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Ripple’s proposed stablecoin is an ‘unregistered crypto asset’ — SEC
The SEC calls Ripple's proposed stablecoin an "unregistered crypto asset" in its court battle over XRP sales, seeking almost $2 billion in fines. The post Ripple’s proposed stablecoin is an ‘unregistered crypto asset’ — SEC appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-5-8 14:49
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Vitalik Buterin addresses concerns over Signal’s protocol integrity
Revelations about the encrypted messaging app Signal's government connections and key personnel are raising doubts about its ability to protect dissenters. The post Vitalik Buterin addresses concerns over Signal’s protocol integrity appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-5-8 12:57
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LocalMonero exchange shutters due to ‘internal and external factors’
LocalMonero, one of the largest peer-to-peer centralized platforms for trading XMR, is sunsetting its services amid the global crackdown on privacy-focused tokens. A centralized peer-to-peer marketplace for trading Monero (XMR), LocalMonero, is closing down its services, citing “internal and external… дальше »
2024-5-8 11:12
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Indonesia Regulator Forms Crypto Committee to Monitor Industry's Operation, Compliance
The committee was established by the Commodity Futures Trading Supervisory Agency, known as Bappebti, because crypto is considered a commodity in Indonesia. дальше »
2024-5-8 10:50
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Emmer slams Gensler for ‘inconsistency, incompetence’ over SAB 121
House Republicans are gearing up to challenge the SEC’s controversial rule regarding digital asset custody, labeling it as an overreach of the agency’s authority. During a press conference on May 7, Representative Tom Emmer, a prominent Republican lawmaker, criticized SEC Chairman Gary Gensler’s tenure, calling it marked by “regulatory hypocrisy, inconsistency, and incompetence. дальше »
2024-5-8 02:04
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US authorities identify and charge Russian mastermind behind LockBit ransomware group
The DOJ has identified and indicted Russian national Dmitry Khoroshev as the leader of the LockBit ransomware gang, sanctioning him and offering a $10M reward for info leading to his arrest. The post US authorities identify and charge Russian mastermind behind LockBit ransomware group appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-5-8 20:51
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Binance CEO calls for release of detained officer in Nigeria
Binance CEO Richard Teng has publicly called for Nigeria to release detained compliance officer Tigran Gambaryan, claiming he is innocent and wrongly imprisoned. The post Binance CEO calls for release of detained officer in Nigeria appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-5-8 14:22
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Binance CEO says Nigeria ‘unlawfully detained’ Tigran Gambaryan
Binance CEO Richard Teng says the Nigerian government has made a “dangerous precedent” for all companies worldwide following the detention of the exchange’s two employees. The arrest of two mid-level employees following their invitation to collaborate on policy meetings in… дальше »
2024-5-7 12:25
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The Digital Chamber slams SEC for issuing Wells Notice against Robinhood
The Digital Chamber, a crypto trade association, condemned the SEC for submitting a Wells notice to Robinhood Crypto. In a statement on May 6, the association expressed “profound disappointment and concern” over the action and called it an example of regulatory overreach. дальше »
2024-5-7 02:29
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Custodia recruits distinguished solicitors in Federal Reserve case
Custodia Bank has hired two solicitors to represent it in its case against the US Federal Reserve, Politico reported on May 26. Custodia CEO Caitlin Long confirmed the news and said the two solicitors have a “deep understanding of federalism issues” and experience in federal regulation of the crypto industry. дальше »
2024-5-7 22:38
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The SEC Can’t Stop Suing Crypto Companies
Robinhood apparently made strenuous efforts to comply with the agency, even applying to become a special purpose crypto broker-dealer. The SEC is likely to sue for alleged securities violations in any case. дальше »
2024-5-7 22:27
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Bitwise CIO says regulatory hurdles are a boon for Coinbase amid SEC crackdown on crypto firms
In the wake of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) recent crackdown on crypto firms, Bitwise Investments CIO Matt Hougan offered insights suggesting that the regulatory landscape might be inadvertently favoring US crypto exchange Coinbase. дальше »
2024-5-7 21:53
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DOJ charges former Cred execs over $783M fraud and money laundering scheme
