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Canada Unveils New Bank Capital Rules for Crypto Holdings

[Jul 26, 2023 8:58 AM] New rules for banks and insurers are based on international norms, regulators said

Craig Wright’s ‘Lies and Deception’ Justify Minimal Damages Claim, UK Judges Say

[Jul 26, 2023 6:32 AM] Wright says he is the true identity of Bitcoin founder Satoshi Nakamoto, and took a libel case against crypto podcaster Peter McCormack

Binance Withdraws German Crypto License Application

[Jul 26, 2023 5:27 AM] The move follows reports had been rejected by financial regulators, and a pullback from markets including Austria, Belgium and the Netherlands

Binance to Reenter Japan in August 2 Years After Regulator's Warning

[Jul 26, 2023 4:40 AM] Leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance will be launching its full service in Japan in August. The return was made possible by Binance's purchase of regulated crypto exchange Sakura Exchange BitCoin last November.

Nigeria Is Altering eNaira Model to Promote Use of the Digital Currency: Central Bank

[Jul 26, 2023 3:27 AM] For many citizens, the central bank digital currency isn't easy to use.

Craig Wright Must Pay $516K to Pursue Case Against Kraken, Coinbase: UK Judge

[Jul 26, 2023 2:28 AM] Wright claims he’s Bitcoin White Paper author Satoshi Nakamoto and holds intellectual property rights on numerous cryptocurrencies

Singapore High Court Declares Crypto as Property in Case Involving Bybit

[Jul 26, 2023 2:08 AM] The ruling held that a crypto asset is a “thing in action” enforceable via court orders.

Binance, CZ to Seek Dismissal of CFTC Complaint

[Jul 26, 2023 12:00 AM] Crypto exchange Binance and its founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) plan to seek the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). On July 27, the trading platform is due to submit its response to the CFTC…

Mashinsky's Arrest, Ripple Ruling, Etc.

[Jul 25, 2023 5:00 PM] I was on vacation for the last week-and-a-half but before I left, I sent a list of things to watch for to my colleagues that in hindsight, was wholly inadequate. Anyway, here's my effort to catch up.

U.S. DOJ Needs 6-8 Weeks to Process Evidence Against Celsius's Former CEO, Attorneys Tell Judge

[Jul 25, 2023 10:37 AM] The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) asked a federal judge for six to eight weeks to produce evidence for its case against Alex Mashinsky, the founder and former CEO of crypto lender Celsius.

Namibia's Crypto Assets Bill Is Now a Law

[Jul 25, 2023 8:37 AM] Namibia's virtual assets bill was put into law on Friday, according to the Gazette of the Republic of Namibia.

Crypto Exchange Rain Obtains License to Operate Virtual Asset Brokerage, Custody Service in UAE

[Jul 25, 2023 5:36 AM] Rain's Abu Dhabi-based entity can now offer institutional clients and some retail clients in the UAE the ability to buy, sell and store virtual assets.

UK Information Commission to Make Inquiries About Worldcoin

[Jul 25, 2023 3:20 AM] The firm has claimed that they comply with "very, very local and very specific rules and regulations in each of the markets where there's an Orb."

Japan Signals More Web3 Promotion Policies Are Coming

[Jul 24, 2023 10:37 PM] Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Tuesday that the country plans to improve the environment for Web3 when it comes to using tokens and revitalize the content industry.

EU Stablecoin Issuers With Bank Assets in Reserve Will Get Extra Regulation, EBA Draft Says

[Jul 24, 2023 11:18 AM] The EU agency is consulting on new MiCA rules that mean “significant” tokens are centrally supervised with extra capital requirements

Ripple Committed to Markets With Clear Rules in Asia and Europe After US Court Win

[Jul 24, 2023 5:30 AM] Following a partial court victory in the United States, crypto company Ripple intends to stay focused on markets with clear regulations for the industry, including jurisdictions in Asia such as Singapore and Hong Kong. The U.S.-based blockchain…

Meet the Hong Kong Lawmaker Who Invited Coinbase to Town

[Jul 23, 2023 11:41 PM] Legislative Council member Johnny Ng is courting crypto exchanges to get licensed in the city as the U.S. drives digital asset firms offshore.

Craig Wright Will Be Able to Fight Bitcoin Copyright Claim in UK After Winning Appeal

[Jul 21, 2023 1:32 PM] Craig Wright, who claims to be Bitcoin inventor Satoshi Nakamoto, will be able to argue his case that the Bitcoin file format should receive copyright protection under UK law after a bench of three UK judges accepted his appeal to a previous court…

Wholesale CBDC Would Improve Cross-Border Payments, French Central Bank Tests Show

[Jul 21, 2023 5:11 AM] The French Central Bank has determined that its wholesale central bank digital currency (wCBDC) would improve cross-border payments, it announced on Friday.

Indonesia's New Crypto Exchange Opens After Long Delays

[Jul 21, 2023 4:15 AM] The long-awaited Nasdaq-style national bourse for crypto has been operational since July 17, according to an official announcement from Thursday.

UK's FCA Is Designing Prudential Requirements for Firms Carrying Out Crypto Activities

[Jul 20, 2023 10:00 AM] The Financial Conduct Authority will consult on rules once the government gives it the necessary powers, the regulator said in its annual report.

Fed Dramatically Speeds Up U.S. Payments With FedNow, but Downplays Any Tie to CBDCs

[Jul 20, 2023 8:36 AM] Some argue it would weaken crypto’s payments use case or form a bridge to a digital dollar.

UK Government Rejects Lawmaker Plan to Regulate Crypto as Gambling

[Jul 20, 2023 4:43 AM] The Treasury says it has learned lessons from FTX's collapse, and that gambling law doesn’t deal with crypto risks.

SEC’s Stuttering Litigation Strategy Draws Comment From France

[Jul 20, 2023 4:19 AM] French officials boast of crypto-ready laws that contrast with a stuttering enforcement campaign from the U.S. SEC – and are looking to the next generation of Web 3 gaming rules.

Kuwait Regulator Bans Crypto Payments, Investment and Mining

[Jul 20, 2023 2:33 AM] The prohibitions are an effort to comply with the FATF's recommendations to prevent money laundering via crypto, the Capital Markets Authority said.

UK FCA Chief Warns Against Judging Crypto Firms by Size for Approval Decisions

[Jul 19, 2023 10:54 AM] The FCA has turned down some of the largest crypto firms in the world in the last 18 months, its CEO Nikhil Rathi told lawmakers at a hearing.

U.S. Presidential Candidate RFK Jr. Vows to Exempt Crypto From Capital Gains Tax if Elected

[Jul 19, 2023 4:32 AM] Kennedy also reiterated a May stance defending the right to self-custody bitcoin, run blockchain nodes at home and promising industry-neutral energy regulation.

Unpacking the Latest Lummis-Gillibrand Bill Draft

[Jul 18, 2023 9:45 AM] U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand have developed a second draft of their comprehensive crypto regulation bill. Chances are slim that it will, as a single bill, advance to becoming a law, but it may still drive a broader…

Deadlines for U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETF Approvals Come Into Sight

[Jul 18, 2023 9:34 AM] The clock for the SEC approval process of spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications will begin Wednesday after all eight applicants, including BlackRock, were listed in the Federal Register.

Ripple Court Ruling Unlikely to Impact Celsius Wind-Up, Crypto Lender’s Counsel Says

[Jul 18, 2023 9:21 AM] Crypto securities ruling could impact pricing of CEL token but won’t affect restructuring plans, the counsel said.