SEC Informs Crypto Exchange Coinbase of Potential Securities Law Violations – Regulation Bitcoin News
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sent Coinbase a “Wells notice” about potential violations of securities law. The...
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Texas Lawmaker Launches Resolution to Protect Bitcoin Investors, Support BTC Economy – Regulation Bitcoin News
A legislative proposal has been introduced to support the bitcoin economy in the U.S. state of Texas. “The individuals who...
Tether refutes “stale allegations” from Wall Street Journal
Tether calls Wall Street Journal’s claims “stale allegations from long ago.” The USDT issuer noted in a recent blog post...
US Senator Introduces Bill to Ban Direct-to-Consumer Central Bank Digital Currency – Regulation Bitcoin News
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has introduced “legislation to prohibit the Federal Reserve from developing a direct-to-consumer” central bank digital currency...
Crypto Ads in Belgium to Feature ‘Punchy Warning’ of Risks, New Rules Imply – Regulation Bitcoin News
The financial regulatory body of Belgium has been tasked by the government to regulate advertisements for cryptocurrencies. New rules, set...
Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission Set to Regulate Country’s Virtual Assets Industry – Regulation Bitcoin News
Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission is set to be announced as the body that will oversee and regulate the virtual asset...
Chair of EU Parliament’s Committee on Budgets Calls for Crypto Ban Amid Banking Turmoil – Regulation Bitcoin News
A European lawmaker has urged authorities to impose a ban on cryptocurrencies citing the current crisis in the banking sector...
Dutch Financial Regulator Vows Strict Treatment of Crypto Business Under MiCA – Regulation Bitcoin News
The financial regulatory body of the Netherlands intends to maintain tough attitude towards the Dutch digital assets sector despite looser...
Russian Crypto Industry Queries Government About Proposed Criminal Liability for Miners – Regulation Bitcoin News
The organization representing Russia’s crypto sector has asked the government in Moscow to clarify a proposal to introduce criminal liability...
International Operation Takes Down Crypto Mixer Chipmixer — Creator Could Face 40 Years in Prison – Regulation Bitcoin News
An international operation has taken down Chipmixer, a cryptocurrency mixing service that allegedly laundered more than $3 billion worth of...
Court Dismisses Former Monero Developer’s Bid to Have His Extradition to South Africa Declared Illegal – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in South Africa has rejected former Monero lead maintainer Riccardo Spagni’s bid to have...
We See Turmoil, Fraud, Lack of Transparency, Run Risk – Regulation Bitcoin News
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has outlined several risks related to crypto activities during a hearing before the Senate Committee...
Egyptian Police Arrest 29 Alleged Masterminds of Crypto Mining App Scam – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Egyptian police are reported to have recently arrested 29 individuals associated with the Hoggpool cryptocurrency mining app scam. In...
Hong Kong Residents Lost More Than $216 Million to Crypto Scams in 2022 – Regulation Bitcoin News
According to Hong Kong police, in 2022 there were 2,336 reported crypto scam-related cases in which more than $216.6 million...
CFTC Chair Insists Ether Is a Commodity, Not a Security as Claimed by SEC Chairman – Regulation Bitcoin News
The chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has insisted that ether is a commodity, not a security as...
India Brings Crypto Transactions Under Prevention of Money Laundering Act – Regulation Bitcoin News
India’s finance ministry has announced that crypto transactions will be covered under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA)....
Founders of Multimillion-Dollar Global Crypto Ponzi Scheme ‘Airbit Club’ Plead Guilty – Regulation Bitcoin News
The founders and promoters of multimillion-dollar cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme Airbit Club have pleaded guilty to various criminal charges. Airbit Club...
UK Widens Crackdown on Unauthorized Crypto ATMs – Regulation Bitcoin News
Britain’s top financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has widened its crackdown on unauthorized cryptocurrency ATMs. “There are currently...
Russian Crypto Industry Association Asks Putin to Help With Regulations – Regulation Bitcoin News
The organization representing Russia’s crypto and blockchain sector has urged Vladimir Putin to spur regulatory efforts. The association fears the...
SEC Files Emergency Action Against Bkcoin in $100 Million Crypto Fraud Scheme – Regulation Bitcoin News
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed an emergency action against Miami-based investment adviser Bkcoin and one of...
Ripple CEO Warns of Harm to Crypto Industry if SEC Wins Lawsuit Over XRP – Regulation Bitcoin News
The CEO of Ripple Labs has warned of the harm to the crypto industry if the U.S. Securities and Exchange...
IMF Calls for ‘More’ Crypto Regulation — Says Banning Should Be an Option – Regulation Bitcoin News
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva says crypto needs “more regulation.” She added, “We should not take off...