The DOJ has charged three former Cred executives, including its ex-CEO, over an alleged scheme that led to $783 million in customer crypto losses. The post DOJ charges former Cred execs over $783M fraud and money laundering scheme appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-5-4 04:40
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Nigeria poised to outlaw P2P crypto trading over national security concerns
Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA) is set to label crypto trading as a national security threat, signaling an impending crackdown on peer-to-peer (P2P) crypto transactions, according to local media reports and CryptoSlate sources. дальше »
2024-5-4 02:52
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SEC under Trump would ‘vigorously pursue’ crypto regulation – former regulator says
Former SEC Division of Enforcement Assistant Director Jennifer Lee said on May 2 that Donald Trump’s possible reelection likely won’t change the SEC’s stance on crypto. Lee told CNBC the SEC “vigorously pursued crypto cases” during Trump’s first presidential term and that it brought “daylight and regulation” to the burgeoning industry. дальше »
2024-5-4 02:07
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Australia court sets precedent for crypto in non-cash payments
Australia’s securities regulator has marked its first court victory, setting a precedent regarding a non-cash payment facility involving crypto. The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) has set a legal precedent in the local crypto market after the Federal Court… дальше »
2024-5-3 11:35
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Tether and Chainalysis roll out USDT monitoring solution to counter illicit transactions
Tether partners with blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis to monitor USDT transactions and detect illicit crypto transfers that could enable sanctions evasion. The post Tether and Chainalysis roll out USDT monitoring solution to counter illicit transactions appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-5-3 23:55
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Iranian crypto mining poses ‘direct threat’ to national security, Senators Warren and King argue
Senators Warren and Angus King argue that Iran has been using crypto and ransomware attacks and potentially evading US sanctions. The post Iranian crypto mining poses ‘direct threat’ to national security, Senators Warren and King argue appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-5-3 20:29
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DOJ launches probe into Block’s compliance history following allegations of lapses
Fintech giant Block is under scrutiny by federal prosecutors from the Southern District of New York following allegations of significant compliance failures involving its main business units — Square and Cash App, NBC News reported on May 1. дальше »
2024-5-2 01:50
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UK sharpens focus on crypto regulation in latest anti-money laundering report
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)’s recent anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist funding (AML/CTF) efforts have focused heavily on crypto. The UK Treasury said in a May 1 report that the FCA considers crypto firms — like retail and wholesale banks and wealth management firms — to be “particularly vulnerable” to financial crime and at the […] The post UK sharpens focus on crypto regulation in latest anti-money laundering report appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2024-5-2 23:32
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McHenry slams Gensler for misleading Congress about Ethereum’s classification
House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry has accused SEC Chair Gary Gensler of misleading Congress concerning the classification of Ethereum during his testimony in April 2023. The accusation comes amid escalating tensions over the regulatory approach to digital assets in recent months, with some industry participants filing lawsuits against the watchdog for overstepping its […] The post McHenry slams Gensler for misleading Congress about Ethereum’s classification appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2024-4-30 21:39
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CZ may become the richest person to ever get jailed in the US
Despite legal issues and his own potential jail time, crypto exchange Binance and founder CZ's fortunes continue growing given resilient platform demand. The post CZ may become the richest person to ever get jailed in the US appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-5-1 15:27
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Indians are including cryptocurrencies in their retirement plans, survey reveals
One in two Indians have included cryptocurrencies in their retirement plans. Per a survey conducted by the crypto exchange Mudrex, respondents between the ages of 20 and 60 were interviewed across a broad range of income brackets. дальше »
2024-4-30 15:08
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Indonesia’s presidential election results may yield continued pro-crypto policy
The recent re-election of Indonesia's ruling party may mean continued crypto-friendly regulations and policies that support the growth of blockchain in Indonesia. The post Indonesia’s presidential election results may yield continued pro-crypto policy appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-4-30 13:53
