CFTC charges Uniswap, Brazil’s X ban, and more: Law Decoded

Uniswap Labs agreed to pay $175,000 in civil penalties and cease trading leveraged tokens following CFTC charges.

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One week later: X’s future in Brazil on the line as Supreme Court reviews ban

With Lula supporting Moraes and the Bar Association challenging the decision, Brazil’s Supreme Court must decide X’s fate amid free speech concerns. дальше »

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Beyond Binance: Zhao’s pivot to education amid DOJ plea deal

Despite a lifetime ban from day-to-day management, former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao’s influence persists as a majority shareholder, even as he shifts focus to educational ventures. Despite being banned from managing one of the largest crypto exchanges by trading volume… дальше »

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Robinhood's Former Ban on Crypto Withdrawals Draws $3.9M Settlement in California

Robinhood's crypto-trading subsidiary used to prevent customers from withdrawing the tokens they bought. Though Robinhood Crypto LLC abandoned that policy in 2022, on Wednesday its past practices earned a $3. дальше »

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Brazil Blocks Access To Elon Musk’s X – Will Dogecoin Price Take A Hit?

The Supreme Court in Brazil has upheld a ban on Elon Musk’s social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, in a shockwave being sent throughout the tech world. Related Reading: Blockchain Titans Unite: $100K Fundraiser For Kamala Harris In The Works Five justices have rendered their judgment unanimously in relation to Musk refusing to […] дальше »

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Elon Musk's Recent Tweet Triggers DOGE Army's Excitement

Elon Musk's tweet about Grok and Brazilian judge threatening to ban X caught attention of crypto community дальше »

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Indonesia considering Telegram ban over lack of moderation

Telegram has reportedly failed to improve moderation and issue a resolution over illicit content distribution after several requests from Indonesia. дальше »

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Telegram Under Scrutiny in India, but Ban Not Imminent: Reports

Telegram, perhaps the most prominent messaging service used by the cryptocurrency ecosystem, is under scrutiny in India but not in immediate danger of a ban, multiple reports have indicated. Indian authorities have asked the investigators for an update on the investigation after Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in France. дальше »

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Telegram Under Scrutiny in India, But Ban not Imminent: Reports

Telegram, perhaps the most prominent messaging service used by the cryptocurrency ecosystem, is under scrutiny in India but not in immediate danger of a ban, multiple reports have indicated. Indian authorities have asked the investigators for an update on the investigation after Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in France. дальше »

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Crypto Airdrops Ban U.S. Users, but Americans Are Claiming Tokens Anyway

Airdrop geoblocks help projects avoid tangling with U.S. laws. But the safeguards aren't very effective. America's crypto scene doesn't respect the rules they help write. дальше »

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Harris Leads Trump on Polymarket as DNC Begins, but They Got Tied Earlier Amid Volatility

Plus, bettors see RFK dropping out by November without a Trump endorsement, and China's 'bitcoin ban' is more complicated than what Justin Sun thinks. дальше »

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Russia’s Yandex bans ads for crypto exchanges, miners

Russia’s largest search website, Yandex, has updated its advertisement policy, banning ads for crypto exchanges, smart contracts, mining activities, and ICOs. Russia‘s most prominent search site, Yandex, has updated its advertising policies to ban ads related to crypto services within… дальше »

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Binance restored in Venezuela after temporary ban amid political unrest

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is once again accessible in Venezuela after a sudden ban by the government-owned telecommunications provider, Cantv, was lifted. The ban, which lasted for over 72 hours, disrupted access to the platform, affecting countless cryptocurrency traders and businesses in a country where cryptocurrencies play a crucial role in the economy. […] дальше »

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Ecuador’s BCE reaffirms cryptocurrency ban amid Worldcoin expansion

As the rapid growth of cryptocurrency projects like Worldcoin continues to gain momentum in Ecuador, the country’s central bank (Banco Central del Ecuador, BCE) has reiterated that digital assets do not have legal status and cannot be used as an official electronic payment method. дальше »

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Trudeau’s rival pushes to ban CBDC in Canada, preserves cash use

Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre pledges to ban a central bank digital currency in Canada, pledging to protect cash use. Canadian Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre voiced strong opposition to the development of a central bank digital currency in Canada in… дальше »

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OKX to close accounts interacting with Tornado Cash

OKX chief operating officer Star Xu warned account holders against Tornado Cash (TORN), saying any interaction with the platform would result in a ban. In a statement posted on X, the CEO announced that any users who have been previously… дальше »

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Polymarket targeted as US lawmakers push to ban election gambling

A group of U.S. lawmakers, led by Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley, has called on the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to ban gambling on American elections. The lawmakers, including Senators Richard Blumenthal, Chris Van Hollen, Elizabeth Warren, and Sheldon Whitehouse, along… дальше »

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Russia Legalizes Bitcoin And Crypto for International Trade To Bypass Sanctions

However, the new law doesn't lift the existing ban on crypto payments inside the country. дальше »

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Is it time to ban football fan tokens?

