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Gensler defends extensive rule-making record in congressional grilling
U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler defended the agency’s record of regulation, enforcement, and its rulemaking authority during a contentious hearing before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs this Tuesday, Sept. дальше »
2023-9-13 20:20
Franklin Templeton applies for spot Bitcoin ETF, tapping Coinbase as custody institution
Franklin Templeton applied for a spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded application with the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Sept. 12. In the filing, the global investment firm said the fund’s asset would be custodied at Coinbase-and it would trade on Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. дальше »
2023-9-12 19:00
Bitcoin about to witness sixth death cross in 5 yrs
Quick Take As Bitcoin’s price hovers around $26,000, technical indicators suggest a death cross is imminent, a situation defined by the 50-day moving average (DMA) falling below the 200 DMA. дальше »
2023-9-12 19:00
Despite industry objections, SEC’s Gensler continues to classify crypto as securities
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler remains steadfast that most cryptocurrencies fall under the agency’s securities regulations despite ongoing criticism from the crypto industry. дальше »
2023-9-12 13:35
Why some countries adopt crypto while others don’t
Data shows that larger populations, available labor, high unemployment, and electricity access drive crypto adoption. Discover why some countries eagerly adopt digital assets while others hesitate. дальше »
2023-9-12 12:39
Crypto Enforcement Funds Under Scrutiny: Congressman Emmer Calls For Restrictions On SEC
In a recent statement, Congressman Tom Emmer, a prominent figure in the GOP and a staunch advocate for crypto, expressed his concerns regarding the actions of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler. дальше »
2023-9-12 05:00
Digital Currency Group subsidiary Luno to pause certain UK services, citing forthcoming regulations
Luna, a subsidiary of Digital Currency Group (DCG), will soon pause certain services in the U. K. , according to a report on Sept. 11. That report indicates that the company will halt some crypto trading features by Oct. дальше »
2023-9-12 02:30
Rep. Tom Emmer says Gensler “abused his authority,” backs amendment to limit SEC’s crypto reach
Majority whip of the U. S. House of Representatives, Tom Emmer noted in a Sept. 9 post on X (formerly Twitter) that Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chief Gary Gensler has misused his authority. дальше »
2023-9-9 20:40
CFTC settles charges against companies behind 0x (ZRX), two other DeFi protocols
The U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced settlements with multiple DeFi companies in a press release dated Sept. 7 as it and its counterpart regulator for the securities market, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), show no sign of slowing down their ongoing enforcement actions against actors in the cryptocurrency space. дальше »
2023-9-9 00:50
Mirror Trading International to pay $1.7B in restitution to victims of Bitcoin investment scam
The U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced on Sept. 7 the outcome of a case against a South African company involved in crypto fraud. The CFTC said that a judge has entered a consent order against Mirror Trading International Proprietary Limited (MTI), finding the company liable for several types of fraud. дальше »
2023-9-8 04:20
IMF report claims crypto adoption pose risk to financial stability
Global regulators, including the IMF, are working to reduce risks that cryptocurrencies may pose to economic and financial stability дальше »
2023-9-7 23:30
Regulated exchanges hesitate on crypto exposure despite growing demand – report
According to a report published Sept. 5 by the World Federation of Exchanges, regulated stock exchanges remain reluctant to offer unregulated cryptocurrency products despite increasing investor demand. дальше »
2023-9-5 13:30
India’s finance minister calls for global crypto regulation
India’s Minister of Finance, Nirmala Sitharaman, said that all countries must unite for better worldwide crypto regulation. Speaking at the Global Fintech Fest 2023, Sitharaman added that there should be a global regulatory framework “for handling issues related to crypto… дальше »
2023-9-5 12:19
UK Government publishes objectives for upcoming AI Safety Summit
On Sept. 4, the government of the United Kingdom published a series of objectives for its AI Safety Summit, which will take place Nov. 1-2 at Bletchley Park. Published by the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, the statement outlines five “ambitions” for safe artificial development (AI) development that will serve as guidelines for discussion […] The post UK Government publishes objectives for upcoming AI Safety Summit appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-9-5 00:00
Australian legislators propose changes to crypto bill following review
The Australian Senate Committee has recommended amendments to the "Digital Assets (Market Regulation) Bill 2023" дальше »
2023-9-4 19:31
Binance’s head of product resigns amid regulatory pressure
Mayur Kamat has reportedly left his position as a senior executive at Binance дальше »
2023-9-4 18:59
Ripple files motion to block SEC appeal attempt
Ripple has filed a motion requesting the court to deny the SEC’s certification request for an immediate appeal of a recent court ruling that went against the regulator in its case against the firm. дальше »
2023-9-4 05:00
JP Morgan believes SEC will be forced to approve ETFs after losing case against Grayscale
JP Morgan analysts led by Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou believe the SEC will be forced to approve the spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications submitted by multiple firms after losing its court case against Grayscale Investments, The Block reported, citing a research note. дальше »
2023-9-4 02:31
Navigating the significance of legal opinions in the crypto sphere
