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U.S. Judge Sides With SEC in Case Against Crypto Wallet Rivetz Over Sale of Unregistered Securities

[Oct 1, 2024 11:06 AM] United States District Judge Mark Mastroianni granted the SEC's motion for a summary judgement.

Circle Signals Plans to Bring USDC to Australia With Venture Capitalist Mark Carnegie

[Oct 1, 2024 8:48 AM] Stablecoin giant Circle has signalled its plans to bring its digital currency, USDC, into Australia and beyond with the unveiling of a partnership with venture capitalist Mark Carnegie's MHC Digital Group, the companies announced on Tuesday.

Bitcoin miner claims judge, prosecutor, targeted firm with noise laws

[Oct 1, 2024 5:26 AM] Bitcoin mining firm NewRays alleges that Judge Allen Dodson, prosecuting attorney Phil Murphy, selectively enforced noise legislation to target its business. 

Crypto founders increasingly look to ‘geofencing’ amid US uncertainty

[Oct 1, 2024 3:42 AM] Variant Fund chief legal officer Jake Chervinsky says geofencing is an extreme measure to ensure compliance with US law. 

Founding Coin Center Chief Jerry Brito Stepping Down After Decade

[Sep 30, 2024 8:25 PM] Jerry Brito, the founding executive director of the venerable-for-crypto advocacy and research organization Coin Center will step down by the end of the year, he wrote in a post on the group's website, adding that he'll be retaining a board seat.

Crypto Poll: U.S. Voters More Serious About Demanding Candidates With Know-How

[Sep 30, 2024 1:00 PM] A new industry-funded poll underlines the rising role of crypto in the thinking of likely voters in the 2024 U.S. elections – and the mention of digital assets by the presidential candidates of both major parties suggests the campaigns are aware of…

Man Pleads Guilty to Illegally Operating Crypto ATM Network in the UK

[Sep 30, 2024 12:53 PM] This marks the first U.K. conviction for running a crypto ATM operation.

Japan Plans to Review Its Crypto Rules: Bloomberg

[Sep 30, 2024 10:51 AM] The review which will occur over the coming months could also pave the way for dedicated exchange traded funds.

Crypto Exchange Bithumb Weighs U.S. Nasdaq Listing: Report

[Sep 30, 2024 10:30 AM] Late last year, the South Korean cryptocurrency exchange was reported to be considering listing its shares on Kosdaq.

Canada Sets New Deadline for Crypto Platforms to Comply With Stablecoin Regulations

[Sep 30, 2024 9:30 AM] The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) have announced an updated regulatory framework for stablecoins, also known as value-referenced crypto assets (VRCAs), with a new compliance deadline set for December 31, 2024. The updated regulations…

Binance Founder Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao Is a Free Man

[Sep 27, 2024 9:35 PM] Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has been released from prison, according to the U.S. Bureau of Prisons (BOP).

Mango Markets Agrees to Destroy MNGO Tokens in SEC Settlement

[Sep 27, 2024 7:21 PM] Mango DAO, Mango Labs and Blockworks Foundation agreed to settle charges with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Friday.

Swan Bitcoin Claims Ex-Employees 'Stole' its Mining Business at Tether’s Direction

[Sep 27, 2024 7:14 PM] Swan Bitcoin has filed suit against a group of former employees and consultants, alleging that they “hatched and executed a ‘rain and hellfire’ plan” to steal its lucrative bitcoin mining business with the help of Tether, Swan Bitcoin’s one-time

Fantasy Sports Company Sorare Charged With Providing Unlicensed Gambling Facilities in U.K.

[Sep 27, 2024 2:21 PM] Sorare was charged with violating the Gambling Act 2005 in the regulator's first move against a blockchain-based platform.

Dubai Regulator Increases Scrutiny on Crypto Companies

[Sep 27, 2024 9:30 AM] Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has implemented stricter regulations for crypto companies to enhance investor protection and ensure transparency. The new rules require firms to include risk warnings in marketing materials, obtain…

Binance Founder Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao Could Be Released on Friday

[Sep 27, 2024 9:30 AM] Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, could be released on Friday, two days ahead of his scheduled release date of September 29th (Sunday), according to an interpretation of the law.

