Leaked Draft Reveals EU Commission’s Plans for Digital Euro: A Closer Look at the CBDC

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UK authorities unveil  guidelines for crypto reform

The Law Commission of England and Wales has issued recommendations to reform the legal framework surrounding digital assets.

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ECB expresses support for European Commission’s digital euro proposal

The European Central Bank (ECB) expressed support today, June 28, for the European Commission’s legislative proposal aimed at creating a regulatory framework for a digital euro. The legislation aims to ensure that the digital euro could be universally utilized throughout the euro area, like traditional banknotes and coins.

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European Commission aims for universal acceptance with digital euro proposal

With this move, the European Commission aims to open up the payments market controlled by banks, Visa and Mastercard.

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Bitcoin ETFs In Motion: An Analysis Of Open Spot BTC ETF Applications In The Market

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UK Law Commission proposes classifying crypto as a new type of property

Digital assets, such as cryptocurrencies, could be classified under a new category of personal property, the Law Commission of England and Wales said in its final recommendation report to the government.

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Hong Kong Rating Agency Adds DOGE, XRP, ADA, SHIB, Others To Crypto Index

Hong Kong has taken a significant step forward in embracing crypto as it re-opened its doors to the world of digital assets at the beginning of the month. In a bid to position itself as a leading global financial hub for innovative technologies, the Hong Kong government, in collaboration with the Securities and Futures Commission […]

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Golteum (GLTM) Outshines Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) in Navigating Market Challenges

The cryptocurrency market has been experiencing increased scrutiny and regulatory challenges, particularly with the recent actions of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). As the SEC tightens its grip on the crypto industry, investors are seeking alternative digital assets that can provide a solid hedge against market volatility.

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Crypto Trading Hub Prospects in Hong Kong Indicated by Local Regulator

Julia Leung Fung-yee, CEO of HK Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), reaffirms Hong Kong recognizes crypto trading as 'important part' of digital asset system

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SEC Temporarily Waives $30M Fine, Demands BlockFi Pays Investors

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has offered relief to US-based digital asset lender BlockFi by relinquishing their $30 million fine until investors are reimbursed.  Related Reading: Nevada Regulators Order Prime Trust To Shut Down Operations – Here’s Why BlockFi Receives Temporary Relief On $30 Million Penalty According to a court document filed […]

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Invesco joins BlackRock, WisdomTree in filing for spot Bitcoin ETF

U. S. -based investment manager Invesco re-filed its spot Bitcoin ETF application with the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) on June 20. In conjunction with Galaxy Digital, the firm had previously filed for a spot Bitcoin ETF in September 2021.

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EU Commission’s Digital Euro Bill Back on Track for June 28, Lead Official Says

The European Commission is back on track to publish legislation on a digital euro on June 28, after the controversial topic was previously removed from the executive’s agenda, the bloc’s lead financial services official said on Tuesday.

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Top Ripple Lawyer Suggests SEC Employee Bias

Top Ripple lawyer Stuart Alderoty has cast a spotlight on SEC impartiality amid their ongoing lawsuit, drawing attention to potential inconsistencies within the commission's stance on digital assets

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Bakkt Delists Solana, Cardano, And Polygon Amid Regulatory Uncertainty

New York-based digital assets platform Bakkt has decided to delist three prominent cryptocurrencies—Solana, Cardano, and Polygon—due to regulatory uncertainty and a lack of clarity. This move follows recent lawsuits filed by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against leading crypto exchanges Coinbase and Binance, alleging the sale of unregistered securities, including Solana, Cardano, […]

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Crypto On Trial: U.S. Judge Examines Whether Terraform Labs’ Coins Are Securities

According to a Reuters report, a U. S. judge is considering whether the digital assets created by Terraform Labs were securities in a case brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against the company and its founder, Do Kwon.

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Digital euro proposal set for debate as EU advances AI restrictions legislation

Separate reports indicate that lawmakers in the European Union (EU) are advancing potential rules around a “digital euro” and artificial intelligence (AI). ECB could limit digital euro for financial stability Bloomberg reported June 14 that it obtained a copy of a draft proposal from the European Commission.

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Crypto Community Roots For Binance Amid SEC’s Motion To Freeze Binance.US Assets

The digital asset market is under intense regulatory fire from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), with Binance and Coinbase at the fore. Experts say this might only be the surface.

