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06.04 / 19:39

Law Robinhood regulation Trading settlement US state regulators announce $10M settlement with Robinhood ‘for failing investors’

The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation said that the company behind cryptocurrency and stock trading platform Robinhood will likely pay more than $10 million in penalties “for operational and technical failures that harmed main street investors.”

06.04 / 18:11

business Blockchain regulation Europe European Union boost Germany plans to issue electronic shares on blockchain, boost startups

The German government is pushing for more welcoming regulations for startups working with financial innovation in the country, according to the newly drafted legislation of the "Future Finance Act" introduced by the finance ministry on April 5.

06.04 / 15:47

defi regulation crimes Money laundering services North Korea and criminals are using DeFi services for money laundering — US Treasury

A new report from the United States Treasury Department analyzing decentralized finance concluded that actors from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea as well as other scammers are able to exploit vulnerabilities to facilitate money laundering.

06.04 / 14:13

Law Adoption regulation Religion Asia Middle east Financial Islam and crypto: How digital assets can comply with Islamic financial law

Islamic banking and finance is a system based on the principles of Shariah, or Islamic law, which, among many other things, prohibits the charging or paying of interest on loans and emphasizes ethical and equitable financial transactions.

06.04 / 14:13

Blockchain Stablecoin Adoption regulation Japan pushes for friendlier environment for crypto with Web3 proposals

The Web3 project team of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party has released a white paper containing suggestions for expanding the country’s industry, which has been incorporated into the national strategy by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s administration.

06.04 / 11:33

business regulation Investments Staking Chinese state insurance firm launches two crypto funds in Hong Kong: Report

The Chinese government appears to be more bullish on the cryptocurrency industry than one might think, as a major state company is reportedly launching new cryptocurrency funds.

06.04 / 11:33

Blockchain regulation FTX PHILANTHROPY FTX philanthropic donations have created a complex dilemma for recipients

The collapse of the FTX exchange and its subsidiaries in November 2022 also led to the shutdown of its philanthropic arm, FTX Future Fund. The philanthropic arm had pledged $1 billion in donations in 2022 towards research academics across prestigious universities. However, the team behind the project resigned right after FTX filed for bankruptcy on Nov. 11, 2022.

06.04 / 09:15

business regulation Singapore to introduce uniform screening standards for crypto bank accounts

Singapore regulators are working with traditional banks to develop uniform standards for screening potential customers from the crypto industry. The collaboration has been ongoing for the last six months.

06.04 / 05:59

business regulation Bloomberg Court Financial Times The New York Times Names of non-US FTX users demanded by mainstream media outlets

Some mainstream media outlets have objected to attempts to withhold the identities of non-United States customers of cryptocurrency exchange FTX during its bankruptcy proceedings.

05.04 / 21:59

regulation NYDFS Signature Bank 'Ludicrous' idea that Signature Bank's collapse was connected to crypto, says NYDFS head

Adrienne Harris, superintendent of the New York Department of Financial Services, or NYDFS, has reportedly said the closure of the crypto-friendly Signature Bank in March had nothing to do with exposure to digital assets.

05.04 / 20:09

Mining regulation New York State settlement US Bitcoin reaches tentative settlement to reopen Niagara Falls mining facility

Crypto miner US Bitcoin Corp has come to a tentative agreement with the City of Niagara Falls that will allow it to reopen its mining operation in that city, according to a local news report. A state supreme court judge ordered its plant closed in early March. The settlement still requires the approval of the city council.

05.04 / 17:27

Law regulation Europe ECB Crypto firms needs to be 'supervisable', says ECB board member

Elizabeth McCaul, a supervisory board member of the European Central Bank (ECB), has called for additional oversight of crypto firms operating in a borderless state outside typical attempts at supervision.

05.04 / 15:33

Binance regulation Dubai regulator demands Binance provide info on ownership, governance: Report

The Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), the entity that oversees crypto activities in Dubai, has asked Binance to provide more information about its business requirements in its efforts to tighten regulatory guardrails in the emirate, Bloomberg reported.

05.04 / 11:17

Blockchain Technology Ethereum Adoption regulation Banks Bitcoin Top 5 books to learn about blockchain

Reading blockchain books can be an effective way to understand blockchain technology comprehensively. These books can provide insights into the history and principles of blockchain, and how it works in practice. By reading these books, you can gain a deeper appreciation of the potential of blockchain technology and its various use cases across different industries.

05.04 / 11:11

regulation wallet Trading Exchange Legal Paxful Shuts Down end Crypto Ecosystem Loses Another P2P Marketplace As Paxful Shuts Down – End of an Era?

The peer-to-peer cryptocurrency exchange Paxful has succumb to the relentless pressures of the ongoing crypto downturn.

05.04 / 09:21

business regulation data white house US President US President Joe Biden urges tech firms to address risks of AI

United States President Joe Biden stated on Tuesday that the safety of artificial intelligence (AI) is still uncertain and emphasized that technology firms should ensure that their products are secure before releasing them to the public.

05.04 / 08:47

business Adoption regulation Funding Venture Capital Banks SFC crypto rules Hong Kong’s crypto rules set a high bar for ‘good reason,’ says SFC advisor

The standards for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) in Hong Kong are set “incredibly high” as the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is wanting the crypto industry to match the same compliance standards as traditional financial firms.

05.04 / 03:35

business regulation Trading Scams Multiple US state regulators allege AI trading dApp is a Ponzi scheme

Securities regulators from Montana, Texas, and Alabama have jointly filed enforcement actions against cryptocurrency trading platform YieldTrust.ai alleging it is “perpetrating a Ponzi scheme.”

04.04 / 20:03

Dogecoin regulation Altcoin Market Update Bitcoin Is Dogecoin coming to Twitter? Watch The Market Report

This week on The Market Report, Cointelegraph analyst and writer Marcel Pechman breaks down everything that has been happening between Twitter, Elon Musk and Dogecoin (DOGE). He also covers the Changpeng “CZ” Zhao arrest rumors and Japanese crackdowns on crypto exchanges.

04.04 / 19:37

Government Mining regulation Crypto miners committee Texas Senate committee moves forward on bill removing incentives for crypto miners

The Texas Senate Committee on Business and Commerce has passed legislation that would largely remove incentives for miners operating under the state’s crypto-friendly regulatory environment.

04.04 / 17:07

Law regulation SEC crimes SEC reaches 'agreement in principle' to resolve insider trading case of Coinbase product manager

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission is moving forward with a resolution to the case against a former product manager at Coinbase Global accused of insider trading.

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