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17.08 / 18:51

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Judge Analisa Torres has granted a request from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to leave to file an interlocutory appeal in its case against Ripple Labs. The securities regulator sent a letter to Torres on Aug. 9, saying her decision could affect multiple pending court cases.

17.08 / 15:27

Blockchain Adoption regulation Podcast Hashing It Out NOT Fuse CEO Mark Smargon says blockchain payments apps will rival Visa, not Ethereum

Episode 16 of Hashing It Out explores one of the most popular cryptocurrency use cases: payments. Mark Smargon, CEO of Fuse, joins host Elisha Owusu Akyaw to discuss various Web3 payment solutions and how Fuse contributes to businesses’ adoption of cryptocurrency payments.

17.08 / 13:51

Government Adoption regulation Web3 Banks Hong Kong’s crypto stance: Execs weigh in on Web3 in the region

The Chinese special administrative region of Hong Kong is aiming to become a leading crypto hub, as the region started to promote the development of Web3. At the same time, its securities regulator has begun to actively regulate the crypto space, awarding licenses for retail crypto trading.

17.08 / 13:51

CBDC Adoption regulation Banks Central Bank Holdings Colombia central bank recommends limiting CBDC holdings and spending

The central bank of Colombia has not yet decided whether or not to issue a central bank digital currency (CBDC), but believes that setting limits on CBDC transactions could bring about a number of benefits.

17.08 / 11:55

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The price of Bitcoin (BTC) has jumped to a fresh high in Argentina since the news that Bitcoin-friendly presidential candidate Javier Milei won a primary election on Aug. 13, with 1 BTC reaching a value of 10.2 million Argentine pesos (ARS) on Aug. 14, according to data from CoinGecko.

17.08 / 08:07

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The Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP ACG) scrutinized some of the models used by cryptocurrency games, warning Filipino citizens against the various schemes used to extort money from the gaming community.

16.08 / 22:49

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Size and energy allowed Kraken to stay in Canada after the imposition of new registration requirements for crypto exchanges in February. But in spite of the demanding process, the regulatory clarity has benefited the company, Kraken managing director for Canada Mark Greenberg said.

16.08 / 22:49

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Ripple Labs has voiced its opposition towards the United States securities regulator’s move towards filing an interlocutory appeal relating to the summary judgment laid down by U.S. District Court Analisa Torres on Jul. 13.

16.08 / 22:49

Law regulation CoinSmart president says crypto taxes are a ‘little bit more favorable’ outside US

Jeremy Koven, the president of Canada-based crypto exchange CoinSmart and president at WonderFi, pointed to areas of concern for crypto firms in the United States looking for regulatory clarity and favorable tax policy.

16.08 / 22:49

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Canadian financial institutions are increasingly taking an interest in crypto as regulatory clarity emerges in the country, according to WonderFi CEO Dean Skurka, who met up with Cointelegraph at the Blockchain Futurist Conference in Toronto.

16.08 / 19:45

Law Binance regulation SEC Court Binance.US request for protective order against SEC goes to magistrate judge

A federal judge overseeing the civil case between the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and cryptocurrency exchange Binance, Binance.US and Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao has ordered a motion for a protective order to go to a magistrate judge.

16.08 / 16:45

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Asset management firm Valkyrie has filed for an Ether (ETH) futures exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. According to documents on Aug. 16, the application is an addition to the company's previous move to change its investment strategy for a Bitcoin futures ETF in line with the regulator.

16.08 / 15:39

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16.08 / 13:15

Blockchain regulation 3AC founders fined by Dubai regulator over OPNX exchange

The founders of the collapsed digital asset hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC) Kyle Davies and Su Zhu are now facing a fine issued by Dubai’s dedicated crypto regulator over the OPNX exchange.

16.08 / 12:01

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Cryptocurrency-friendly payments platform PayPal is making some crypto adjustments on its platform in the United Kingdom to comply with local financial regulations.

16.08 / 12:01

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The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has granted financial services permission (FSP) to virtual assets firm M2 to operate a multilateral trading facility from the United Arab Emirates capital.

16.08 / 10:53

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Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has obtained approval from the National Futures Association (NFA) to offer investments in crypto futures to eligible customers in the United States.

16.08 / 10:19

Blockchain Ripple XRP regulation SEC security SEC v. Ripple: Judge greenlights investment banker declarant's entry

In the most recent update in the legal proceedings of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against Ripple Labs, Judge Torres grants permission for an investment banker declarant to make an appearance.

16.08 / 09:57

Stablecoin regulation USDT Circle USDC market decline Stablecoin Firm Circle's Chief Strategy Officer Urges Legislation Amidst USDC Market Decline

Circleis advocating for federal legislation regarding stablecoins amid the volatility in its USD Coin (USDC) after some bank failures earlier this year.

16.08 / 08:35

Binance Digital regulation Platform MasterCard Asia Uzbekistan permits two banks to issue crypto cards

Two private banks, Kapital Bank and Ravnaq Bank, got approval from the National Agency for Perspective Projects (NAPP) to participate in the digital sandbox of crypto regulation. They’ll issue plastic crypto cards, powered by Mastercard.

16.08 / 05:55

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Democrats from the United States House of Representatives have formed a working group on artificial intelligence aimed at introducing new legislation around the nascent tech sector.

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