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Are Proof-Of-Work Assets Safe? Analysts Give Their Two Cents Amid SEC’s Ambush

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Op-ed: Why the SEC should never touch crypto again [Part 2]

In the first part of this series, I discussed the U. S. Securities and Exhange Commission’s recent charges against Coinbase and Binance, their inability to properly regulate the crypto industry, the history of digital assets in the congressional record, and the significant decline in the mentions of digital assets by the U.

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Op-ed: Why the SEC should never touch crypto again (Part 2)

In the first part of this series, I discussed the U. S. Securities and Exhange Commission’s recent charges against Coinbase and Binance, their inability to properly regulate the crypto industry, the history of digital assets in the congressional record, and the significant decline in the mentions of digital assets by the U.

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Is Crypto.com SEC’s Next Target? $65 Million Sent To Binance Raises Red Flags

Recently, there has been speculation in the digital asset community that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may sue Crypto. com, a popular exchange and financial services provider. This comes after the SEC filed similar lawsuits against two other major exchanges, Coinbase and Binance, for selling “securities” without “proper” registration.

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EU Commission Partners With Blockchain Platform Protokol For Digital Educational Credential Project

The European Commission is making strides towards adopting blockchain technology to transform the verification process of educational and professional credentials across countries. In an effort to achieve this goal, the EU-funded EBSI Vector project has partnered with Protokol, a blockchain solutions provider.

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Op-ed: Why the SEC should stay away from crypto (Part I)

It is time for the U. S. to implement intelligent, progressive, and specific digital asset regulation. The Securities and Exchange Commission’s recent charges against Coinbase and Binance have brought the debate on digital asset classification to a boiling point, and I believe it demonstrates that the organization is not equipped to regulate digital assets competently.

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Anti-SEC And Gensler Meme Coins Skyrocket In Value – Here’s Why

Gary Gensler meme coins: they’re the latest craze in the world of cryptocurrencies, bringing a heavy dose of mockery to the ever-evolving landscape of digital assets.  Inspired by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman Gensler, these whimsical tokens have created so much noise, capturing the attention of investors and internet trolls alike.  As lawsuits […]

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Digital subsidiary Chicago stock exchange operator received CFTC approval to launch margin futures for Bitcoin and Ethereum

At the moment, the platform of the Chicago exchange operator conducts spot trading of 5 digital assets, derivatives are not represented on it. The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has allowed Cboe Digital to register as a clearing organization for derivatives for bitcoin and Ethereum with margin.

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Elon Musk’s Support For Dogecoin Amplifies Amid SEC’s Securities Label

Dogecoin (DOGE) recently found itself entangled in the latest developments in the financial world. As the digital currency followed the broader market’s downward trend, news broke that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) had taken legal action against Binance and Coinbase.

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US Doesn’t Need More Digital Currency, It Already Has The Dollar, Says SEC Chair

In a recent interview, Gary Gensler, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair, declared that the United States does not require any other digital currency. As the SEC takes legal action against major cryptocurrency exchanges Binance and Coinbase for allegedly operating unregistered securities exchanges, Gensler emphasized that the U.S. dollar already serves as a […]

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Pepe, Kava, ApeCoin, CFX, Optimism prices popped: dead cat bounce?

Cryptocurrency prices staged a strong recovery even as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continued its battle against digital coins. On Monday, the SEC launched a lawsuit against Binance and CZ, as we wrote here.

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One-Two Punch Finally Registers SEC View on Binance, Coinbase, Rest of Crypto

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) tore off crypto’s bandage this week, with its back-to-back enforcement actions against two of the most prominent digital assets platforms, Binance and Coinbase (COIN), finally establishing its legal argument against the industry and setting up the future court fights that could decide everything.

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SEC Boss: "We Don't Need More Digital Currency"

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler reiterated his strong stance on digital currencies in a CNBC interview on Tuesday

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U.S. House Republicans Push for Crypto Oversight With Bill to Make SEC Play Ball

Crypto exchanges would gain a path to registering with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and would be able to trade digital securities, commodities and stablecoins all in one place under a proposal from the Republican chairs of the two House of Representatives committees trying to hash out a bill.

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U.S. Commodities Agency May Change Risk Rules to Consider Crypto

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has proposed an overhaul of its rules for risk management, and Commission Christy Goldsmith Romero said the changes should insist firms prepare themselves for crypto volatility and the risks from holding customers’ digital assets.

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European Commission To Present Regulatory Framework For Digital Euro In June

Fabio Panetta, a member of the Executive Committee of the European Central Bank (ECB), recently announced that the European Commission would be presenting a legislative proposal for the digital euro in June.

