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11.08 / 09:29

Blockchain Law Ripple XRP regulation SEC Lawyers NOT ‘XRP is not a security. Period’ — Crypto lawyers on Ripple’s case amid SEC appeal

As the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seeks an interlocutory appeal in its case against Ripple Labs, lawyers working in the crypto space expressed confidence in Ripple’s case, with some underscoring that the XRP (XRP) token is not a security.

11.08 / 01:21

Provident regulation Progressive Action Latin Mexico ‘Leads LATAM in Travel Rule Adoption’ as ‘Argentina Lags Behind’

Mexico is “leading the way” in Latin America’s Travel Rule adoption drive, a study has found – with Argentina “lagging behind.”

10.08 / 22:03

regulation privacy Worldcoin Agency Argentine agency opens investigation into Worldcoin over biometric data

Authorities in Argentina have become the latest government officials to probe cryptocurrency project Worldcoin over privacy concerns.

10.08 / 22:03

regulation SEC Bittrex settlement SEC announces $24M settlement for case against Bittrex and its former CEO

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced an agreement with crypto trading platform Bittrex and co-founder and former CEO William Shihara for operating an unregistered exchange.

10.08 / 21:59

regulation SEC Bittrex Fine compliance SEC’s Crypto Compliance by Enforcement Push Continues as Bittrex Hit With $24 Million Fine

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s push to force the crypto industry into “regulatory compliance” via enforcement action continues, with bankrupt crypto exchange Bittrex the latest to fall foul of the agency.

10.08 / 20:51

Law regulation Gemini Court Digital Currency Group Digital Currency Group files motion to dismiss Gemini lawsuit, claiming it’s a PR campaign

Venture capital firm Digital Currency Group (DCG) has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by cryptocurrency exchange Gemini that alleged fraud related to its Earn program.

10.08 / 18:49

regulation MICA Framework regulatory France Amends Crypto Regulatory Framework In Line With MiCA Licensing Rules

France’s financial regulator Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has announced key amendments to its digital asset regulatory regime in light of the Market in Crypto Asset (MiCA) regulation.

10.08 / 16:19

Law regulation crimes Celsius bail Alex Mashinsky faces electronic monitoring while on bail, judge signs off on protective order

A federal judge has approved a joint request from lawyers for Alex Mashinsky and the United States Department of Justice modifying the former Celsius CEO’s bail conditions to include electronic monitoring.

10.08 / 16:19

business Stablecoin regulation economy Reserve Stablecoins could be key to upholding US dollar’s global reserve status: WSJ op-ed

Stablecoins are at the heart of a dollar-based revolution and could be a pivotal factor in keeping the U.S. dollar the dominant global currency, according to an Aug. 9 opinion piece published in The Wall Street Journal.

10.08 / 14:35

Technology regulation U.S. US and China AI-tech standoff shows signs of spreading to other countries

The emergence of high-level artificial intelligence (AI) technology has caused the United States and China to safeguard their resources in a race to develop the most powerful systems.

10.08 / 13:29

regulation FCA Unit trusts/OEICs Investment Association Consumer Duty assessment of value FCA: Managers 'undermine' value assessment process by basing fees off competitors

'It is vital that firms make sure they are not solely focused on a fund’s profitability over value for money for investors.'

10.08 / 11:39

Blockchain Adoption regulation Reserve Bank of India Indian Government India plans to use crypto tokens in upcoming native web browser

The citizens of India might get an option to sign documents digitally through crypto tokens. Such feature is envisaged in the project of national web browser, cherished by the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY).

10.08 / 10:37

Adoption regulation Europe European Union MICA Updates France updates its crypto licensing regime to synchronize with MiCA

In France, amendments to the existing crypto regime will come into effect in next year to align national regulations with the pan-European framework, set by Markets in Crypto Assets act (MiCA).

10.08 / 07:43

business Law regulation SEC coinbase Court SEC use of Terraform ruling hints Coinbase dismissal motion attack plan

A recent filing from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in its lawsuit against crypto miner Green United could shed light on how it may approach the case against Coinbase.

09.08 / 22:17

business Law Ripple regulation Altcoin SEC SEC to seek interlocutory appeal in Ripple Case

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a letter of intent to request an interlocutory appeal to Judge Analisa Torres’s July 13th summary judgment in its ongoing legal battle against Ripple Labs.

09.08 / 20:55

Law Ripple regulation SEC Court 2024 Federal judge suggests Q2 2024 trial for SEC case against Ripple execs

The judge overseeing the civil case of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against Ripple Labs plans to schedule a jury trial starting in the second quarter of 2024.

09.08 / 19:47

Blockchain Binance regulation DEX Trading CEX Trust and transparency: Key trends in the CEX space post-FTX

“The unfortunate fall of FTX and the resulting loss of customer funds has undeniably cast a shadow over the cryptocurrency exchange industry, particularly CEXs,” told senior research analyst at Nansen, Osgur Murphy O Kane. Together with Bitget’s managing director Gracy Chen, they discussed the state of the CEX landscape after the FTX collapse in a recent Cointelegraph live AMA session.

09.08 / 19:47

Government Stablecoin regulation PayPal us house services committee Financial US House Financial Services Committee leadership takes opposing sides on the PayPal stablecoin

PayPal’s launch of a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin has prompted questions from Democratic members of the House Financial Services Committee, while Republican leadership said the coin showed the potential of regulatory clarity.

09.08 / 17:11

NFT regulation Television patents Frontier Star Trek trademarks for NFTs: The final frontier

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has accepted CBS Studios’ application for the Star Trek name to be used in nonfungible tokens and crypto collectibles connected to its Continuum series.

09.08 / 13:43

Law regulation Altcoin ICO EOS Court creditors settlement EOS Foundation urges creditors to reject $22M Block.one settlement

Amid the approaching deadline for opting out of the current $22-million settlement with Block.one (B1), the EOS Network Foundation (ENF) has called on plaintiffs to drop the lawsuit.

09.08 / 12:29

Stablecoin regulation Bank of England Bank of England Remains Focused on Systemic Stablecoin Regime

The UK central bank has released a consultation response on systemic stablecoins, suggesting that it remains committed to a systemic stablecoin regime.

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