Regulation / Заголовки новостей
Abra settles with US states, will repay $82 million to affected customers
The collective entities known as “Abra” and CEO William “Bill” Barhydt have reached a settlement with 25 US state regulators for offering crypto trading services without securing appropriate licenses, according to the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) June 26 press release. дальше »
2024-6-27 02:02
Power-law model suggests Bitcoin’s maturity post-2024 halving
Onchain Highlights DEFINITION: The Bitcoin Power-Law Model provides a mathematical description of Bitcoin’s historical price trends, revealing a power-law distribution on a log-log scale. This analysis suggests a correlation between time and price. дальше »
2024-6-27 01:55
Nigeria issues 30-day deadline for crypto firms to re-register under new regime
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a 30-day ultimatum for crypto exchanges and digital asset traders to re-register their businesses, warning of enforcement actions against non-compliance. дальше »
2024-6-27 01:15
Binance’s Dubai unit wins VASP license
Dubai’s crypto regulator has granted a virtual asset provider license to Binance’s Dubai-based branch Binance FZE. Cryptocurrency exchange Binance said on Wednesday that its Dubai branch, Binance FZE, has secured a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from Dubai’s Virtual… дальше »
2024-6-26 16:24
SEC chair Gensler criticizes crypto sector for non-compliance and ‘high centralization’
SEC chair Gary Gensler reaffirmed previous criticisms of the crypto industry, stating that the sector is highly centralized with “significant non-compliance” in a Bloomberg interview on June 25. дальше »
2024-6-26 02:19
Italy considers $5.4m in penalties for crypto insider trading: report
Italy is reportedly considering increasing fines for crypto crimes as part of measures to reduce market manipulations. Italy‘s government is mulling tougher penalties for those who manipulate the crypto market, Reuters has learned, citing a draft decree. The proposed legislation,… дальше »
2024-6-21 11:55
Jump Crypto under CFTC scrutiny for its market practices
The CFTC is investigating Jump Crypto's trading and investment activities in the crypto industry amid recent market turmoil. The post Jump Crypto under CFTC scrutiny for its market practices appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-6-21 19:48
India’s financial regulator hits crypto exchange Binance with $2.25m fine
Binance has been hit with a $2.25 million fine in India for operating in the country in violation of local anti-money laundering rules. India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) imposed a multi-million fine on Binance as the cryptocurrency exchange failed to… дальше »
2024-6-21 10:08
SEC concerns over USDC may complicate Circle’s IPO plans – Barron’s
The US SEC has raised concerns over the status of Circle’s stablecoin, USDC, as the company seeks to go public in a multi-billion dollar initial public offering (IPO), Barron’s reported on June 18, citing regulatory documents. дальше »
2024-6-19 01:47
Bitcoin long-term holders’ supply in profit holds above 14 million BTC
Onchain Highlights DEFINITION: Bitcoin’s total supply in profit held by long-term holders [BTC] is the total amount of circulating supply currently in profit and held by long-term holders. Long-term and Short-Term Holder supply is defined with respect to the entity’s averaged purchasing date, with weights given by a logistic function centered at an age of […] The post Bitcoin long-term holders’ supply in profit holds above 14 million BTC appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2024-6-19 00:30
Brazil’s tax department to begin collecting information from foreign crypto exchanges
Brazil’s Special Department of Federal Revenue will begin collecting information from foreign crypto exchanges to ensure their operations are in compliance with local regulations, Reuters reported on June 18. дальше »
2024-6-19 23:16
SEC head of crypto asset enforcement David Hirsch exits agency
SEC crypto asset enforcement chief David Hirsch announced his departure from the agency on June 17. Hirsch said he served at the agency for almost nine years before his exit. He said he was “proud of the historic work done by the Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit team [he] had the privilege to lead. дальше »
2024-6-18 22:39
Rising Ethereum futures open interest highlights impact of SEC’s ETF approval
Onchain Highlights DEFINITION: The total amount of funds allocated in open futures contracts. Ethereum futures open interest has shown substantial volatility throughout 2024, significantly influenced by recent regulatory developments. дальше »
2024-6-18 21:23
US Supreme Court to review Nvidia’s appeal in crypto mining lawsuit
The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear Nvidia's appeal to dismiss a securities fraud lawsuit accusing the company of misleading investors about the impact of cryptocurrency sales on its financial performance. дальше »
2024-6-18 20:49
SEC crypto watchdog resigns after nearly a decade
David Hirsch resigns from the SEC's Crypto Unit after leading landmark cases and expanding DeFi oversight. The post SEC crypto watchdog resigns after nearly a decade appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-6-18 16:58
How did we lose control of our currencies?
