Embattled crypto lender Celsius wants to start repaying customers by year-end
Key takeaways Celsius seeks to start repaying customers soon Embattled crypto lender Celsius Network is seeking court approval to start...
Regulation
One-third of all CFTC crypto enforcement actions took place this year: Chair Behnam
United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) chair Rostin Behnam highlighted his agency’s activity in the crypto sphere and the...
DOJ readies witnesses in Bankman-Fried trial, highlights FTX asset management
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has confirmed its intention to summon former FTX clients, investors and staff as witnesses in...
Expect new crypto regulations to follow Bitcoin ETFs
Aside from liquidity, what do institutions bring to crypto? What precisely is their value added? This is an instructive question...
CoinShares says US not lagging in crypto adoption and regulation
European cryptocurrency investment firm CoinShares is optimistic about cryptocurrency regulation in the United States as the firm enters the new...
SEC delays decision on ARK Invest and Global X Bitcoin ETFs
The SEC has delayed its decision on the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF decision to early 2024. Also delayed is the...
Nomura Bank’s Laser Digital receives approval for operations in Abu Dhabi
Key takeaways Laser Digital can now operate in Abu Dhabi Laser Digital, the digital assets arm of Japan’s Nomura Bank,...
Taiwan regulator announces new guidelines for crypto exchanges
Taiwan’s regulator, the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) has announced new guidelines for virtual asset service providers (VASPs). The agency published...
Hong Kong to tighten crypto regulation, Thailand to tax crypto overseas: Law Decoded
Hong Kong regulators are looking to tighten the noose around the crypto market after arresting six individuals following allegations of...
FTX’s former external legal team disputes involvement in fraud allegations
A law firm that previously provided services to the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX has refuted a class-action lawsuit brought against...
Coinbase secures registration with the Bank of Spain
Coinbase’s registration with the Bank of Spain marks a significant stride in its mission to provide secure and compliant crypto...
Binance could delist multiple stablecoins as MiCA takes effect next year
Key takeaways Binance to delist multiple stablecoins A Binance executive has warned that the cryptocurrency exchange could delist multiple stablecoins...
Signal hints at leaving UK market following passage of online safety bill
A bill aimed at regulating certain internet services in the United Kingdom, including activities in the metaverse, has passed through...
New UK bill to seize stolen crypto reach final approval stage
Key takeaways The UK government could seize stolen cryptocurrencies A bill that seeks to expand the ability of UK authorities...
Digital assets will be a ‘sleeper issue’ for 2024 elections
Tom Emmer, majority whip of the United States House of Representatives and crypto proponent, says that digital assets have become...
US lawmakers advance legislation blocking the digital dollar
The United States House Financial Services Committee is moving forward with legislation aimed at preventing the issuance of a central...
Japan’s to allow startups raise funds using crypto
Japan eyes support for crypto startups in new regulation on startup financing. According to reports, the new rules means startups...
Hong Kong warns that crypto firms are not “banks”
Hong Kong warns crypto firms against using the word “bank” The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) says only licensed banks...
Former Celsius exec pleads guilty to criminal charges
Roni Cohen-Pavon, the former chief revenue officer of cryptocurrency lending firm Celsius, has reportedly pleaded guilty to charges related to...
Stoner Cats NFTs creator charged by SEC, to pay $1M fine
SEC says Stoner Cats 2 LLC raised $8 million from investors by offering unregistered securities of NFTs. Stoner Cats will...
Petition hopes to stop US government agencies from using Chainalysis’ forensics
A petition was created on Change.org on Sept. 12 to oppose the use of Chainalysis forensic services by federal agencies....
India embarks on crafting crypto regulations after ruling out ban
India was long thought to be planning a complete ban on cryptocurrencies. However, in the just concluded G20 Summit, India...
