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Judge denies motion from Binance regarding allegedly ‘misleading’ SEC statements
The legal teams for Binance, Binance.US and CZ filed a motion for the court to order the SEC to comply with “applicable rules of conduct” following allegedly misleading statements. дальше »
2023-6-27 23:58
US lawmakers propose bills to hold bank execs accountable for failures and address risks
Maxine Waters did not specifically mention crypto in the proposed legislation, drafted in response to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and First Republic Bank. дальше »
2023-6-22 20:20
Lawmakers introduce bill to remove SEC chair — but do they have the authority?
A Supreme Court decision ruled that the U.S. president could not remove commissioners except for “standard of inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance.” дальше »
2023-6-13 23:23
Robinhood will end support for 3 tokens named in SEC lawsuits
The company cited the SEC’s actions against Coinbase and Binance as reasons for the delisting, saying the lawsuits “introduced a cloud of uncertainty” around the tokens. дальше »
2023-6-12 00:40
Losses from crypto rug pulls outpaced DeFi exploits in May: Finance Redefined
The top 100 DeFi tokens had a bullish last week of May, with most of the tokens recovering from two weeks of bearish pressure.
дальше »2023-6-3 23:25
Does the US have a crypto ‘tax loophole’ problem?
The Biden administration wanted to nix a “special tax subsidy for cryptocurrency,” but it wasn’t in the May 28 debt ceiling bill. Another narrow escape? дальше »
2023-6-1 15:36
South Korea passes bill to make officials disclose Bitcoin holdings
The Kim Nam-guk Prevention Law comes in response to a scandal involving some National Assembly members moving large amounts of crypto. дальше »
2023-5-26 14:48
South Korean prime minister calls for disclosure of crypto holdings by high-ranking officials
Prime Minister Han Deok-soo reportedly believes that including cryptocurrency in property registration is the right thing to do. дальше »
2023-5-18 22:30
Texas votes to add crypto to state’s Bill of Rights
Texas lawmakers vote to add digital currency to the state’s Bill of Rights, granting individuals the right to use digital currencies like Bitcoin for trading. дальше »
2023-5-13 13:54
FTX bankruptcy judge approves sale of LedgerX
The judge said he read all the papers and declarations related to the FTX debtors’ motion for the sale of LedgerX and was “satisfied” with the proceedings. дальше »
2023-5-5 22:30
Do Kwon lawyers received $7 million before Terra collapse: Report
While trying to tie in Kwon’s ill intent in prepaying the law firm, prosecutors believe that the information will help in the ongoing fraud case. дальше »
2023-4-15 11:20
FTX influencers face $1B class-action lawsuit over alleged crypto fraud promotion
The suit is led by Edwin Garrison and was filed against “FTX influencers,” primarily on YouTube.
дальше »2023-3-17 20:38
UAE free zone to explore Bitcoin payments for services, lawyer says
The free zone for virtual asset firms in the Ras Al Khaimah emirate aims to foster regulated and non-regulated activities.
дальше »2023-3-3 12:44
SecretDAO votes to restructure foundation after public spat between organizations
The new foundation will be governed by a board of three or more members, and no organization will hold more than one seat.
дальше »2023-2-11 23:00
Meta gets court win in metaverse acquisition plans: Report
If the Federal Trade Commission doesn’t appeal the ruling, Meta will likely be able to acquire additional companies offering metaverse-related products or services. дальше »
2023-2-2 21:30
CoinFLEX attempts to hose down backlash over proposed new 3AC project
The pitch deck for the exchange was leaked to the media and had been criticized for involving failed crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital. дальше »
2023-1-17 02:23
Sam Bankman-Fried enters not guilty plea for all counts in federal court
The former FTX CEO faces eight criminal counts in the United States which could result in 115 years in prison should he be convicted. дальше »
2023-1-4 22:27
US lawmakers could consider stock trading ban in next session of Congress
All members of Congress are already required to report most investments in stocks and cryptocurrency, but many have pointed to potential conflicts of interest. дальше »
2023-1-4 23:15
Blockware sued over alleged misrepresentation of miners' performance
The plaintiff claims losses of $250,000 and seeks compensatory and punitive damages.
дальше »2022-12-25 19:23
SEC general counsel announces departure from public service
“After thirty-four years of public service, it is time for me to pursue new and different challenges and opportunities,” said Dan Berkovitz. дальше »
2022-12-24 18:29
Alaska adds ‘virtual currency’ to its regulatory regime
Starting in 2023, the companies will have to obtain a new type of license to operate with crypto in the state.
дальше »2022-12-21 12:36
SBF’s Bahamian prison reported for 'harsh' conditions and 'degrading treatment' — US State Dept
Bahamian Commissioner of Correctional Services Doan Cleare reportedly said that most of the facilities had been renovated since 2021 and now had no “issues with rodents." дальше »
2022-12-15 00:57
Sens. Warren and Marshall introduce new money-laundering legislation for crypto
The senators have created a harsh, sweeping bill to clean up crypto’s AML/KYC act that will benefit from further discussion in the next Congress. дальше »
2022-12-15 21:49
CFTC files lawsuit against Sam Bankman-Fried, FTX, and Alameda for fraud
According to the federal regulator, SBF and FTX companies "used FTX customer funds for a variety of personal expenditures" including real estate and private jets. дальше »
2022-12-14 17:59
Gensler’s approach toward crypto appears skewed as criticisms mount
While the SEC chairman has promised to make crypto safer for everyone, the recent slew of company collapses seems to suggest otherwise. дальше »
2022-12-11 17:29
South Korean judge dismisses arrest warrants for Terra co-founder Do Kwon’s former associates
Judge Hong Jin-Pyo reportedly said there was little risk of Shin Hyun-seong or other Terra associates destroying evidence related to the case against the platform. дальше »
2022-12-5 00:30
3AC bankruptcy process faces challenges amid unknown whereabouts of founders
The liquidators claim Su Zhu and Kyle Davies are located in Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates, where foreign court orders are difficult to enforce. дальше »
2022-12-5 22:30
SEC chair's crypto oversight strategy in question as ecosystems collapse
Congressman Tom Emmer showed concerns about the oversight strategy implemented by Gary Gensler, the chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for the crypto ecosystem. дальше »
2022-11-26 10:30
FTX’s collapse could change crypto industry governance standards for good
Following FTX’s downfall, experts believe that centralized exchanges will be faced with increased regulatory scrutiny, potentially eliminating a lot of players from the fray. дальше »
2022-11-26 17:01
Could Hong Kong really become China’s proxy in crypto?
