

[Mar 29, 2023 5:53 AM] Marko Kovac said the Terraform Lab founder's extradition proceedings would follow a criminal case for ID document forgery

British Virgin Islands Court Orders 3AC Founders to Attend Examination on May 22

[Mar 29, 2023 4:17 AM] The 3AC founders will be found in contempt of court if they fail to reply to the order.

European Banking Regulator Calls Attention to Digital Ledger Technology

[Mar 29, 2023 4:04 AM] Draft guidance from the EU banking watchdog picks out crypto technology for scrutiny and proposes vetting procedures for senior staff.