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16.08 / 05:55

Blockchain Mining regulation Bitcoin Washington DC Lobby Crypto mining lobby group to dispel misconceptions in Washington DC: Founder

The United States crypto mining industry is getting a new lobbying group, with one of its biggest goals to dispel misconceptions about its sustainability from policymakers.

16.08 / 04:03

Law regulation FTX Sam Caroline Ellison’s list of ‘Things Sam Is Freaking Out About’ could be used in trial

Prosecutors intend to use personal notes and diary entries from former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison as evidence against FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried at his criminal trial.

15.08 / 20:07

Government regulation SEC policies lawmakers US lawmakers FINRA Prometheum Broker US lawmakers press SEC and FINRA on Prometheum's broker-dealer approval

United States lawmakers on the House Financial Services Committee have demanded answers from the heads of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) regarding under what circumstances Prometheum obtained a special purpose broker-dealer license (SPBD).

15.08 / 19:49

regulation coinbase Voting Elections lawmaker Features Coinbase political initiative features US lawmaker who admitted to ethics violations

United States-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase’s latest push advocating for crypto holders to “speak directly to lawmakers” featured a House of Representatives member who previously acknowledged 11 ethics violations.

15.08 / 18:17

regulation coinbase Crypto Adoption Coinbase Exchange Launches Stand with Crypto Alliance, an Independent Pro-Crypto Advocacy Group

Coinbase has announced the launch of a crypto advocacy group tasked with promoting the interests of the crypto community.

15.08 / 15:21

regulation SEC Lawsuit Binance US Seeks Protective Order Against Renewed SEC Probe

Binance US, the United States entity of digital asset exchange, Binance has filed a motion to limit the extent of discovery sought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in its investigation against the company.

15.08 / 13:29

Law regulation European Union China’s new AI regulations begin to take effect

China’s provisional guidelines for artificial intelligence (AI) activity and management in the country are scheduled to come into effect on Aug. 15.

15.08 / 13:29

ETF regulation Investments SEC Bitcoin ETF approval ETF approval 2024 SEC delays set deadline for Bitcoin ETF approval to early 2024

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) — the financial regulator with the final say over allowing a spot cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF) — may be moving closer to giving the investment vehicle the green light after several years of applications.

15.08 / 12:41

Law regulation Mining service provider faces $100M lawsuit over pyramid scheme allegations in China

Five executives from a Filecoin mining service are facing a lawsuit at the People's Court of Pingan County in China, over allegations that they pilfered millions of dollars and left investors in ruin.

15.08 / 09:47

regulation CoinShares Power Coinshares CSO Meltem Demirors Says Crypto Has Increasing Political Power – Here's the Latest

CoinShares Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) Meltem Demirorsas believes crypto is gaining more and more power in Washington, becoming a political powerhouse.

15.08 / 09:37

Stablecoin regulation Singapore central bank says three business days is ‘timely transfer’ for stablecoins

While blockchains continue to revolutionize payments by allowing instant transfers, Singapore’s central bank believes that three business days is a "timely transfer" for single-currency stablecoins (SCS), which is similar to transfer speed requirements for domestic money transfers.

15.08 / 07:45

regulation Banks financial conduct authority NatWest FCA begins investigation into bank's 'politically exposed persons' procedures

FCA examining how banks manage account of public figures, particularly politicians.

15.08 / 07:21

regulation Banks financial conduct authority NatWest reports FCA begins investigation into bank's 'politically exposed persons' procedures - reports

FCA examining how banks manage account of public figures, particularly politicians.

15.08 / 06:35

Stablecoin regulation Altcoin Framework regulatory Singapore central bank releases regulatory framework for stablecoins

Singapore's central bank has released a revised regulatory framework aimed at ensuring stability for single-currency stablecoins (SCS) regulated in the city-state.

15.08 / 04:35

business regulation Altcoin Fraud FTX Ex-FTX exec Salame won’t testify in alleged illegal campaign donation case

Former FTX executive Ryan Salame will reportedly avoid testifying about his role in FTX’s alleged illegal campaign donation scheme if he is subpoenaed in Sam Bankman-Fried’s criminal trial.

15.08 / 04:35

business Binance regulation SEC Court Binance seeks protective order against SEC’s ‘fishing expedition’

Binance has asked a court for a protective order against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over what the crypto exchange claims is a "fishing expedition" from the regulator.

15.08 / 03:13

business Adoption regulation Banks banking Crypto highlighted as 'novel and complex' risk to US banks: FDIC report

Crypto-assets and their related activities present key risks to the United States banking system and warrant closer supervision, warns a leading U.S. financial regulator.

14.08 / 22:39

Ripple regulation SEC Federal Reserve FTX SBF jailed, FTX partners under attack: Law Decoded

The FTX affair continues to unravel. Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of the failed crypto exchange, will be held in jail through the end of his two upcoming trials. Judge Lewis Kaplan ordered the revocation of the entrepreneur’s $250 million bail following The New York Times report about his alleged attempt to intimidate witnesses. Bankman-Fried faces 12 criminal charges spread across two trials scheduled to begin in October 2023 and March 2024.

14.08 / 22:39

regulation crimes FTX Court Fried Sam Superseding indictment against Sam Bankman-Fried includes using $100M for campaign contributions

The United States Attorney’s Office has released a new superseding indictment against former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, which includes allegations of campaign finance law violations as part of a wire fraud scheme.

14.08 / 20:01

regulation crimes FTX Court Medicine Lawyers Fried Sam Sam Bankman-Fried will 'return to his depression' without access to medication, say defense lawyers

The legal team defending Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) against criminal charges has requested a federal judge allow the former FTX CEO to have access to antidepressants while in jail.

14.08 / 15:09

Government Law Adoption regulation us government Crypto adoption crosses party lines amid Washington’s political deadlock

Crypto’s legitimacy and adoption have increased in recent years, and along with the uptick in use, the tech has become a topic of political divisiveness, resulting in a perception of partisanship — especially in the United States.

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