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SEC Expected to Approve Multiple Spot Bitcoin ETFs in One Day, Says Vanceck CEO
[Dec 18, 2023 8:30 PM] The CEO of asset management firm Vaneck expects the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve multiple spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications in one day. “I very much expect it will be all in one day because…
UK plan on digital securities sandbox laid before Parliament
[Dec 18, 2023 2:55 PM] The regulations will take effect on Jan. 8, with the Bank of England and U.K. Financial Conduct Authority operating the sandbox.
EU Commission targets X over ‘dissemination of illegal content’
[Dec 18, 2023 10:30 AM] X owner Elon Musk told advertisers to “go f--- yourself” on Nov. 29 after many left the social media platform in response to antisemitic content and a report on hate speech.
Warren’s surveillance legislation is tailor-made to help big banks
[Dec 18, 2023 9:39 AM] Warren's Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act would shut crypto providers down — playing into the hands of the banking industry.
Ripple Reveals 2024 Crypto Predictions: SEC Crackdown to Continue, Regulation Will Hinder US Crypto Firms
[Dec 17, 2023 9:30 PM] Ripple has shared several crypto predictions for 2024. The firm’s chief legal officer expects the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to continue its crackdown on the crypto industry. In addition, he foresees U.S. Congress…
CFTC Chairman: Many Crypto Tokens Are Considered Commodities Under Existing Laws
[Dec 17, 2023 3:00 AM] The chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Rostin Behnam, has stated that many digital assets are considered commodities under existing law. Behnam urged the U.S. Congress to hasten the process of establishing a regulatory…
US Lawmakers Slam SEC and Chair Gensler for Refusing to Provide Clear Regulation for Crypto Industry
[Dec 17, 2023 1:00 AM] U.S. lawmakers have slammed the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its chairman Gary Gensler for refusing to provide clear crypto regulation. “SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s continued refusal to provide clarity for the digital asset…
SEC Denies Coinbase’s Petition for Clear Crypto Regulation — Exchange Responds by Taking the Regulator to Court
Blackrock Meets With SEC 4 Times to Discuss Spot Bitcoin ETF Application
[Dec 16, 2023 7:00 PM] Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, has met with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the fourth time recently to discuss its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) application. SEC Chairman Gary Gensler said this…
IMF Chief Calls for Clear Crypto Regulation — Warns High Crypto Adoption Could Undermine Financial Stability
[Dec 15, 2023 10:00 PM] The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called for clear crypto regulations worldwide, cautioning that high crypto adoption could undermine macro-financial stability. “Our goal is to make a more efficient, interoperable, and…
Finance Professor Blasts SEC’s Potential Cash-Only Rule for Spot Bitcoin ETFs Citing Benefits of In-Kind Model
[Dec 15, 2023 8:30 PM] A finance professor at Georgetown University has urged the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to avoid micromanaging the creation/redemption process for spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). While the SEC proposed the cash creation…
SEC Chair Gensler Reveals Regulator Is ‘Taking a New Look’ at Spot Bitcoin ETF Filings
[Dec 15, 2023 7:00 PM] U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler has revealed that the regulator is taking a new look at spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications based on recent court rulings. “We had in the past denied a…
SEC Chair Gensler: We Do Things According to Our Authorities and How Courts Interpret Them
[Dec 14, 2023 9:00 PM] U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler has affirmed that the securities regulator acts according to its authorities and how the courts interpret them. This includes how the agency plans to deal with spot bitcoin…
Majority of UK MPs ‘lack crypto knowledge,' says industry association
[Dec 14, 2023 3:00 PM] According to CryptoUK, MPs Andrew Griffith and Lisa Cameron were among the top crypto proponents in the U.K. government.
Crypto-Friendly Does Not Mean Crypto-Easy
[Dec 14, 2023 2:21 PM] U.S. crypto regulation has much to learn from Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong. But while these jurisdictions offer legal clarity around digital assets, they also have some of the toughest rules in the world, says CoinDesk’s Emily Parker.
Which world leaders have made big promises on crypto?
[Dec 14, 2023 12:51 PM] From Nayib Bukele to Donald Trump, many current and former heads of state across the globe have used crypto and blockchain as political tools.
CoinList agrees to $1.2M settlement over apparent US sanctions violations
[Dec 14, 2023 10:30 AM] The crypto exchange processed 989 transactions for users in Crimea from April 2020 to May 2022, according to the Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Binance, crypto firms optimistic about UAE amid potential US regulatory shift
[Dec 14, 2023 5:42 AM] Ghaf Capital managing partner Feras Al Sadek argued that the UAE’s “regulation by education” sets it apart from other jurisdictions.
Indian Government Provides Update on Crypto Regulation
[Dec 13, 2023 11:00 PM] The Indian government has responded to questions during a parliamentary session regarding crypto regulation in India. The government emphasized the valuable guidance provided by the IMF-FSB synthesis paper presented at the G20 summit, noting that…
SEC Meets With Blackrock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, and Grayscale to Discuss Their Spot Bitcoin ETF Applications
SEC pushes deadline for decision on Invesco Galaxy spot Ether ETF to 2024
[Dec 13, 2023 3:30 PM] The commission had until Dec. 23 to decide or punt on approval or disapproval for the spot crypto investment vehicle.
Dubai regulator grants crypto license to Bahrain’s CoinMENA
[Dec 13, 2023 7:13 AM] The permit allows CoinMENA to provide retail and institutional customers in the United Arab Emirates with the ability to deposit and withdraw in UAE dirhams.
FCA Has Dealt With 1,400 Cases Related to Unregulated Crypto Activity, UK Regulator Reveals
[Dec 12, 2023 11:00 PM] The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has revealed that it has dealt with over 1,400 crypto cases between January 2020 and June 2023. The regulator noted that “a shortage of crypto skills meant the FCA took longer than planned to…
Senate Coalition Grows to Crack Down on Crypto’s Use in Illicit Finance
US Presidential Candidates Tackle Crypto Issues at Groundbreaking Forum
[Dec 12, 2023 3:30 PM] Highlighting the increasing significance of digital assets in American politics, several presidential candidates from the Republican and Democratic parties came together at the Crypto Presidential Forum to discuss their visions for the future of…
New York AG Secures $22 Million Settlement From Kucoin for Unregistered Trading Activities
[Dec 12, 2023 2:00 PM] In a recent legal development, New York Attorney General Letitia James has successfully obtained over $22 million from Kucoin, a well known crypto trading platform. This settlement arises from Kucoin’s alleged failure to register as a…
IRS lists 4 crypto crimes among its top cases in 2023
[Dec 12, 2023 1:56 PM] The cases included investigations into the Silk Road marketplace, OneCoin, Oyster Protocol founder “Bruno Block,” and a money laundering scheme using Bitcoin kiosks.
Warren’s Crypto Bill Is Likely Unconstitutional. It’s Also Unlikely to Pass
[Dec 12, 2023 1:54 PM] Democratic lawmakers signed on to sponsor the Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act. The bill is bad for crypto in the U.S., even if it never gets through Congress.
Terra co-founder Do Kwon will stay in Montenegro until February: Report
[Dec 12, 2023 11:32 AM] The Terraform Labs co-founder had been awaiting extradition to either the U.S. or South Korea after serving a prison sentence in Montenegro for using falsified travel documents.