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The SEC Provides More Regulatory Clarity
31.8.2022
Zcash, horizen and stellar might be securities, according to new regulatory filings. We’re starting to get even more clarity about the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s efforts to bring the cryptocurrency sector in line with its existing regulations
SEC Warns Crypto Investors of Scammers Exploiting Their Fear of Missing Out on Social Media
31.8.2022
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned about scammers exploiting investors’ fear of missing out (FOMO) on social media. “If a crypto investment ‘opportunity’ sounds too good to be true, it probably is,” the SEC cautioned. SEC Says Scammers...
Thai SEC alleges Bitkub CTO committed insider trading
30.8.2022
“The act of Mr. Wajanasathian is an offense of buying KUB coins by being a person who knows or possesses inside information,” said Thailand's financial regulator
Crypto developers should work with the SEC to find common ground
30.8.2022
Developers, investors and regulators can establish best practices and raise the quality of cryptocurrency development by working together
Thai SEC Hits Bitkub Executive With $235K Fine Over Insider Trading
30.8.2022
Thailand’s oldest commercial bank recently backed out of a deal to buy a majority stake in Bitkub citing unresolved regulatory issues with the country's securities regulator
Ripple counsel: SEC's shakedowns leave consumers holding the bag
30.8.2022
The response comes as Ripple Labs and other critics believe the SEC has overstepped its mark on the enforcement of the crypto space
Ripple CEO comments on Crypto Leaks, denies funding law firm to target others
29.8.2022
Kyle Roche allegedly approached Ripple's CEO with an idea to invest in a law firm that would target competitor firms with similar lawsuits that Ripple was facing in the U.S
SEC Probes Twitter Over Spam Accounts — Court Orders the Social Media Giant to Provide Additional Data to Elon Musk
28.8.2022
Twitter Inc. has been ordered to provide additional data relating to spam and bot accounts to Elon Musk. The social media giant has sued the Tesla CEO for terminating his $44 billion offer to buy the social media platform. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has also questioned...
SEC Questions Grayscale’s Legal Stance on Stellar, Zcash and Horizen Crypto Trusts
27.8.2022
ZEC, ZEN and XLM “may currently be a security, based on the facts as they exist today,” Grayscale said in recent, little-noticed filings
Zipmex Engages Financial Advisors, 16 Afghan Exchanges Shut Down, CoinSwitch Kuber Raided, Singapore Sends Questionnaires to Crypto Firms + More News
26.8.2022
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Still waiting: SEC delays VanEck's third Bitcoin spot ETF application
26.8.2022
The wait for a first Bitcoin spot exchange-traded fund continues as the U.S. SEC buys more time to make a decision on VanEck's proposed BTC ETF
Zipmex requests meetings with Thai regulators to discuss ‘recovery plan’
26.8.2022
The firm stated that its potential investors will also attend the meetings, which will include Zipmex, Thailand's SEC, and government agencies
Philippine Lawmakers, Central Bank, SEC Discuss Crypto Regulation in Senate Hearing
26.8.2022
The central bank and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the Philippines discussed crypto regulation in a Senate hearing with the participation of several executives from the crypto industry, including from crypto exchange Binance. Philippine Regulators Discuss Crypto Policies...
GameFi developers may be facing big fines and hard time if they don't speak up
25.8.2022
Enjoy cryptocurrency gaming while it lasts, because lawmakers in the United States are poised to crack down by mid-2023
Ex-SEC Chair Jay Clayton Joins Crypto Investor Electric Capital as Adviser: Report
24.8.2022
The news continues the trend of regulatory experts embracing the crypto industry
SEC Chairman Says Crypto Should Be Treated Same as Other Capital Markets
24.8.2022
SEC Chairman Gary Gensler says that there is no need to treat the crypto market differently from other capital markets. Noting that “the SEC will serve as the cop on the beat,” Gensler encouraged crypto trading and lending platforms “to come in and talk to SEC staff.”...
Rep. Emmer demands an explanation of OFAC’s Tornado Cash sanction from Sec. Yellen
23.8.2022
The Minnesota Republican highlighted the practical issues that could allegedly arise from the placement of smart contract addresses on the SDN list in a series of pointed questions
Plaintiff in Coinbase lawsuit raises issues of account lockouts, crypto as a security
23.8.2022
A Coinbase user claimed the crypto exchange "boldly flouts federal and state laws" by not completing the proper registration as a securities exchange in the United States
Certain regulatory clarity could be 'hugely detrimental' for crypto, says former CFPB director
23.8.2022
Some players in the industry could find U.S. regulators making a "big overreach" if agencies like the SEC listed specific criteria for cryptocurrencies as securities
Former CFTC Chair: Here's How SEC and CFTC Can Work Together to Regulate Crypto
22.8.2022
The governing committee “might be a way to develop standards for this market,” former CFTC Chairman Timothy Massad said on CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover.”