Crypto Regulation
Binance Aided Investigative Action That Led to Arrest of ISIS Members
The world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance, says intelligence provided by its investigations team helped in the recent arrest of prominent and wanted members of a branch of the ISIS terror...
Thailand Could Shut Down Facebook for Promoting Crypto Scam Ads
The government of Thailand has reportedly taken the initiative to request the court for a legal closure of Mark Zuckerberg’s social media platform Facebook in the country, concerning the platform’s...
SEC Files Interlocutory Appeal: Ripple CTO Explains Legal Aspects
David Schwartz comments on the SEC’s recent filing of the interlocutory appeal in the ongoing SEC-Ripple lawsuit. Schwartz clarifies that the SEC has the right to move forward with the...
Crypto-Assets Present Novel and Complex Risks: FDIC 2023 Risk Review
The crypto-asset sector witnessed substantial market volatility throughout 2022 that revealed several vulnerabilities within the industry. Even so, its remarkable growth saw numerous banks express interest in engaging in crypto-asset...
Crypto Lawyer Says Luck Played A Major Role In XRP Ruling
Crypto lawyer John Deaton recently stated that the summary judgment in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s controversial lawsuit against Ripple wouldn’t have been possible without the efforts of the crypto...
Bittrex Settles SEC Lawsuit for $24 Million: SEC Receives Criticism
John E Deaton, an XRP lawyer and founder of the crypto regulatory news platform CryptoLaw, shared a thread on X earlier today, lambasting the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for...
Uzbekistan Ramps up Crypto Adoption, Issuing New Regulatory License
Vladimir Norov, the former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan shared a Twitter thread earlier today, announcing that the payment platform Paynet Crypto has acquired a license for its crypto...
SEC, Not Judge — Legal Expert Backs Torres’ Decision to Categorized Sales
In a recent analysis of the ruling in the SEC v. Ripple case, legal expert Bill Morgan defends the Torres decision, stating that he sees no error in the judge’s...
Crypto Analyst Calls Out SEC for Controversy in the Ripple Case
Mr. Huber, in a Twitter post, alleges that the SEC didn’t want to discuss XRP status with Ripple Labs. The crypto analyst also accused the SEC of favoring crypto entities...
SEC’s Treatment of Ethereum vs. Ripple: Why Did They Play Favorites in Crypto?
Newly uncovered documents have brought to light intriguing insights into the operations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its decision-making process in the realm of cryptocurrencies. A crypto...
Crypto Clarity in Asia Enhances With Hong Kong’s New Regulation Move
Hong Kong licensed trading platforms under a new digital-asset framework, Bloomberg reported. HashKey and OSL, both crypto exchange platforms, received licenses from Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) for...
Analyst: Political Pressure Surrounds Crypto ETF Applications
In a recent interview, crypto influencer Lark Davis asked Raoul Pal, the renowned writer of the Global Macro Investor Report, to share his thoughts on the Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF)...
XRP Ruling Sets Legal Precedent: Chamber of Digital Commerce
Fox reporter Eleanor Terrett took to Twitter earlier today to share the Chamber of Digital Commerce’s latest analysis and impact report on the Ripple ruling. The chamber expressed its satisfaction...
Gary Gensler Is a Politician Before He Is Anything Else: Lawyer Deaton
Prominent crypto lawyer John Deaton accused Securities and Exchange Commissions’ (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler of prioritizing political ambitions over the interests of retail investors. Deaton’s allegations come amid emerging patterns...
DOJ Evaluates Pros and Cons Before Deciding on Binance Charges
Crypto analyst Autism Capital expresses surprise at the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) concern over the potential fallout from filing charges against Binance. The DOJ seems to be worried that such...
Australian Regulator Sues eToro Exchange for Breaching Obligations
Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has taken a decisive step by initiating legal proceedings in the Federal Court against the local arm of the eToro crypto exchange, eToro Aus...
Nomura Subsidiary Laser Digital Awarded Crypto License in Dubai
Laser Digital, a subsidiary of Nomura Holdings, has received a full crypto license (VASP license) in Dubai. The license is issued by Dubai’s regulatory body known as the Virtual Asset...
Ripple CLO Accuses Terra Judge of Misreading XRP Ruling
In the wake of the recent ruling in the Terra case, Stuart Alderoty, the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) at Ripple, has come forward to clarify that the decision has no...
‘Questionable Legalities’ French Watchdog On Worldcoin Project
Worldcoin’s biometric data collection raises concerns and faces legal scrutiny by privacy regulators. Users are providing iris scans for 25 free Worldcoin tokens, attracting millions globally. France’s CNIL initiates investigations,...
US Congress Set To Vote On 5 Crypto Bills This Week
The United States Congress is set to vote on five bills this week that will dictate the regulation of the country’s crypto industry. Crypto experts have underscored the importance of...
Can Congress Establish Regulatory Structure For Crypto Industry?
On July 26, Reuters reported that this week, a significant congressional committee is scheduled to vote on several bills aimed at establishing a regulatory structure for crypto. Through this voting,...
U.S. Regulatory Circus Continues as Senator Flip Flops on Crypto U.S.
United States’ Senator Cynthia Lummis took to Twitter earlier to voice her opinion on the recent Ripple decision. She stated, “The Ripple decision has reinforced the need for Congress to...
South Korea Launches Crypto Crime Task Force to Tackle Rising Scams
South Korea has taken a decisive step to combat the escalating wave of crypto crimes by launching an interagency investigation unit called the Joint Investigation Centre for Crypto Crimes. According...
Regulatory Uncertainty Casts Shadows on Wall Street’s Crypto Journey
Digital-asset market grows to trillion-dollar value, intensifying Wall Street’s custody service competition. Nasdaq suspends crypto-asset custodian launch, citing regulatory uncertainty. Societe Generale obtains a license, while Schroders seeks a crypto...
TUSD Archblock Ex-CEO Sues Colleagues for Forcing Him Out of Business
Archblock’s co-founder filed a lawsuit alleging he was forced out of his firm. The lawsuit also centers on the breach of security laws regarding SAFTs. Despite ownership change, Archblock continues...
