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14.02 / 22:59

Law regulation SEC Congress lawmakers debate US lawmakers US lawmakers and experts debate SEC's role in crypto regulation

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission and its chair Gary Gensler were the targets of many lawmakers and witnesses at a hearing exploring the crash of the crypto market.

14.02 / 20:31

NFT regulation SEC Market Update Bitcoin Crypto Staking Why the SEC wants to ban crypto staking and stablecoins under scrutiny — Watch The Market Report live

This week on The Market Report, the resident experts at Cointelegraph discuss why the United States Securities and Exchange Commission is going after crypto staking and why stablecoins have been in the news recently.

14.02 / 19:19

Law regulation vpn Court Fried Sam Sam Bankman-Fried's use of a VPN on Super Bowl Sunday 'raised concerns', say prosecutors

Prosecutors behind the criminal case against former FTX chief executive officer Sam Bankman-Fried have requested additional time to consider the legal implications of him using a virtual private network, or VPN.

14.02 / 14:37

regulation ATM Bitcoin UK FCA to take action against unregistered, illegal cryptocurrency ATMs

The United Kingdom’s financial regulator, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), is coming for unregistered cryptocurrency automated teller machines (ATMs).

14.02 / 14:37

regulation Sport eSports advertisement cricket Crypto ads and sponsors banned from women's cricket league in India

Indian authorities once again demonstrated their tough stance on cryptocurrencies with a preemptive ban on crypto advertising and sponsorships in the local women’s cricket league.

14.02 / 08:59

business Stablecoin Binance regulation SEC security Paxos Matrixport NOT Stablecoins not the target in BUSD crackdown: Matrixport head of research

Crypto financial services Matrixport's head of research believes the recent scrutiny of Paxos and its Binance USD (BUSD) token is not a direct attack on stablecoins themselves.

14.02 / 08:49

business Ethereum Adoption regulation us government transactions censorship OFAC Low OFAC-compliant blocks on Ethereum hit three-month low of 47%

The percentage of Ethereum blocks complying with orders set by the United States Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) has now fallen to 47% — the lowest level since Oct. 11.

14.02 / 05:25

CFTC regulation SEC Department Of Justice FTX CFTC and SEC cases against SBF deferred until after criminal trial

A New York judge has granted a request from prosecutors to defer civil proceedings from the Commodities Futures Trading Commision (CFTC) and the Securities Exchange Commision (SEC) until after Sam Bankman-Fried’s criminal trial in October.

14.02 / 03:35

business Stablecoin Binance regulation SEC security Paxos Paxos ‘categorically disagrees’ with the SEC that BUSD is a security

Paxos Trust Company has released a statement noting that it "categorically disagrees" with the United States securities regulator which has painted Binance USD (BUSD) as a security.

14.02 / 01:25

regulation Circle Paxos NYDFS Binance USD reserves Circle blew the whistle on Binance reserves to NYDFS: Report

New York State’s Department of Financial Services, or NYDFS, reportedly received a complaint from stablecoin issuer Circle regarding Binance’s reserves prior to its crackdown on BUSD.

14.02 / 00:25

regulation SEC Kraken Staking Interpol Crypto Staking Regulation comes for crypto staking: Law Decoded, Feb. 6–13

Last week, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reached an agreement with cryptocurrency exchange Kraken. The latter will stop offering crypto staking services to American customers and pay $30 million in disgorgement, prejudgment interest and civil penalties.

13.02 / 22:31

Blockchain defi Hackers hacks regulation crimes Cybercrime Sky Mavis DeFi exploits and access control hacks cost crypto investors billions in 2022: Report

Cyber criminals used a variety of novel ways to carry out hacks and exploits in 2022, with over $2.8 billion of cryptocurrency stolen last year.

13.02 / 20:25

regulation Bakkt Custody Crypto Custody Service Bakkt Discontinues Consumer App as Regulator Crackdown Intensifies

Bakkt, a crypto custody service that includes an app where consumers can view and transact with assets, has announced the closure of its consumer-facing app as regulatory scrutiny increases.

13.02 / 20:00

Law regulation European Union Banks Proposed EU parliament rule could have banks apply 1,250% risk weight to crypto exposure

The European Parliament has released a report on a draft bill proposing that banks holding cryptocurrencies set aside a large amount of capital in an effort to address potential risk.

13.02 / 14:39

Stablecoin Binance regulation SEC security Paxos sec lawsuit SEC lawsuit against Paxos over BUSD baffles crypto community

Paxos and Binance USD (BUSD) being in the sights of United States regulators sparked various reactions from the crypto community.

13.02 / 14:39

business Stablecoin Binance regulation Paxos Paxos to stop minting BUSD stablecoins for Binance

Blockchain infrastructure platform Paxos will halt issuance of new BUSD (BUSD) stablecoins amid the ongoing probe by the New York regulators.

13.02 / 14:39

Adoption regulation SEC security Binance Coin Support Binance to support BUSD while exploring non-USD stablecoins, CZ says

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance plans to continue supporting its Binance USD (BUSD) stablecoin despite its issuer Paxos facing a stop order from American regulators.

13.02 / 11:57

CBDC regulation Central Bank Financial UAE central bank to issue CBDC as part of its financial transformation program

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) is planning to launch a central bank digital currency (CBDC) for cross-border and domestic use as part of the first of its newly-launched financial infrastructure transformation (FIT) program.

13.02 / 11:23

regulation Altcoin Paxos Binance USD Breaking: Paxos reportedly ordered to stop issuing Binance USD

The New York Department of Financial Services has reportedly ordered blockchain company Paxos Trust Co. to stop the issuance of dollar-pegged Binance USD (BUSD) stablecoin.

13.02 / 03:05

regulation SEC security Paxos sec lawsuit Breaking: Paxos to face SEC lawsuit over Binance USD — Report

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly told stablecoin issuer Paxos Trust Co. that it's planning to sue the firm for violations of investor protection laws relating to Binance USD (BUSD).

13.02 / 00:23

business regulation SEC coinbase Kraken Staking Courts Coinbase will 'happily defend' staking in U.S. courts, says CEO

Crypto exchange Coinbase's executives are standing up for its crypto staking services, claiming it cannot be classified as a security, and threatening to bring the matter to the courts in the United States.

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