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Coinbase CEO Warns Being Anti-Crypto Will Be A Bad Political Strategy In 2024
Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong posted a video revealing U.S.
KuCoin Banned In New York As Part Of $22M Settlement For Illegal Crypto Transactions
New York Attorney General Letitia James on Tuesday announced a settlement with KuCoin, with the Seychelles-based exchange agreeing to pay over $22 million for failing to register as a securities and commodities broker-dealer and for misrepresenting itself as a crypto exchange and is now prohibited from making its platform available to New Yorkers.
US Lawmakers Challenge Treasury's Crypto Tax Regime, Expansive 'Broker' Definition
A group of nine bipartisan U.S.
CFTC Chairman's Crypto Market Warning: 'We Could Be In A Position Where Another FTX-Type Event Happens'
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Rostin Behnam expressed concerns about the limitations of U.S. regulatory authority in preventing another major cryptocurrency market collapse similar to FTX’s downfall.
EXCLUSIVE: Crypto Market Akin To Early Days Of Internet, Says Unicoin Founder, CEO Alex Konanykhin
Alex Konanykhin, the founder and CEO of Unicoin, on Tuesday compared the nascent crypto market to the early days of the Internet, predicting a shift towards more sustainable and robust b
How Crypto Exchanges Should Be Regulated: Challenges And Scenarios For 2024 And Beyond
Crypto exchanges, the platforms that allow users to buy, sell, and trade cryptocurrencies and other digital assets, have been at the center of the crypto industry’s growth and innovation. However, they have also been the source of many controversies and risks, such as hacks, frauds, scams, market manipulation, money laundering, and tax evasion.
Europe's Banking Watchdog Targets Stablecoin Liquidity To Prevent Future Crises
The European Union's banking regulator, the European Banking Authority (EBA), has put forward a draft of new regulatory requirements that will affect stablecoin issuers, particularly focusing on bolstering their capital holdings and e
SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda Says Crypto Regulation Is Not A Choice, It's A Necessity
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Mark Uyeda on Monday stressed the importance of the SEC considering proposals to regulate cryptocurrencies.
EXCLUSIVE: PsyFi Co-Founders Discuss DeFi's Crossroads At Solana's Breakpoint Event
The digital asset landscape is at a pivotal crossroads, with the ethos of decentralized finance (DeFi) — privacy and decentralization — clashing with the growing demands for regulatory compliance.
G20 Gives Go-Ahead To Crypto Regulation Oversight, Rejects Crypto Ban
The joint report issued by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Financial Stability Board (FSB) — IMF-FSB — on crypto regulation oversight has been accepted by the G20 at its recent meeting.
Kraken Marks 'Important Milestone' In Europe: New Licenses For Expanded Fiat, Crypto Services
In a major move towards expanding its European footprint, crypto exchange Kraken has secured authorization from the Central Bank of Ireland as an E-Money Institution (EMI), while the Bank of Spain has recognized the digital assets provider as a
Ripple CEO Says Legal Expenses Surge To $200M, Blames SEC For Bullying
Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP) CEO Brad Garlinghouse revealed the company's legal expenses surged to a staggering $200 million, doubling from th
Is South Korea A Crypto Nation? Citizens Declare Over $98B In Foreign Digital Assets
South Korea's taxation body revealed that this year, individuals and firms disclosed foreign cryptocurrency assets amounting to 130.8 trillion won ($98.5 billion).
Grayscale Ruling: SEC Slammed By Industry Leaders For Ineffective Crypto Regulation
In the wake of a U.S.
UAE Wants To Be A Global Crypto Hub, Says SEBA Bank Senior Exec Christian Borel
Christian Borel, senior executive officer at SEBA Bank MENA, highlighted the stark differences in regulatory approaches between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the U.S. towards the burgeoning crypto industry.
After NFA's Coinbase Approval, Will SEC Ride The Same Crypto Wave?
In the dynamic world of digital assets, regulatory bodies are in a continuous race to keep up.
GOP Candidate Francis Suarez, Backer Of Failed Miami Coin, Wants Your Donations In Bitcoin
Miami Mayor and U.S. Presidential candidate Francis Suarez is known for his pro-Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) stance, especially if it's in the form of a campaign donation.
Brian Armstrong Defies SEC, Vows To Stay In US: 'There Is No Break-Glass Plan'
Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong has expressed his commitment to continue operations in the U.S., even if it loses its ongoing lawsuit
INX CFO Renata Szkoda's Advice To Rivals - Think Before You Token
INX chief financial officer Renata Szkoda is urging companies to "think critically before launching tokens." INX, unlike its peers, has managed to avoid regulatory drama due to its commitment to compliance, she says.
Hex Founder Richard Heart Defrauded Investors, Spent $12M On 'Enigma' Diamond And Luxury Items: SEC
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Richard Heart and his cryptocurrency projects, including Hex, PulseChain and PulseX.
SEC's Strong-Arm Demand To Coinbase: A Potential Market Crash Or Boon For Bitcoin?
In the wake of the U.S.
UK Finance Ministry Disagrees With Calls To Regulate Crypto As Gambling
In response to the U.K. Treasury Committee's recommendations to regulate crypto assets as gambling instruments, U.K.
US Congressman Ritchie Torres Challenges SEC's Crypto Onslaught
Amid the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) onslaught against major industry players such as Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ: COIN) and Binance (CRYPTO: BNB), U.S.