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Senate Urged to Pass Landmark Crypto Bill After Biden Vetoes Resolution to Overturn SEC Rules
SEC Issues Investor Alert Highlighting 5 Common Crypto Scams
[May 31 11:33 PM] The SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy has issued an alert, highlighting five common crypto scams investors should watch out for to avoid losing money. The SEC warns that fraudsters exploit cryptocurrency popularity with sophisticated…
New York Tightens Customer Service Regulations for Crypto Companies
[May 31 5:11 PM] The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has introduced new guidance mandating regulated cryptocurrency entities to implement customer service policies and procedures. Crypto entities must collect data to ensure timely and fair…
SEC Commissioner Proposes Joint US-UK Digital Securities Sandbox
[May 30 7:32 PM] U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce has proposed a joint US-UK digital securities sandbox. She noted that the U.S. and UK are ideally positioned for this initiative, emphasizing that this collaboration would…
Crypto Can't Be Regulated by Current US Regulators
[May 30 12:22 PM] Alexandra Damsker, author of "Understanding DeFi," argues that the shifting nature of tokens means that agencies like the SEC and CFTC are incapable of regulating crypto effectively.
South Korean Universities Face Banking Hurdles in Converting Crypto Donations to Cash
[May 30 5:20 AM] South Korea’s regulations prohibiting corporations from opening virtual asset exchange accounts are making it impossible for local universities to liquidate their large cryptocurrency donations. Financial authorities cite money laundering concerns…
Hong Kong’s Grace Period for Crypto Exchanges Ending — Trading Platforms Must Obtain License by June 1
[May 29 6:15 PM] The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued a reminder that crypto trading platforms must obtain a license to operate in Hong Kong before the grace period ends on June 1. The regulator warned that operating without a license is…
SEC Ordered to Pay $1.8M for Misconduct — Debt Box Hails ‘Monumental Victory’ for Crypto Industry
[May 29 3:21 PM] A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to pay over $1.8 million in its case against the crypto firm Digital Licensing, also known as Debt Box. The penalty resulted from the SEC’s bad faith conduct in…
NYSE Would Consider Crypto Trading If Regulatory Picture Were Clearer, President Says at Consensus 2024
[May 29 3:14 PM] NYSE President Lynn Martin and Bullish CEO Tom Farley discussed crypto regulations, changing U.S. politics and the limitations and opportunities of blockchain tech to improve traditional markets.
Bitcoin finds ‘another’ use case via BTCfi — DLC.Link co-founder
[May 29 6:05 AM] DLC.Link CEO Aki Balogh tells The Agenda how DeFi on Bitcoin will unlock BTC’s potential for collateral, yield farming and more.
Judge dismisses Debt Box case, orders SEC to pay $1.8M in fees
[May 28 3:33 PM] The civil lawsuit initially filed by the commission in 2023 ended on May 28, with a judge ordering the SEC to pay attorney and receivership fees.
Why was Ryan Salame given a sentence longer than prosecutors recommended?
[May 28 2:20 PM] U.S. authorities had requested a judge impose a sentence of five to seven years on the former FTX Digital Markets co-CEO, but one ordered Ryan Salame to spend 90 months in prison.
Former FTX exec sentenced to 7.5 years in prison after guilty plea
[May 28 10:01 AM] After Sam Bankman-Fried, Ryan Salame is one of the first individuals connected to FTX and Alameda Research to receive prison time.
JPMorgan Doubts SEC Will Approve Solana or Other Crypto ETFs
[May 27 3:24 PM] Global investment bank JPMorgan has expressed doubt that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will approve solana ETFs or any other spot crypto ETFs beyond bitcoin and ether. The decision by the SEC to approve ether ETFs “is…
Argentine Officials Met With Salvadoran Regulators to Discuss Bitcoin Adoption and Regulation
[May 27 1:50 PM] Argentine officials of the CNV, the country’s equivalent to the U.S. SEC, and Salvadoran officials of the CNAD, the National Commission for Digital Assets, met on May 23 to discuss bitcoin regulation and adoption issues. This meeting was the…
Libertarian Party has US presidential candidate — What’s his crypto platform?
[May 27 12:23 PM] Chase Oliver’s proposed running mate has a strong anti-CBDC platform, but the 38-year-old Libertarian Party nominee seems to have been largely silent on crypto.
Deadline Looms for Biden to Veto Congressional Overturn of SEC’s Crypto Rules
[May 26 3:20 PM] The deadline for President Joe Biden to decide whether to veto or sign a resolution overturning the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s controversial crypto rules is approaching. The resolution passed both the House of…
Expert Says Peer-to-Peer Nature of Crypto Activity Renders China’s Ban Ineffective
[May 26 4:26 AM] Continuing raids in China on alleged underground gangs using cryptocurrency to facilitate foreign exchange transactions underscore the ineffectiveness of the Asian nation’s 2021 ban on crypto trading. Chengyi Ong, head of policy for the…
Malaysian Authorities Bust Syndicate Accused of Laundering Fraud Proceeds via Cryptocurrency
[May 25 8:36 PM] Law enforcement officials in Malaysia recently arrested ten individuals linked to a criminal syndicate that allegedly used cryptocurrencies to launder fraudulent proceeds. Assets, including motor vehicles, valued at more than $7.7 million were…
Standard Chartered Discusses SEC Approving Spot ETFs for Cryptos Beyond Bitcoin and Ether
What Is the Howey Test? Understanding Its Role in Crypto Regulation
[May 24 9:37 PM] This year, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) increasing enforcement on businesses accused of offering unregistered crypto securities to American investors, regulators, attorneys, and judges have been utilizing the Howey Test to…
Veteran Trader Peter Brandt Warns of ‘Biggest Disasters yet to Come in Crypto’
BitGo’s $100M suit against Galaxy can proceed — Delaware Supreme Court
[May 24 4:00 PM] After being dismissed by the Delaware Court of Chancery in 2023, the state’s supreme court ruled the definition of the merger agreement between BitGo and Galaxy was “ambiguous.”
UK Approves First Physically Backed Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs for Listing on London Stock Exchange
The Unintended Consequences of FIT21’s Crypto Market Structure Bill
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US House Passes Central Bank Digital Currency Anti-Surveillance State Act
[May 24 1:35 PM] The House of Representatives has passed Congressman Tom Emmer’s CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act, which prohibits the Federal Reserve from issuing a surveillance-oriented central bank digital currency (CBDC). The lawmaker emphasized that the bill…
Do Kwon’s extradition to go back to Montenegro High Court after appeal
[May 24 10:18 AM] Since his arrest in March 2023, Do Kwon has been in Montenegro. He could be extradited to either his native South Korea or the United States to face fraud charges.
XRP Declares War On Uncertainty: Analyst Predicts Breakout Fueled By Regulation
[May 24 3:30 AM] XRP, a crypto that has faced regulatory challenges, is back in the spotlight with analyst Dark Defender predicting a potential price surge by mid-2024. Defender’s analysis hinges on a confluence of factors, including technical indicators…
SEC Approves Key Regulatory Filings for Spot Ether ETFs
[May 24 1:46 AM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved pivotal 19b-4 filings for spot ether ETFs, marking a major regulatory milestone for the cryptocurrency sector. This approval indicates a newfound willingness to engage with ether ETF…