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Web3 Lawyer Backs Ripple Amid Discovery Of Conversation Between SEC Staff Prior To The Hinman Speech

The legal tussle between Ripple and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) takes a new turn as web3 lawyers and digital asset users scrutinize a new revelation concerning the case.  Pro-XRP lawyer John Deaton has stated that a small footnote that he discovered in Ripple’s brief could play a key role in determining the merits […]

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CFTC Takes Action Against California Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CTFC) has brought an enforcement action against five men in California accused of operating a PonzI scheme promising huge profits with digital assets. The post CFTC Takes Action Against California Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Huobi Ordered To Suspend Operations In Malaysia In Latest Crypto Hit

On Monday, the Malaysian Securities Commission (SC) ordered Seychelles-headquartered cryptocurrency exchange Huobi Global to cease activities in the country. The regulator said Huobi was operating a digital asset exchange in Malaysia without the appropriate registration.

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CFTC charges 5 in fraudulent digital asset trading scheme

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed a civil enforcement action against five individuals, accusing them of running a fraudulent digital asset trading scheme.

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Crypto lawyers speculate on XRP’s classification in SEC lawsuit

Crypto lawyer Jesse Hynes has voiced the hope that the court supervising the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) legal action against Ripple would declare XRP as a non-security digital asset. 

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Huobi ordered to cease operations by Malaysian regulators

Crypto exchange Huobi was ordered to stop operating in Malaysia by the Securities Commission (SC) of the Asian country. The regulator issued a public reprimand to Huobi CEO Leon Li. In a May 22 press statement, Malaysia’s SC said Huobi operated in the country illegally because it failed to register as a digital asset exchange […] The post Huobi ordered to cease operations by Malaysian regulators appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Coinbase Hasn't Proven SEC Needs to Create Crypto-Specific Rules, Regulator Says

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) told an appeals court that crypto exchange Coinbase hadn't proven the regulator needs to create a new regulatory framework for the digital asset industry late Monday.

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Cardano Founder Urges Priority On Election To Avoid Further Chaos In Crypto

The U. S. Congress Democratic committee members are preparing to endorse the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) stringent regulation of digital assets in their efforts to assert control over the crypto industry.

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Avorak AI begins Beta Testing for XRP Trading Algos

The continuous legal dispute involving Ripple Labs, the digital currency XRP, and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has considerably impacted the crypto markets. In December 2020, the SEThe post Avorak AI begins Beta Testing for XRP Trading Algos appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Crypto Analysts Predict XRP Price Rally Against BTC

Market analysts are watching Ripple’s XRP for a potential price surge against the world’s leading digital currency, Bitcoin. XRP, known for its lightning-fast transaction speed and secure blockchain technology, has recently experienced a rollercoaster ride due to its lawsuit with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

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XRP Holders’ Attorney Supports Chamber’s Allegations of SEC’s Overreach in Digital Asset Industry

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US Chamber of Commerce sides with crypto industry, blasts SEC

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has sided with Coinbase and the crypto industry, blasting the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over its regulatory approach. In a May 9 court filing, the advocacy group presented several critical arguments about how the SEC deliberately muddied the waters by claiming sweeping authority over digital assets — while deploying […] The post US Chamber of Commerce sides with crypto industry, blasts SEC appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Coinbase’s SEC Complaint Draws Allies Depicting U.S. Regulator as Crypto Bully

Crypto insiders are tying themselves to Coinbase (COIN) as the company seeks to blow up the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) “come in and register” crusade aimed at the digital assets sector.

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Marathon Digital gets SEC subpoena for the second time

Major bitcoin (BTC) mining company Marathon Digital Holdings received a fresh subpoena from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) concerning the company’s data center in Montana, which the regulator is investigating for possible securities laws violation.  Marathon Digital revealed…

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Coinbase v SEC: Chamber Of Digital Commerce Weighs In, Argues Regulator Is Causing Substantial Economic Harm

The world’s largest blockchain advocacy and trade group, the Chamber of Digital Commerce (CDC), has announced backing Coinbase in its legal and public relations battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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The US Securities and Exchange Commission Is Unfit to Regulate Crypto

Caught in a whirlwind of volatility and innovation, the SEC grapples with the regulation of cryptos. Is the solution hidden in the very nature of this digital asset – its decentralized, global potential? The post The US Securities and Exchange Commission Is Unfit to Regulate Crypto appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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