New DeFi bill has “unworkable obligations”
The Crypto Council for Innovation says the new AML bill provides no workable framework for illicit finance in DeFi. According...
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Ripple, SEC ordered to agree settlement conference dates
US Judge Analisa Torres referred Ripple vs. SEC case to Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn. Last week’s ruling was that XRP...
Brian Armstrong to meet House Democrats about crypto legislation
Key takeaways Coinbase CEO wants clearer crypto regulation in the US Coinbase Inc. Chief Executive Officer Brian Armstrong is set...
FSB finalises recommendations for global crypto framework
The FSB recommends that authorities ensure adequate disclosures from crypto asset issuers and providers. Segregation of funds to protect clients...
Senator Lummis urges clear crypto regulations after XRP ruling
United States Senator Cynthia Lummis has taken to Twitter to emphasize the significance of a recent court ruling by Judge Analisa Torres,...
Ron DeSantis vows to ban CDBCs in the US if elected president
United States presidential candidate Ron DeSantis once again criticized central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), arguing against the possibility of a...
EU regulator publishes consultation on MiCA standards
ESMA has released a consultation paper on MiCA implementation requirements. Industry players are requested to provide feedback by September 20....
First Bitcoin futures contract debuts in Argentina
Argentina welcomed its first Bitcoin futures contract on July 13, just three months after the country’s securities watchdog approved the underlying index...
South Korean companies to disclose crypto holdings from 2024
Key takeaways South Korean financial regulator wants companies to disclose their crypto assets in their financial statements. The aim is...
Former SEC Chair says Bitcoin ETF should be approved
Jay Clayton shared his opinion during an interview with CNBC on Monday. The former SEC chair says if applicants demonstrate...
Grayscale lawyers refer to SEC allowing Volatility Shares’ investment vehicle in push for ETF
Digital asset manager Grayscale has filed a letter in its lawsuit against the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. invested up to $250,000 in Bitcoin after Miami’s conference
Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. owns up to $250,000 in Bitcoin (BTC), in contrast to his previous claim...
Coinbase was aware of securities law violations, the SEC claims in letter
According to a letter sent by the SEC on July 7 to a district judge, Coinbase had knowledge of the...
ETF approval may boost Bitcoin’s liquidity, but it won’t be a game changer — JPMorgan
A possible approval of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) won’t be a game changer for crypto markets, although it...
Elon Musk calls for AI regulatory oversight: Report
Twitter's executive chairman Elon Musk continues to push for more regulatory oversight of artificial intelligence, claiming it may be "smarter...
Australian regulator searched Binance Australia’s offices
Key takeaways ASIC searched Binance Australia’s offices The offices of Binance Australia, the Australian arm of Binance, were searched on...
spot Bitcoin ETF approval “fairly high”
$650 billion asset manager Bernstein believes there’s a good chance of a spot Bitcoin ETF approval. The SEC’s argument for...
Revolut announces delisting of SOL, MATIC and ADA
Revolut is taking the step after its US-based partner Bakkt recently delisted the tokens. MATIC, ADA and SOL will however...
Bittrex challenges SEC’s authority in crypto lawsuit, seeks dismissal
Cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex has submitted a motion to dismiss in its legal dispute with the United States Securities and Exchange...
Slovakia Parliament approves lowering of crypto taxes
The taxes will be lowered to 7% from the current taxation sliding scale of either 19% or 25%. Also, cryptocurrency...
Celsius to sell altcoins for BTC, ETH starting July 1
Bankruptcy Judge Martin Glenn of the US Southern District Court of New York on Friday ordered that bankrupt crypto lender...
North Carolina approves bill on state study of Bitcoin
The “State Precious Metals Depository Study” bill received bipartisan support and passed 75-38. North Carolina could look into adding Bitcoin...
