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SEC Enforcement Director: 'We're Not Concerned With the Labels' in Crypto Cases

[Jun 16, 2023 9:35 AM]

Tether’s Banking Relationships, Commercial Paper Exposure Detailed in Newly Released Legal Documents

[Jun 16, 2023 9:11 AM] Tether's banking relationships were detailed in a rare but limited window into the reserves behind USDT, the crypto market’s largest stablecoin, in documents obtained by CoinDesk under a Freedom of Information Law request.

Blockchain Anti-Counterfeiting Trials ‘Promising,’ EU Agency Says

[Jun 16, 2023 8:26 AM] The European Union's intellectual property office EUIPO wants traders and customs authorities to use open-source tools to authenticate branded goods.

Binance Under Investigation in France for 'Aggravated' Money Laundering

[Jun 16, 2023 4:42 AM] Binance is accused of illegally canvassing local customers outside of the legal framework, and for implementing poor money laundering checks.

Central Banks Successfully Test Over 30 CBDC Use Cases, Including Offline Payments

[Jun 16, 2023 3:00 AM] An API layer could facilitate a wide range of central bank digital currency payment scenarios, a Bank for International Settlements and Bank of England experiment has shown.

OKCoin Accused by FDIC of Making False Claims About Customer Protections

[Jun 15, 2023 8:58 PM] OKCoin must scrub misleading statements that suggest its customers’ accounts are protected by the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC), the U.S. banking regulator ordered late Thursday, complaining the company is making false claims.

U.S. Court Will Rule on Terraform Labs' Push to Dismiss SEC Lawsuit Within a Month

[Jun 15, 2023 7:57 PM] Was UST a security because it was designed for practical uses rather than as an investment?

Do Kwon to Remain in Custody While Montenegro Courts Consider Extradition Request: Report

[Jun 15, 2023 4:14 PM] Courts in the country approved bail for the Terraform Labs founder, but a South Korea extradition request is set to keep him in jail.

Crypto Lender Abra Has Been Insolvent for Months, State Regulators Say

[Jun 15, 2023 1:33 PM] Crypto lender Abra has been insolvent since at least March 31, 2023, state securities regulators alleged on Thursday.

Ripple, SEC Seem to Agree About Not Taking Hinman Speech Seriously

[Jun 15, 2023 12:16 PM] Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seem to be on the same page about the documents known as the Hinman Emails: The former official’s past remarks shouldn’t govern current policy.

Judge Punts on FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried's Efforts to Dismiss Some Charges

[Jun 15, 2023 10:55 AM]

EU to Consult on Crypto Complaints, Conflict of Interest Rules in July

[Jun 15, 2023 8:06 AM] The bloc’s securities-market authority ESMA is to fill in the details of the flagship crypto law MiCA

Polygon Labs Rolls Out Open Database for Blockchain Use Cases

[Jun 15, 2023 7:00 AM] Polygon Labs, the Ethereum scaling platform, has launched an open database showcasing positive use cases of blockchain on any application.

EU’s Leaked Digital Euro Bill Outlaws Interest, Large Holdings, Programmability

[Jun 15, 2023 4:34 AM] The central bank digital currency must be usable offline from day 1 to safeguard privacy, the draft law says.

Crypto Lender Celsius Updates Bankruptcy Plan After Fahrenheit Deal

[Jun 15, 2023 2:24 AM] The new filing is set to face legal opposition from borrowers.

3AC Seeks Contempt of Court Ruling on Founder Kyle Davies for Failing to Respond

[Jun 15, 2023 12:04 AM] Ignoring a subpoena warrants a fine of $10,000 per day, the estate of his hedge fund argues

Hong Kong Put Pressure on Three Major Banks to Take On Crypto Exchanges as Clients: Report

[Jun 14, 2023 11:57 PM] The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is putting pressure on HSBC, Standard Chartered and Bank of China to take on crypto exchanges as clients.

U.S. Justice Department Agrees to Try Sam Bankman-Fried on Original Charges Only for Now

[Jun 14, 2023 10:50 PM] Prosecutors with the U.S. Department of Justice wrote late Wednesday night that they would agree to try FTX founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried on only the original eight charges filed in January after a court in the Bahamas blocked the local…

Binance.US, SEC Ordered to Start Negotiations Wednesday Amid Asset Freeze Tussle

[Jun 14, 2023 7:58 AM] A U.S. federal judge on Tuesday rejected SEC's request to order a freeze on Binance.US' assets – provided the parties could agree on limits.

Australia's Crypto Industry Body Denounces Recent Banking Restrictions

[Jun 14, 2023 4:20 AM] Blockchain Australia said it wants to tackle the issue "head-on by using real data," after reports that banks in the country were blocking payments to crypto exchanges.

Bankrupt Crypto Exchange Bittrex U.S. Set to Allow Withdrawals Starting Thursday

[Jun 14, 2023 2:48 AM] The move follows a Tuesday ruling from a Delaware court.

Sam Bankman-Fried Can Contest Extra DOJ Charges, Bahamas Supreme Court Says

[Jun 14, 2023 1:24 AM] The FTX founder pleaded not guilty to fraud in the U.S. after being extradited from the Caribbean country.

SEC Says It May Make a Recommendation on Coinbase Petition Within 4 Months

[Jun 13, 2023 5:20 PM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) hasn't made a decision on whether it will respond to Coinbase's petition for rulemaking and its enforcement action against the crypto trading platform isn't inconsistent with any decision on…

U.S. Judge Rebuffs SEC Request for Binance.US Asset Freeze for Now

[Jun 13, 2023 3:31 PM] A federal judge heard arguments on the SEC's motion for a temporary restraining order in court on Tuesday.

U.S. Treasury Examining How Using Digital Dollars Could Be Kept Private

[Jun 13, 2023 10:44 AM] As the Treasury Department studies a possible central bank digital currency, senior official Graham Steele says the effort is looking at privacy, but is also wary of CBDC run risks.

Crypto Lender Genesis Amends Reorganization Plan as Mediated Talks Continue

[Jun 13, 2023 9:58 AM] The updated plan from mediated discussions with parent company DCG reflects “substantial agreement” on several key issues.

Bitstamp, Interactive Brokers Join UK Crypto Register as First Additions in 6 Months

[Jun 13, 2023 8:15 AM] The two are the first companies added by the Financial Conduct Authority to the crypto register in six months.

Hinman Emails Reveal 2018 Speech on Ether Drew Input From Multiple SEC Officials

[Jun 13, 2023 7:42 AM] A number of SEC officials deliberated about how clear the famous speech actually was about ETH’s status.

U.S. SEC Out-of-Bounds in Dragging DeFi Into Proposed Exchange Rule, Industry Says

[Jun 13, 2023 7:30 AM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) wants to stretch how it identifies exchanges it needs to regulate, and the agency’s inbox is jammed with crypto industry letters accusing it of reaching well beyond its legal powers and potentially…

UK Has No Plans for 'Crypto Tsar' Proposed by Some Lawmakers, Minister Says

[Jun 13, 2023 5:41 AM] Economic Secretary to the Treasury Andrew Griffith reiterated the government's position that crypto should not be treated like gambling.