Crypto-Related Stocks Drop Alongside Bitcoin on CFTC Binance Suit
[Mar 27, 2023 9:38 AM] Shares of rival crypto exchange Coinbase fell by the most since Wednesday.
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G-7 Will Push for Tighter Global Crypto Regulations: Kyodo
[Mar 27, 2023 5:13 AM] Discussions on a global framework will speed up ahead of a May meeting of finance ministers and central bankers.
A Look at the Fed’s Recent Custodia Bank Denial and the Central Bank’s Push Back Against Narrow Banking
[Mar 26, 2023 10:30 PM] Over the past century, the number of American banks has significantly decreased, dropping from 30,000 banks in 1921 to 4,997 U.S. banks in 2021, according to data from the Federal Reserve. Recently, the U.S. central bank denied Custodia Bank of…
US Seizes 18 Crypto ATMs Purchased Using Fraudulent SBA Loans — Arrests Owner
[Mar 26, 2023 8:30 PM] U.S. law enforcement has seized 18 cryptocurrency ATMs that were purchased using fraudulent loans from the Small Business Administration (SBA) meant to assist small businesses financially harmed by the Covid-19 pandemic. The loans were also used to…
US Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Affirm Blockchain Developers and Non-Custodial Services Are Not Money Transmitters
[Mar 26, 2023 6:30 PM] A U.S. lawmaker has introduced the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act to ensure that developers and non-custodial service providers in the crypto space are not considered money transmitters and are not subject to the same level of regulation as…
Where the U.S. Government Went Wrong in Regulating Crypto
[Mar 26, 2023 4:45 AM] Former public policy attorney Keiko Yoshino writes about why she started paying attention to crypto, particularly the regulatory missteps.
80 Crypto Firms Interested in Establishing Presence in Hong Kong, Official Says
[Mar 24, 2023 9:30 PM] Hong Kong’s Secretary for Financial Services and Treasury has revealed that more than 80 crypto companies have expressed interest in establishing a presence in Hong Kong. They include companies across mainland China, Canada, European Union…
Bitcoin bulls remain bullish, but macro and crypto-specific hurdles have BTC pinned below $30K
[Mar 24, 2023 3:00 PM] All the pieces are in place for BTC to rally to $30,000, but escalating economic uncertainty and regulatory pressure add strength to the key resistance level.
Coinbase CEO calls for action in electing pro-crypto lawmakers following SEC Wells notice
[Mar 23, 2023 3:05 PM] Brian Armstrong urged crypto proponents to "contact their congressman, donate to pro-crypto candidates, show up at town halls" in an effort to achieve clear rules for crypto.
SEC in a Pickle: Crypto’s Tricky Trio Stirs Up Trouble in 2023
[Mar 23, 2023 2:30 PM] 2023 is shaping up to be a painful year for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as it finds itself entangled in battles with the ever-evolving and innovative cryptocurrency industry. From Ripple to Coinbase and Tron, the SEC faces…
FTX debtors agree to $95M sale of stake in Mysten Labs
[Mar 23, 2023 1:47 PM] The proposed purchase price of the Mysten Labs shares was roughly 95% of the amount FTX Ventures invested as part of a $300-million funding round in September 2022.
The SEC’s Scattershot Approach Shows Its Weakness
[Mar 23, 2023 11:26 AM] By taking aim at high-profile targets including Coinbase, Justin Sun and Lindsey Lohan, the SEC showed it doesn’t have the resources to effectively police the crypto industry.
