Vladimir Putin signs Russia’s digital ruble bill into law
The digital ruble bill was passed by the lower and upper parliaments before the president signed it into law. Russia...
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Federal Reserve of San Francisco hiring crypto architect for CBDC project
San Francisco's Federal Reserve Bank is seeking a crypto architect for a central bank digital currency project, an Indeed job posting...
Ripple applies for crypto license in the United Kingdom
Payment protocol Ripple has recently applied for a registration as a crypto asset firm with the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct...
Sam Bankman-Fried’s brother planned to buy island and prep for apocalypse: court filing
Gabriel Bankman-Fried, the brother of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, had a plan to survive a global catastrophe using funds...
Katie Haun says SEC is “unlikely” to appeal XRP decision
Katie Haun is the founder and CEO of Haun Ventures and also a former US Department of Justice prosecutor. In...
Ripple, SEC ordered to agree settlement conference dates
US Judge Analisa Torres referred Ripple vs. SEC case to Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn. Last week’s ruling was that XRP...
Brian Armstrong to meet House Democrats about crypto legislation
Key takeaways Coinbase CEO wants clearer crypto regulation in the US Coinbase Inc. Chief Executive Officer Brian Armstrong is set...
FSB finalises recommendations for global crypto framework
The FSB recommends that authorities ensure adequate disclosures from crypto asset issuers and providers. Segregation of funds to protect clients...
SEC could be waiting ‘years’ to file appeal in Ripple case — Brad Garlinghouse
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse believes the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will face a prolonged process before having...
Ron DeSantis vows to ban CDBCs in the US if elected president
United States presidential candidate Ron DeSantis once again criticized central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), arguing against the possibility of a...
United Kingdom’s digital pound meets public backlash — Why?
British society is both civil and democratic, so it wasn’t unexpected that the government of the United Kingdom would “consult”...
EU regulator publishes consultation on MiCA standards
ESMA has released a consultation paper on MiCA implementation requirements. Industry players are requested to provide feedback by September 20....
South Korean companies to disclose crypto holdings from 2024
Key takeaways South Korean financial regulator wants companies to disclose their crypto assets in their financial statements. The aim is...
Former SEC Chair says Bitcoin ETF should be approved
Jay Clayton shared his opinion during an interview with CNBC on Monday. The former SEC chair says if applicants demonstrate...
Parliamentary report recommends Canada recognize, strategize blockchain industry
A Canadian House of Commons committee report has recommended that the country “recognize blockchain as an emerging industry,” and take...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. invested up to $250,000 in Bitcoin after Miami’s conference
Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. owns up to $250,000 in Bitcoin (BTC), in contrast to his previous claim...
Coinbase was aware of securities law violations, the SEC claims in letter
According to a letter sent by the SEC on July 7 to a district judge, Coinbase had knowledge of the...
ETF approval may boost Bitcoin’s liquidity, but it won’t be a game changer — JPMorgan
A possible approval of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) won’t be a game changer for crypto markets, although it...
Bittrex may still face enforcement action in Florida amid bankruptcy
The Florida Office of Financial Regulation is considering action against United States-based cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex, which filed for Chapter 11...
Australian regulator searched Binance Australia’s offices
Key takeaways ASIC searched Binance Australia’s offices The offices of Binance Australia, the Australian arm of Binance, were searched on...
Revolut announces delisting of SOL, MATIC and ADA
Revolut is taking the step after its US-based partner Bakkt recently delisted the tokens. MATIC, ADA and SOL will however...
spot Bitcoin ETF approval “fairly high”
$650 billion asset manager Bernstein believes there’s a good chance of a spot Bitcoin ETF approval. The SEC’s argument for...
