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Binance-FTX Deal Will Bring Regulatory 'Scrutiny’ on Crypto Exchanges: Blockchain Association’s Kristin Smith
9.11.2022
The executive director discusses why Bahamas-based crypto exchange FTX’s fall from grace is likely to “open up a more robust” debate surrounding regulation for exchanges going forward. U.S. Rep. Jim Himes also weighs in
In staff letter, Binance CEO embraces scrutiny from regulators amid potential FTX deal
9.11.2022
“People now think we are the biggest and will attack us more,” said Changpeng Zhao in a letter updating staff on the situation with FTX
IOSCO demands tighter scrutiny over the 'finfluencers'
14.10.2022
The International Organization of Securities Commissions proposed a set of new measures to address increasing risks in digital marketing
Prosecutors Raid Three Bithumb ‘Affiliates’ as Shareholder Scrutiny Intensifies
10.10.2022
A number of South Korean firms related to the crypto exchange Bithumb – including the firm that owns a controlling share of its stock – have been raided by the prosecution service on embezzlement charges....
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Federal Energy Agencies’ Unwillingness to Act on White House’s Crypto Mining Recommendations Miffs US Lawmaker
5.10.2022
Jared Huffman, a United States lawmaker who advocates for increased scrutiny of crypto-mining entities, has reportedly chastised U.S. energy agencies that he accuses of failing to act on the White House’s call on them to do “reliability assessments of current and projected...
SEC’s Gensler Signals Extra Scrutiny for Proof-of-Stake Cryptocurrencies: Report
15.9.2022
Speaking after the Merge (but not specifically about Ethereum), SEC Chair Gary Gensler said proof-of-stake cryptos could be investment contracts that subject them to securities regulations
Tencent Halts NFT Sales on Its Huanhe Platform Amid Regulatory Scrutiny: Report
16.8.2022
Users of the Chinese tech giant's Huanhe non-fungible token platform will still be able to hold, display or request a refund on their NFT holdings
Circle Invested in 2 Hacked Crypto Companies, Adding to Its Headaches Amid Stablecoin Scrutiny
4.8.2022
The venture-capital arm of the USDC stablecoin issuer backed Nomad and Slope, which were both exploited this week
Europe’s Securities Regulator ESMA Seeks to Obtain Crypto Transaction Data
3.8.2022
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is gearing up to implement stricter oversight in regards to crypto-related transactions. The agency is now looking to hire suppliers of trading data, as monitoring major participants in the market falls under its responsibilities. ESMA Launches...
Coinbase, Binance and Kraken under scrutiny: Law Decoded, July 25-August 1
1.8.2022
Enforcers around the world are demonstrating their interest to the industry's largest players
Direct Blockchain Scrutiny Can Spot Financial Hacks, but Not Easily, German Study Says
27.7.2022
Officials can cut out the middleman by directly examining public ledgers, a report published by the BaFin financial regulator said – but at a cost
Regulatory Scrutiny Increasing as Crypto Becomes Financial Stability Risk – Report
6.7.2022
There has been a sharp increase in regulations targeting the crypto space, with regulatory bodies mainly in North America and Europe aiming for everything from non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to stablecoins and ordinary cryptocurrencies, found a global RegTech (regulatory technology) firm CUBE.
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Crypto SPACs Brace for Cruel Summer With Lower Valuations, SEC Scrutiny
4.6.2022
Deals may need to get repriced or extended, industry investment bankers told CoinDesk
Another Bitcoin Mining Scrutiny, Layoffs at Crypto Exchanges, Binance in Canada + More News
2.6.2022
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.
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Polygon Increases KYC Scrutiny of Potential Investments and Grants in India
1.6.2022
Polygon is now requiring extensive customer details for prospective partners in India as regulatory scrutiny there grows, according to a source
Mystery South Korean Company that ‘Worked on Terra Network’ Faces Media Scrutiny
31.5.2022
South Korean media outlets say they have unearthed evidence that a blockchain firm based in Seoul has a close relationship with Terraform Labs – and may have been developing for the Terra network under the radar. But the plot may already have thickened – with allegations that the National...
Upbit Operator Faces Scrutiny Over Affiliate’s 2020 USD 103M LUNA Sale
25.5.2022
South Korean crypto exchanges are now in the firing line as the terra (LUNA) crash fallout continues to sow the seeds of chaos in the domestic crypto industry.
Dunamu, the operator of the Upbit exchange, has denied reports that it dumped large sums of LUNA to avoid forthcoming price drops...
US House Democrats Call for Scrutiny on Crypto Mining as Environmental Threat
21.4.2022
U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman sent a letter along with almost two dozen other congressional Democrats to the Environmental Protection Agency chief, asking him to devote additional scrutiny to potential harm cryptocurrency mining may cause to the climate and environment
Argentinian Tax Agency Amps Up Scrutiny for Crypto Traders and Holders With New Requirements
30.3.2022
The Argentinian Tax Agency (AFIP) is watching the movements of cryptocurrency traders and holders, to tighten its control over their transactions. The institution is now sending emails to Argentinian citizens asking for a series of data regarding supposed cryptocurrency operations made in their...
Congress members concerned SEC stifling innovation with crypto scrutiny
17.3.2022
“Overburdensome” — Eight members of Congress have expressed concern that Gary Gensler’s scrutiny of crypto firms is unfairly suffocating the industry