DOJ unveils extensive monitorship over Binance operations
Binance compliance commitments with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) were unsealed on Dec. 8, revealing a significant government...
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US senators target crypto in bill enforcing sanctions on terrorist groups
A bipartisan group of lawmakers in the United States Senate introduced legislation aimed at countering cryptocurrency’s role in financing terrorism,...
SEC discussing ‘key technical details’ with spot crypto ETF applicants: Report
Officials with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission are reportedly discussing aspects of Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds, or ETFs,...
Hong Kong bans two crypto sites for misleading investors
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) banned the two crypto websites for scamming users. HongKongDAO and BitCuped were blocked...
SEC pushes deadline to decide on Grayscale spot Ethereum ETF
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has delayed its decision on whether to approve or disapprove of a spot...
Tax services are getting pushy to have crypto declared: Law Decoded, Nov. 27–Dec. 4
Spain and Brazil are chasing cryptocurrency stored abroad, while the U.K. wants taxes paid for crypto assets that weren’t previously...
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust aims for ETF shift to narrow discount
Grayscale, a significant player in digital asset management, has expressed enthusiasm about the potential transformation of its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust...
The SEC is facing another defeat in its recycled lawsuit against Kraken
The legal duel between the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Kraken, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, looks like...
Sam Bankman-Fried will not file any post-trial motions, say lawyers
Following his conviction on federal fraud charges on Nov. 2, former FTX CEO Sam “SBF” Bankman-Fried will not pursue any...
Binance launches pilot program for bank custody of collateral
Crypto exchange Binance launched a pilot program that allows banks to store trading collateral off-exchange, according to a Nov. 30...
Paxos receives two in-principle approvals in Abu Dhabi
Paxos has received two in-principle approvals from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). The...
FSB calls for global regulation of multifunction crypto firms
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) says multifunction crypto-asset intermediaries (MCIs) are critical to the cryptocurrency ecosystem. However, their business models...
The end of an era for Binance, troubles for Kraken: Law Decoded
Binance and CZ’s ongoing legal drama with United States law enforcement ended with a plea deal. Source link
What’s next for Binance’s Changpeng “CZ” Zhao
A recent court filing suggests that Changpeng "CZ" Zhao's legal challenges are just beginning, despite pleading guilty to violating the...
CZ challenges US gov’t attempt to restrict travel before sentencing date
Former Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has opposed the United States government’s efforts to block his return to the United...
Bitcoin critic, ECB chief Lagarde says her son ‘ignored’ her, lost money on crypto: Report
European Central Bank (ECB) president and prominent Bitcoin (BTC) critic Christine Lagarde has shared a family story about unsuccessful cryptocurrency...
UK Finance Minister proposes a sandbox initiative for crypto regulations
UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has revealed plans for a cryptocurrency legislative initiative. The government aims to pass legislation to officially...
BlackRock met with SEC officials to discuss spot Bitcoin ETF
Representatives from BlackRock and the Nasdaq met with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission to discuss the proposed rule...
Court unseals indictments against Binance and CZ, detailing expected guilty pleas
A federal court has released the indictments against Binance and CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao filed under seal on Nov. 14,...
US Justice Dept. is reportedly ready to settle with Binance for $4 billion
The US Justice Department is negotiating with Binance in an attempt to resolve its investigation into the company, according to...
Bitcoin ETF approval nearing, but brace for more setbacks — BitGo CEO
Mike Belshe, CEO of cryptocurrency exchange BitGo, has suggested that all indications are leaning toward a favorable outcome for a...
Cybersecurity expert backs Sen. Warren’s crypto bill in Senate hearing
United States Senator Elizabeth Warren has emphasized the risks of cryptocurrency scams targeting senior citizens in the U.S., with a...
