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MIAX Withdraws Proposal for Bitcoin ETF Options
8.8.2024
  MIAX, the Miami International Securities Exchange, just withdrew its application for options trading on spot Bitcoin ETFs.…
Vladimir Putin Signs Law Legalizing Crypto Mining in Russia
8.8.2024
It’s a win for crypto in Russia. The country has officially legalized Bitcoin and crypto mining. On Thursday,…
NY Judge Fines Ripple $125M After Prolonged SEC Lawsuit
8.8.2024
In a case brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), ANALISA TORRES, a New York District Judge,…
Did Sanctioning Tornado Cash Work?
8.8.2024
Sanctions are an effort to throw the weight of the U.S. dollar around to tamp down on activities the U.S. government thinks may be harmful – like money laundering to fund terror groups or rogue nations. The New York Federal Reserve thinks they had a real effect in crypto
Tornado Cash sanctions effective, reveal Ethereum weakness: NY Fed
7.8.2024
Cooperation with the US Treasury sanctions on Tornado Cash was strongest at the user level and weaker further along the settlement chain
Tornado Cash sanctions effective, reveal Ethereum weakness: NY Fed
7.8.2024
Cooperation with the US Treasury sanctions on Tornado Cash was strongest at the user level and weaker further along the settlement chain
UK Regulator Cracks Down on 1000 Crypto Firms
7.8.2024
The UK regulatory body for financial markets, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has recently beefed up its supervision…
Canada Sets Deadline for Crypto Platforms to Join CIRO
7.8.2024
The Canadian regulators have laid strict guidelines that all Crypto trading platforms (CTPs) must become full members of…
Canadian crypto exchanges face deadline for CIRO membership
6.8.2024
Crypto traders have been on interim rules since March 2021, and it’s time to finalize membership in the securities industry's self-regulatory organization
EU MiCA implementation is a “pivotal moment” for crypto regulations: compliance expert
2.8.2024
The European Central Bank recently joined forces with Crystal Intelligence, as its blockchain analytics partner for the upcoming MiCA implementation
Bitcoin as a Strategic Reserve
2.8.2024
Over the weekend, former U.S. President and current Republican nominee Donald Trump and a number of lawmakers spoke at the Bitcoin Nashville conference. The biggest piece of news everyone has been talking about was Trump and Sen. Cynthia Lummis' proposals to create a strategic reserve for Bitcoin...
Montenegro Court Extradites Do Kwon to South Korea, not US
1.8.2024
Reports show that the Montenegrin appeals court has upheld a ruling by a lower court to hand over Do Kwon to South Korea. The South Korean mogul, often known as “the cryptocurrency king,” will serve time in his native country, not the United States. Do Kwon extradited to his native South Korea...
Nigerian crypto advocates push for regulatory reforms amid protests
1.8.2024
As the protest continues, whether crypto-specific demands will be integrated into the broader movement’s objectives remains to be seen
Nigerian crypto advocates push for regulatory reforms amid protests
1.8.2024
As the protest continues, whether crypto-specific demands will be integrated into the broader movement’s objectives remains to be seen
Ripple CEO Slams SEC on ‘Hypocrisy’ & Confusing Regulations
31.7.2024
Ripple has been in and out of the doghouse multiple times due to the SEC’s breakdown on crypto, but it has always come back stronger. Brad Garlinghouse, Ripple’s CEO, has highlighted the need for clear, consistent policies to enable the crypto industry’s growth and creativity, citing...
UK Law Commission Proposes Crypto as Personal Property
31.7.2024
The Law Commission of England and Wales has proposed a regulation to establish a new category of personal property for cryptocurrencies. If implemented, this initiative would provide a clear legal framework for assets like cryptocurrencies and NFTs. Crypto and NFTs Might Attract Property Rights...
Ripple CEO Slams SEC Hypocrisy and Haphazard Crypto Regulation
31.7.2024
Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s inconsistent regulatory practices after the regulator revealed its intention to amend its complaint against Binance concerning the security status of certain crypto tokens. He highlighted...
Russia Legalizes Use of Bitcoin for Cross-Border Payment
30.7.2024
Russia has been a paragon of adopting crypto following the sanctions it faced during the war with Ukraine. The country has been witnessing increased use of digital assets not only among its citizens but also at the government level. In line with this, the Russian State Duma Committee on Financial...
What's next for UK crypto regulations after Coinbase's $4.5M fine?
30.7.2024
The FCA’s fine points to a “one-off” enforcement action, not a wider crackdown on the industry, according to a legal expert
Ripple CEO Suggests Vice President Kamala Harris Steer Clear of Anti-Crypto Rhetoric
29.7.2024
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has criticized Congressman Brad Sherman’s anti-crypto comments, urging Vice President Kamala Harris to distance herself from such views. The Ripple executive warned that opposing cryptocurrencies is equivalent to opposing innovation, benefiting Republicans...