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09.02 / 17:41

regulation SEC Kraken Crypto Exchange Kraken in Hot Water with SEC Over Alleged Securities Violation – Here's What You Need to Know

The US-based crypto exchange Kraken is in hot water with regulators over an alleged violation of securities rules related to the selling of “unregistered securities.”

09.02 / 17:15

Government Law Adoption regulation SEC security us government Crypto and securities: New interpretation of US Howey test gaining ground

The crypto community celebrated a victory in court on Jan. 30 when the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) admitted in the remedies hearing of the LBRY case that secondary sales of its LBC coin were not securities sales. John Deaton, who represents Ripple in court in the SEC’s case against it, was so excited that he created a video for his Twitter-hosted CryptoLawTV channel that evening.

09.02 / 15:17

business Stablecoin regulation Tether reserves Tether assets exceed liabilities in new reserves report by BDO

Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin by market value, has completed reserves attestation by major global accounting firm BDO.

09.02 / 13:49

regulation privacy coins Dubai Takes a Stand Against Privacy Coins with Ban on Anonymity-Enhancing Crypto

Dubai, a jurisdiction in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), prohibited by law the issuance of privacy coins such as monero (XMR) and zcash (ZEC), as well as any activity related to them.

09.02 / 13:35

business Adoption Mining regulation Mining Pools Russian government subsidizes crypto mining facility in Siberia

The crypto mining industry has faced moratoriums in some parts of the U.S. and Canada in recent months. Now, Russia provides tax incentives for those who want to invest in crypto mining. The new $12 million crypto mining center will open in East Siberia with the direct support of the government.

09.02 / 05:49

regulation SEC Kraken Bloomberg Court investigation Bitcoin Crypto exchange Kraken faces probe over possible securities violations: Report

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is reportedly being probed by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over whether it breached rules around the offering of securities.

09.02 / 05:09

business Law regulation security interview Bitcoin Industry Proposed Israeli law to classify crypto as securities will 'kill the industry'

Proposed laws in Israel that would see cryptocurrencies classified as securities would cause huge damage to the local crypto industry, according to the chief of an Israeli crypto service provider.

09.02 / 01:31

Government regulation Senate hearing Crypto Council for Innovation GC to testify at US Senate 'crypto crash' hearing

United States lawmakers with the Senate Banking Committee have announced three witnesses scheduled to appear before a hearing scheduled on Feb. 14.

08.02 / 23:35

Law regulation FTX Court Bankruptcy FTX debtors FTX debtors can issue subpoenas to company 'insiders', says court

The judge overseeing crypto exchange FTX’s bankruptcy case has granted a motion allowing the firm’s debtors to request subpoenas for information and documents from former colleagues and family members of Sam Bankman-Fried.

08.02 / 23:29

Law regulation Bankruptcy hedge fund Lawyers NOT 3AC founder has 'chosen to ignore his duties' by not responding to subpoena, say bankruptcy lawyers

Three Arrows Capital founder Kyle Davies has not responded to a subpoena issued over Twitter aiming to gather information related to the firm’s assets.

08.02 / 18:51

Government Law Adoption regulation Drugs us government Congress Crypto and psychedelics: Clarifying regulations could help industries grow

This year, investors are watching for big spikes in biotech companies working with psychedelics, especially as the once-controversial compounds return to the spotlight touting mental health benefits — and uniting lawmakers at the United States Capitol across party lines.

08.02 / 17:51

Mining regulation Elizabeth Warren Energy usage US Senator Elizabeth Warren Leads the Charge to Learn More About Crypto Mining Energy Usage – Regulation Incoming?

Elizabeth Warren, the Democratic Senator who is known as a fierce crypto critic, is now part of an effort by lawmakers to learn more about the energy use of crypto mining.

08.02 / 17:07

CoinGecko regulation education Research Bitcoin Standard 21Shares CoinGecko and 21Shares propose global crypto classification standard

Major cryptocurrency data aggregator CoinGecko and crypto investment firm 21Shares have joined forces to launch a global standard for classifying various crypto asset.

08.02 / 17:07

CBDC Adoption Digital Currency regulation Reserve Bank of India India in ‘no hurry’ for CBDC as digital rupee pilot onboards 50k users

The Indian government doesn’t want to rush its central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot despite joining the CBDC race just a few months ago.

08.02 / 09:57

Adoption regulation Investments SEC security cryptocurrency investment Bitcoin SEC to up scrutiny of firms offering or giving advice about crypto

Crypto brokers and investment advisors offering or giving advice about cryptocurrencies will be put under the scope of the United States' securities watchdog this year.

08.02 / 09:57

Government Stablecoin regulation Altcoin Terra South Korean officials traveled to Serbia to find Do Kwon

The hunt for the controversial founder of the now-collapsed Terra ecosystem, Do Kwon, has intensified with South Korean officials reportedly confirming they sent at least two people to Serbia to track him down.

08.02 / 07:23

regulation SEC Department Of Justice FTX Bankruptcy Voyager subpoenas FTX and Alameda execs as judge orders fee examiner

Lawyers representing bankrupt crypto broker Voyager Digital have served former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried and other FTX and Alameda Research executives with subpoenas requesting information.

08.02 / 05:45

regulation FTX Court Messaging App Lawyers bail SBF’s lawyers move to block release of bail guarantors’ identities

The names of two guarantors who signed off on part of Sam Bankman-Fried’s $250 million bail bond will continue to remain a secret for now.

08.02 / 01:19

Mining regulation Environment information lawmakers Energy usage Lawmakers write to US officials about crypto energy usage information gathering

United States Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan and Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm were the recipients Feb. 6 of another letter on the environmental impact of cryptocurrency mining. Eight Democratic lawmakers headed by Elizabeth Warren reached out to the officials this time.

08.02 / 00:53

regulation Investments SEC Retirement Financial US financial regulators warn against crypto exposure in retirement accounts

Three financial watchdogs in the United States have issued a warning to investors considering certain individual retirement accounts with exposure to cryptocurrencies.

07.02 / 23:53

Law CFTC regulation SEC US Attorney requests SEC and CFTC civil cases against SBF wait until after criminal trial

Damian Williams, United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, has petitioned the court to delay civil proceedings against former FTX chief executive officer Sam Bankman-Fried “until the conclusion of the parallel criminal case”.

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