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SEC hears from Blockchain Assoc., House Republicans on 'exchange' definition proposal
13.6.2023
More opposition has come in at the last minute to the year-old proposal reimagining the SEC'ss definition of a securities exchange
Bitstamp now included on FCA's list of registered crypto firms
13.6.2023
The Financial Conduct Authority listed 42 registered crypto firms in compliance with the U.K. government's Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism rules
Asset Freeze to Halt Binance US Operations, Exchange Says, Seeks Rejection of SEC Request
13.6.2023
Crypto exchange Binance US has urged a federal judge to reject a request by the U.S. securities regulator to freeze its assets. The company won’t be able to maintain the trading platform or pay employees and vendors, defense attorneys said in a court filing. ‘No Need for the Draconian Relief Sought...
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong: The SEC Told Us ‘Everything Other Than Bitcoin Is a Security’
13.6.2023
Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, the largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, explained how negotiations reached a standstill with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal, Armstrong detailed the changes in how the SEC approached...
U.S. Senator Lummis revamps efforts for crypto regulations amid SEC lawsuits
11.6.2023
The regulatory framework will allow individuals and companies to own and trade digital assets in America
Hong Kong legislator invites Coinbase to the region amid SEC scrutiny
11.6.2023
Hong Kong fosters a favorable environment for industry growth amid its active regulation and dedication to becoming a digital hub
Latam crypto holders flock to Bitget following Binance, Coinbase suits
10.6.2023
The number of Bitget users in Latin America increased by 43% from June 6 to June 9, along with a 134% increase in deposits
EU needs further efforts to implement crypto regulations: Btc. x CEO
10.6.2023
The CEO of Btc. x mentioned the possibility of governments deeming the MiCA framework inadequate, leading to a two-sided power dynamic
Nigeria to tax crypto, digital assets 10% on capital gains: Experts react
10.6.2023
The Act aims to enhance fiscal transparency, boost revenue and recognize cryptocurrencies as legitimate assets
Singapore’s Crypto.com to Halt US Institutional Division Citing ‘Limited Demand’
10.6.2023
Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com announced that it intends to halt services for institutional traders in the United States on June 21, 2023. The exchange cited “limited demand” as the reason for suspending its institutional offering. Crypto.com to Cease U.S....
Two Russians Charged for Infiltrating Mt Gox and Operating Illicit Crypto Exchange, BTC-e
9.6.2023
In a statement issued on Friday, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) revealed that two Russian individuals have been accused of infiltrating a cryptocurrency exchange and running an unlawful exchange. Reportedly, the pair gained unauthorized access to Mt Gox’s servers from 2011 to 2014...
SEC can’t find Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, asks court for ‘alternative service’
9.6.2023
The Binance CEO is rumored to be in Dubai, but with no known base of operations, the SEC wants permission to serve his lawyers on his behalf
Crypto.com suspends US institutional exchange service
9.6.2023
The global cryptocurrency exchange cites limited demand for institutional-grade services under current market conditions
EU starts countdown to crypto legislation, adds MiCA to official journal
9.6.2023
MiCA, which comes into effect by the end of 2024, aims to create a consistent regulatory framework for crypto assets among European Union member states
Binance.US to suspend USD deposit and halt fiat withdrawals
9.6.2023
Binance.US has announced that it will suspend the deposit of the US Dollar, and its banking partners will halt the withdrawal of fiat currency from the platform. This is tentatively expected to go into effect on June 13, 2023. Users of Binance.US are recommended to take appropriate actions before...
Coinbase CEO’s stock sale was probably not planned to occur a day ahead of SEC suit
8.6.2023
Armstrong was selling shares under a plan set up in August that sometimes made him money and other times not; the June 5 sale was still good timing
US DOJ opposes bankrupt Bittrex’s plan to repay customers ahead of credited fines
8.6.2023
Bittrex owes $29 million on penalties for sanctions violations and may still face penalties in a case brought by the SEC
Binance may have lied to US lawmakers, argue senators: Report
8.6.2023
U.S. Senators asked the Justice Department to investigate whether the crypto exchange made a false statement to Congress in a letter earlier this year
US Bitcoin supply fell over 10% in the past year — Glassnode
8.6.2023
Bitcoin is increasingly active in Asia as U.S. supply share dwindles over the past two years
Crypto ads face stricter rules including a referral bonus ban by FCA
8.6.2023
Crypto services in the U.K. will face stricter regulations, including a "cooling-off period" for first-time investors and a ban on "refer a friend" bonuses