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Kevin O’Leary Warns US Crypto Regulation Getting ‘Very Aggressive’ — ‘You’ve Got to Stay out of the Way of SEC’
Ethereum derivatives data suggests $1,700 might not remain a resistance level for long
[Feb 21, 2023 3:40 PM] ETH derivatives data shows bullish traders becoming more comfortable with the $1,700 price level, creating an opportunity for further rallies.
Paxos is engaged in 'constructive discussions' with SEC: Report
[Feb 21, 2023 10:00 AM] The stablecoin issuer is currently facing a lawsuit from the SEC in which the financial regulator claimed BUSD was an unregistered security.
‘Regulators let the bad guys get big’ — Kraken CEO speaks out after SEC settlement
[Feb 20, 2023 11:58 AM] According to Jesse Powell, U.S. regulators allowing bad actors in the crypto space to “suck up users, revenue and venture capital” could effectively destroy “the good guys.”
Custodia CEO Slams US Government Over Broad Crackdown, Lack of Regulatory Clarity in Crypto Industry
[Feb 18, 2023 9:30 AM] Caitlin Long, CEO of crypto bank Custodia, criticized the U.S. government for its handling of a massive crypto fraud that occurred months before the company’s collapse. She made her remarks in a blog post after disclosing evidence to law…
Brazilian Government Preparing New Decree to Clarify Cryptocurrency Rules
[Feb 18, 2023 3:00 AM] The Brazilian government is preparing to release a decree to fill the blank spaces that the recent approval of the cryptocurrency law has left open. The document, prepared by the Ministry of Finance, will establish the areas of oversight and…
Coinbase CEO Urges Congress to Pass Clear Crypto Legislation — Warns America Risks Losing Financial Hub Status
Do Kwon removed 10K Bitcoin from Terra after collapse — Takeaways from SEC complaint
[Feb 17, 2023 3:30 PM] The SEC complaint included allegations around claims of TerraUSD’s peg, Terra’s relationship to Chai, and co-founder Do Kwon cashing out for millions.
SEC chair issues warning to celebrities promoting crypto amid latest enforcement action
[Feb 17, 2023 12:00 PM] Gary Gensler said investors in crypto projects “should know why celebrities are making those endorsements,” as Kim Kardashian and Paul Pierce did for EMAX through social media.
NBA Hall of Famer Paul Pierce Charged by SEC for Touting EMAX Tokens
[Feb 17, 2023 11:31 AM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Basketball Hall of Famer Paul Pierce for touting EMAX tokens and making misleading comments about unregistered crypto securities. The former Boston Celtics small forward agreed to settle…
Terraform Labs and CEO Do Kwon Charged by SEC With Multibillion-Dollar Crypto Fraud
US Senator Calls for Comprehensive Crypto Regulation to Protect Consumers
[Feb 16, 2023 4:35 PM] The chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Sherrod Brown, has called for a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. “Recent crypto meltdowns have made clear that we need a comprehensive…
Federal judge hints at denying Sam Bankman-Fried any internet access as condition of bail: Report
[Feb 16, 2023 3:47 PM] The judge reportedly did not expand SBF’s bail conditions to include restrictions on the internet or VPNs, but asked his lawyers to pay for a consultant to explore the matter.
Uzbekistan Allows Foreign Firms to Deposit Funds From Crypto Trading, Restricts Other Operations
[Feb 16, 2023 3:00 PM] The Central Bank of Uzbekistan has permitted foreign-based businesses to open domestic bank accounts and deposit funds received from cryptocurrency trading. These companies will also be able to transfer the money abroad, but operations in the…
Wyoming Legislature Passes Bill Protecting Bitcoin Private Keys From Courts
[Feb 16, 2023 1:24 PM] It is now up to the governor of Wyoming to put the final stamp of approval on the landmark bill.The U.S. state of Wyoming has passed a bill that protects its citizens from having to disclose their private keys, with a singular exception. Having now…
Celsius bankruptcy judge authorizes the sale of $7.4M worth of Bitmain coupons
[Feb 16, 2023 10:30 AM] The judge’s ruling does not require Celsius debtors to sell the Bitmain coupons, but they would need the consent of the committee of unsecured creditors.
Oman Capital Markets Regulator Plans to Establish a Virtual Assets Regulatory Framework
[Feb 16, 2023 6:30 AM] The Oman Capital Market Authority (CMA) has said it plans to establish a regulatory regime to govern as well as develop the country’s virtual assets market. The regulator said the envisaged regulatory regime enables it to avail an…
SEC-retly Failing: How the SEC Is Letting Crypto Down
[Feb 16, 2023 2:30 AM] When Gary Gensler (ex-Goldman Sachs investment banker) was announced as the new head of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in February 2021, the crypto industry saw a glimpse of hope. After all, the man in charge of regulating the…
SEC Chairman Proposes Amending Federal Custody Rules to Cover ‘All Crypto Assets’
US lawmakers reintroduce bill to removing roadblocks for crypto investments in retirement accounts
[Feb 15, 2023 3:48 PM] Four Republican senators have signed on to a bill aimed at barring the U.S. Department of Labor from investigating individuals “using brokerage windows to invest in cryptocurrency”.
Judge allows release of guarantors' identities behind Sam Bankman-Fried's bail
[Feb 15, 2023 1:41 PM] Court documents showed Stanford University research scientist Andreas Paepcke and former Stanford Law School dean Larry Kramer signed on as sureties to SBF’s $250-million bond.
SEC enforcement action creates a silver lining for GMX, Lido (LDO) and Maker (MKR) price
[Feb 15, 2023 1:02 PM] Traders are pivoting into decentralized solutions like GMX, LDO and MKR as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission cracks down on the crypto industry.
Kansas state lawmakers look to cap crypto political donations at $100
[Feb 15, 2023 12:15 PM] Under the proposed amendments, crypto campaign contributions under $100 were acceptable, provided the receiver immediately convert the funds to USD and not HODL them.
FTX bankruptcy judge denies US Trustee’s motion to appoint independent examiner
[Feb 15, 2023 9:34 AM] The U.S. Trustee made arguments including that an examiner was necessary to scrutinize the use of software to conceal FTX's alleged misuse of customer funds.
UK Police Raid Crypto ATM Sites — Regulator Says No Crypto ATMs Have Been Approved
US lawmakers and experts debate SEC's role in crypto regulation
[Feb 14, 2023 1:00 PM] Senator Tim Scott questioned whether the SEC had been "asleep at the wheel" amid major bankruptcies in the crypto space causing the loss of millions in user funds.
Bitcoin price clings to $22K as investors digest the recent SEC actions and CPI report
[Feb 14, 2023 11:04 AM] Bitcoin price recaptured the $22,000 level, but pending regulatory action against stablecoins and today's CPI report are front of mind for many investors.
Sam Bankman-Fried’s use of a VPN on Super Bowl Sunday ‘raised concerns,’ say prosecutors
[Feb 14, 2023 10:15 AM] Lawyers representing the former FTX CEO and U.S. prosecutors requested until Feb. 17 to discuss the impact using a VPN could have on Bankman-Fried’s bail conditions.
Report: Flutterwave CEO in Bid to Recover Millions Stuck in Kenya
[Feb 14, 2023 5:30 AM] According to reports, the CEO and co-founder of the Nigerian fintech Flutterwave, Olugbenga Agboola, recently visited Kenya where he sought to convince the country’s monetary authorities to grant the firm access to funds that have been…