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First major success in US Congress for two crypto bills: Law Decoded

[Jul 31, 2023 2:00 PM] In a 35–15 vote, the House Financial Services Committee approved the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act.

DOJ wants SBF’s bail revoked over witness tampering, diary leak allegations

[Jul 30, 2023 1:01 AM] The filing revealed that on Jan. 15, 2023, SBF contacted the current general counsel of FTX US, who could potentially serve as a witness in the trial.

D.C. Circuit reverses SEC ruling on SPIKES futures, calls it "arbitrary and capricious"

[Jul 29, 2023 2:49 PM] The decision relates to an SEC order from 2020 exempting SPIKES Index from the definition of securities futures.

Kansas Heartland Tri-State Bank closed by FDIC as banking crisis deepens

[Jul 29, 2023 9:53 AM] Heartland Tri-State Bank of Elkhart was closed on July 29, with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) taking control.

Grayscale urges SEC to approve all Bitcoin ETFs simultaneously

[Jul 27, 2023 7:46 PM] Grayscale's ETF was previously knocked back by the SEC and it wants it and competing ETFs approved together so none have an advantage.

'Pro crypto bill' passes out of US House Agriculture Committee

[Jul 27, 2023 11:45 AM] The Republican bill, dubbed FIT for the 21st Century, was drafted by two House committees and passed after strenuous preparations by members of both parties.

South Africa’s Foreign Minister Hints at Expansion of BRICS Bloc With 3 New Members

[Jul 27, 2023 11:30 AM] In a recent interview published on July 26, South Africa’s foreign minister Naledi Pandor highlighted the BRICS group of economies’ commitment to peace, asserting that these nations do not aim to “weaponize the oceans.”…

Stablecoins pose lower risk than bank deposits, says ex-Fed policy analyst

[Jul 27, 2023 10:45 AM] Stablecoins cannot be compared to bank deposits in terms of risk, nor can they be compared to money market funds, argues a new policy paper released by Paradigm.

Rep. Patrick McHenry blames White House for lack of urgency on stablecoin bill negotiations

[Jul 27, 2023 10:00 AM] Republican leadership has blamed the Biden administration for not having a “sense of urgency” on stablecoins, while the Democratic response suggested “impatience” by lawmakers.

Judge suggests IRS issued $4K refund over tax lawsuit based on quality of lawyers: Report

[Jul 26, 2023 1:45 PM] A couple who filed a lawsuit over how staked Tezos tokens were taxed has gone to appellate court after refusing to accept a refund check from the IRS.

SEC passes new ‘conflict of interest’ rules governing how brokers can use AI

[Jul 26, 2023 1:19 PM] The new rules will govern how brokers use artificial intelligence to entice investors and how they use “optimization functions” to target investors and determine investment strategies.

US lawmakers invoke FTX and spar on direction of crypto bills

[Jul 26, 2023 10:31 AM] On July 26, six pieces of legislation were being considered by the House Financial Services Committee, including ones on regulatory clarity and consumer protection in the space.

Global Crypto ATM Resurgence: Net Growth Rebounds After Initial 2023 Slump

[Jul 26, 2023 8:30 AM] In the wake of over 5,000 crypto ATMs being taken out of service during the initial four months of 2023, the past four months have witnessed a resurgence in global crypto ATM installations. Crypto ATM Landscape Rebounds After Downturn Ever since…

EOS Foundation to sue Block.one on failure to honor $1B commitment

[Jul 26, 2023 8:07 AM] Potential plaintiffs in the new lawsuit by ENF may need to opt out of other suits against Block.one to be eligible to participate.

SEC files charges against Quantstamp for $28M initial coin offering

[Jul 26, 2023 7:55 AM] Quantstamp agreed to settle charges and will repay proceeds from its 2017 ICO that raised $28 million.

US Senate wants companies to report investments in Chinese technologies

[Jul 26, 2023 3:21 AM] The Senate overwhelmingly supported legislation requiring U.S. companies to report any outbound investments into Chinese technologies.

Judge gives US prosecutors until Oct. 3 for discovery in case against Alex Mashinsky

[Jul 25, 2023 1:03 PM] U.S. District Judge John Koeltl granted a continuance for former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky’s trial start date, citing the “volume of discovery” and the “complexity of the case.”

Crypto-friendly Robinhood inches to UK with local CEO appointment

[Jul 25, 2023 7:37 AM] Robinhood has been planning expansion into the United Kingdom since 2019 but the project has faced multiple delays.

Former CFTC chairman says stablecoins can be a bridge between two worlds

[Jul 25, 2023 5:21 AM] Timothy Massad, the former CFTC chairman, highlighted the benefits of stablecoins and urged regulators not to discredit their utility.

Wyoming seeks ‘stable token’ commission head in first steps to establish state stablecoin

[Jul 25, 2023 2:19 AM] The state seeks someone with connections and expertise in the blockchain industry, promising a $150,000 annual salary.

Ripple ruling and crypto ETFs ‘drove a lot of urgency’ among lawmakers, reportedly says Coinbase CEO

[Jul 24, 2023 10:57 AM] Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong reportedly said Representatives Maxine Waters and Patrick McHenry were both considering a legislative path forward on regulating digital assets.

What criminal charges for Celsius ex-CEO mean for crypto industry

[Jul 24, 2023 8:34 AM] The former CEO of the troubled crypto lender faces multiple charges of fraud and market manipulation as U.S. regulators eye crypto market overhaul.

Coinbase vs SEC court dates confirmed for initial case arguments

[Jul 24, 2023 7:50 AM] A judge in New York has approved a joint request from the SEC and Coinbase to settle dates for opening briefs and all subsequent responses.

XRP court ruling marks milestone, but new crypto law could take years

[Jul 24, 2023 7:01 AM] Ripple’s partial victory against the SEC is positive, but crypto firms still face uncertainty without a regulatory framework.

US FSC Chairman eyes regulatory clarity for crypto, stablecoin ecosystems

[Jul 24, 2023 2:43 AM] The upcoming FCA meeting is aimed at providing regulatory clarity for the digital asset ecosystem — cryptocurrencies, blockchain development and stablecoin payments.

Federal Reserve of San Francisco hiring crypto architect for CBDC project

[Jul 23, 2023 3:42 PM] San Francisco's Federal Reserve Bank is seeking a crypto architect for a central bank digital currency (CBDC).

Ripple applies for crypto license in the United Kingdom

[Jul 22, 2023 12:49 PM] Ripple applied for a registration as a crypto asset firm with the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) after its partial win against the U.S. SEC.

Celsius Network reaches settlements to exit bankruptcy

[Jul 22, 2023 9:59 AM] Bankrupted crypto lender Celsius Network reached two settlements that may allow the return of assets to customers and end its bankruptcy proceedings.

US state agency issues alert on crypto fraud happening over social media

[Jul 21, 2023 2:05 AM] Vermont issued the investor alert after a 74-year-old man lost his life savings of over $340,000 in a crypto fraud orchestrated over Instagram and Telegram.

Former Binance​.US CEO joins Hashdex board

[Jul 20, 2023 12:40 PM] Brian Brooks has worked as Coinbase’s chief legal officer, acting comptroller of the currency, CEO of Binance.US and CEO of Bitfury.