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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SEC’s Gensler says BTC, ETH ‘not securities’ in a newly surfaced video
A newly surfaced video featuring Gary Gensler from 2018 has made the rounds on social media, showing the now-chair of the United...
Democrats’ ‘war on crypto’ will lose its key voters: Winklevoss twins
United States President Joe Biden and the Democratic Party risk losing its crucial youth voters as a result of their...
U.S. Senator Lummis revamps efforts for crypto regulations amid SEC lawsuits
With the rapid evolution and increasing adoption of cryptocurrencies, the need for regulatory clarity has become paramount. U.S. Senator Cynthia...
Nigeria to tax crypto, digital assets 10% on capital gains — Experts react
On the eve of his departure from office on May 28, former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari signed the Finance Act,...
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...
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...
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...
Pro-XRP lawyer tips outright SEC victory at ‘less than 3%’
Pro-XRP lawyer John Deaton has tipped less than a 3% chance for the United States Securities and Exchange Commission to...
FTX debtors object Genesis’ ‘critical’ claims estimate of ‘$0.00’
Just a month after bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX was seeking $4 billion from the also bankrupt crypto lender Genesis, it...
US lawmakers aim for crypto regulatory clarity with proposed bill putting the screws to SEC
Lawmakers with the United States House Financial Services Committee and House Agriculture Committee have released a draft discussion offering certain...
Qatar gets slammed for not taking enough action against crypto companies
The global watchdog fighting money laundering and terrorist financing has slammed Qatar Central Bank (QCB) for making little effort to...
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...
Beijing releases white paper for web3 innovation and development
Beijing, the capital city of China, has reportedly unveiled a white paper with the objective of fostering innovation and advancing...
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...
Biden won’t accept debt deal protecting crypto traders
United States President Joe Biden expressed opposition to a debt ceiling agreement with Republican leaders that would allegedly benefit crypto...
Binance provider in Brazil gets payment institution approval
Latam Gateway, the payment provider for Binance in Brazil, has been granted a license by the country's central bank to...