Spain and Argentina’s football fan tokens both plummeted in value recently — despite both teams winning major tournaments. Many of the biggest coins are down more than 90% from all-time highs. You might expect a club’s football fan token to… дальше »

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Russian lawmaker pushes for Hamster Kombat ban over scam concerns

Anatoly Aksakov, the leader of Russia’s State Duma Banking Committee, has urged banning Telegram’s tap-to-earn game Hamster Kombat, saying it “manipulates” people’s minds. Russian lawmakers appear to be set to address concerns about Telegram‘s Hamster Kombat, as Anatoly Aksakov, head… дальше »

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Buzz in Crypto Community Over Possible Lifting of China’s Bitcoin Ban Rumors

Rumors of China lifting its crypto ban by Q4 2024 have ignited speculation among market participants and industry leaders. The post Buzz in Crypto Community Over Possible Lifting of China’s Bitcoin Ban Rumors appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Bitcoin’s hashrate plunge mirrors 2021 China ban, Hashrate Index says

Bitcoin’s price drop last week, exacerbated by German government transfers, pushed hashprice to an all-time low of $44.31/PH/day, despite a 5% downward difficulty adjustment. Last week’s Bitcoin (BTC) price drop, worsened by German government liquidations, had pushed hashprice, a metric… дальше »

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Canada to sanction LiquiTrade for Securities Act violation

The BCSC finds LiquiTrade guilty of running an illegal exchange, which could result in sanctions ranging from fines to a ban.

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North Carolina’s CBDC ban bill vetoed by governor

Governor Roy Cooper was slammed for not putting “partisan politics aside” to support a law that would benefit all North Carolina residents. дальше »

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Bolivia lifts crypto ban amidst shaky economy

Bolivia lifts its ban on cryptocurrencies, enabling banks to conduct crypto transactions amid economic struggles. дальше »

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Chinese Government Urged to Reconsider Crypto Mining Ban: Details

China missed out on potential $4 billion in tax revenue from crypto mining дальше »

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Crypto Security Risk? Elon Musk Ban oO Apple Devices Looms If They Embrace OpenAI

In a shocking turn of events that has stirred the tech and crypto communities, business mogul and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SpaceX and Tesla, Elon Musk has issued a stark warning to tech company Apple, threatening to forbid Tesla from using Apple devices if the tech giant integrates OpenAI into its operating system. […] дальше »

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Australia implements sweeping ban on credit and crypto for online betting

The Australian government is banning the use of credit cards and cryptocurrencies for online betting in its latest bid to mitigate gambling problems troubling the nation. According to a local report on June 11, the ban extends to credit cards… дальше »

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China Never Banned Bitcoin Mining, Researcher Reveals

In a striking revelation that challenges widely-held perceptions, Daniel Batten, a Bitcoin environmental impact analyst, disclosed that BTC mining was never officially banned in China. According to Batten’s research, despite widespread reports to the contrary, the so-called “ban” was actually a temporary suspension, and mining activities have largely resumed across the country. Bitcoin Mining Was […] дальше »

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Senate bill could target crypto protocols due to broad language on digital assets

This week, a bill placed on the Senate calendar introduces several provisions that could impact digital asset protocols and tokens. Although it does not explicitly ban digital asset protocols, its broad scope could allow it to become an attack vector for anti-crypto aspects of the US government. дальше »

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Bitcoin Mining Hashrate Just Saw Its Biggest Crash Since China Ban

On-chain data shows the 7-day average Bitcoin mining hashrate has just witnessed its largest plunge since the China ban back in 2021. Bitcoin Mining Hashrate Has Just Observed The Sharpest Drop In 3 Years The “mining hashrate” refers to a measure of the total amount of computing power that the miners have connected to the […] дальше »

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Spain extends Worldcoin ban until 2024-end

Spain has extended its ban on Worldcoin’s operations, a project led by Tools for Humanity Corporation, until the end of the year or until the Bavarian Data Protection Authority (BayLDA) reaches a final decision. дальше »

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Celebrity meme coin promoter Sahil Arora banned from X amid scam allegations

