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18.07 / 19:23

Government Ripple regulation SEC Sec Chair lawmaker US lawmaker calls on SEC chair to reassess stance on crypto following Ripple ruling

New York Rep. Ritchie Torres has called on United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler to reconsider the regulator’s position on crypto following a “dreadful day in court."

18.07 / 14:47

regulation FCA treasury committee National audit National Audit Office to scrutinise FCA as its responsibilities grow

The FCA said it welcomes the National Audit Office’s review.

18.07 / 14:27

Adoption regulation Europe European Union Metaverse European Commission strategies EU stays on top of Web3 with metaverse, AI and crypto strategies

The European Union has been vocal about its place in the rapidly expanding ecosystem of emerging technologies.

18.07 / 12:25

ETF regulation NASDAQ SEC shares Bitcoin spot bitcoin valkyrie Valkyrie ‘BRRR’ spot Bitcoin ETF enters SEC’s Nasdaq rulemaking list

The United States’ Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has accepted Valkyrie’s Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) proposal for official review.

18.07 / 10:51

regulation Financial Services ESMA European regulator backtracks on pre-hedging ban but warns of risks

ESMA describes pre-hedging as 'a voluntary market practice which might give rise to conflicts of interest or abusive behaviours'.

18.07 / 10:13

business Mining regulation SEC Court Marathon Marathon shareholders file lawsuit against company’s top management

United States-based crypto mining company Marathon Digital is heading to court after its shareholders alleged that its CEO Fred Thiel, alongside other top executives, breached fiduciary duties, unjustly enriched themselves and wasted corporate assets.

18.07 / 09:41

regulation coinbase crypto legislation Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Set to Meet House Democrats for Discussion on Crypto Legislation

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is set to have a closed-door meeting with House Democrats to discuss crypto regulations.

18.07 / 09:25

business regulation lending Court Celsius Bankrupt Celsius to spend $24M from GK8 sale on legal expenses

Bankrupt cryptocurrency lending firm Celsius has requested the court to grant relief in the motion related to the distribution of funds from its sale of the self-custody platform GK8.

18.07 / 08:35

business regulation crimes Court Taxes Prison Thodex CEO sentenced to Turkish prison for failure to submit tax documents

Three months after Faruk Fatih Özer — the founder and former CEO of Thodex — was detained in Türkiye, he received a prison sentence of seven months and 15 days for failing to submit documents requested during the trial.

18.07 / 06:21

Ripple CFTC regulation SEC security regulatory US regulatory clarity has begun in court after Ripple win: CFTC commissioner

Caroline Pham, one of five commissioner of the Commodities Futures Trading Commission, believes the path to United States crypto regulatory clarity has been laid out following Ripple’s partial victory.

18.07 / 05:05

Government Adoption regulation SEC us government ChatGPT SEC’s Gary Gensler believes AI can strengthen its enforcement regime

Gary Gensler, the chair of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, believes staff at its agency could benefit from greater use of artificial intelligence.

18.07 / 02:59

regulation Social Media marketing financial promotions Financial Crypto memes can be considered financial promotions, says UK watchdog

Crypto firms and influencers may need to start slapping disclaimers on crypto memes to stay compliant with advertising laws in the United Kingdom, according to a new proposed guidance from the country's financial regulator.

17.07 / 22:57

Ripple XRP regulation SEC Chair Gensler says SEC reaction to Ripple decision is mixed, still under consideration

United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair Gary Gensler has commented publicly about the last week’s ruling on the agency’s suit against Ripple.

17.07 / 21:25

Ripple CFTC regulation SEC Ripple court ruling makes call for regulation 'more compelling and more urgent' — former CFTC chair

Timothy Massad, former chair of the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has said though a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) v. Ripple court ruling may impact the way businesses and lawmakers address crypto, his call for regulatory clarity remains the same.

17.07 / 20:05

Ripple XRP regulation Trading SEC Bitcoin Price XRP tops BTC in trading volume as it continues to savor partial victory in SEC suit

The July 13 ruling on the suit filed by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has led to unprecedented interest in the XRP token. In the few days since the court decision, a jump in XRP (XRP) trading has seen it surpass all other cryptos in monthly volume, according to Kaiko.

17.07 / 20:05

Ripple CFTC regulation SEC coinbase Ripple’s major success in its court battle with the SEC: Law Decoded, July 10–17

Given the current push for crypto regulation, the industry breathed a sigh of relief on July 13 as Ripple Labs scored a partial victory in its legal battle with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dating back to 2020.

17.07 / 19:27

Ripple XRP regulation SEC Court SEC vs Ripple referred to judge who ordered release of ‘Hinman Documents’

The next phase of the ‘SEC vs Ripple’ case is set to move forward as U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres of the Southern District of New York filed paperwork on July 17 referring the case to Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn.

17.07 / 13:19

Stablecoin regulation fsb Global crypto framework Framework FSB Releases Proposals For a Tougher Global Crypto Framework

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has called for improved global digital asset regulation with the safety of user assets at the center of policies.

17.07 / 10:47

regulation Financial Services Wealth managers FCA Asset Managers Quilter Fund managers financial promotions Financial FCA eyes stringent social media rules in financial promotions crackdown

'We have seen a growing number of ads falling short of the guidance we have in place to stop consumer harm," said Lucy Castledine, director of consumer investments at the FCA.

17.07 / 09:47

UPS Stablecoin Digital Cooper regulation Platform crypto framework recommendations Framework FSB finalizes its recommendations for a global crypto framework

The Financial Stability Board (FSB), an international organization that monitors the global financial system, has come up with a global regulatory framework for crypto. The guidelines, recommended to the 20 leading economies of the world (G-20) are crafted upon the principle of “same activity, same risk, same regulation.”

17.07 / 09:13

Binance regulation Fraud Banks Bitcoin National National Australia Bank joins crypto exchange boycott, cites ‘scams’

Another major bank in Australia has said it will block certain cryptocurrency platforms, citing high levels of scam risk in the industry.

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