SEC Chair Gensler’s “opinion is not the law”, crypto expert says

Gary Gensler, the Chair of US US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is increasingly aggressive on crypto. He recently told the New York Magazine that nearly every token had features that point to them being securities. дальше »

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TrueUSD becomes fifth largest stablecoin

TrueUSD has become the fifth largest stablecoin after Binance minted about $130 million TUSD in the past seven days. According to blockchain data by Coingecko, the recent crackdown on BUSD by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) saw its utility… дальше »

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Ripple Calls For Recusal Of Gensler From Crypto Cases, Here’s Why

The legal battle between Ripple Labs and the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to await a decision after the final briefs were submitted by both parties about a month ago. The latest development in the lawsuit was the intervention of Forbes journalist Dr. дальше »

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Crypto Under the Eye, Top Lawyer Explains SEC’s Latest Steps

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently increased its enforcement actions against the crypto industry. Its Chairman, Gary Gensler, leads the charge against the nascent asset class. дальше »

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Robinhood receives investigative subpoena by SEC over crypto listing

Robinhood, a leading American financial service provider, disclosed a subpoena by the United States Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC). The disclosure made in the annual report stated that it rThe post Robinhood receives investigative subpoena by SEC over crypto listing appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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USDC and BUSD in trouble with SEC’s pressure

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a Wells notice to the BUSD issuer Paxos earlier this month. Since the Binance CEO, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), broke the news, the second and third-largest stablecoins have witnessed diverse movements. According to… дальше »

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Gary Gensler: ‘Everything But Bitcoin’ Can Be Accountable Under SEC Jurisdiction

SEC Chair Gary Gensler discussed Bitcoin, the political repercussions of FTX collapse and the future of crypto regulation in a recent interview. This comes as the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) await a decision on who will have the authority to regulate specific crypto products. дальше »

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Lawyers criticize Gensler’s assertion that all cryptos are securities

In recent times, digital currency lawyers have strongly criticized Gary Gensler, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) head, for his recent comments that all cryptocurrencies, except bitcoin (BTC), are securities under the agency’s jurisdiction.  In an interview with… дальше »

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Ripple Will Definitely Lose Against SEC, Crypto Executive Says

Gene Hoffman, president of the Chia Network, has expressed confidence that Ripple will lose its ongoing legal battle against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) дальше »

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Crypto lawyers flame Gensler over claims that all crypto are securities

Crypto lawyers weighed in on Gary Gensler’s crypto regulation claims, saying that the the Securities and Exchange Commission has no legal standing to police the space. дальше »

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First Mover Asia: Solana in the Green After Weekend Deep Freeze

ALSO: CoinDesk Chief Content Officer Michael Casey considers why the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has overreached in its recent actions against crypto entities, and that the crypto industry must improve its lobbying efforts; bitcoin's price rises. дальше »

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House Committee Requests Information on Gary Gensler’s Interaction with Sam Bankman-Fried And FTX

As the probe into the FTX saga rages on, a group of US congressmen now want the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission to shed more light on its involvement with the collapsed crypto exchange. дальше »

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Existing Virtual Asset Operators Given Transitional Period To Comply With Proposed Legislation In Hong Kong

Effective June 1, 2023, all new Virtual Asset (VA) trading platforms conducting business or targeting investors in Hong Kong must be licensed and regulated by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). дальше »

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Crypto Industry Needs More FTC, Less SEC

Of all the Securities and Exchange Commission’s actions against crypto entities that have stirred the industry’s ire, the agency’s recent move forcing New York-based Paxos to cease issuing its partner Binance’s BUSD stablecoin is the most deserving of an outcry. дальше »

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Crypto Lobbying Needs a Reset: More FTC, less SEC

Of all the Securities and Exchange Commission’s actions against crypto entities that have stirred the industry’s ire, the agency’s recent move forcing New York-based Paxos to cease issuing its partner Binance’s BUSD stablecoin is the most deserving of an outcry. дальше »

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What’s Behind Hong Kong’s Approach To Crypto? Kaiko Weighs In

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has taken a new approach to the crypto industry. This new way to regulate the nascent sector could benefit the crypto market and bring a new wave of capital to the largest digital assets in the ecosystem. дальше »

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SEC Chair Gary Gensler Indirectly Declares Ether Is A Security

