California Judge’s Crypto Ruling: DAO Members Could Face Liability Under Partnership Laws

As crypto continues to evolve rapidly with increased adoption and regulation, legal decisions surrounding it are also keeping pace. Just recently, a United States federal judge has decided that participants in decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) can be held liable for the actions of other members under California’s partnership laws. дальше »

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Crypto Exchange Gemini Starts Up in France With EU's MiCA Laws Weeks From Kicking In

Companies registered in EU nations by year-end will be able to operate in those countries while they secure licenses under MiCA regulations that take effect at the end of the year. дальше »

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Robinhood CEO calls UK crypto regulation ‘backwards’ compared to gambling laws

Robinhood, the US-based fintech giant, has set its sights on expanding in the UK market despite the country’s increasingly strict stance on cryptocurrencies. In an interview with the Times, CEO Vlad Tenev recently outlined the company’s ambition to make Robinhood a “financial home” for UK consumers, building on its success in the US. The platform, […] дальше »

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FIU investing Upbit for what could be the largest KYC scandals in crypto history

South Korea’s FIU investigating Upbit for failing to verify 500,000–600,000 accounts properly. Upbit could face billions in fines for KYC violations under South Korea’s laws. The exchange’s license renewal is delayed as the FIU scrutinizes possible illegal activity. дальше »

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Hong Kong’s HKMA warns against overseas crypto firms posing as banks

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority cautions the public on overseas crypto firms falsely claiming to be banks, urging caution as such claims may violate local banking laws. Hong Kong‘s financial regulator, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, warning against overseas crypto… дальше »

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SEC’s Gensler: Crypto should comply with securities laws

Gary Gensler once again urged the crypto industry to follow existing federal policies in what may be the twilight of his SEC career. дальше »

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Paxos Issues New Yield-Bearing Legally Compliant Stablecoin

Paxos issued a new stablecoin, the Global Dollar (USDG), which is legally compliant with Singapore’s monetary laws. Unlike other legally compliant stablecoins, USDG will distribute a large portion of the interest earned on reserves to market participants that help propagate the stablecoin network. дальше »

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Immutable becomes the latest to receive a Wells notice from the SEC over alleged securities laws

Immutable claims the notice is “targeting the listing and private sales of IMX in 2021 Immutable joins the likes of Coinbase Crypto.com, and OpenSea who have received Wells notices from the SEC The notice is said to have contained less than 20 words of material explanation Immutable has been issued with a Wells notice from […] The post Immutable becomes the latest to receive a Wells notice from the SEC over alleged securities laws appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »

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Green United promotor asks to appeal SEC’s $18M crypto mining fraud case

Kristoffer Krohn claims the SEC got its application of securities laws wrong, which a federal court agreed with — now he’s asking for an appeals court to decide who is right. дальше »

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Circle Predicts UK Will Enact Stablecoin Laws Within Months

Crypto firm Circle anticipates that the United Kingdom will introduce stablecoin regulations within months rather than years. дальше »

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Tether CEO denies reports as US probes and weighs sanctions

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino denied reports of lawmakers investigating the major cryptocurrency company over potential violations of anti-money-laundering and sanctions laws. The reported investigation, led by Manhattan prosecutors, focuses on whether Tether’s cryptocurrency (USDT) has been used to fund illegal… дальше »

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Netherlands seeks public feedback on crypto tax rules: report

The Netherlands is seeking public feedback on proposed regulations for monitoring cryptocurrency ownership, in a bid to align its tax laws with European Union standards. According to an Oct. 24 announcement from the Dutch Ministry of Finance, the proposed laws… дальше »

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Netherlands seeks input on crypto tax monitoring laws to align with EU

The Dutch government wants to align its data collection rules for crypto service providers with the rest of the EU, saying it would “create more transparency.” дальше »

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UK will soon introduce laws to regulate stablecoin, says Circle’s head of policy

The UK's stablecoin regulation could enhance financial stability and innovation, positioning the nation as a leader in digital finance. The post UK will soon introduce laws to regulate stablecoin, says Circle’s head of policy appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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UK to introduce stablecoin legislation within months

The UK is expected to introduce laws regulating stablecoins within a few months, according to a spokesperson from Circle. Circle, the issuer of the USD Coin (USDC), anticipates these laws will be in place soon, as stated in a CNBC… дальше »

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SEC chair Gensler defends enforcement approach to crypto amid criticism

SEC chair Gary Gensler pushed back against criticism of the agency’s enforcement-driven regulatory approach to crypto during an interview on Bloomberg Technology on Oct. 22. Responding to criticisms that the SEC has not adapted its approach to the evolving digital asset space, Gensler reiterated the importance of using established laws to protect investors and maintain […] The post SEC chair Gensler defends enforcement approach to crypto amid criticism appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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MiCA: Winners and losers of new EU crypto laws as deadline looms