The following is a guest post by Phillip Alexeev, Chief Growth Officer at CrossFi. Over the centuries, the evolution of currency has defined the human experience. From primitive bartering systems to establishing standardized coins and paper money, currencies have been critical in organizing and advancing societies. дальше »
2024-6-16 17:34
Meta pauses European AI assistant launch due to regulatory objections
Meta said it will delay the launch and training of its AI assistant in Europe following a request from the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC). According to a June 10 statement, the regulator asked Meta to postpone large language model (LLM) training involving public content adults share on Facebook and Instagram. дальше »
2024-6-16 01:11
Ripple rejects SEC’s $2 billion fine for ‘unreasonableness’ citing Terraform settlement
Ripple's lawyers have asked a court to consider an "appropriate" civil penalty in its ongoing case against the SEC, citing the recent settlement between the regulator and Terraform Labs as evidence that the SEC's requested $2 billion penalty is unreasonable. дальше »
2024-6-14 20:01
Coinbase derides SEC’s $2.6 billion budget request; American Securities Association calls for lower amount
Coinbase objected to the SEC’s $2. 6 billion budget request for the 2025 fiscal year. In a statement to CryptoSlate on June 13, a Coinbase representative said: “Yet again the SEC asks for more money that will go to regulation by enforcement when it has used none of its massive budget for real crypto rulemaking that […] The post Coinbase derides SEC’s $2. дальше »
2024-6-14 04:09
EBA publishes new guidelines for ‘token issuers’ as part of upcoming MiCA regulation
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has unveiled comprehensive guidelines addressing recovery plans for issuers of asset-referenced tokens (ARTs) and e-money tokens (EMTs) as part of the broader Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. дальше »
2024-6-14 04:00
CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam tells Senate agency can handle greater crypto responsibilities
CFTC chair Rostin Behnam said the agency is capable of handling additional crypto responsibilities during a hearing before the Senate Committee on Appropriations on June 13. Behnam denied the suggestion that the CFTC would be “biting off… more than it can chew” if it gained additional crypto authority. дальше »
2024-6-14 00:21
Gensler says FTX ‘is not unique,’ warns crypto exchanges are commingling functions
SEC Chairman Gensler warns that FTX-like commingling is common in crypto exchanges, highlighting the industry's regulatory challenges. The post Gensler says FTX ‘is not unique,’ warns crypto exchanges are commingling functions appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-6-14 19:19
Crypto trading addiction has become a public health concern in the UK — NHS
Amanda Pritchard, chief executive of the UK's National Health Service, urges lawmakers to address the growing problem of young people becoming addicted to crypto trading, as specialist gambling clinics witness an increase in such cases. дальше »
2024-6-14 09:02
Terra community to own chain after TFL wind-down; Coinbase exec slams SEC settlement
Terraform Labs CEO Chris Amani said Terra will become a community project as the company winds down following a $4. 5 billion SEC settlement. Amani wrote on June 12 that the community must “take over ownership of the chain. дальше »
2024-6-13 02:30
Terraform Labs settles SEC lawsuit for $4.47 billion
Terraform Labs agrees to a $4.47 billion SEC settlement after a jury verdict on its 2022 collapse that affected investors. The post Terraform Labs settles SEC lawsuit for $4.47 billion appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-6-14 20:45
Crypto execs court UK Labour Party as election looms
As the UK heads into a snap election, the crypto industry is focusing its lobbying efforts on the Labour Party, which holds a significant lead in polls and could shape the future of digital asset regulation in the country. дальше »
2024-6-14 13:44
European law authorities raise concerns over privacy coins, Layer-2 networks and crypto mixers
The EU Innovation Hub for Internal Security has released its first comprehensive report on encryption, focusing significantly on crypto-related issues. The report, a collaboration between Europol, Eurojust, and other EU agencies, delves into how cryptocurrencies are impacting law enforcement efforts. дальше »
2024-6-12 21:11
EU report claims Bitcoin Lightning Network and other layer 2 solutions are open to criminal abuse