SEC's Gensler Won't Reveal his View on Trump's Bitcoin Reserve, Reiterates Bitcoin Isn't a Security

[Sep 27, 2024 6:48 AM] U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler reiterated his stance that bitcoin is "not a security" but doubled down on his stated position that regulatory clarity exists for the crypto space in an interview with CNBC on Thursday.

Global Effort Disrupts Russia Linked Network Using Crypto to Evade Sanctions, U.S. Charges Two Russians

[Sep 27, 2024 5:26 AM] Russian nationals Sergey Ivanov and Timur Shakhmametov have been charged for their involvement in operating money laundering services that catered to cybercriminals using cryptocurrencies, U.S. authorities announced on Thursday.

Crypto PACs Dominate Ohio Senate Race, Spending $40M on Sherrod Brown's Foe

[Sep 26, 2024 10:15 PM] The colossal campaign spending from the cryptocurrency industry is showing up in dominant fashion in Ohio's U.S. Senate race, where its political action committees have devoted $40 million to support Republican Bernie Moreno's opposition of Sen…

Tornado Cash Dev Roman Storm’s Criminal Case Will Proceed to Trial, NY Judge Orders

[Sep 26, 2024 8:57 PM] The U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) case against Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm will proceed to trial, a New York judge ruled during a telephonic hearing on Thursday.

Singapore Court Grants WazirX Four-Month Conditional Moratorium

[Sep 26, 2024 4:22 AM] A Singapore court has granted Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX a four month moratorium based on certain conditions on Thursday, an industry source told CoinDesk.

Utah Judge Rules SEC’s Case Against Alleged Crypto Mining Scam Green United Can Proceed to Trial

[Sep 26, 2024 3:25 AM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) lawsuit against Green United can proceed to trial, a Utah judge ruled Monday.

Former Government Employees, Compliance Officers Rally for Detained Binance Executive

[Sep 25, 2024 3:42 PM] A handful of former prosecutors and compliance professionals staged a protest in front of the United Nations General Assembly Wednesday.

Stablecoins Will Drive Institutional Adoption in Asia: Chainalysis CEO

[Sep 25, 2024 3:29 PM] Stablecoins will drive institutional adoption in Asia, "even if regulators are not happy with it," Chainalysis co-founder and CEO Michael Gronager said in an interview.

A Fire Alarm Interrupted an Aussie Crypto Summit. The Symbolism Wasn't Missed by a Concerned Industry

[Sep 25, 2024 10:12 AM] Australia's crypto industry is concerned companies will move offshore after the nation's securities regulator set off "the crypto fire alarm."

Binance Says It Helped India's Enforcement Directorate Trace $47.6 million Related to a Gaming Scam

[Sep 25, 2024 6:18 AM] Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has helped India's Enforcement Directorate (ED), the authority investigating financial crimes, in the arrest of four individuals in a gaming scam worth $47.6 million, the exchange said on…

TrustToken, TrueCoin Settle With SEC Over Fraud Accusations in Stablecoin Investing

[Sep 24, 2024 7:16 PM] TrustToken and TrueCoin – now rebranded and under the umbrella of Archbock Inc. – settled accusations that they knowingly misrepresented the backing of the TrueUSD {{TUSD}} stablecoin and offered securities tied to it without properly registering…

What to Expect at Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison's Sentencing

[Sep 24, 2024 5:30 PM] Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison will learn her fate in a few hours. She may spend the next several months or years behind bars, but her attorneys, the Department of Justice and the Probation Office all seem to think she should remain a…

Turkey Shelves Additional Plans to Tax Stocks and Crypto: Bloomberg

[Sep 24, 2024 4:02 PM] We don’t have a stocks tax on our agenda. It was discussed previously and fell from our agenda, Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz told Bloomberg, talking about plans that also affect crypto.

'We are Running Out of Time': U.S. House Democrat Urges Stablecoin Bill Compromise

[Sep 24, 2024 3:51 PM] U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.), the House Financial Services Committee's ranking Democrat, suggested in a Securities and Exchange Commission oversight hearing on Tuesday that she and the Republican chairman should finish a bill this year to…