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Lawmakers urge Biden administration to address ‘rogue nations’ evading sanctions via crypto
A coalition of US lawmakers penned a letter to top government officials on April 28 expressing urgent concern over the use of digital currencies like Tether (USDT) by countries such as Russia, Iran, and North Korea to bypass international sanctions. дальше »
2024-4-30 23:48
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Analysts clash over future of Bitcoin ETFs as institutional interest lags
Quick Take Jim Bianco, head of Bianco Research, has been a vocal critic of the Bitcoin ETFs due to their centralization concerns. Bianco recently said: “A spot ETF is NOT, repeat not, decentralized!” He also believes that the main investors in these ETFs are “Orange FOMO poker chips for paper-handed small-time traders (degens). дальше »
2024-4-30 22:00
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Samourai Wallet founders’ arrests are ‘a wake up call for crypto’ — Bitcoin pioneer Amir Taaki opines
Bitcoin pioneer Amir Taaki responded to US charges against privacy wallet Samourai & its developers, stating the action reveals that the state targets crypto innovators. The post Samourai Wallet founders’ arrests are ‘a wake up call for crypto’ — Bitcoin pioneer Amir Taaki opines appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-4-29 20:08
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Russia prepares for total crypto ban as geopolitical tensions rise
Starting September 1, Russia will enforce a strict ban on crypto to reinforce the ruble. The post Russia prepares for total crypto ban as geopolitical tensions rise appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-4-29 09:57
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SEC vs DeFi: The Battle Royale — what lies ahead amid regulatory clash and hack mayhem?
The following is a guest post by Nikita Ovchinnik, the Co-founder at Barter DeFi. DeFi may be “in the crosshairs” of the SEC, as Forbes magazine recently stated after the SEC action against Uniswap. дальше »
2024-4-29 04:00
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FBI warns of risks with non-KYC crypto entities
The FBI warns against using unregistered crypto services lacking KYC compliance, risking financial loss and legal repercussions. The post FBI warns of risks with non-KYC crypto entities appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-4-28 20:11
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DOJ insists Tornado Cash operated as a ‘commercial enterprise’
The Department of Justice alleges Tornado Cash founders personally profited from the mixer while keeping it running amid proceeds from major hacks flowing through the platform. The post DOJ insists Tornado Cash operated as a ‘commercial enterprise’ appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-4-28 09:21
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UK law enforcement given new powers to seize, destroy digital assets linked to criminals
The UK government enacted new laws on April 26 that grant the National Crime Agency (NCA) and police enhanced powers to seize, freeze, and destroy digital assets linked to criminal activities. The new measures aim to disrupt the financial networks of organized crime groups that increasingly exploit cryptocurrencies to launder money . дальше »
2024-4-27 02:16
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Custodia Bank files notice of appeal in Federal Reserve case
Custodia Bank filed a notice of appeal in its ongoing case against the US Federal Reserve on April 26. The bank intends to appeal an earlier judgment that denied its entitlement to a Federal Reserve master account, a service that allows access to the central bank’s system without relying on intermediary banks. дальше »
2024-4-27 00:53
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Warren calls on DOJ, NHS to crackdown on crypto payments for child sexual abuse material
US Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass. ) and Bill Cassidy (R-La. ) are urging US authorities to crack down on the use of crypto in the illegal trade of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The lawmakers raised the alarm in an April 26 bipartisan letter addressed to Attorney General Merrick Garland and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. дальше »
2024-4-26 21:20
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Bitcoin weathers turbulent April, down 11% amid tax sell-offs, gold surge, and geopolitical tensions
Quick Take April has been a turbulent month for Bitcoin, with its price trading around $70,000 at the start of the month before encountering a series of challenges that brought it to local lows just below the $60,000 mark. дальше »
2024-4-26 20:52
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Ex-head of China’s CBDC reportedly under investigation
The former head of China’s digital yuan initiative is reportedly under investigation for “serious violations of discipline and law.” Yao Qian, the former lead developer of China‘s central bank digital currency (CBDC) initiative, is said to be under investigation for… дальше »
2024-4-26 13:33
