Coinbase acquires BUX’s Cyprus unit, secures key European license

Coinbase, the U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, has acquired the Cyprus unit of BUX, now rebranded as Coinbase Financial Services Europe.  The acquisition grants Coinbase a Cyprus Investment Firm license under the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, allowing it to offer contracts… дальше »

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Elon Musk And Garlinghouse Unite Against The SEC: A Turning Point For XRP?

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Pro-XRP Lawyer Deaton Reveals How SEC And Competitors United Vs. Ripple

In a post on X, prominent pro-XRP attorney, John E. Deaton, shed light on the intricate dynamics between the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple’s competitors, suggesting a coordinated effort to undermine the company and its digital asset. дальше »

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Bybit halts operations in Malaysia after regulator’s order

The Malaysian Securities Commission has ordered Bybit trading firm and its business chief to end operations. The media release highlighted that the exchange has operated in Malaysia without local certificates. дальше »

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Malaysia’s securities regulator orders Bybit to halt operations

Malaysia’s Securities Commission said that as of Dec. 27, Bybit had complied with its demands to disable its platforms in the country. дальше »

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Bybit shut down in Malaysia over unlicensed operations

Malaysia’s Securities Commission (SC) has directed crypto exchange Bybit and its CEO Ben Zhou to cease all operations within the country. In a recent press statement, the financial regulator explained that the order stems from Bybit’s failure to secure the authorization to operate as a digital asset exchange (DAX) under local regulations. дальше »

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Solana ETF approval by July 2025? Polymarket odds spike

The odds of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s accepting a spot Solana exchange-traded fund are rising. According to Polymarket, the odds of a SOL ETF approval have risen to 71%, up from this week’s low of 58% and last… дальше »

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Will XRP price surge in 2025 if the SEC approves Ripple ETF?

XRP price continues to slowly form a bullish pennant chart pattern as expectations of the Securities and Exchange Commission approving a Ripple ETF rise.  Ripple (XRP) price was trading at $2.2 after falling 25% from its highest point this year,… дальше »

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Bitcoin Meets Bonds: Ramaswamy’s Strive Asset Management Files With SEC

Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive Asset Management is joining the ETF bandwagon by formally filing the Strive Bitcoin Bond ETF with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In a 475A filing submitted on December 26th, Strive aims to leverage the changing investment landscape favoring Bitcoin, digital assets, and the blockchain. дальше »

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Bitwise seeks approval for ETF tracking companies holding over 1,000 BTC

Bitwise has filed an application to list and trade shares of an exchange-traded fund that will track companies holding significant amounts of Bitcoin as part of their treasury. The asset management firm’s regulatory filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on Dec. дальше »

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BlackRock doubles down on IBIT exposure through its Global Allocation Fund

BlackRock reported holding 430,770 shares of its spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) IBIT through its Global Allocation Fund. According to a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the shares amount to over $17 million as of Oct. дальше »

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Philippine SEC proposes strict new rules for crypto service providers

The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has unveiled a draft of its proposed “SEC Rules on Crypto-Assets Service Providers (CASP Rules),” aimed at regulating the country’s booming cryptocurrency sector. дальше »

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Tai Mo Shan Agrees to $123 Million Settlement with SEC Over TerraUSD Collapse

Tai Mo Shan Ltd., a subsidiary of Jump Crypto, has reached a $123 million settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding its involvement in the collapse of the TerraUSD (UST) stablecoin. дальше »

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Philippines SEC releases new crypto regulatory framework draft

The Securities and Exchange Commission Philippines shared a draft of its cryptocurrency regulations framework. Stakeholders are invited to give feedback on the draft no later than Jan. 18, 2025. According to the recently shared document, the published regulatory draft is… дальше »

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Grayscale files Form 8-K for Horizen Trust with U.S. SEC

U.S. Digital Asset Investment Manager Grayscale has submitted a Form 8-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission regarding Horizen Trust.  дальше »

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MicroStrategy invests $561 million in Bitcoin amid market pullback

MicroStrategy continued its aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy, buying 5,262 BTC for $561 million despite the recent market downturn. According to a Dec. 23 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the firm stated that the purchase price averaged $106,662 per Bitcoin. дальше »

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SEC charges Jump Crypto subsidiary $123 million for manipulating Terra Luna UST peg

The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged a subsidiary of Jump Crypto, Tai Mo Shan Limited, with misleading investors about Terra USD (UST) after the stablecoin lost its $1 peg. The regulator alleges that Tai Mo Shan participated in trading designed to create the false impression UST’s advertised algorithm solely sustained its price. дальше »

