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Israel’s Securities Watchdog Seeks to Regulate Crypto Assets
6.1.2023
The body overseeing the securities market in Israel is taking steps to incorporate rules for digital assets into the existing legislation. The regulator released a draft proposal to introduce the changes that would define the legal status of cryptocurrencies in the country. Amendments to Israel’s...
US authorities are turning their attention to FTX's Nishad Singh: Report
5.1.2023
FTX's bankruptcy filings show a $543-million loan to Nishad Singh and he was reportedly a part of the secret 'wirefraud' chat group
US senator behind efforts to pass major crypto bill won't seek re-election
5.1.2023
Senator Debbie Stabenow was one of the lawmakers behind introducing the Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act in August
NY AG files lawsuit against Alex Mashinsky, alleging he hid Celsius’ 'dire financial condition'
5.1.2023
Alex Mashinsky’s actions leading up to Celsius declaring bankruptcy allegedly contributed to investor losses by misrepresenting the platform’s financial condition to investors
Crypto regulation world: How laws for digital assets changed in 2022
4.1.2023
While regulations were once seen as hurdles to crypto adoption, they are now perceived as the fastest way to attain global mainstream adoption
Coinbase reaches $100M settlement with NY regulators
4.1.2023
Regulators stated that the company had a backlog of 100,000 alerts about potential suspicious customer transactions
Crypto adoption in 2022: What events moved the industry forward?
4.1.2023
While the crypto market in 2022 was hit by a slew of insolvencies and daily volatility, adoption seems to have continued apace on the global level
Sam Bankman-Fried enters not guilty plea for all counts in federal court
3.1.2023
The former FTX CEO faces eight criminal counts in the United States which could result in 115 years in jail should he be convicted
The ‘godfather of crypto’ wants to create a privacy-focused CBDC: Here’s how
3.1.2023
David Chaum explained his game plan to create a CBDC that would also be appreciated by the crypto ecosystem in an exclusive interview
Sam Bankman-Fried's legal team warns of 'harassment and threats' to parents in latest court filing
3.1.2023
Two unidentified parties are planning to act as sureties for Sam Bankman-Fried's bail, and his legal team wants to ensure they stay that way
Report: Morocco Central Bank Governor Says Crypto Draft Law Now ‘Ready’
3.1.2023
A Moroccan draft crypto law, which seeks to protect individuals from the risks associated with crypto trading, is ready and will soon be presented to stakeholders, Abdellatif Jouahiri, the governor of Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), has said. Adoption of crypto by Moroccan residents is now inevitable hence...
New year, same old troubles — The FTX saga continues in 2023: Law Decoded, Dec. 26-Jan. 2
2.1.2023
Having been granted the opportunity to enjoy Christmas and the New Year with his family, former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has very few reasons for optimism in 2023
US lawmakers could consider stock trading ban in next session of Congress
2.1.2023
All members of Congress are already required to report most investments in stocks and cryptocurrency, but many have pointed to potential conflicts of interest
Italian Parliament Approves 26% Tax for Cryptocurrency Gains in 2023 Budget Law
2.1.2023
The Italian Parliament has introduced a 26% capital tax on cryptocurrency gains as part of the 2023 budget law, which was approved on Dec. 29. The document also offers incentives for taxpayers to declare their cryptocurrency holdings, proposing a 3.5% aliquot for undeclared cryptocurrencies held...
Bill on Digital Ruble Submitted to Russian Parliament
1.1.2023
A draft law devoted to the digital ruble has been filed with the State Duma, the lower house of Russian parliament. The legislation introduces rules determining how the new form of national fiat will be issued and amends a series of legal acts to facilitate its implementation. Bank of Russia to...
FTX founder reportedly cashes out $684K after being released on bail
30.12.2022
SBF has allegedly cashed out $684,000 from a crypto exchange in Seychelles while being under house arrest, according to an on-chain investigation
Crypto Billionaires Winklevoss Twins Accused of Fraud and Securities Law Violations by Investors
29.12.2022
Crypto billionaires and founders of the Gemini cryptocurrency exchange, Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, are being sued by investors over their interest-earning program Gemini Earn.
In a proposed class-action complaint filed Tuesday in Manhattan federal court, crypto investors accused the Winklevoss...
FTX Co-Founder Faces ‘No-Nonsense’ Judge Next Week, Report Says SBF ‘Expected to Enter a Plea’ in Fraud Case
28.12.2022
According to court documents, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) is set to be arraigned by the federal court in the Southern District of New York (SDNY) on Jan. 3, 2023. The disgraced FTX co-founder plans to enter a plea in his fraud case in front of U.S. judge Lewis Kaplan in Manhattan, according to a report...
SBF stays at parents’ house on a $250 million bail: Law Decoded, Dec. 19-26
26.12.2022
A bail was granted to SBF on the conditions of a $250 million bond, home detention, location monitoring and the surrender of his passport
Bitcoin mining pool BTC.com reports $3M cyberattack
26.12.2022
BTC.com, the seventh-largest Bitcoin mining pool, said that its client fund services are unaffected by the recent $3 million cyberattack