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28.11 / 22:53

CFTC regulation coinbase Customers Coinbase warns customers about subpoena in apparent CFTC Bybit probe

Coinbase is warning that it has received a subpoena from the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), according to X (formerly Twitter) users who have posted copies of the message. The CFTC is seeking information about the Bybit cryptocurrency exchange.

28.11 / 20:19

Law regulation lending Bitcoin Regulation Judge signs off on $1.65B settlement between Voyager Digital and FTC

A federal judge has approved an order requiring crypto lending firm Voyager Digital and its affiliates to pay $1.65 billion in monetary relief to the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

28.11 / 17:03

business Binance Changpeng Zhao steps down as Binance.US chair

Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, the former CEO of major cryptocurrency exchange Binance, will also step down from his position as chair of the board of directors for the United States-based exchange Binance.US.

28.11 / 14:53

Government Law Binance regulation us government Bitcoin Why Binance’s US plea deal could be positive for crypto adoption

Many predicted that Binance would never embrace regulation — it would only pretend to comply in jurisdictions like the United States.

27.11 / 19:41

Law Binance regulation crimes NOT Changpeng Zhao may not leave the US pending court review, says judge

Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, who pleaded guilty to one felony charge as part of a settlement with the United States Department of Justice involving crypto exchange Binance, may not be permitted to leave the country as he awaits sentencing.

27.11 / 19:17

business Europe Quantum Computing IBM brings ‘utility-scale’ quantum computing to Japan as China and Europe struggle to compete

IBM announced the completed installation of a 127-qubit quantum computing system at the University of Tokyo on Nov. 27. According to the company, this marks the arrival of the first “utility-scale” quantum system in the region.

27.11 / 16:11

business Binance Binance CEO outlines plan for crypto exchange after CZ steps down

Richard Teng, Binance’s former global head of regional markets and now CEO, announced his intention to drive growth at the crypto exchange following Changpeng “CZ” Zhao stepping down.

26.11 / 19:05

business Binance regulation Department Of Justice What’s next for Binance’s Changpeng “CZ” Zhao

A recent court filing suggests that Changpeng "CZ" Zhao's legal challenges are just beginning, despite pleading guilty to violating the United States Anti-Money Laundering requirements in a settlement with the Department of Justice.

26.11 / 08:45

education generative AI California governor calls for statewide generative AI training

California Governor Gavin Newsom has stressed the importance of people staying ahead of the curve in generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) by acquiring new skills and becoming acquainted with the emerging technology.

26.11 / 00:47

business Binance regulation Money laundering Binance onboarded millions into finance but forgot the paperwork — Columbia professor

Recent events surrounding the crypto exchange Binance sparked significant debate about the United States’ crackdown on crypto firms. According to Omid Malekan, adjunct professor at Columbia Business School and author, the Department of Justice’s approach in the case is very different from what is seen in traditional finance.

25.11 / 06:27

Law Binance regulation Court sentencing CZ challenges US gov't attempt to restrict travel before sentencing date

Former Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao has opposed the United States government's efforts to block his return to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to be with his family while awaiting sentencing following his guilty plea.

24.11 / 05:55

business Investments CNBC Bitcoin Bitcoin Price Jim Cramer admits he was wrong about Bitcoin — ‘I was premature’

Markets commentator Jim Cramer has tacitly admitted he was wrong about Bitcoin (BTC), saying he was premature in calling for investors to sell the cryptocurrency.

24.11 / 01:01

business Law regulation FTX Court It sounds fishy, but SBF really IS trading mackerel in prison: Report

The crypto trading days of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried are over, and the recently convicted founder has found a new thing to trade while in jail — fish.

23.11 / 18:19

Law Stablecoin regulation ConsenSys policies Stablecoin Bill Stablecoin bill is a ‘no-brainer’ — Consensys director on US legislation

Amid ongoing campaigns for the elections in 2024, many United States lawmakers have not sealed the deal on legislation aimed at establishing regulatory clarity on aspects of the digital asset space, including stablecoins.

23.11 / 13:53

business Adoption Payments regulation Fiat Money services Alchemy Pay bags money services license in Iowa, expands US services

The Singaporean crypto-fiat payment gateway, Alchemy Pay, announced a further expansion into the United States market on Nov. 23 with the acquisition of its money services license in the state of Iowa.

23.11 / 09:27

business Binance regulation SEC Kraken Court Kraken co-founder hails ‘more fair’ playing field as DOJ fines Binance

Kraken co-founder Jesse Powell has welcomed the result of the Binance investigation in an X (formerly Twitter) post and has highlighted the need for long-term-oriented visionaries and shareholders.

23.11 / 09:27

Government Technology Law U.S. 5th Circuit Court seeks regulation on lawyers’ AI use in legal filings

A federal appeals court in New Orleans is considering a proposal that would mandate lawyers to confirm whether they utilized artificial intelligence programs to draft briefs, affirming either independent human review of AI-generated text accuracy or no AI reliance in their court submissions.

22.11 / 22:55

Law CFTC SEC Opinion white house Congress Sam Altman’s ouster shows Biden isn’t handling AI properly

CbatGPT developer OpenAI announced last week that it had fired CEO Sam Altman due to a loss of confidence by the board — only to see him return to the company after 90% of OpenAI staffers threatened to resign. The firing caused a flurry of excitement from companies offering to match OpenAI salaries in an attempt to lure top-tier talent.

22.11 / 20:51

business Binance Department Of Justice Funding No ‘mass exodus of funds’ following Binance-DOJ settlement — Nansen

Blockchain analytics firm Nansen reported that following a settlement for civil and criminal charges against Binance and CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, outflows from the crypto exchange didn’t result in a “mass exodus of funds.”

22.11 / 17:01

Law regulation SEC coinbase Coinbase cites SEC action against Kraken in push for crypto rulemaking

United States-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has renewed its call to compel the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to respond to the company’s petition to create rules on crypto, using the regulator’s recent enforcement action against Kraken to back up its claims.

22.11 / 13:33

Technology Law FTC enhances investigative procedures to deal with AI-related lawbreaking

The United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved a new streamlined process for investigating cases involving the unlawful use of artificial intelligence (AI).

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