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15.09 / 20:27

Binance regulation SEC SEC reverses decision on sealing, redacting some documents in Binance.US case

Observers should soon get a look at least some of the sealed documents in the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) case against Binance. The documents were sealed at the SEC’s request with the agreement of both sides, and are being unsealed at the request of the SEC itself.

15.09 / 20:27

Law regulation crimes FTX Fried Sam Sam Bankman-Fried says, ‘I did what I thought was right,' in leaked docs: Report

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, facing multiple criminal charges related to alleged misuse of user funds, reportedly denied many of the allegations against him in documents containing a draft of a thread on X (formerly Twitter) that he never posted.

15.09 / 17:03

Law Mining regulation Celsius settlement Celsius and Core Scientific propose $14M settlement for litigation

Crypto mining firm Core Scientific has announced an agreement with lending company Celsius Network to settle a legal battle that had been ongoing for months.

15.09 / 13:21

business regulation exchanges Warning JPEX increases withdrawal fee to almost $1k after warning from Hong Kong's watchdog

Crypto exchange JPEX has reportedly increased its withdrawal fee to up to 999 Tether (USDT) after receiving a warning from Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). The staff of the exchange has also been reportedly missing from its Token 2049 booth in Singapore.

15.09 / 11:45

regulation ESG Article 8 Article 9 SFDR services Financial EU regulators 'look to future' of SFDR application in financial services with in-depth questionnaire

In the document, the Commission said it is 'seeking the views of respondents on how the SFDR works in practice'.

15.09 / 10:05

regulation Web3 politician Hong Kong politician responds to Vitalik's comments about crypto-friendliness

Johnny Ng, a member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong, took to social media on Sept. 15 in response to comments made by Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin about Hong Kong’s future “friendliness” toward cryptocurrencies.

15.09 / 08:55

Blockchain Law XRP regulation SEC Tokens XRP lawyer John Deaton joins LBRY case as amicus curiae

Lawyer John Deaton, who represents numerous XRP token holders in the Ripple- Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit, has formally submitted his notice of appearance as an Amicus Curiae in the LBRY lawsuit.

15.09 / 08:55

Blockchain Binance regulation SEC security Binance Coin NOT Binance.US not cooperating with investigation, US SEC says in filing

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has accused Binance.US of non-cooperation in the ongoing investigation against the crypto exchange, according to a court filing dated Sept. 14.

15.09 / 07:47

Adoption regulation ATM Top crypto Hong Kong retains top crypto-ready position for two consecutive years

Hong Kong was crowned the best-prepared jurisdiction for widespread cryptocurrency adoption in 2023, retaining its crypto-readiness prowess for the second year in a row.

15.09 / 02:37

Government Blockchain Hackers regulation Scams North Korean crypto hacks down 80% but that could change overnight: Chainalysis

Cryptocurrency stolen by North Korea-linked hackers is down a whopping 80% from 2022 — but a blockchain forensics firm says it isn’t necessarily a sign of progress.

14.09 / 22:03

Binance regulation SEC Two more top executives depart Binance.US amid layoffs, SEC action: Report

Two more top executives are leaving Binance.US, one day after the departure of CEO Brian Shroder and the layoff of a third of its staff, The Wall Street Journal reported. Binance.US is the United States offshoot of the international cryptocurrency exchange. Head of legal Krishna Juvvadi and chief risk officer Sidney Majalya were said to be leaving.

14.09 / 19:31

Law regulation crimes Celsius Former Celsius exec pleads guilty to criminal charges

Roni Cohen-Pavon, the former chief revenue officer of cryptocurrency lending firm Celsius, has reportedly pleaded guilty to charges related to fraud and price manipulation.

14.09 / 18:27

CBDC regulation Congress Financial Services services Financial House Financial Services Comm. witnesses air multiple anti-CBDC arguments

A chorus of disapproval rang out from the halls of the United States Congress on Sept. 14 as the House of Representatives Financial Services Committee digital assets subcommittee held a hearing on the “digital dollar dilemma.” Five expert witnesses were scheduled to testify at the hearing, and all of them argued against creating a U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC), otherwise known as a digital dollar.

14.09 / 18:09

business regulation Enterprise Taxes acquires Bitwave acquires crypto accounting platform Gilded

Crypto winter keeps sparking consolidation among crypto firms. The latest deal in the industry is the acquisition of payments and accounting platform Gilded by one of its competitors, Bitwave.

14.09 / 17:07

Government regulation Europe European Union EU announces initiative to fast-track supercomputer access for AI startups

European Union president Ursula von der Leyen announced a new initiative to give artificial intelligence (AI) startups expedited access to European supercomputers.

14.09 / 13:49

regulation European Parliament MICA European Parliament Supports DAC8 Crypto Tax Rule by an Overwhelming Margin

Lawmakers in the European Parliament have expressed support for the eighth iteration of the Directive on Administrative Cooperation (DAC8), a measure that introduces tax reporting requirements for crypto transactions.

14.09 / 11:49

regulation lending Bitcoin Regulation Bitcoin Delio South Korean Bitcoin lender Delio plans to sue regulators: Report

South Korean Bitcoin lender Delio is reportedly preparing for an administrative lawsuit against regulators for the wrong interpretation of law leading to an investigation and hefty fine against the crypto lending firm.

14.09 / 08:41

NFT regulation SEC NOT Stoner Cats NFTs 'fan crowdfunding' not securities: SEC's Peirce, Uyeda

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charging nonfungible token (NFT) project Stoner Cats sparked feedback from commissioners Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda, arguing that the project’s activity constitutes fan crowdfunding, which they believe is common for artists.

14.09 / 07:31

Law defi CFTC regulation Decentralization Coinbase CEO champions DeFi, calls for court action to set legal precedent

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has expressed his endorsement of decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. In a recent social media post, Armstrong urged the DeFi protocols to consider legal proceedings in court to set a precedent, as the legal system has consistently demonstrated its dedication to upholding the rule of law. The current approach is mainly pushing a crucial industry toward overseas jurisdictions, he said.

14.09 / 06:41

Law Art regulation bills Californian lawmaker proposes legislation to protect actors from AI clones

A Californian lawmaker has introduced a bill to protect actors, artists, and entertainers from artificial intelligence, by mandating employment contracts to include informed consent when it comes to digital replicates.

14.09 / 03:59

business Law regulation Court Bankruptcy Toughen up. Mt. Gox's ex-CEO only had a ‘little calculator’ to prepare for trial

Mark Karpelès, the former CEO of the collapsed exchange Mt. Gox, seems to have little in the way of sympathy for former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, who’s been trying to get released from prison to prepare for his upcoming trial, citing poor internet.

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