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ASIC Targets Binance Australia Over Landmark Case In Crypto Regulation

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s (ASIC) most recent action against Binance Australia marks a significant advancement in cryptocurrency regulation. The cryptocurrency community is in disbelief over this case, which will likely have a lasting impact on how digital currencies are governed in Australia and other nations. дальше »

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ASIC Targets Binance Australia Over Groundbreaking Case in Crypto Regulation

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s (ASIC) most recent action against Binance Australia marks a significant advancement in cryptocurrency regulation. The cryptocurrency community is in disbelief over this case, which will likely have a lasting impact on how digital currencies are governed in Australia and other nations. дальше »

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SEC Greenlights First Hybrid Bitcoin And Ethereum ETFs From Franklin Templeton, Hashdex

Amid yesterday’s crypto market slump, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the first-ever dual Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) index exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from Franklin Templeton and Hashdex. дальше »

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SEC Commissioner predicts early improvements for crypto ETFs under new leadership

Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETF) changes, such as in-kind redemptions and staking permission for Ethereum (ETH) products, are likely to happen “early on” under a new US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) administration. дальше »

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SEC approves first crypto ETFs combining Bitcoin and Ethereum

The crypto market has reached a significant milestone as the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approves two groundbreaking exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF and the Franklin Crypto Index ETF offer a unique proposition, blending spot Bitcoin and Ethereum investments into one streamlined package. дальше »

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SEC approves Crypto Index ETFs from Franklin Templeton and Hashdex

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has approved two spot cryptocurrency index exchange-traded funds. On Dec. 18, the SEC greenlighted the crypto index ETF proposal from Franklin Templeton, allowing it to trade on the Cboe BZX Exchange. The following… дальше »

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Amid Bitcoin surge, Hong Kong approves new crypto exchange licenses

Hong Kong is solidifying its position as a global digital asset hub by granting licenses to four new cryptocurrency exchanges. Accumulus GBA Technology, DFX Labs, Hong Kong Digital Asset EX, and Thousand Whales Technology are the latest platforms to receive regulatory approval from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), bringing the total number of licensed […] дальше »

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SEC To Approve XRP And Solana Joint ETF? Analyst Says Yes

Analysts from Bloomberg have a positive outlook that a score of cryptocurrency-based exchange-traded funds or ETF would get approval from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in 2025. Related Reading: Bitcoin Soars Past $106,000 For A New ATH — What’s Driving The Frenzy? Crypto investors might have a lot of options next year when […] дальше »

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Hong Kong gives conditional licenses to four crypto exchanges

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has granted conditional licenses to four virtual asset trading platforms.  The platforms — Accumulus GBA Technology, DFX Labs, Hong Kong Digital Asset EX, and Thousand Whales Technology — must meet specific regulatory conditions… дальше »

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Hong Kong approves 4 new crypto trading platform licenses in regulatory push

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued licenses to four virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs), marking another step in its fast-tracked regulatory framework, according to a Dec. дальше »

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Crypto.com drops SEC lawsuit after Trump meeting

Crypto. com has withdrawn its lawsuit against the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which contested the agency’s jurisdiction over specific digital assets. This decision comes after a meeting between Crypto. дальше »

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ASIC sues Binance Australia over investor misclassification and protections

The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has filed a lawsuit against Oztures Trading Ltd—the operator of Binance Australia Derivatives—over inadequate customer protection practices. дальше »

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Nigeria crypto and romance scams: 792 suspects arrested by authorities

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Nigeria has dismantled an elaborate international fraud operation, arresting 792 suspects allegedly involved in crypto investment and romance scams. дальше »

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Australia’s corporate watchdog sues Binance’s unit over consumer protection failure

Australia’s corporate regulator, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), announced on Wednesday that it has filed a lawsuit against Binance’s local derivatives business, alleging misclassification of retail customers as wholesale clients, thereby denying them consumer protections. дальше »

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Nigeria arrests 792 people involved in crypto romance scams

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Nigeria arrested 792 individuals allegedly involved in crypto investment and romance scams.  The suspects, including 148 Chinese nationals, 40 Filipinos, and others from various countries, were apprehended on December 10, 2024, during a… дальше »

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CyberKongz gets hit with Wells Notice from SEC, fights back over NFT industry’s future 

CyberKongz, a gaming-based NFT project, has been issued a Wells Notice by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, raising concerns over its ERC-20 token and blockchain game integration, indicating a potential legal battle might be in the cards. дальше »

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MicroStrategy marks sixth consecutive week of Bitcoin purchase with additional 15,350 BTC for $1.5 billion