An EU report raises concerns about Bitcoin's Lightning Network and privacy coins complicating law enforcement efforts in tracing illicit crypto transactions. The post EU report claims Bitcoin Lightning Network and other layer 2 solutions are open to criminal abuse appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-6-11 15:08
South Korea issues guidelines for classifying NFTs as virtual assets
South Korea's Financial Services Commission has issued guidelines detailing when NFTs should be considered virtual assets. The guidelines focus on mass-produced, divisible, and payment-focused NFTs. дальше »
2024-6-10 12:19
SEC chair Gensler says spot Ethereum ETF launch timeline depends on applicants’ speed
SEC chair Gary Gensler said the timeline for spot Ethereum ETF launches depends on how quickly applicants respond to the regulator’s questions and comment on reasons for approvals. Gensler told Reuters on June 5 that the firms are “self-motivated” to answer SEC comments and can determine their responsiveness. дальше »
2024-6-7 23:07
SEC ‘exceeded’ authority on fee disclosures, US appeals court rules
A US appeals court has overturned an SEC rule mandating hedge funds and private equity firms to increase transparency on fees and expenses, stating the regulator exceeded its authority. The post SEC ‘exceeded’ authority on fee disclosures, US appeals court rules appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-6-7 10:44
Argentina introduces national registry for crypto exchanges to enhance market integrity
With an eye on market integrity, Argentina is rolling out a national registry for crypto exchanges, signaling a tightening grip on the burgeoning sector. Argentina‘s National Securities Commission (CNV) has launched the Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) registry, receiving applications… дальше »
2024-6-5 13:29
Bitwise CIO says market undervaluing Washington’s shifting attitude toward crypto
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan believes the market is underestimating the significance of Washington’s evolving attitude toward cryptocurrencies Hougan said in a June 4 memo that the US political landscape regarding crypto has changed significantly toward a more positive stance in recent weeks, and the market would been at a new all-time high already if its […] The post Bitwise CIO says market undervaluing Washington’s shifting attitude toward crypto appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2024-6-5 03:45
House Appropriation budget aims to prevent SEC from implementing SAB 121
An upcoming House Appropriation budget could prevent the US SEC from implementing its controversial Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 (SAB 121). FOX Business reporter Eleanor Terrett, who reported the news on June 4, said the bill will prohibit the SEC from using appropriated funds to implement the rule. дальше »
2024-6-5 02:05
House Appropriation bill targets SEC’s controversial SAB 121 amid budget talks
An upcoming House Appropriation budget could prevent the US SEC from implementing its controversial Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 (SAB 121). FOX Business reporter Eleanor Terrett, who reported the news on June 4, said the bill will prohibit the SEC from using appropriated funds to implement the rule. дальше »
2024-6-5 02:05
Bitcoin short-term holders increased holdings by over 1 million BTC in six months
Onchain Highlights DEFINITION: The total supply held by short-term holders [BTC] is the total amount of circulating supply held by short-term holders. Long-term and Short-Term Holder supply is defined with respect to the entity’s average purchasing date, with weights given by a logistic function centered at an age of 155 days and a transition width of […] The post Bitcoin short-term holders increased holdings by over 1 million BTC in six months appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2024-6-5 01:04
Thai SEC approves its first Bitcoin ETF with limited access to institutional investors
Thailand's SEC approves ONEAM's Bitcoin ETF, aimed at institutional investors, enhancing portfolio diversification with a high-return asset. The post Thai SEC approves its first Bitcoin ETF with limited access to institutional investors appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-6-6 13:24
Australian Regulator Scolded Over 'Misleading' Release, Must Pay Costs as Block Earner Avoids Penalty
Block Earner doesn't need to pay a penalty because it acted honestly in seeking to engage with government over regulation of crypto-related products and services. дальше »
