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25.07 / 13:55

Robinhood regulation Bitcoin Crypto-friendly Robinhood inches to UK with local CEO appointment

Cryptocurrency-friendly trading platform Robinhood is moving forward with plans to launch services in the United Kingdom with a new major local appointment.

25.07 / 12:39

business Blockchain Stablecoin CFTC regulation SEC Former CFTC chairman says stablecoins can be a bridge between two worlds

The former chairman of the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Timothy Massad, highlighted the importance of government attention being paid to the stablecoin ecosystem in an interview with CNBC.

25.07 / 08:47

CBDC Adoption regulation Wyoming seeks ‘stable token’ commission head in first steps to establish state stablecoin

Wyoming is beginning its work on the state’s stablecoin, or, as it’s called officially, the “stable token” project, by opening a job position for a head of the stable token commission. The potential executive will lead a team, responsible for making a proper legislative framework for the project.

25.07 / 06:53

Law regulation bills Future fall US crypto's future could fall on these 4 digital asset bills

Since 2022, there have been at least 50 digital asset bills reportedly introduced to Congress, aiming to govern everything from stablecoins to the jurisdictions of United States regulators.

24.07 / 17:15

Government Ripple regulation SEC coinbase lawmakers crypto ETFs Ripple ruling and crypto ETFs 'drove a lot of urgency' among lawmakers, reportedly says Coinbase CEO

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has reportedly said United States lawmakers have a renewed focus on regulatory clarity in the crypto space following talks with key officials.

24.07 / 14:57

Law Adoption SEC us government Court What criminal charges for Celsius ex-CEO mean for crypto industry

Celsius was one of the top lenders in the crypto ecosystem during the bull market in 2021. At its peak, it served 1.7 million customers and managed $25 billion in assets.

24.07 / 13:57

business Government Blockchain Ripple XRP SEC crypto law XRP court ruling marks milestone, but new crypto law could take years

The recent court ruling that Ripple’s XRP (XRP) token is not considered a security when sold on digital asset exchanges has sparked a wave of positive sentiment across the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

24.07 / 13:57

business SEC coinbase Court Coinbase vs SEC court dates confirmed for initial case arguments

The latest development in the lawsuit of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) versus cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase comes as a date is confirmed for the two parties to voice their initial arguments.

24.07 / 08:49

Stablecoin Adoption regulation Financial Services legislation regulatory US FSC Chairman eyes regulatory clarity for crypto, stablecoin ecosystems

The Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee (FSC), Patrick McHenry, announced a markup of a few legislations, three aimed at providing regulatory clarity for the digital asset ecosystem — cryptocurrencies, blockchain development and stablecoin payments.

24.07 / 02:27

Law Ripple regulation Altcoin SEC Court Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse: ‘The SEC created this mess’

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has condemned the United States securities regulator over recent comments from its lawyers that hint at a possible appeal to its case against Ripple.

23.07 / 21:51

business CBDC Adoption regulation Central Bank Reserve Federal Reserve of San Francisco hiring crypto architect for CBDC project

San Francisco's Federal Reserve Bank is seeking a crypto architect for a central bank digital currency (CBDC) project, reveals an Indeed job posting. According to the role description, the employee will work on CBDC research and development.

22.07 / 18:57

business Ripple XRP regulation Crypto License Ripple applies for crypto license in the United Kingdom

Payment protocol Ripple has recently applied for a registration as a crypto asset firm with the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), a spokesperson for the firm told Cointelegraph. The company is also seeking a payments license in Ireland as part of its massive investment in the region.

22.07 / 16:01

business regulation Bankruptcy Celsius exit network Celsius Network reaches settlements to exit bankruptcy

Bankrupted crypto lender Celsius Network reached two settlements that allows it to return assets to customers and end its bankruptcy proceedings, according to court filings on July 20.

21.07 / 08:33

Government Hackers regulation Scams us government Agency US state agency issues alert on crypto fraud happening over social media

The Vermont Department of Financial Regulation (DFR), a United States state agency, warned citizens against rising crypto investment frauds perpetrated over popular social media sites.

21.07 / 04:45

Blockchain Law defi regulation white house Coin Center and Blockchain Association slam ‘unworkable’ US Senate DeFi bill

Crypto industry advocacy bodies have slammed a newly proposed United States Senate bill for what they say is a confused approach to regulating the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector.

20.07 / 19:03

business SEC Terra Luna Terra Terraform Labs seeks access to FTX wallets in fraud defense

Terraform Labs is seeking permission from a judge to subpoena data from bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, claiming the information could help its defense against a lawsuit brought by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in February, a court filing shows.

20.07 / 19:03

business Hashdex Former Binance.US CEO joins Hashdex board

Brian Brooks, former acting comptroller of the currency for the United States government, has joined the board of directors for crypto-focused asset manager Hashdex.

20.07 / 14:11

Government Blockchain Stablecoin SEC Court US law protects institutions and exposes retail investors — Rep. Torres

On July 13, 2023, United States District Court Judge Analisa Torres ruled that Ripple’s XRP (XRP) token should not be considered a security when sold on retail digital asset exchanges.

20.07 / 10:25

business Payments regulation Federal Reserve Mainstream Reserve FedNow Service has no relation with CBDCs, Federal Reserve clarifies

The Federal Reserve of the United States clarified that its new service for instant payments between organizations — FedNow Service — has no relation with central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).

20.07 / 02:23

Government regulation SEC crimes Sec Chair No impact from Ripple ruling? SEC chair cites risks from crypto in budget request

United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler has called for “new tools, expertise, and resources” aimed at addressing misconduct in the crypto space in the regulator’s 2024 budget request.

19.07 / 17:27

Government regulation SEC Sec Chair lawmakers US lawmakers NOT US lawmakers propose SEC chair consider legislation, not enforcement approach to crypto

Two members of the United States House of Representatives have added their names to a list of lawmakers criticizing Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair Gary Gensler’s approach to digital asset regulation.

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