Tether announces wallet-freezing policy for OFAC-sanctioned persons
Stablecoin issuer Tether has announced another step toward cooperation with law enforcement and regulatory agencies by initiating a voluntary wallet-freezing...
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Crypto lawyer wants to depose Changpeng Zhao for civil case
Adam Moskowitz, who has been the lead attorney in a number of civil cases involving crypto firms, filed a motion...
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...
SEC faces sanctions threat as Judge questions DEBT Box case accuracy
United States District Judge Robert Shelby has cautioned the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawyers, hinting at possible sanctions due...
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...
Courts will provide ‘good guidance’ for crypto — CFTC commissioner
Kristin Johnson of the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said there are many ways of handling cryptocurrencies in...
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...
Binance onboarded millions into finance but forgot the paperwork — Columbia professor
Recent events surrounding the crypto exchange Binance sparked significant debate about the United States’ crackdown on crypto firms. According to...
Tether, Bitfinex agree to drop opposition to FOIL request
Tether and Bitfinex have jointly agreed to drop initial opposition to a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request lodged in...
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...
Binance CEO’s downfall is ‘the end of an era’ — Charles Hoskinson
In a Nov. 22 YouTube video, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson reflected on the news that Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao...
US officials announce $4.3B settlement with Binance, plea deal with CZ
Officials with the United States Department of Justice announced that Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao will plead guilty to one...
US regulators continue to discuss crypto: Law Decoded, Nov. 13–20
The United States House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion received an education in the uses...
Bitcoin ETF approval nearing, but brace for more setbacks — BitGo CEO
In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Mike Belshe, CEO of crypto exchange BitGo, stated that the market structure needs to...
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...
