Crypto Regulation

Wasabi Wallet creator zkSNACKs imposes an indefinite ban on U.S. users.zkSNACKs cited regulatory concerns but offered no specifics on the matter. The move follows recent arrests of founders of similar...

Shanghai Securities News reported on Friday that Yao Qian, the brain behind China’s Central Bank digital currency (CBDC) project, is reportedly under investigation by the Chinese authorities for an alleged...

The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is intensifying its crackdown on unauthorized digital asset service providers. SEC Secretary-General Pornanong Busaratrakul announced that the commission actively blocks access to these...

On April 24, 2024, the European Parliament approved new regulations targeting money laundering within the cryptocurrency sector. These rules impose mandatory due diligence and identity verification for customers. They apply...

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the Philippines has directed Google and Apple to remove the Binance app from their respective app stores. A press release by the SEC...

After months of inactivity, Hong Kong police authorities have begun to freeze assets totaling over US$29 million associated with JPEX, a crypto exchange that collapsed in September 2023.  In another...

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced Thailand’s decision to block unauthorized cryptocurrency platforms, indicating a notable change in its regulatory approach to digital assets. The goal is to strengthen...

The regulators allege that Sun traveled extensively across the US for business trips. Reinforcing their claims, the SEC argues that TRX and BTT were promoted and sold to investors across...

Ladan Stewart, a former SEC crypto litigation leader argued that the SEC’s determination of whether a cryptocurrency is a security is contingent upon the context of its offering and sale....

Junior United States senators from New York and Wyoming, Kirsten Gillibrand and Cynthia Lummis have introduced a new stablecoin bill in the country to bring clarity in the digital asset...

Sam Bankman-Fried, the co-founder of FTX cryptocurrency exchange has launched an appeal against his 25-year prison sentence following his conviction for fraud. Bankman-Fried’s legal team, led by defense lawyer Marc...

Tailored regulations for each blockchain are crucial for fostering innovation while managing risks. The debate between policymakers and crypto advocates highlights the complexities of regulating the industry. Effective crypto regulation...

South Korea’s April 10 legislative elections could reshape its political and crypto landscape. President Yoon’s PPP and the DPK vie for control amid rising crypto policy influence in politics. Over...

Adeyemo highlights the urgency of regulating digital currencies due to national security risks. Political opposition challenges push for broader crypto regulations. State actors exploiting digital assets underscore the geopolitical complexity...

In a recent development that has caught the attention of the cryptocurrency community, James O’Keefe, an analyst known for his investigative journalism, has raised significant concerns regarding Ethereum. Termed the...

Gurbir Grewal, the SEC’s Division of Enforcement chief, at the SEC Speaks conference, articulated a persuasive argument for the necessity of stringent regulatory measures in the crypto space. He highlighted...

The return of KuCoin to the Play Store in India despite recent legal issues marks a significant development for Indian crypto investors. Despite facing charges from the U.S.  Department of...

U.S. Senate member and famous legal figure John Deaton, has raised a series of questions surrounding the recent sentencing of Sam Bankman Fried (SBF). Deaton also made comments on the...

Justin Sun’s Tron Blockchain has recently approached the New York Federal Court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The platform requested the court to...

A judge in the U.S. District Court of the District of Wyoming ruled against Custodia Bank in its lawsuit against the Federal Reserve. The bank had filed to challenge the...

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced sanctions against six entities based in Liberia, India, Vietnam, Lebanon, and Kuwait.  Per the announcement, the...

Hong Kong has reportedly initiated the implementation of stringent regulatory norms restricting over-the-counter (OTC) providers in an attempt to reduce illicit crypto trading activities. Chengyi Ong, APAC policy head at...

The legal saga surrounding former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) takes a new turn as U.S. prosecutors push for more stringent travel restrictions ahead of his sentencing. The United States...

Pantera Capital Management, an American hedge fund focused on digital assets, recently published an open letter addressing the state of the blockchain and crypto industry. In the letter titled “The...

The UK government aims to fast-track the approval of new regulations governing stablecoins and staking services for crypto assets within the next six months.  During an event hosted by renowned...