Bitstamp registered as cryptoasset business by the FCA
Bitstamp is now among 42 firms listed by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as registered cryptoasset businesses. The exchange’s UK...
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Hinman speech included “made-up analysis”, Ripple’s chief legal officer says
Former SEC official William Hinman delivered his speech in June 2018, commenting that Bitcoin and Ether were not securities. SEC...
USDC issuer Circle receives a digital token licence in Singapore
Key takeaways Circle has received its Major Payment Institution (MPI) license for digital payment token services in Singapore. The company...
US court summons Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao
A US court has issued summons for Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao. He has 21 days to respond although he doesn’t...
SEC sues Binance and CZ for breaking US Securities Rules
Key takeaways The US SEC has sued Binance for breaking securities rules. The regulatory agency has also sued Changpeng Zhao...
The SEC strikes again: First Binance, now Coinbase
Key takeaways SEC sues Coinbase for acting as an unregistered broker The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has...
bitFlyer implements FATF’s “Travel Rule” crypto restrictions
bitFlyer announced the Travel Rule restrictions will apply to TRUST-compatible exchanges across 21 countries. The exchange will also only allow...
Crypto exchange Bybit announces exit from Canadian market
Bybit will not accept new account applications from Canadian residents and nationals as from 31 May. Existing customers have until...
Russia to support crypto exchanges in new framework
Russia appears to have ditched plans for a state-run cryptocurrency exchange, according to a new report. Instead, it is looking...
Binance begins transition to new regulated platform in Japan
Binance has said that the transition to the new platform is necessary to comply with Japanese regulations. Transition to the...
fostering responsible gambling for a sustainable ecosystem
GamStop was created in the United Kingdom to help gamblers get free help when they need it. A lot of...
South Korea officials must now disclose Bitcoin holdings
Korean officials are now required to disclose any crypto holdings above $760. The bill outlining the new law was unanimously...
SEC emails suggested XRP was not security
SEC emails suggest XRP doesn’t satisfy all Howey factors, John Deaton notes. The lawyer says SEC staff noted “reasonable grounds”...
Crypto exchange Zipmex applies for extension to moratorium
Zipmex says it filed for the court extension as it seeks to find a solution that suits its customers and...
UK could roll out crypto regulation within a year, says senior minister
Key takeaways Andrew Griffith has estimated that the UK could roll out its crypto regulation within a year. He pointed...
European Parliament finally adopts the Markets in Crypto-Assets Act, MiCA
The MiCA Act was first introduced in 2020. The European Parliament had previously postponed voting on legislation two consecutive times....
Tax Authority Slated to Become Main Crypto Regulator in Russia
Russia’s tax administration is going to be tasked with overseeing the crypto industry in the country, a high-ranking government official...
UK High Court Rules to Set Aside Interim Proprietary Injunction Against Binance – Regulation Bitcoin News
A high court in the United Kingdom recently set aside a proprietary injunction that was issued against the crypto exchange...
Ripple CEO Says Company Spends $200 Million Fighting SEC Lawsuit Over XRP, Ruling Could Come in 3 Months – Regulation Bitcoin News
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has revealed that his company is spending $200 million defending itself against the SEC in its...
Russian Companies ‘Actively’ Using Crypto, Russia to Adopt 4 Relevant Laws, Official Says – Regulation Bitcoin News
Russian lawmakers intend to soon approve four bills designed to regulate various aspects of cryptocurrencies, a high-ranking member of the...
Hong Kong to Have Tight Crypto Regulations, Head of Monetary Authority Says – Regulation Bitcoin News
Companies attracted by the plan to turn Hong Kong into a hub for digital assets should expect strict regulations, the...
French Crypto Trader Jailed for 18 Months for Buying a Ferrari With Bitcoin – Regulation Bitcoin News
A French crypto trader, Thomas Clausi, is currently jailed in Morocco where he was convicted of the crime of purchasing...