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EU Metaverse Policy Should Consider Discrimination, Safety, Data Controls: Commission Official

The European Commission plans to set out its policy on virtual worlds in May. дальше »

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SEC Shouldn’t Regulate Crypto Stablecoins, Says Circle CEO

Circle chief Jeremy Allaire has reacted to the recent spree of enforcement actions by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEX) and other agencies in the crypto industry. In an interview with Bloomberg, the Circle boss shared his views regarding SEC’s recent moves on BUSD stablecoin issuer Paxos. дальше »

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Aussie Regulator Launches Probe into Binance Derivatives Trading

The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) will review Binance’s derivative business in the country due to a mishap. The post Aussie Regulator Launches Probe into Binance Derivatives Trading appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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"Zambia is full of potential": LBank backs ambitious African regulation plan

The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) alongside the country's Securities and Exchange Commission is developing technology to regulate crypto, according to the country’s minister of Technology and Science, Felix The post "Zambia is full of potential": LBank backs ambitious African regulation plan appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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JPEX to Apply For The Latest Crypto Trading License in Hong Kong

JPEX is announcing that they have made plans to apply for the latest crypto trading license given by the Special Administrative Region (SAR) Government in Hong Kong.  The latest milestone JPEX hopes to accomplish comes after the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong launched a Consultation to solicit ideas from stakeholders of the … Continued The post JPEX to Apply For The Latest Crypto Trading License in Hong Kong appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Binance comes under “targeted review” in Australia

Shortly after closing derivatives positions of some retail users mistakenly classified as wholesale investors, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is reviewing Binance Australia’s derivatives business for its action. дальше »

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HashKey obtains SFC approval to offer off-platform OTC trading

Digital asset management firm HashKey Group has received regulatory approval from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong to expand its over-the-counter (OTC) trade offerings. The post HashKey obtains SFC approval to offer off-platform OTC trading appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Circle CEO says stablecoin regulation should not be assigned to U.S. SEC

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire told Bloomberg on February 23 that the United States Securities and Exchange Commission should not be tasked with regulating stablecoins. The post Circle CEO says stablecoin regulation should not be assigned to U.S. SEC appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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The SEC's Stablecoin Hammer, Courtesy Terraform Labs and Do Kwon

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sued Terraform Labs and Do Kwon last week, alleging the terraUSD stablecoin was a security, alongside various other tokens and products. This feels pretty important. дальше »

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Hong Kong crypto frenzy, DeFi token surges 550%, NBA China NFTs — Asia Express

Our weekly roundup of news from East Asia curates the industry’s most important developments. Hong Kong moves bullish On Feb. 20, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong launched a consultation on its proposed regulatory requirements for digital asset trading platforms. дальше »

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SEC Charges Terra’s Don Kwon With Fraud

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has charged Do Hyeong Kwon and his Singapore-based company Terraform Labs with orchestrating a multi-billion dollar crypto asset securities fraud involving the UST stablecoin and other crypto asset securities. дальше »

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Crypto Bill Seeks To Protect Financial Freedom, Here’s How

Amid the turmoil that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the crypto industry have been involved in over the past few weeks, digital assets may see a step forward in regulatory relief. In particular, new legislation seeks to enhance financial freedom for American customers in the U. дальше »

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FTC announces investigation into Voyager’s ‘deceptive and unfair marketing’ of crypto

In an objection to Voyager’s proposed restructuring plan, the commission argued some of the involved parties should not be exempt from certain financial claims in the future. дальше »

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FTC objects to Binance.US-Voyager deal; reveals investigation into bankrupt firm

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said it was investigating bankrupt lender Voyager Digital and its executives, according to a February 22 court filing. The post FTC objects to Binance. дальше »

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Voyager Being Probed by FTC for Deceptive Crypto Marketing

The US Federal Trade Commission doesn’t want bankruptcy proceedings for the crypto lender to halt its investigation дальше »

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Paxos In Talks With The SEC, Binance Partnership Over?

According to a Reuters report, Paxos, the first regulated blockchain infrastructure platform behind Binance’s stablecoin BUSD, is in ongoing discussions with the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) following the regulatory crackdown on this industry. дальше »

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Legal Expert Has ‘No Doubt’ Ripple Will Win Legal War Against SEC — Can It Supercharge XRP To $1?