Michael Saylor-led MicroStrategy has purchased 15,350 Bitcoin for $1. 5 billion at an average price of $100,386 per coin, according to a Dec. 16 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). дальше »

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SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw’s Renomination Draws Fierce Crypto Opposition as Senate Readies Crucial Vote

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee will move forward next Wednesday with a long-postponed vote on the renomination of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw, a decision that has gained heightened significance amid intensifying disputes over her regulatory stance toward digital assets. дальше »

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New SEC boss Paul Atkins will transform crypto… but not right away

Trump’s new pick to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission is a win for the crypto industry, but the desired changes may be slow to come into play. дальше »

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Vote postponed to renominate SEC commissioner Caroline Crenshaw

Senate Banking Committee chair Sherrod Brown called it a “disgusting smear campaign against Caroline Crenshaw” The vote was postponed minutes before it was due to begin by Brown No date has been set for Crenshaw’s renomination A US Senate vote to renominate Democrat Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been […] The post Vote postponed to renominate SEC commissioner Caroline Crenshaw appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »

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Australia’s ASIC fines Kraken operator Bit Trade $5M for regulatory breaches

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has fined Bit Trade—the operator behind the Kraken exchange—$5 million for unlawfully issuing a credit facility, according to a Dec. 12 statement. дальше »

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Australia fines Kraken operator $5 million for non-compliance

Kraken operator in Australia Bit Trade will pay a $5. 1 million fine for non-compliance with regulatory requirements. The Australian Securities and Investment Commission accused the crypto platform of offering a credit facilty that did not comply with regulations. дальше »

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a16z Crypto policy lead Brian Quintenz interviewed for CFTC Chair position: report

Former commissioner and current Chief of Policy at a16z Crypto, Brian Quintenz, is reportedly in the running to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission under the Trump administration. According to a Bloomberg report, insider sources who wish to stay anonymous… дальше »

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SEC charges 3 people in $2.9m Bitcoin scam 

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has charged three Nigerian nationals with defrauding investors of $2.9 million in Bitcoin.  According to the SEC, the individuals used fake websites, social media, and voice-altering software to impersonate legitimate financial professionals, targeting at… дальше »

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Pastor ran crypto scam preying on congregation, CFTC sues 

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has filed a civil enforcement action against Washington State pastor Francier Obando Pinillo for allegedly operating a fraudulent multilevel marketing scheme involving digital assets. дальше »

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SEC charges three people for impersonating securities brokers in $2.9 million Bitcoin-related scam

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission charged three individuals on Dec. 11 with impersonating securities brokers and investment advisers to execute a scheme involving digital assets. The complaint names three Nigerian nationals and alleges that their actions diverted more than $2. дальше »

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SEC Commissioner urges to reform crypto industry regulation

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump decided to pick Paul Atkins as the chairman of the SEC last week; now, the commissioner has urged for crypto reform. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner Hester Pierce calls for the next government to reform… дальше »

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What crypto reforms could the SEC pursue under Trump? ‘Crypto Mom’ Hester Peirce explains

Hester Peirce, a Commissioner at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and widely regarded as “Crypto Mom,” recently shared her vision for transforming crypto regulation under Donald Trump’s leadership. дальше »

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Wyoming seeks developers for state-backed stablecoin

The State of Wyoming is hiring blockchain developers to support the creation of its government-issued stablecoin currency. The Wyoming Stable Token Commission has issued public Requests for Qualification to attract talent for its stablecoin initiative, known as “Project WYST.” Stablecoins… дальше »

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Ripple’s $150 million spending for the last ‘no’

Ripple’s $150 million legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission took center stage during a recent 60 Minutes episode on CBS News.  While the segment discussed Ripple’s legal challenges and the crypto industry’s growing political influence, CEO Brad… дальше »

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Gensler’s SEC actions fueled crypto PAC Fairshake, Ripple CEO says

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse noted Fairshake, the major political action committee that was funded by crypto bigwigs in the 2024 election, was started with the Securities Exchange Commission's Gensler. дальше »

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Why Paul Atkins, Trump’s SEC chair pick, gives crypto a reason to hope again

With Paul Atkins expected to take over as chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), is this the regulatory lifeline crypto has been waiting for, or just another chapter of empty promises? Goodbye, Gensler. Hello, Atkins President-elect Donald… дальше »

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SEC rejecting Solana ETFs is Gensler’s ‘parting gift’ to crypto industry – Bloomberg analyst

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will reportedly reject two spot Solana (SOL) exchange-traded funds (ETF) applications, according to Bloomberg ETF senior analyst Eric Balchunas. Balchunas said the rejections were Chair Gary Gensler’s “parting gift” to the crypto industry. дальше »

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