Sahil Arora faces a ban from X due to memecoin scam allegations by celebrities, causing significant market cap losses. The post Celebrity meme coin promoter Sahil Arora banned from X amid scam allegations appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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U.S. Treasury Isn’t Trying to Ban Crypto Mixers, Top Official Says

FinCEN’s 2023 proposal to require crypto companies to report transactions that involved mixing is about transparency, not banning mixers, said Brian Nelson, U.S. Treasury undersecretary. дальше »

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UK Bank to ban customers from performing crypto transactions starting May 30

Starting May 30, U.K. digital bank Kroo will prohibit its customers from conducting cryptocurrency transactions.  Kroo, a London-based digital bank, has announced that it will no longer allow its customers to conduct crypto transactions. This decision is in response to… дальше »

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Worldcoin ‘disappointed’ with ban in Hong Kong, says authorities ‘overlooked’ aspects

The Worldcoin Foundation expressed disappointment with Hong Kong regulatory authorities’ recent ban, emphasizing its commitment to lawful operation and data privacy compliance. The Worldcoin Foundation has expressed its disappointment with the recent decision by Hong Kong regulatory authorities to ban… дальше »

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Worldcoin ‘disappointed’ with Hong Kong ban as WLD drops 5%

The Worldcoin Foundation expressed disappointment over Hong Kong authorities’ decision to ban its data collection efforts due to alleged privacy violations, according to a May 23 statement shared with CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Binance’s Ban Reversed By Florida Court, BNB Sees 7% Uptrend Nearing All-Time Highs

In a significant development for the cryptocurrency industry, the First District Court of Appeals in Florida has unanimously ruled against a permanent ban on Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. дальше »

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Worldcoin (WLD) drops below $5 following Hong Kong’s ban

Hong Kong authorities have order Worldcoin (WLD) to cease biometric data collection in the country. Despite regulatory setbacks, Worldcoin’s user base has grown to 10 million users. The price of WLD temporarily dropped below $5 following the ban Hong Kong’s Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) has issued a directive to halt […] The post Worldcoin (WLD) drops below $5 following Hong Kong’s ban appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »

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Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs debut on London Stock Exchange after FCA nod

The physical ETPs will only be available to professional and institutional investors as the retail ban on crypto trading and sale of crypto derivatives дальше »

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India's Market Regulator Suggests Shared Crypto Oversight Even as RBI Seeks Stablecoin Ban: Reuters

The Securities and Exchange Board of India submitted a recommendation that several regulators should oversee trade in cryptocurrencies, Reuters reported citing documents. дальше »

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U.S. CFTC Proposes Ban on Political Event Contracts

The U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) proposed a formal rejection of event contracts that bet on the outcome of political activity in a vote on Friday, beginning an effort to wall off U. дальше »

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US officials seek easier pathways to ban AI exports and keep tech secrets in

Legislators in the U.S. have unveiled a new bill that would make it easier to ban exports of AI tech to safeguard against mal-intended foreign actors. дальше »

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Binance obtains FIU approval for India return

Besides Binance and KuCoin, several other platforms received the regulatory notice in December last year followed by a ban in January this year. дальше »

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Nigeria Threatens Crypto Knockout: P2P Ban Looms In Fintech Feud

Nigeria’s once-tepid stance on cryptocurrency has taken a sharp turn towards prohibition. The Nigerian government, citing concerns over Naira manipulation, is proposing a ban on P2P (Peer-to-Peer) trading platforms that utilize the local currency. дальше »

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Nigeria to Ban P2P Crypto Trades Amid Economic Turmoil

The Nigerian SEC moves to ban P2P crypto trading to protect the naira.

The post Nigeria to Ban P2P Crypto Trades Amid Economic Turmoil appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Nigeria plans to delist naira from all P2P crypto platforms

Nigeria aims to ban naira use on peer-to-peer (P2P) trading platforms. News comes after a meeting between the government represented by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the blockchain community. дальше »

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Nigeria to ban person-to-person cryptocurrency trading to protect the naira

In a significant regulatory shift, Nigeria has announced plans to prohibit person-to-person (P2P) cryptocurrency trading in the Nigerian naira, aiming to safeguard its local currency from further depreciation and market manipulation. дальше »

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Nigeria to ban peer-to-peer crypto trading in naira

Nigeria’s SEC is set to launch a new regulatory framework for crypto exchanges, custodians firms “in the coming days.”

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Elon Musk Will Likely Remain Tesla CEO, and Tweet Non-Stop: Prediction Markets

Also: Trump faces likely conviction, per Polymarket punters; CFTC hearing to discuss political betting ban. дальше »

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