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25.10 / 02:11

Binance CFTC regulation Binance and CZ renew calls to dismiss CFTC lawsuit

Lawyers representing Binance and its CEO, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, have filed statements in support of a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in March.

25.10 / 02:11

regulation Congress Voting Pro-crypto lawmaker Tom Emmer wins Republican nomination for House speaker

Republican members of the United States House of Representatives have chosen Tom Emmer, the current majority whip and crypto proponent, as their nominee to be the next speaker.

25.10 / 02:11

Government Law defi regulation UK government Largest DeFi protocol on Solana reportedly quits UK market, citing FCA rule

Marinade Finance, the largest decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol running on the Solana blockchain, has reportedly started blocking users from the United Kingdom. Customers in the U.K. discovered the problem on Oct. 23 while trying to access Marinade’s website from local IP addresses and were met with this message:

25.10 / 02:11

ETF regulation coinbase Grayscale Bitcoin Bitcoin Price Cathie Wood’s ARK sells Grayscale Bitcoin Trust shares as BTC hits $34K

Investment firm ARK is selling Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) shares amid a market surge fueled by anticipation of a spot BTC exchange-traded fund (ETF).

24.10 / 15:23

Blockchain regulation privacy security identity Safety Aleo 'Prove You Are You Without Giving Away Your Personal Info' - Aleo Reveals New Privacy-Preserving Credential System

Privacy-focused blockchain platform Aleo has revealed its new decentralized digital identity solution that allows users to reveal only the necessary data and only to whom it’s intended in the form of ‘proofs’ – without ever showing actual documents.

24.10 / 15:23

Binance CFTC regulation Binance.us "US Law Doesn’t Control the World” Binance Argues in CFTC Lawsuit

Digital asset exchange Binance says the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is attempting to transplant its rules to global markets.

24.10 / 09:33

regulation House Financial Services Crypto Advocate Rep. Tom Emmer Enters House Speaker Contest with Eight Competitors

U.S. Representative Tom Emmer, a Republican from Minnesota known for his support of cryptocurrencies and criticism of regulators, has announced his bid for House Speaker.

23.10 / 19:29

regulation companies financial conduct authority Asset Managers Vanguard UCITS Vanguard accused of breaching UK asset concentration limits - reports

The group’s £40bn LifeStrategy range seems to have breached the Financial Conduct Authority’s asset concentration limits, which allow UCITS funds to own up to 25% of the units of another vehicle that is registered as a collective investment scheme.

23.10 / 11:17

regulation Financial Services Wealth managers financial conduct authority FCA Asset Managers Fund managers Registration to vote on Link Fund Solutions' Woodford scheme of arrangement opens

The result of the vote will be announced no later than 5pm on 15 December 2023, according to LFS.

22.10 / 04:17

business Law Digital regulation privacy IRS Kraken rights Crypto advocates file amicus brief to address users' Fourth Amendment privacy rights

Cryptocurrency advocacy group DeFi Education Fund (DEF) has urged a United States court to consider the unique aspects of blockchain technology when evaluating the privacy rights of cryptocurrency users under the Fourth Amendment.

21.10 / 06:59

Government regulation us government white house Crypto-friendly Rep. Tom Emmer pursues nomination for House speaker

Crypto-friendly Republican Congressman Tom Emmer is pursuing a nomination to become House speaker, with the 62-year-old receiving endorsement from multiple lawmakers.

20.10 / 22:07

hacks regulation Court freeze Singapore court authorizes freeze order attached to wallets as soulbound NFT

The Singapore High Court has allowed financial investigation firm Intelligent Sanctuary (iSanctuary) to attach nonfungible tokens (NFTs) containing a legal document to cold wallets associated with a hack, according to United Kingdom-based iSanctuary and local press accounts.

20.10 / 22:07

regulation Europe European Union committee Greece establishes AI advisory committee to create national strategy

Greek Prime Minister Kryiakos Mitsotakis announced the establishment of an advisory committee to create a national strategy for artificial intelligence (AI) in Greece on Oct. 19.

20.10 / 20:15

regulation Terrorism FinCEN Bitcoin Wallet FinCEN issues alert regarding crypto transactions connected to Hamas

The United States Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, or FinCEN, issued an alert for financial institutions as part of efforts to identify “suspicious activity” related to funding terrorist groups.

20.10 / 17:19

Law regulation Asia Updates Hong Kong securities regulator updates crypto policies, citing market developments

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong announced it will update its policies on virtual currency sales and requirements “in light of the latest market developments and enquiries from the industry.”

20.10 / 14:31

business Stablecoin regulation Tether Fiat Money Dollar Reserve Time 2024 Tether to publish reserve reports in real time in 2024: Bloomberg

Tether Holdings, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin by market capitalization, Tether (USDT), is reportedly preparing to update the frequency of releasing its reserve data reports.

20.10 / 13:21

Binance regulation SEC Chamber of Digital Commerce Joins Industry Leaders to Challenge SEC's Lawsuit Against Binance

The Chamber of Digital Commerce has joined forces with various digital assets firms, associations, legal experts, and legislators to challenge the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in its lawsuit against Binance.

20.10 / 13:05

Ripple XRP regulation Altcoin SEC LBRY Community reacts to SEC dropping XRP case and LBRY shutdown

Ripple’s latest win in its legal battle against United States securities regulators has been marred by news of the blockchain platform LBRY shutting down operations, which triggered the community to react.

20.10 / 13:05

Law Binance regulation SEC Chamber of Digital Commerce opposes SEC’s overreach in Binance lawsuit

The United States-based Chamber of Digital Commerce has aligned with various digital assets firms, associations, legal experts and legislators in a collective effort to challenge the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) vs. Binance lawsuit.

20.10 / 13:05

Technology Law regulation SEC THORChain SEC wins default judgment against Thor Technologies and founder

Thor Technologies and its founder and former CEO, David Chin, have faced a legal setback in an ongoing dispute with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over the unapproved sale of $2.6 million in crypto asset securities.

20.10 / 13:05

CBDC regulation Argentine central bank to introduce digital peso bill ‘as soon as possible’

After a series of remarks about the potential benefits of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) for the national economy, the Central Bank of the Argentine Republic said it has accelerated its work on legislation to implement the CBDC workflow in the country.

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