MiCA will finally give crypto firms in Europe clear rules of the road to follow — but it could potentially threaten the dominance of the world’s biggest stablecoin issuer. December 30 is shaping up to be a big day in… дальше »

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Congress lacking crypto education will lead to ‘bad laws’ — Coinbase CSO

Phillip Martin told Cointelegraph that Coinbase has focused on educating lawmakers on crypto as they “make much better decisions” on regulation. дальше »

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MrBeast allegedly reaped $10M promoting and dumping altcoins

The YouTube creator doesn’t appear to have broken any laws, but his actions have sparked ethical concerns within the crypto community. дальше »

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FTX's Salame Hoped Dog Bite Would Delay Prison, But Tucker Carlson Derailed Effort

Former FTX executive Ryan Salame, convicted of violating U.S. election laws in his contribution of millions of dollars in the previous congressional elections, has been rebuffed in an 11th-hour attempt to delay his prison sentence to treat a dog bite to his face. дальше »

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SEC Commissioner says agency’s approach to crypto has been a “disaster for the whole industry”

SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda said the agency hasn’t provided guidance on securities laws His comments come as Crypto.com sues the SEC for overreaching its regulatory authority over crypto after receiving a Wells notice A US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner has said that the agency’s approach to crypto has been a “disaster for the […] The post SEC Commissioner says agency’s approach to crypto has been a “disaster for the whole industry” appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »

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SEC sues crypto market maker Cumberland DRW

SEC has sued market maker Cumberland over offering and sale of unregistered securities. The regulator says Cumberland violated the US securities laws by operating as an unregistered dealer. The US Securities and Exchange Commission has sued Cumberland DRW LLC, a Chicago-based crypto market maker, for acting as an unregistered securities dealer. дальше »

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OpenAI files motion to dismiss Elon Musk lawsuit over ‘baseless’ claims

OpenAI filed a motion to dismiss Elon Musk’s high-profile lawsuit, which accused the firm of breaching contracts, engaging in fraud, and violating racketeering laws. The motion, filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, argues that Musk’s claims are legally unfounded and are part of a broader strategy to gain a […] The post OpenAI files motion to dismiss Elon Musk lawsuit over ‘baseless’ claims appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Discord blocked in Russia for failing to meet content law requirements

Russia fines and blocks Discord for failing to comply with laws aimed at preventing illegal online activities. The post Discord blocked in Russia for failing to meet content law requirements appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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EU regulator urged to unify crypto rules for ETFs amid fractured regional laws

21Shares, a crypto investment firm, has called on the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) to establish standardized regulations for incorporating crypto into UCITS (Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities) funds, according to an Oct. дальше »

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The UAE Exempts Crypto Transactions from VAT

The UAE updated its tax laws to exempt crypto transactions from value-added tax. The change will take effect on November 15 but retroactively apply to transactions from January 1, 2018. The UAE government amended its regulations around value-added tax laws to exclude digital assets and transactions involving them. дальше »

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IMF urges El Salvador to narrow Bitcoin laws amid loan negotiations

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recommended that El Salvador narrow the scope of its Bitcoin (BTC) law and strengthen regulatory oversight during ongoing talks regarding a potential lending program, Bloomberg News reported, citing IMF Director of Communications Julie Kozack. дальше »

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Japan reforms crypto gaming laws: What to expect?

Japan to make significant amendments to its crypto gaming laws. The reforms aimed to position Japan as a leader in the rapidly growing blockchain gaming sector. Japan’s Financial Services The post Japan reforms crypto gaming laws: What to expect? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Taiwan’s new AML laws put crypto firms on notice

The Taiwanese FSC has released new Anti-Money Laundering laws that will replace its current regulations and require full compliance of VASPs.  дальше »

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Ripple to fight SEC’s appeal over XRP’s non-security status

Ripple Labs will fight the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s appeal of the court ruling that determined retail XRP sales were not in violation of securities laws. In an Oct. 3 X post, Ripple (XRP) CEO Brad Galinghouse vowed… дальше »

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XRP Lawsuit: SEC Nears Ripple Appeal Deadline as Congress Pressures Gensler for Crypto Laws

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has a deadline of October 7 to appeal Judge Analisa Torres’s ruling that XRP secondary sales are non-securities. Judge Torres’s landmark ruling in July 2023 marked a major development in the years-long tussle between Ripple and the US securities regulator. дальше »

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Japan’s FSA to review cryptocurrency regulations, paving way for tax cuts and crypto ETFs

Japan’s FSA is set to revisit its crypto laws, with possible tax cuts and ETF approvals in sight. дальше »

