Crypto Regulation
Japanese Crypto Association Attempts To Reform Rules For ICO
The Japanese Crypto Asset Business Association recently submitted a draft of ICO reforms. The association is trying to make it easier for Japanese firms to…
FOIA Request Casts Light on SEC’s Cryptocurrency Approach
Empower Oversight is working to enhance accountability within the SEC. They initiated a recent FOIA request regarding the SEC's approach to cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ether,…
Crypto Firms Seek Overseas Growth Amid Regulatory Pressure in the US
Crypto companies are seeking growth opportunities outside the United States due to regulatory challenges. Notable crypto firms, including Ripple Labs, are pivoting their focus away…
Vivek Ramaswamy Slams the SEC for ‘Regulation by Enforcement’
Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy announces his plans to implement a comprehensive crypto policy framework. Ramaswamy criticizes the SEC for their regulation by enforcement, addressing them…
Hong Kong Official Calls For Crypto Regulation Amid JPEX Fiasco
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region’s Chief Executive has called for a stricter regulatory regime for crypto. The Chief Executive of Hong Kong cited the case…
South Korean Regulator Takes Aim At OTC Crypto Trading
South Korea’s customs agency recently highlighted crypto trading’s role in illegal forex transactions. The Financial Services Commission (FSC) has also taken note of OTC crypto…
Hong Kong’s Financial Watchdog Warns Against Disguised Crypto Firms
The HKMA releases warnings against crypto firms that title themselves banks and their products as deposits. The regulators asserted that under the Banking Ordinance, the…
Crypto Regulator Peter Motor Resigns, NYDFS Searches for the Next Chief
Peter Marton, Deputy Superintendent of Virtual Currency at NYSDFS, is set to depart on September 29. Marton will leave his post to pursue private sector…
Stoner Cats NFTs Face SEC; Critics Question Settlement’s Legitimacy
SEC classifies Stoner Cats NFTs as unregistered securities. Stoner Cats 2 (SC2) agrees to a cease-and-desist order and a $1 million civil penalty. Critics, including…
CFTC Charges Opyn, ZeroEx, and Deridex — Are DeFi Activities Illegal?
CFTC takes enforcement actions against three DeFi protocols: Opyn, ZeroEx, and Deridex. Accusations include offering leveraged and margined retail commodity transactions in digital assets. Securities…