The need for legal clarity has become paramount in the ever-evolving landscape of cryptocurrency, where innovation meets regulation. The recent legal battles involving major crypto exchanges and regulatory authorities underscore the importance of obtaining comprehensive legal opinions for token projects. дальше »
2023-9-2 16:12
Ex-SEC chair Jay Clayton says approval for a spot Bitcoin ETF is ‘inevitable’
Former SEC chair Jay Clayton suggested that U. S. securities regulators will likely approve a Bitcoin ETF during an interview with CNBC on Sept. 1. Clayton nevertheless said he was not surprised that the U. дальше »
2023-9-2 01:55
Binance reportedly loses APAC region head amid regulatory issues
One of Binance’s top executives is reportedly exiting the company following several senior executive departures in recent months. Binance Asia-Pacific (APAC) chief Leon Foong is resigning from the firm, Bloomberg reported on Aug. дальше »
2023-9-1 16:41
Uniswap Labs, VC backers cleared of liability in scam token case as judge dismisses complaint
A judge for the United States District Court of Southern New York dismissed a class action suit against Uniswap in a filing dated Aug. 30. The lawsuit, which targeted Uniswap Labs as well as venture capital defendants Paradigm, Andreessen Horowitz, and USV, claimed that the plaintiffs suffered financial losses due to investing in scam tokens […] The post Uniswap Labs, VC backers cleared of liability in scam token case as judge dismisses complaint appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-8-31 23:10
History and dollar strength signal a rough September ahead for Bitcoin
Quick Take Bitcoin’s performance in the month of September has historically been below par. Since 2013, the ninth month of the year has consistently resulted in a dip for the cryptocurrency, barring 2015 and 2016. дальше »
2023-8-31 22:00
SEC Chair Gary Gensler to testify before Congress twice this September
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler is poised to testify before Congress twice this September — once before the Senate Banking Committee on September 12th and later the House Financial Services Committee on September 27th — according to reporting by Fox Business correspondent Eleanor Terrett. дальше »
2023-8-31 20:20
EOS gains 4% amid regulatory approval in Japan
The EOS Network Foundation has received whitelist approval from the Japanese regulator. Its token EOS has gained 4% amid the news. Initially, the EOS token will start trading on the cryptocurrency exchange BitTrade in September. Later, the token will be… дальше »
2023-8-30 17:36
X secures Rhode Island currency transmitter license, paving way to crypto services
X, formerly known as Twitter, has edged closer to its goal of integrating cryptocurrencies into its services by securing a currency transmitter license in Rhode Island. This development signifies a critical step towards X’s envisioned transformation into a comprehensive “everything app,” akin to China’s WeChat. дальше »
2023-8-30 23:30
SEC’s sealed motion against Binance could be related to DOJ charges: Former SEC official
The U. S. Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) submitted a sealed and potentially high-impact court filing in its case against Binance on Aug. 29. The filing in question represents the SEC’s sealed motion to leave to file a document under seal. дальше »
2023-8-30 22:10
Grayscale wins court battle against SEC; Bitcoin jumps 6% within first hour after ruling
In a landmark ruling on August 29, 2023, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit vacated an order from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), granting Grayscale Investments LLC a long-awaited victory in its lawsuit over the conversion of its Bitcoin Trust into a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). дальше »
2023-8-29 17:47
Are crypto firms moving to Asia?
Amid increasing U.S. regulatory scrutiny, crypto firms are eyeing Asia's favorable policies and growing market as a promising relocation destination. дальше »
2023-8-29 16:44
SEC Commissioners Peirce, Uyeda push back against SEC’s NFT enforcement action
SEC Commissioners Hester Peirce and Mark T. Uyeda have vocalized their disagreement over the Commission’s handling of its enforcement action against Impact Theory, marking the first enforcement action of the SEC against a non-fungible token (NFT). дальше »
2023-8-29 03:00
Binance mulls exiting Russian market
Binance could leave the Russian market following controversies around its in the region, the Wall Street Journal reprted on Aug. 28. In a statement quoted by the newspaper, one Binance representative said that “all options are on the table, including a full exit. дальше »
2023-8-29 00:20
SEC charges Impact Theory for ‘unregistered NFT offering,’ expanding enforcement actions to NFT market
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged LA-based media and entertainment firm Impact Theory with conducting an unregistered offering of crypto asset securities in the form of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). дальше »
2023-8-28 21:00
A Crypto President? Top U.S. 2024 Contenders Aren’t Fans, and Rivals Are Way Behind
Crypto was on fire as a topic in the early U. S. presidential campaigning, but the first Republican debate last week showed it may not be an issue that has legs with candidates trying to grasp mainstream attention. дальше »
2023-8-28 19:42
Binance removes five sanctioned Russian banks from P2P trading: WSJ
Binance has removed several sanctioned Russian banks from its peer-to-peer (P2P) trading service, The Wall Street Journal reported on Aug. 25. The news outlet cited a quote from Binance, which stated: “We regularly update our systems to ensure compliance with local and global regulatory standards. дальше »
2023-8-26 23:50
Fed Chair Jerome Powell discusses target interest and inflation rates at Jackson Hole summit
The robust growth of the U. S. economy may necessitate additional interest rate increases to mitigate inflationary pressures, according to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Speaking at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, an annual conference of central bankers in Jackson Hole, Wyo. дальше »