Crypto lawyer and founder of CryptoLaw, John E. Deaton, has expressed confidence that a momentous Ripple win against the rogue, overbearing U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is bound to happen. дальше »

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SEC’s Shadow Crypto Rule Taking Shape as Enforcement Cases Mount

U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler thinks the cryptocurrency industry is playing a game with his agency. He has said that companies are well aware of what they have to do to operate legally within the U. дальше »

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Paxos and SEC Engaging in Discussions over BUSD Stablecoin

Paxos Trust, the issuer of Binance USD, is currently in talks with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) after the regulatory body stated that Paxos should have registered the token as a security дальше »

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Fame, fortune, and failure with Terra’s Do Kwon

The crypto world is abuzz with the news of charges filed by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against Terra and its founder, Do Kwon.  дальше »

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Hong Kong’s Approach to Crypto Regulation Could Attract Capital, Talent to Asia: Bernstein

The Securities and Futures Commission is adopting a “regulate to protect” approach to digital assets, the report said. дальше »

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Ripple's Legal Counsel Calls Out SEC's "Bullying" Tactics

Ripple's legal counsel, Stuart Alderoty, has taken to Twitter to criticize the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its approach to regulating cryptocurrencies дальше »

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The fate of dollar-pegged stablecoins in question: Law Decoded, Feb. 13–20

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ordered Paxos Trust to stop issuing Binance USD. That could affect the whole stablecoins ecosystem. дальше »

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Гонконг предлагает с 1 июня ввести лицензирование для всех централизованных криптобирж

Речь идёт о лицензировании как местных криптобирж, так и внешних трейдинговых платформ, если они ориентированны на инвесторов в Гонконге. Комиссия по ценным бумагам и фьючерсам The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) Гонконга опубликовала документ для общественных консультаций. дальше »

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Hong Kong SFC opens consultation to regulate crypto exchanges

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has called on the public to provide feedback on its proposed regulation for crypto exchanges seeking to serve retail investors in Hong Kong. дальше »

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Hong Kong outlines upcoming crypto licensing regime

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission calls for public consultation over plans to allow licensed cryptocurrency exchanges to serve retail investors. дальше »

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Paxos Says It’s Prepared to Challenge the SEC Over BUSD Security Claims

Paxos, a leading regulated blockchain and tokenization infrastructure platform, has responded to the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission over its issuance of Binance USD “BUSD” stablecoin. дальше »

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SEC sues Do Kwon, Paxos ready to litigate, SBF’s VPN: Hodler’s Digest, Feb. 12-18

Top Stories This Week Paxos ‘categorically disagrees’ with the SEC that BUSD is a security The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has defined the stablecoin Binance USD (BUSD) as a security in a Wells Notice sent to its issuer, Paxos Trust Company. дальше »

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Tyler Winklevoss: US SEC proposed rules recognize Gemini crypto custody platform

Tyler Winklevoss, the co-founder of Gemini, a cryptocurrency exchange, in a tweet, claims that their crypto custody service is recognized by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). дальше »

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Crypto Assets High On The Examination Radar For The SEC In 2023

On February 7, 2023, the Examination Division of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released its list of examination priorities for 2023. According to SEC Chair Gary Gensler, the emphasis remains on protecting investors and ensuring compliance with federal securities laws and rules. дальше »

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Jump Trading is the center of the ongoing SEC-Terra suit

Jump Trading is the masked "U.S. trading firm" that the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) accused of helping sustain the TerraUSD stablecoin, UST, from de-pegging in 2021 дальше »

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US SEC fines former NBA Star Paul Pierce $1.4M for crypto

The US SEC crypto crackdown does not seem to be fizzling out any time soon. Former NBA star Paul Pierce has agreed to pay $1.4 million to settle charges levelled against him by the SEC. The charges levelled on Pierce are related to the promotion of EMAX tokens The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) […] The post US SEC fines former NBA Star Paul Pierce $1.4M for crypto appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »

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NBA Legend Paul Pierce Settles With SEC Over EthereumMAX Scandal

Crypto regulations deepen as regulators continue to announce actions against the crypto industry. Today, the NBA Hall of Fame player Paul Pierce settled with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over charges of unlawful touting digital asset EthereumMax, which the regulator considers a ‘crypto security. дальше »

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