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CFTC’s tech committee gathered in DC to talk DeFi, here’s what was discussed
23.3.2023
DeFi was top of the agenda at the CFTC’s tech committee meeting, with crypto execs giving explanations and discussing the space with the regulator
Former White House Senior Advisor David Plouffe Joins Alchemy Pay Advisory Board
21.3.2023
Serving as a committee member of Alchemy Pay’s management and advisory board, and as Global Strategic Adviser to support Alchemy Pay’s expansion and growth in global markets, contributing actively to strategy, compliance and government relations. Alchemy Pay, Singapore based pioneer...
CFTC adds execs from Circle, Ava Labs and Fireblocks to tech advisory group
14.3.2023
The technology advisory committee aims to assist the CFTC in “identifying and understanding the impacts and implications of technological innovation in financial services and markets.”
CFTC Names Executives From Circle, TRM, Fireblocks Among Others to New Tech Advisory Group
13.3.2023
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced former White House official Carole House and TRM Labs' Ari Redboard as the new chair and vice chair of its Technology Advisory Committee
US Accounting Watchdog Issues Warning on Crypto Proof-of-Reserve Audits: Investors Urged to Exercise Caution
9.3.2023
According to a recent warning by the U.S. Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), crypto proof-of-reserve (POR) audits have limitations, and the board believes that investors should exercise caution when dealing with companies using POR audits. PCAOB Calls for Investor Caution and...
Lawyers picnic: FTX counsel and advisors rake in $34M in January
8.3.2023
Millions have been invoiced from a host of law firms, investment bankers, consultants and financial advisers in FTX’s bankruptcy case
DeFi to be examined at inaugural CFTC tech advisory meeting: Finance Redefined
3.3.2023
French police arrested two individuals in connection with the Platypus exploit in the month of February
Decentralized finance to be examined at inaugural CFTC tech advisory meeting
2.3.2023
A panel at an upcoming advisory meeting for the financial regulator will “explore issues in decentralized finance.”
DeFi to Go Under Microscope at US CFTC Advisory Group’s Opening Session
1.3.2023
Decentralized finance (DeFi) will be the first topic discussed at the opening meeting of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s technology advisory committee on March 22, further cementing the cryptocurrencies sector as a priority for the U.S. derivatives regulator
SEC proposes tougher rules as part of its crypto custody crackdown
16.2.2023
The new proposals set forth by the Gensler-led SEC seek to “expand the scope” of rules set out by the 2009 Custody Rules
3AC Co-Founder Kyle Davies Fails to Respond to Liquidators’ Subpoena Despite Twitter Delivery
8.2.2023
According to recent court filings, Kyle Davies, co-founder of the defunct cryptocurrency hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC), has allegedly failed to respond to a subpoena from the firm’s current liquidators, despite it being sent via Twitter. Representatives from advisory company Teneo...
Investment Manager Predicts Gold Could Hit $3,000 This Year
8.2.2023
Investment management and advisory firm Goehring & Rozencwajg expects gold to hit record highs this year. “I wouldn’t be surprised to see a $3,000 price this year,” said an executive of the firm. “It’s time for people to want to be bullish on gold.” Gold...
South African Dispute Resolution Office Says It Now Considers Crypto-Related Complaints
24.1.2023
According to South Africa’s Office of the FAIS Ombud, an independent dispute resolution office, individuals with crypto-related grievances that occurred after Oct. 19, 2022, can now formally submit such complaints on the agency’s website. However, the Office of the FAIS Ombud insisted...
Stellar joins CFTC’s Global Markets Advisory Committee as one of four crypto orgs
20.1.2023
Stellar chief operating officer Jason Chlipala said the foundation would bring the unique perspective of Layer 1 to the committee and highlight stablecoin use cases
Judge pulls out of SBF-FTX case citing husband's law firm's advisory link
24.12.2022
Judge Abrams’ withdrawal from the FTX case eradicates any conflict of interest in the FTX case because Andres continues to serve as a partner at Davis Polk & Wardwell, a law firm that advised FTX in 2021
Boris Johnson’s Brother Quits Binance Unit Advisory Role Amid 'Finance Transparency Concerns' and Market Turmoil – Here’s What Happened
20.12.2022
Jo Johnson, brother of former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, resigned from the UK advisory board of Bifinity, a unit of the major crypto exchange Binance.
Binance itself reportedly announced Johnson's departure from the payments technology company on Monday. According to The Telegraph, in...
New Council at Ukraine’s Securities Watchdog to Draft Crypto Taxation Regulations
21.11.2022
A special council under Ukraine’s securities regulator will be tasked to develop rules for crypto taxation in the country. The new body will be also responsible for coordinating the regulation of various crypto activities and adjustments to the applicable legislation. Advisory Board to Take...
Nigerian Presidential Hopeful’s Party Says It Will Review Country’s Blockchain and Crypto Policy if Elected
23.10.2022
The party of the Nigerian presidential hopeful Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has promised to set up an advisory committee to review regulations that govern blockchain and virtual asset services if it wins in the upcoming elections. The All Progressives Congress also said it “will work with the Central...
South African Financial Sector Regulator Declares Crypto Assets a Financial Product
20.10.2022
According to a general notice published in a government gazette, crypto assets are now treated as financial products under South Africa’s Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services (FAIS) Act. Declaration of the crypto assets as financial products means crypto asset service providers...
Devere CEO Expects Further Volatility in Crypto Market Before Year-End — Says Savvy Investors Will Benefit From Panic Sellers
13.10.2022
The CEO of Devere Group, a financial advisory and asset management firm, anticipates further volatility in the crypto market before year-end. However, he stressed that “for serious investors, this will not necessarily be seen as a bad thing,” noting that “Savvy, long-term crypto...