2023-8-26 21:01
Coinbase Is Talking With Canadian Banking Giants to Promote Crypto
U.S.-based crypto exchange Coinbase is in talks with Canadian banking giants, trying to convince them to support the crypto ecosystem in that nation, which the company recently entered as it grapples with regulatory uncertainty in its home country. дальше »
2023-8-25 22:43
Oman to become sustainable crypto-mining hub
Green Data City partners with UAE’s Phoenix Group, launching a $300 million eco-friendly crypto-mining farm in Oman, bolstering the nation’s sustainable tech aspirations. Green Data City, an innovative project based in Oman, has signed an agreement with Phoenix Group, a… дальше »
2023-8-24 15:51
Reserve Bank of Australia issues report on CBDC use cases
On August 23, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and the Digital Finance Cooperative Research Centre (DFCRC) unveiled their findings in a report detailing the implications of a central bank digital currency (CBDC). дальше »
2023-8-24 03:40
SEC, DOJ file charges against creator of little-known Blazar Token
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed charges against John DeSalvo, the creator of a minor cryptocurrency called Blazar Token, on Aug. 23. The agency said that DeSalvo created Blazar Token in 2021 and raised $620,000 from 220 investors before the token ultimately collapsed in May 2022. дальше »
2023-8-24 23:30
Israeli Police recommend charges against businessman Moshe Hogeg as global crackdown on crypto scams rages on
In a development that further underscores the escalating global crackdown on crypto scams, Israeli police have accused technology entrepreneur Moshe Hogeg of defrauding investors out of $290 million in a series of cryptocurrency scams, according to Bloomberg. дальше »
2023-8-24 20:50
The FBI is cracking down on illicit crypto cash flows
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is aggressively and rapidly escalating efforts to crack down on the illicit usage of cryptocurrencies across a wide range of criminal activities. A recent FBI forfeiture notice on August 21st detailed numerous seizures totaling 195 instances of major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) across multiple states and […] The post The FBI is cracking down on illicit crypto cash flows appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-8-22 23:00
Binance support hints at euro transfer and withdrawal issues
Binance Support account repeatedly claimed on X that the company had suspended EUR transfers until further notice. In an Aug. 21 tweet, Binance’s customer support wrote that direct bank transfer for EUR currency is in maintenance. Still, card-based deposits and… дальше »
2023-8-21 17:30
Crypto downturn sinks ALGO price to all-time low
Algorand price fell to $0. 09, its all-time low, amid wider crypto sell-off. ALGO’s highest ever price was $3. 56 reached in 2019 – it also hit $2. 80 during the 2021 bull market. Regulatory headwinds have coincided with further declines for ALGO. дальше »
2023-8-20 12:08
SEC moves to appeal Ripple’s earlier victory
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) moved to file an interlocutory appeal against Ripple on Aug. 18 as part of its ongoing case against the firm. Judge Analisa Torres in the Southern District of New York previously issued rulings on Ripple’s programmatic exchange sales of XRP and its distributions of XRP as payment for […] The post SEC moves to appeal Ripple’s earlier victory appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-8-19 00:20
No decision expected today on Grayscale’s challenge to SEC over Bitcoin ETF conversion
Despite rumors, there will be no decision today, Aug. 18, Grayscale’s lawsuit against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over their denial of a spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) conversion, While some had hoped for a decision today, that idea was dispelled by Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst James Seyffart in an Aug. дальше »
2023-8-18 18:35
Federal Reserve shuts down Farmington Bank over unapproved stablecoin project
The Federal Reserve took action against Farmington State Bank on Aug. 17, asserting the bank took on a stablecoin strategy without notifying supervisors or gaining approval. The U.S. government agency said that it approved Farmington’s application to become a bank holding company in 2020, at which time it imposed certain conditions on the bank and […] The post Federal Reserve shuts down Farmington Bank over unapproved stablecoin project appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-8-18 02:00
SEC permitted to move for interlocutory appeal against Ripple
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was granted court permission to move for an interlocutory appeal against Ripple on Aug. 17. A filing shows that Judge Analisa Torres has reviewed submissions from both sides and granted the SEC’s request to file a motion for leave to file an interlocutory appeal. дальше »
2023-8-18 00:10
Former SEC official comments on Binance.US’ request for protection
Binance. US’s parent company’s request for a protective order on Aug. 14 to prevent securities regulators from making excessive demands may be on shaky grounds, according to one former official. дальше »
2023-8-17 03:40
Ripple files opposition to SEC’s expected appeal
Ripple submitted a filing on Aug. 16 expressing opposition to an interlocutory appeal expected from the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC accused Ripple and two of its members in December 2020 of breaking security regulations through the sale of the XRP token. дальше »
2023-8-17 02:30
Cleveland Fed nowcasts signal escalating inflation pressures, crypto market bracing for impact
Quick Take The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland’s innovative approach to analyzing inflation presents a concerning picture. Utilizing its inflation nowcasting tool, the Bank provides daily nowcasts for two pivotal price indexes – the price index for Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) and the Consumer Price Index (CPI). дальше »