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FBI warns US citizens against using ‘unregistered crypto money transmitting services’
The FBI advised US citizens against using unregistered crypto services to transmit assets on April 25. The agency’s warning stated that users should avoid crypto money transmitting services that are not registered as Money Services Businesses (MSBs) under US federal law. дальше »
2024-4-26 02:25
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Terraform Labs to restrict US access, withdraw $23 million of liquidity following SEC ruling
Terraform Labs (TFL) announced changes to its operations on April 25 in light of a recent court ruling related to the SEC’s case against the company. TFL said it expects to receive a conduct injunction soon that will bar it from certain activities in the US. дальше »
2024-4-26 01:24
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Nigeria’s central bank denies reports on crypto account freezing
Nigeria’s central bank denies false claims made by crypto media, asserting that it didn’t mandate local banks to freeze accounts associated with unlicensed crypto exchanges. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it didn’t order local financial institutions to freeze… дальше »
2024-4-24 13:58
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US seeks 36-month jail sentence for Binance founder
U.S. prosecutors are seeking 36 months of imprisonment for Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, citing the “magnitude of Zhao’s willful violation of U.S. law and its consequences.” Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao might be facing 36 months… дальше »
2024-4-24 10:37
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Hong Kong to launch spot crypto ETF trading by April-end
Hong Kong is gearing up to introduce spot crypto ETFs by the end of April, mirroring the U.S. trend, as the region aims to strengthen its positioning in the market. Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are on the… дальше »
2024-4-24 10:08
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Philippine SEC orders removal of Binance from Google and Apple app stores
The Philippines' securities regulator has ordered Apple and Google to remove Binance from their app stores. The post Philippine SEC orders removal of Binance from Google and Apple app stores appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-4-24 14:59
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SEC lawyers resign following controversial DEBT Box case
Two SEC lawyers have resigned following controversies in the regulator’s legal case against crypto firm DEBT Box. Bloomberg reported on April 22 that Michael Welsh and Joseph Watkins, who served as lead SEC attorneys in the ongoing case, resigned in April. дальше »
2024-4-23 00:00
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Hong Kong trade body advocates for crypto self-regulation amid global scrutiny
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Professionals Association (HKSFPA) has called to establish independent self-regulatory organizations (SRO) dedicated to overseeing the digital assets sector. The initiative comes in response to the rapid growth and increasing complexity of the industry. дальше »
2024-4-23 22:09
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Will Norway’s new regulations drive Bitcoin miners away?
How will Norway’s crackdown on crypto mining impact the global Bitcoin market and the country’s economy? Amid the recent completion of Bitcoin’s (BTC) fourth halving, which saw miner rewards halved to 3. дальше »
2024-4-23 13:19
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Crypto regulation redefined: How MiCA affects your company
The following is a guest post by Mark Gofaizen, Senior Partner at Gofaizen & Sherle. As the MiCA regulation that will reshape the crypto industry approaches, crypto companies need to ensure compliance for a smooth transition. дальше »
2024-4-21 18:07
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MiCA will transform the EU into a crypto adoption hub this year | Opinion
The companies that proactively prepare in 2024 should experience a smoother pathway to enjoying the benefits inherent in MiCA. дальше »
2024-4-21 13:35
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Token2049: Binance COO says US monitoring deal poses challenges
Binance COO Noah Perlman says monitoring agreement with U. S. regulators is now posing challenges for the exchange despite viewing the deal as an opportunity for improvement. Binance‘s plea agreement with the U. дальше »
2024-4-19 13:35
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SEC claims Justin Sun’s alleged visits to US grant it personal jurisdiction to pursue legal action
The US SEC filed an amended complaint in its case against Justin Sun and other defendants on April 18, arguing that Justin Sun’s alleged visits to the US should grant it the jurisdiction required to pursue legal action. дальше »
2024-4-19 04:39
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Binance Secures Full Virtual-Asset Services Provider License in Dubai
The fourth and final stage of approval comes almost a year after the crypto exchange secured a third-stage license. дальше »
2024-4-18 12:18
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