2024-6-5 12:17
Coinbase CEO calls on crypto community to vote out anti-crypto politicians
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has called for a concerted effort to secure regulatory clarity for the crypto industry by supporting pro-crypto political candidates and voting out anti-crypto incumbents. дальше »
2024-6-3 22:54
Biden vetoes resolution to overturn of SEC’s controversial SAB 121
US President Joe Biden vetoed H. J. Res. 109, which aimed to overturn the of the SEC’s controversial SAB 121 rule, on May 31. Biden wrote that SAB 121 represents the “considered technical” views of SEC staff. дальше »
2024-6-1 03:33
Lawmakers urge Biden administration to reconsider veto for SAB 121 repeal
A bipartisan coalition of lawmakers has urged the Biden Administration to abandon its plan to veto the Congressional proposal to repeal the SEC’s controversial Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121 (SAB 121). дальше »
2024-6-1 01:46
Congress to discuss potential benefits of RWA tokenization in June hearing
The House Financial Services Digital Assets Subcommittee will hold a hearing on real-world asset (RWA) tokenization on June 5 to discuss the emerging sector’s potential benefits. Congress will listen to testimony from industry experts at the hearing to determine the potential benefits of RWA tokenization in facilitating efficient markets. дальше »
2024-6-1 00:21
Lawmakers push Biden to approve SAB 121 overturn to allow regulated financial firms to hold crypto
Patrick McHenry and Cynthia Lummis led lawmakers urging Biden to reconsider vetoing bipartisan CRA overturning SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin 121. The post Lawmakers push Biden to approve SAB 121 overturn to allow regulated financial firms to hold crypto appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-6-3 23:37
Coinbase slams SEC in closing brief over refusal to provide clear regulation
Coinbase filed a closing brief with the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit on May 31, challenging the SEC’s denial of its rulemaking petition. The case revolves around a single, conclusory sentence in the SEC’s order, which “disagreed” with Coinbase’s assertion that current SEC rules are unworkable for digital asset firms. дальше »
2024-6-1 23:06
Over 90% of Bitcoin supply remains profitable despite market volatility
Onchain Highlights DEFINITION: The percentage of entities in the network that are currently in profit is based on the amount of Bitcoin bought cheaper than the current price. The “Buy price” is defined as the price at which coins were transferred to addresses controlled by the entity. дальше »
2024-6-1 21:13
Europol shuts down malware dropper ring linked to at least $75M in stolen crypto
The Europol's Operation Endgame has taken down major malware droppers including IcedID, SystemBC, Pikabot, Smokeloader, Bumblebee, and Trickbot. Investigations revealed that one of the perpetrators behind the exploits was able to siphon off roughly $75 million in crypto. дальше »
2024-6-3 16:26
Bloomberg analyst predicts end of June ETH ETF launch as Grayscale updates S-3 statement
Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said on May 30 that US spot Ethereum ETFs could launch in June amidst updated BlackRock and Grayscale filings. Balchunas said there is a “legit possibility” that spot Ethereum ETFs will launch by the end of June. дальше »
2024-5-31 05:30
Institutional participation fuels Bitcoin futures resurgence
Onchain Highlights DEFINITION: Bitcoin futures open interest (OI) is the total amount of funds allocated in open futures contracts. Bitcoin futures OI has seen a further rebound recently. As Bitcoin’s price approached $70,000 earlier this year, futures OI reached unprecedented levels, signaling renewed investor interest and market engagement. дальше »
2024-5-31 04:21
SEC commissioner Hester Peirce proposes shared US-UK digital securities sandbox
SEC commissioner Hester Peirce proposed a shared digital securities sandbox between the US and the UK on May 29. The proposal would extend the Bank of England and FCA’s joint digital securities sandbox (DSS) — which is set to accept UK applications this summer — to US firms. дальше »
2024-5-31 00:39
Franklin Templeton CEO warns US risks losing crypto leadership to other nations
Franklin Templeton's CEO Jenny Johnson warns of the US losing crypto leadership due to restrictive regulations, praises proactive nations. The post Franklin Templeton CEO warns US risks losing crypto leadership to other nations appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »