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Singapore, Japan, U.K., Swiss Regulators Plan Asset Tokenization Pilots

[Oct 30, 2023 4:43 AM] Project Guardian seeks to advance digital asset tokenization pilots in fixed income, foreign exchange and asset management products.

U.K. Publishes Final Proposals for Crypto, Stablecoin Regulation

[Oct 30, 2023 3:37 AM] The U.K. government published its final proposed rules for crypto and stablecoins on Monday.

Crypto Miners Lobby U.S. Lawmakers to Counter Environmental 'Misunderstanding'

[Oct 27, 2023 9:51 AM] When crypto mining is discussed in the U.S. Congress, it's often tied to claims that mining operations are environmental parasites, sapping finite energy resources. But representatives of that sector flooded offices on Capitol Hill this week to…

Digital Pound Consultation Received Over 50,000 Responses, With Privacy a Major Concern

[Oct 27, 2023 6:04 AM] Many of the respondents outlined concerns around privacy, programmability and the decline of cash, Jon Cunliffe, deputy governor of the Bank of England said.

Hi's Mastercard Debit Card Adds Option to Spend Sandbox's Token SAND

[Oct 27, 2023 5:39 AM] Cardholders of the hi Debit Mastercard, a partnership between crypto payments application hi and Mastercard, can now spend Metaverse platform Sandbox’s SAND token as a currency in eligible markets.

Craig Wright Wins U.S. Appeal in Billion-Dollar Bitcoin Dispute

[Oct 27, 2023 4:26 AM] A Florida jury was right to say the self-proclaimed inventor of cryptocurrency wasn't in partnership with David Kleiman when they mined bitcoin together, an appeals court ruled.

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�

U.S. Lawmakers Lummis, Hill Urge DOJ Decision on Charging Binance, Tether for Aiding Hamas

[Oct 26, 2023 11:38 AM] U.S. lawmakers Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wy.) and Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.) have urged the Department of Justice to "expeditiously conclude" investigations and reach a decision on charging Binance and Tether for aiding terrorism financing for Hamas.

U.S. Senate's Banking Chairman Says Panel to 'Crack Down' on Crypto's Terrorism Ties

[Oct 26, 2023 10:14 AM] U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) has said the Senate Banking Committee will "crack down on the use of crypto to fund terrorism and evade sanctions" at a time when the U.S. must stand with both Ukraine and Israel as they fight back against Russian…

Media Reported Hamas Got Millions Via Crypto, but the Data Provider They Cited Says It Was Misconstrued

[Oct 26, 2023 8:04 AM] After Hamas' deadly attacks in Israel, media reports linked the terrorist group with tens of millions in crypto donations, but that data was misinterpreted and hugely exaggerated, according to the blockchain analytical firm that was cited.

UK Lawmakers Pass Bill to Help Seize Illicit Crypto

[Oct 26, 2023 5:35 AM] The bill lets law enforcement freeze crypto without a conviction, promising faster and more substantial seizures.

Catching Up on a Lot of Stuff

[Oct 25, 2023 9:00 PM] I poked my head out of the Sam Bankman-Fried trial just long enough for my entire panel of House lawmakers at CoinDesk's policy event in Washington, D.C. to cancel, leading to a very impromptu session instead. Unfortunately that's not enough time…

Lesser-known Johnson Wins Speaker Job as Crypto-focused Lawmakers Return to Old Roles

[Oct 25, 2023 4:47 PM] After several failed attempts, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives dug deep into their roster to elevate a less prominent and less controversial lawmaker, Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.), as the new Speaker of the House.

Bitcoin = Anti-Totalitarianism

[Oct 25, 2023 9:00 AM] In the face of ongoing challenges to our cherished freedoms, it is imperative to critically examine the forces at play that threaten the very fabric of democracy. The ideals of freedom and open markets are at risk of being undermined by influential…

UK’s FinProm a welcome change, but challenge persists — Transak compliance head

[Oct 25, 2023 6:32 AM] Transak’s compliance chief, James Young, told Cointelegraph that while the U.K.’s new crypto marketing rules are good for the industry, they still pose challenges to some firms operating in the decentralized space.

UK Regulator Warns Crypto Firms of 'Hard to Read' Risk Warnings

[Oct 25, 2023 5:55 AM] The Financial Conduct Authority has blocked Binance's chosen ad approver and added 221 firms to its warnings list since a new crypto marketing regime took effect on Oct.8.

North America Is Largest Crypto Market Despite Regulatory Uncertainty, Chainalysis Reports

[Oct 25, 2023 4:00 AM] North America leads in terms of cryptocurrency usage despite the ongoing regulatory uncertainty, blockchain forensics firm Chainalysis revealed. Meanwhile, stablecoin-related activity has been decreasing with users shifting away from U.S.-based…

Crypto-Fan Tom Emmer's Rise and Fall in the U.S. House Speaker Race Was Extremely Quick

[Oct 24, 2023 3:32 PM] Rep. Tom Emmer, the No. 3 in U.S. House leadership, has been Mr. Crypto on Capitol Hill, so his brush with the speaker nomination gave a jolt of hope to the industry.

Despite U.S. House Drama, Sens. Gillibrand, Lummis Bullish on Stablecoin Bill and Illicit Finance Legislation

[Oct 24, 2023 11:37 AM] Even as the U.S. House of Representatives is paralyzed by a Republican leadership drama, U.S. Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) are still pressing to get crypto legislative through.

Binance Again Seeks to Nix ‘Incendiary’ CFTC Suit

[Oct 24, 2023 3:58 AM] U.S. law “does not control the world,” said the filing by the world’s biggest crypto exchange as it feels increasing regulatory pressure.

FTX Creditors' Lawyers Promote Deal Giving Investors 90% of What's Left in SBF's Empire

[Oct 23, 2023 1:18 PM] A deal was secured to pay those who had money at defunct FTX as much as 90% of the assets that remain, and now the lawyers representing some creditors are trying to get enough of those investors on board to make it happen.

All Spot-Bitcoin ETF Applications May be Approved Together, Crypto ETF Expert Predicts

[Oct 23, 2023 11:41 AM] All applications to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for spot bitcoin exchange-traded-funds (ETFs) may be approved together, predicts crypto ETF expert Stuart Barton, who, along with his company, pulled off two regulatory firsts recently.

CipherBlade Founder Says Blockchain Sleuthing Firm 'Hijacked'

[Oct 23, 2023 10:01 AM] Members of the original CipherBlade entity – who no longer control its domain or social platforms – are suing the new ownership.

Coinbase Poised to Make Final Pitch in Bid to Kill SEC Accusations Quickly

[Oct 23, 2023 7:51 AM] Coinbase Global Inc. (COIN) is set to make its final case on Tuesday that a judge should spring it from the clutches of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in its unregistered-securities dispute.

Hong Kong Reverses Stance on Spot-Crypto, ETF Investing, With a Catch

[Oct 23, 2023 3:41 AM] Hong Kong's financial regulators have overturned previous guidance that limited the sale of spot crypto products to professional investors. But there's a catch.

Lawmaker Tom Emmer Throws Hat in Ring for House Speaker Role

[Oct 23, 2023 2:20 AM] Congressman Tom Emmer, who's sponsored a number of crypto-related bills over the past few years and is a member of the Congressional Blockchain Caucus, said he's considering a bid for the vacant Speaker of the House position.

FBI Charges 6 for Allegedly Running $30M Money Transmitting Business Using Crypto

[Oct 20, 2023 9:56 AM] The FBI has charged six people for allegedly operating an illegal $30 million money-transmitting business using cryptocurrencies.

Crypto Shareholder Requirements Set Out by EU Banking Regulators

[Oct 20, 2023 8:09 AM] Controls on staff bonuses at crypto exchanges and wallet providers are also planned as the bloc prepares for its landmark crypto law, MiCA.

Former ConsenSys AG Employees Take Equity Court Case Against Founder Joseph Lubin to U.S.

[Oct 20, 2023 5:38 AM] The 27 allege Lubin robbed them of equity in the Swiss company by transferring core assets to a U.S. entity.

SEC Scores Default Win Against Thor Token Company and Founder David Chin

[Oct 20, 2023 2:01 AM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been awarded a default judgement against Thor Technologies and its founder David Chin.