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29.07 / 21:19

business regulation SEC Court D.C. Circuit reverses SEC ruling on SPIKES futures, calls it "arbitrary and capricious"

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) suffered another setback on July 28 as the D.C. Circuit overturned a ruling by the regulator ordering that SPIKES Index securities should be treated as 'futures' rather than as 'securities futures'. The judge panel called the SEC order "arbitrary and capricious."

29.07 / 16:01

business Banks banking Kansas Heartland Tri-State Bank closed by FDIC as banking crisis deepens

The ongoing crisis surrounding the U.S. banking system struck again as Heartland Tri-State Bank of Elkhart was closed on July 29 by the Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner, with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) taking control.

29.07 / 07:51

regulation Gemini banking Winklevoss Twins US banking advocacy group supports Sen. Warren’s reintroduced crypto bill

United States banking advocacy group, the Bank Policy Institute (BPI), has backed the legislation of Senator Elizabeth Warren, a vocal crypto critic, which calls for more transparency in digital assets to combat financial crime.

29.07 / 02:59

Twitter regulation SEC Financial Services accountants SEC crypto Warning Hester Pierce strikes back against SEC crypto warning to accountants

Hester Pierce, commissioner of the United States Securities and Exchange (SEC), has raised concerns about the watchdog's recent statement advising accounting firms against taking on non-audit work for crypto clients.

28.07 / 11:17

Government regulation us government National Mixers Crypto mixers US Senate approves national defense bill that also targets crypto mixers

The United States Senate passed the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) worth $886 billion on the evening of July 27. The bill includes a provision that targets crypto mixers, anonymity-enhancing coins and institutions that are engaging in crypto trading.

28.07 / 04:53

Law Stablecoin regulation Self Custody week 'Historic week' as stablecoin, self-custody bills advance to House floor

The House Financial Services Committee has advanced another two landmark crypto bills previously under consideration — with one aiming to better regulate stablecoin issuers and another seen as positive for crypto self-custody in the United States.

27.07 / 18:08

regulation Congress Digital Asset legislation decentralized marketplace us house committee 'Pro crypto bill' passes out of US House Agriculture Committee

Tact was pervasive in the United States House of Representatives Agricultural Committee’s consideration of the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act on July 27. With many references to bipartisanship and self-congratulatory mentions of the members’ cooperation and hard work, the committee plowed through a series of amendments calmly and quickly.

27.07 / 16:47

business Stablecoin regulation analyst Stablecoins pose lower risk than bank deposits, says ex-Fed policy analyst

Stablecoins cannot be compared to bank deposits in terms of risk, argues a new policy paper authored by former Federal Reserve Board analyst Brendan Malone on behalf of technology investment firm Paradigm.

27.07 / 16:19

Law Stablecoin regulation Congress negotiations Stablecoin Bill Rep. Patrick McHenry blames White House for lack of urgency on stablecoin bill negotiations

United States House Financial Services Committee chair Patrick McHenry has pointed a finger at the Biden administration for the lack of bipartisan agreement on a stablecoin bill.

27.07 / 09:51

regulation coinbase regulatory Coinbase CEO to Americans: Urge reps to vote ‘yes’ on crypto regulatory clarity bills

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has urged United States citizens to take action and email their representatives to vote “yes” on the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21 Century Act (FIT21), which may provide regulatory clarity for crypto.

27.07 / 06:13

Altcoin Congress memecoin hearing Time UFO hearing: Crypto degens spare no time crafting 50 alien shitcoins

Crypto degens have been quick to try and capitalize on a widely-watched hearing where former United States government officials have claimed the existence of alien spacecraft and “biologics."

27.07 / 03:29

Adoption white house Bitcoin Bitcoin Price Robert Kennedy Jr. admits to buying 2 Bitcoin for each of his 7 children

Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has confirmed he purchased a significant amount of Bitcoin (BTC), earlier this year — buying two BTC for each of his seven children.

27.07 / 03:29

business Law FTX Court Fried Sam Sam Bankman-Fried to have campaign donation charge dropped: Prosecutors

United States prosecutors have signaled they will drop a charge against FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried, which had alleged he conspired to make unlawful campaign contributions.

27.07 / 02:15

Blockchain Law Adoption regulation white house committee Crypto bills pass congressional committee in 'huge win' for US crypto

A key United States House panel has approved a pair of bills that will be key to developing a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, reducing regulatory red tape for crypto, and setting clearer rules for the industry.

26.07 / 19:51

regulation IRS Court Taxes Staking Lawyers Judge suggests IRS issued $4K refund over tax lawsuit based on quality of lawyers: Report

Oral arguments began on July 26 for an appeals case on a complaint a Tennessee couple filed against the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on calculating their taxes based on earnings from staking tokens.

26.07 / 19:31

regulation SEC SEC passes new ‘conflict of interest’ rules governing how brokers can use AI

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a set of sweeping changes to the rules governing the use of “optimization functions” by brokers in a committee vote on July 26.

26.07 / 16:41

Government Law regulation Congress lawmakers US lawmakers US lawmakers invoke FTX and spar on direction of crypto bills

Members of the United States House Financial Services Committee seem to be divided on the best legislative path forward dealing with regulatory clarity for crypto and blockchain technology.

26.07 / 14:35

Blockchain Law regulation EOS Court EOS Foundation to sue Block.one on failure to honor $1B commitment

The EOS Network Foundation (ENF) is the latest entity to initiate legal action against major investor Block.one (B1) over failure to honor $1 billion investment commitments.

26.07 / 09:35

business regulation Senate U.S. US Senate wants companies to report investments in Chinese technologies

On July 25, the United States Senate backed bipartisan legislation mandating U.S. companies to report any investments in Chinese technologies.

26.07 / 07:07

Law Ripple XRP regulation SEC Court Ripple Labs SEC appeal could amplify Ripple win, says Ripple Labs legal chief

Concerns of a potential appeal by the United States securities regulator to the landmark Ripple ruling earlier this month were shrugged off by Ripple’s chief legal officer Stuart Alderoty.

25.07 / 19:19

Law regulation crimes Celsius Judge gives US prosecutors until Oct. 3 for discovery in case against Alex Mashinsky

Attorneys with the United States Department of Justice have extra time to make discovery and give former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky’s defense team time to review related documents.

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