With its partial autonomy, the island city of Hong Kong has traditionally served as a gate to China, but with crypto, there is a catch. дальше »
2022-11-18 18:13
Terra co-founder Do Kwon faces $57-million lawsuit in Singapore
The lawsuit alleges Kwon and others made fraudulent claims on UST “either well knowing that they were false and untrue, or recklessly not caring whether they were true or false.” дальше »
2022-10-29 00:35
Food companies secure trademarks to enter metaverse
Major food brands seem to be indicating that they plan to launch virtual food, drink and restaurant services in the future.
дальше »2022-10-18 18:15
Court partially denies Aptos Labs' motion to dismiss Glazer's $1 billion lawsuit
Four legal claims were dismissed by the court, while three others were allowed to proceed.
дальше »2022-10-13 00:46
Japanese prime minister says gov't investment in digital transformation will include Metaverse, NFTs
According to Fumio Kishida, the government of Japan's investment in digital transformation included issuing NFTs to local authorities using digital solutions. дальше »
2022-10-4 19:01
Biden’s cryptocurrency framework is a step in the right direction
Cryptocurrency guidelines released by the Biden administration this month show that officials are considering the benefits of crypto. That’s a step in the right direction. дальше »
2022-9-29 01:36
Majority of crypto exchange leadership should be comprised of citizens, say Indonesian regulators
Officials with Indonesia’s Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency could implement a rule for two-thirds of directors and commissioners at crypto firms to be citizens. дальше »
2022-9-22 20:30
Tether says new court order to produce USDT reserve backing is a 'routine discovery matter'
The issue deals with a lawsuit that has been ongoing since October 2019.
дальше »2022-9-22 19:00
BitGo sues Galaxy Digital for acquisition breach, seeks $100M in damages
BitGo has accused Galaxy of “improper repudiation” and “intentional breach” of the merger in a lawsuit filed with Delaware Chancery Court. дальше »
2022-9-14 17:03
Quentin Tarantino settles Miramax lawsuit over Pulp Fiction NFTs
Miramax sued the Hollywood director in November last year after the blockchain provider Secret Network announced the auction of his "uncut screenplay scenes." дальше »
2022-9-10 01:02
'We’re not giving crypto a pass' on enforcement action, says SEC's Gurbir Grewal
The SEC enforcement director said the commission "will continue to bring actions regardless of what label is used or technology is involved," including cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2022-9-10 20:00
Australian Treasury consults public on Bitcoin foreign currency tax exclusion
The public has been provided with 25 days to share their opinion on the proposed legislation.
дальше »2022-9-7 11:56
Bank of Russia agrees to legalize crypto for cross-border payments: Report
Historically opposed to the idea of using crypto as a payment method, the Bank of Russia has reportedly agreed to allow cross-border payments in crypto due to geopolitical changes. дальше »
2022-9-6 13:00
Tens of Celsius clients ask US court to recover $22.5M in crypto
Suspension of withdrawals on Celsius custody contradicts the plain language of the firm's terms of use, a group of disgruntled creditors argued. дальше »
2022-9-1 14:18
Lawyer Roche claims statements he made about Ava Labs are false due to intoxication
He claims that the recordings were a setup by a third party to discredit the lawyer and his firm, but the “whistleblowing” website is standing by its story. дальше »
2022-8-30 00:15
FDIC-FTX spat is another reason for investors to self-custody their funds
Between the collapse of Celsius and the FDIC's warning to FTX, consumers should be awakening to the benefits of moving their funds off of centralized exchanges. дальше »
2022-8-24 16:26
2017 ICOs aren't over yet: SEC files suit against Dragonchain and its founder
The commission said it would be seeking “permanent injunctions, disgorgement with prejudgment interest, civil penalties against and conduct-based injunctions." дальше »
2022-8-17 00:36
Optimism fading? Regulatory discussion on stablecoins postponed until fall
While there is no shortage of legislative initiatives to regulate stablecoins, the idea of the American CBDC remains problematic. дальше »
2022-8-17 16:43
Metaverse still not ready for virtual weddings and legal proceedings
Since the legislative framework surrounding the Metaverse is quite gray, experts still don’t see the technology being used to settle legal issues. дальше »
2022-8-13 16:43
UNCTAD takes aim at crypto in developing world in a series of critical policy briefs
The UN organization is urging countries with emerging economies to implement regulation to head off the potentially destabilizing influence of cryptocurrency. дальше »
2022-8-12 00:33
FTC files lawsuit against Meta over attempted monopolization of metaverse
The government watchdog previously filed a lawsuit against the social media giant in 2020 for alleged “anticompetitive conduct” in its acquisitions of WhatsApp and Instagram. дальше »