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US Treasury Deputy Secretary: Crypto Not Major Source of Funding for Terrorists
New Law Expands Police Powers to Seize Crypto in UK
[Oct 27, 2023 7:30 PM] A new law that gives law enforcement agencies greater powers to seize, freeze, and recover crypto assets has entered into force in the U.K. The law introduces provisions for police to “seize crypto assets more easily and convert them into…
SEC Considering 8-10 Spot Bitcoin ETF Applications, Says Chair Gary Gensler
[Oct 27, 2023 6:00 PM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is currently considering between eight and 10 bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications, according to SEC Chairman Gary Gensler. He insisted that “the vast majority of crypto assets…
Hester Peirce speaks out against LBRY enforcement action: 'The market could have decided'
[Oct 27, 2023 3:41 PM] The SEC commissioner said the regulator’s actions “forced a group of entrepreneurs to abandon what they built,” with LBRY announcing in October it planned to wind down operations.
Lawyer questions Sam Bankman-Fried on his political donations at trial
[Oct 27, 2023 1:26 PM] The former FTX CEO reportedly said the donations made in his name came from “loans from Alameda Research” as part of efforts to influence U.S. regulations on crypto.
Sam Bankman-Fried denies defrauding FTX users at trial
[Oct 27, 2023 10:24 AM] As the final witness in his defense case, the former FTX CEO placed some of the blame for the crypto exchange’s failure on Gary Wang and Nishad Singh.
Jury hears Sam Bankman-Fried’s testimony: ‘A lot of people got hurt’
[Oct 27, 2023 8:19 AM] The former FTX CEO returned to the witness stand to present his testimony to a jury of 12 people as the criminal trial began to reach its final stages.
UK Issues Over 200 Alerts Against Crypto Firms Allegedly Breaking Promotion Rules
[Oct 26, 2023 7:30 PM] Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued hundreds of alerts regarding companies “illegally promoting crypto assets to U.K. consumers.” The regulator also highlighted several “common issues” with crypto promotions it has identified
Cynthia Lummis leads the charge calling for DOJ action against Binance and Tether
[Oct 26, 2023 3:59 PM] U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis and Representative French Hill urged the Justice Department to take “swift action” against Binance and Tether over facilitating funds for Hamas.
Sam Bankman-Fried denies knowledge of moving FTX deposits to North Dimension: Report
[Oct 26, 2023 2:46 PM] Assistant U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon grilled the former FTX CEO in court on his knowledge of FTX user deposits and the retention of communication records.
Sam Bankman-Fried thought ‘taking FTX deposits through Alameda was legal’: Report
[Oct 26, 2023 1:04 PM] The former FTX CEO took the stand for the first time in his criminal trial, but without members of the jury present.
Prosecutors rest their case as Sam Bankman-Fried prepares to testify
[Oct 26, 2023 10:06 AM] Defense lawyers representing SBF called two witnesses, a Bahamas-based attorney and an expert from a litigation consulting firm, before the former FTX CEO’s testimony.
US lawmakers discuss digital assets and the House gets a new Speaker
[Oct 25, 2023 2:16 PM] With the election of Mike Johnson as speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Congress will once again be able to move forward on crypto bills.
Will Sam Bankman-Fried fix his case when he takes the stand?
[Oct 25, 2023 12:59 PM] The former FTX CEO will take the stand in his own defense. Will it be enough to counter the narrative introduced by former employees and expert witnesses?
SEC’s Gensler Won’t Say What’s Next With Bitcoin ETFs After Grayscale Loss
[Oct 25, 2023 12:17 PM]
Sam Bankman-Fried will testify at criminal trial, say defense lawyers
[Oct 25, 2023 8:54 AM] After much speculation, the former FTX CEO will be one of only a handful of witnesses to testify for his defense in the criminal fraud case.
Pro-crypto lawmaker Tom Emmer ends hours-long speaker campaign: Report
[Oct 24, 2023 3:03 PM] The Minnesota congressman was one of only a few crypto proponents in Congress being considered as a possible speaker of the House by Republican lawmakers.
Pro-crypto lawmaker Tom Emmer wins Republican nomination for House Speaker
[Oct 24, 2023 11:34 AM] It’s unclear if Rep. Emmer will have enough support to win in a full floor vote, but the lack of a Speaker of the House has effectively halted all legislation since Oct. 3.
Binance and CZ renew calls to dismiss CFTC lawsuit
[Oct 24, 2023 10:00 AM] Lawyers representing the crypto exchange and its CEO claimed the CFTC was attempting to act as the "world’s derivatives police" in its lawsuit.
Binance Latam Regional VP: ‘We Intend to Become Regulated in Argentina’
[Oct 24, 2023 2:30 AM] Min Lin, Latam regional vice president at Binance, referred to the intention of the institution to become regulated in Argentina after a specific law to license crypto brokers is approved. Lin stated the exchange is talking with regulators to…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Calls for ‘Comprehensive Deregulation’ After Predicting SEC Overhaul
US Court issues mandate for Grayscale ruling, paving way for SEC to review spot Bitcoin ETF
[Oct 23, 2023 1:16 PM] The court decision was expected by many after the SEC did not appeal an Aug. 29 ruling requiring Grayscale's Bitcoin ETF application to be reviewed.
US Congress remains legislatively paralyzed on crypto bills without a House speaker
[Oct 23, 2023 11:10 AM] Pieces of legislation aimed at establishing clarity on certain crypto policies are unable to move forward with half of the legislative branch of the U.S. government lacking leadership.
People’s Bank of China Governor Vows to Curb Crypto Speculation
[Oct 23, 2023 1:30 AM] The new governor of China’s central bank has promised to stop speculation associated with cryptocurrency transactions in the country. Pan Gongsheng made the vow in a report detailing measures to maintain the stability of the Chinese financial…
Hong Kong Regulators Restrict Retail Investor Access to ‘Complex’ Crypto Products
[Oct 22, 2023 9:30 PM] The securities regulator and the central banking institution of Hong Kong have updated the region’s crypto policy in response to enquiries from the industry. In a circular on the virtual asset-related activities of intermediaries, the authorities…
Blockchain Publishing Company LBRY Announces Shutdown Following Court Judgment and Debts
[Oct 21, 2023 11:30 AM] Facing a judgment from the federal government and encumbered with significant debts, LBRY Inc., the blockchain-based publishing company, has signaled its intent to terminate operations. This announcement, shared via a blog post hosted on Odysee…
FinCEN issues alert regarding crypto transactions connected to Hamas
[Oct 20, 2023 1:52 PM] The government department warned virtual asset service providers and other financial institutions to “identify and report suspicious transactions” related to terrorist groups.
Hong Kong securities regulator updates crypto policies, citing market developments
[Oct 20, 2023 10:24 AM] The notice came more than a month after more than a thousand users reported losses from the JPEX crypto exchange.
FinCEN Targets Crypto Mixers Over Laundering and National Security Concerns
[Oct 20, 2023 8:30 AM] The U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, or FinCEN, this week proposed regulations aimed at increasing transparency around crypto mixing services. These services, the agency says, are used by terrorist…