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Dogecoin Creator Pushes SEC Chair To Declare DOGE A Non-Security, Just Like Bitcoin

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Swiss SIX stock exchange explores setting up crypto arm in Europe

The Swiss stock exchange is considering launching a crypto trading platform in Europe, aiming to attract traditional investors by leveraging Switzerland’s crypto-friendly laws. The Swiss stock exchange operator, SIX Group, is considering establishing a new platform in Europe for crypto… дальше »

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California passes package of laws to combat election deepfakes

California governor Gavin Newsom signed three bills aimed at battling deepfake election content while on stage at a conference in San Francisco. дальше »

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SEC commissioners argue securities laws are unnecessary in Flyfish NFT case

SEC Commissioners Hester M. Peirce and Mark T. Uyeda criticized the regulator’s enforcement action against the Flyfish Club non-fungible token (NFT) collection. In a Sept. 16 letter, the commissioners argued that securities laws are not applicable in this case. дальше »

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Kraken Challenges SEC Securities Label Against Digital Assets  

Kraken disputes SEC's claim that tokens like ADA, ALGO, and SOL are securities, citing unclear laws and the Howey test's limits. The post Kraken Challenges SEC Securities Label Against Digital Assets   appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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EToro to cease all crypto trading except BTC, BCH, ETH

EToro reached a $1.5 million settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission over alleged violations of federal securities laws. According to an greement disclosed by the SEC, eToro also agreed to cease nearly all cryptocurrency trading and transactions for… дальше »

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Australian crypto investors ‘sitting on the sidelines’ for clearer laws: Swyftx CEO

Crypto exchange Swyftx estimates anywhere from two to six million Australians could enter the market if regulated.

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Digital Chamber urges lawmakers to classify NFTs as consumer goods amid SEC enforcement concerns

The Digital Chamber (TDC) has called on Congress to pass legislation that would define certain non-fungible tokens (NFTs) as consumer goods and exempt them from federal securities laws. The move follows growing concerns over the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) recent enforcement actions, including the issuance of a Wells notice to NFT marketplace OpenSea. дальше »

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Worldcoin Traders Face Scrutiny in Singapore For Potential Financial Crimes

Singaporean authorities probe traders violating payment laws linked to Worldcoin. Global privacy concerns rise as regulatory scrutiny intensifies. The post Worldcoin Traders Face Scrutiny in Singapore For Potential Financial Crimes appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Kraken criticizes Australia’s ‘uncertain’ crypto rules after court ruling

Kraken is calling for clearer crypto regulations in Australia after a Federal Court ruled that part of its margin extension product violated local laws. Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is advocating for clearer crypto regulations in Australia after a Federal Court ruled… дальше »

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Indian regulators to clear offshore crypto exchanges after strict AML review

India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-India) is reportedly set to approve two more offshore crypto exchanges to resume operations in the country by the end of the 2025 fiscal year, following a thorough review of their compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) laws. дальше »

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Robinhood's crypto division to pay $3.9M settlement over halt on withdrawals

Settlement related to charges associated with violations of commodities laws Robinhood's crypto arm is just the latest crypto-entity to fall victim to regulatory enforcement RobinhooThe post Robinhood's crypto division to pay $3. дальше »

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FTX bankruptcy faces new hurdles as SEC flags repayment concerns

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a filing expressing concerns over the proposed repayment strategy in the ongoing FTX bankruptcy case. The plan, which includes repaying creditors through stablecoins or other digital assets, has prompted the SEC to reserve the right to challenge these transactions under federal securities laws. дальше »

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Australian regulator claims win over Kraken’s Bit Trade in federal court 

A court has found Bit Trade offered a product without following design and distribution obligations and acted as a credit facility, in violation of Australian laws.  дальше »

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Former FTX-tied politician accused of campaign finance crime

Michelle Bond, the partner of former FTX executive Ryan Salame, has been accused of violating U.S. campaign finance laws, according to an unsealed indictment. Ex-Congressional aspirant Michelle Bond was accused of financing her failed 2022 New York House campaign with… дальше »

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Crypto Airdrops Ban U.S. Users, but Americans Are Claiming Tokens Anyway

Airdrop geoblocks help projects avoid tangling with U.S. laws. But the safeguards aren't very effective. America's crypto scene doesn't respect the rules they help write. дальше »

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China’s supreme court recognizes crypto in landmark AML law update

China’s highest court and its public prosecution agency have for the first time recognized crypto transactions in their revised interpretation of the country’s anti-money laundering laws. At a joint press conference on Aug. дальше »

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Senator Chuck Schumer pledges pro-crypto laws if Harris is president

Speaking at the Crypto4Harris event, the majority senate leader says he will make it his goal to introduce pro-crypto legislation by the end of this year if Kamala Harris is elected president. дальше »

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