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06.06 / 18:36

Blockchain Technology regulation SEC Cybersecurity security Pro-XRP attorney's phone hacked to promote LAW token

Pro-XRP lawyer, John Deaton, has suffered a phone hack on June 4, after a relentless cyberattack over several days.

06.06 / 18:20

CFTC regulation SEC Bitcoin Regulation Commodities Investment committee regulatory House Ag Committee looks at digital assets regulatory bill, Dems ask how to pay for it

If there were ever such a thing as an all-star lineup of regulators, the United States House of Representatives Agricultural Committee’s June 6 hearing on digital asset regulation would probably hold the record. The current chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Rostin Behnam was joined by a former chair and a former acting chair of that agency, as well as a former commissioner. Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal also appeared.

06.06 / 17:57

Law Twitter regulation FTX lawsuits FTX lawsuits see crypto firms, influencers dial back endorsement deals

Crypto influencers are taking an extra cautious approach to endorsement deals since the collapse of crypto exchange FTX last year, which has seen several celebrities hit with a lawsuit for their alleged role in its promotion.

06.06 / 17:38

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Shares of major US-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase plunged 10% after the US Securities and Exchange Commission announced charges against Binance and its founder Changpeng Zhao.

06.06 / 17:29

Law regulation lawmakers ‘Crypto Tsar’ needed to ensure coordinated approach in the UK: EU lawmakers

A parliamentary group in the United Kingdom has published its recommendations to the government for the crypto and digital asset sector. The list of recommendations includes the appointment of an official who will ensure a coordinated regulatory approach to crypto and digital assets.

06.06 / 17:10

Robinhood CFTC regulation SEC coinbase us government Congress Coinbase, Robinhood, CFTC to testify in Congress over draft crypto bill

Coinbase, Robinhood, and representatives from the United States commodities regulator are set to testify before Congress on June 6 to discuss a newly proposed crypto bill.

06.06 / 17:05

regulation SEC security Terraform Labs Binance lawsuit: 61 cryptocurrencies are now seen as securities by the SEC

The total number of cryptocurrencies the United States securities regulator has labeled as a “security” has now reached an estimated 61, after adding a few more from its lawsuit against crypto exchange Binance.

06.06 / 17:01

Government Technology regulation UK government Power Nuclear power AI should be regulated like medicine and nuclear power: UK minister

Developers working on artificial intelligence should be licensed and regulated similarly to the pharmaceutical, medical, or nuclear industries, according to a representative for Britain’s opposing political party.

06.06 / 16:58

Adoption regulation Report crimes Research compliance Fines and regulation: The ever-growing landscape of crypto compliance

It is a goal of many in the crypto industry to evolve the space and bring it into the mainstream, but the industry still faces constant criticism from and continues to be regulated by individuals who may not fully understand how it works. Regulatory bodies worldwide have been increasingly vigilant in addressing potential risks and ensuring compliance within the crypto space.

06.06 / 16:53

business Law regulation Asia exchanges regulatory Hong Kong’s regulatory lead sets it up to be major crypto hub

Hong Kong — officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China — is a city of over seven million residents on the eastern Pearl River Delta in South China. The city is known for being pro-innovation and technology, and over the past year, it has introduced legislation to promote and adopt cryptocurrencies.

06.06 / 16:09

business regulation UK government ChatGPT AI could threaten humanity in 2 years, warns UK AI task force advisor

The AI task force advisor to the prime minister in the United Kingdom said humans have roughly two years to control and regulate artificial intelligence (AI) before it becomes too powerful.

06.06 / 15:55

Adoption regulation IRS Congress letter US Congressmen blame crypto firms for 'tax gap' in letter to Treasury

Members of the United States Congress — Brad Sherman and Stephen Lynch — have penned a letter to the heads of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), demanding the implementation of tax regulations for the crypto industry.

05.06 / 08:24

Law regulation FTX Court Bankruptcy FTX debtors FTX debtors object Genesis' 'critical' claim estimate of '$0.00'

Just a month after bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX was seeking $4 billion from the also bankrupt crypto lender Genesis, it is now contesting a claim that it is entitled to nothing.

03.06 / 22:54

business Adoption regulation Latin America Brazil's crypto exchange Mercado Bitcoin licensed as payment provider: Report

Cryptocurrency exchange Mercado Bitcoin was granted a payment provider license from Brazil's central bank on June 2, according to local media reports. With the license, the company will launch its fintech solution MB Pay.

03.06 / 13:51

business Mining regulation Energy renewable energy Taxes Is Biden’s controversial Bitcoin mining tax dead or set to rise from the ashes?

Bitcoin (BTC) miners in the United States can breathe a sigh of relief after a proposed tax on crypto mining did not make it into a bill to raise the U.S. debt ceiling that appears set to pass.

02.06 / 21:05

Government CFTC regulation SEC AIM lawmakers US lawmakers regulatory US lawmakers aim for crypto regulatory clarity with proposed bill putting the screws to SEC

Lawmakers with the United States House Financial Services Committee and House Agriculture Committee have released a draft discussion offering certain crypto assets a pathway to being labeled digital commodities.

02.06 / 20:13

Adoption defi regulation wallet Altcoin privacy Aleo Privacy-focused Aleo blockchain gets new wallet as mainnet launch approaches

Demox Labs has debuted a new wallet for the privacy-oriented Aleo blockchain network, according to a June 1 announcement. Called “Leo,” the wallet allows users to generate zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs within their browsers, letting them interact with Aleo’s ZK-based apps. Aleo is in its testnet phase but expects to launch a mainnet later this year.

02.06 / 19:25

regulation Bitcoin Crypto Assets Should Be Classified as Securities, Says European Parliament Study

A study commissioned by the European Parliament has proposed that all crypto assets should be treated as transferable securities by default.

02.06 / 16:21

CFTC regulation cryptocurrency investment Derivatives CFTC commissioner says proposal to reassess risk management could consider crypto

Christy Goldsmith Romero, a commissioner with the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has commented on a proposal amending the government body’s Risk Management Program with respect to digital assets.

02.06 / 15:23

CFTC regulation Terra Luna US Regulator Sets It Sights on Crypto Risks in Potential Risk Management Rules

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission is taking a closer look at its rules governing risk management, with an eye towards digital assets.

02.06 / 13:29

Adoption regulation crypto rules Bloomberg: Hong Kong's New Crypto Rules Pave Uncertain Path to Digital Asset Hub

Hong Kong's financial regulator finally implemented its new regulatory framework for crypto on the first of June.

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