SEC Urges Investors to Be Cautious With Crypto Securities
[Mar 23, 2023 10:05 AM]
SEC Hands Coinbase A ‘Wells Notice;’ Coinbase Rebukes
[Mar 22, 2023 11:47 PM] Flagship cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has stood the test of time through bear and bull markets alike. Like it or not, Coinbase lives on a short list of exchanges that have been around for over a decade. This week, the exchange revealed that…
US Senator Introduces Bill to Ban Direct-to-Consumer Central Bank Digital Currency
Texas Lawmaker Launches Resolution to Protect Bitcoin Investors, Support BTC Economy
SEC Informs Crypto Exchange Coinbase of Potential Securities Law Violations
Coinbase could face SEC enforcement action for 'potential violations of securities law'
[Mar 22, 2023 4:02 PM] The crypto exchange claimed that none of its listed assets were considered securities, and any potential targeting of its wallet was based on a “misunderstanding” by United States Securities and Exchange Commission officials.
SEC Sues Tron Founder Justin Sun for Market Manipulation and Offering Unregistered Securities
[Mar 22, 2023 3:10 PM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken action against Justin Sun, the founder of Tron, and the Tron Foundation, issuing charges for offering unregistered securities and market manipulation. Additionally, a group of influencers…
SEC files lawsuit against Tron’s Justin Sun and celebrities over crypto securities offering
[Mar 22, 2023 2:41 PM] Among the celebrities who settled with the SEC for their alleged role in promoting TRX and BTT were actress Lindsay Lohan, YouTuber Jake Paul, and singer Akon.
Texas Senator Ted Cruz Introduces Anti-CBDC Bill
[Mar 22, 2023 2:35 PM] Ted Cruz has joined a myriad of politicians in demonstrating their contempt for CBDCs in America — but what about pro-Bitcoin legislation? Texas Governor Ted Cruz has joined a growing group of politicians who have come out in support of anti-CBDC…
US lawmakers reiterate concerns about 'sham' crypto firm audits to PCAOB
[Mar 22, 2023 1:35 PM] Two U.S. senators cited the collapse of FTX when writing to the PCAOB chair Erica Williams in January, but now suggest improper auditing could have affected three banks as well.
The Reality Behind the Crypto Banking Crackdown: ‘Operation Choke Point 2.0’ Is Here
[Mar 22, 2023 11:23 AM] Banking enforcement targeting legal crypto businesses appears to violate the FDIC's mandate. It may also be amplifying financial contagion.
CFTC Commissioner On Innovation, Commodities And Misconceptions About Bitcoin Regulation
[Mar 22, 2023 6:00 AM] CFTC Commissioner Summer Mersigner discusses the inevitability of innovation and clears up the agency’s role in bitcoin regulation. In light of recent events, many in the Bitcoin community are looking for regulatory clarity now more than ever…
EU MiCA crypto regulation is a ‘balancing act’: Paris Blockchain Week 2023
[Mar 22, 2023 4:54 AM] Industry experts and regulators weigh in on the European Union’s proposed MiCA rules at Paris Blockchain Week.
Celsius custody account holders can receive 72.5% of their crypto, says bankruptcy judge
[Mar 21, 2023 3:54 PM] Should they opt in to the deal, Celsius customers cannot “pursue any litigation, including seeking relief from the automatic stay, turnover, or other claims or causes of action.”
Texas lawmaker introduces resolution to protect Bitcoin miners and HODLers
[Mar 21, 2023 1:35 PM] The Lone Star State is already home to many crypto and blockchain firms as well as miners taking advantage of the regulatory-friendly environment.
Crypto Ads in Belgium to Feature ‘Punchy Warning’ of Risks, New Rules Imply
[Mar 21, 2023 12:00 PM] The financial regulatory body of Belgium has been tasked by the government to regulate advertisements for cryptocurrencies. New rules, set to enter into force in May, oblige advertisers to clearly warn investors of the risks associated with the…
CryptoUK calls on regulators to address de-banking of digital asset firms
[Mar 21, 2023 11:30 AM] The trade association said many banks in the U.K. had begun imposing blanket bans on dealing with crypto firms “instead of taking a risk-based and case-by-case approach.”
IRS calls for public feedback on taxing NFTs as collectibles
[Mar 21, 2023 11:00 AM] Those wishing to offer feedback to the IRS on having NFTs treated as collectibles, such as coins or works of art, have until June 19 to submit comments.