Crypto and Laws
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House Committee hearing talks crypto regulation
Navigating the complex world of digital assets and the emerging regulatory landscape, a U.S. House Committee hearing on June 14 had Representative...
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SEC, Binance face tough questions from judge in landmark crypto case
Court transcripts from SEC v. Binance Holdings, Inc , et. al . have begun to appear, revealing that arguments central to the crypto space are...
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Urgent call to action: Crypto firms must brace for MiCA today, not tomorrow!
The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), a comprehensive regulatory framework designed to provide legal clarity and consumer protection for...
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Blockchain Australia says banking restrictions will have ‘costly side effects’
Industry group Blockchain Australia believes that placing “blanket restrictions” on the crypto industry in the Oceanic country could...
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Hong Kong lawmaker courts Coinbase amid US legal troubles
Hong Kong Legislative Council member Johnny Ng has contacted Coinbase in his bid to help the exchange register in the region, according to a June...
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SEC dodges Coinbase’s crypto regulation request, raises concerns
In a recent development, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has yet to decide on clarifying new cryptocurrency regulations...
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SEC snubs Coinbase’s seven-day rulemaking request but could act by October
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stated in a June 13 court filing that it has not yet decided on requests from Coinbase. SEC...
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Binance.US and SEC told to reach compromise on restraining order
Binance.US and the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) could reach an agreement that could avoid a full asset freeze, Bloomberg said on...
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Digital Assets hearing latest – sufficiently decentralized tokens may still avoid security label
The House Financial Services hearing on “The Future of Digital Assets” contained a wealth of information on the potential future of...
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Regulatory maze: Gary Gensler’s evolving views stir controversy in crypto industry
In a recent turn of events, Gary Gensler, Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), finds himself caught in a web of ambiguity...
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Crypto industry leaders urge Congress to act on digital asset regulations amid SEC crackdown
The House Financial Services Committee will hear testimony from five key blockchain industry figures on June 13 as the U.S. government grapples...
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Bitstamp and Interactive Brokers added to U.K. crypto register as regulation gains momentum
Bitstamp and Interactive Brokers have become the first companies in six months to be added to the U.K. crypto register, signaling a significant...
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Crypto industry speaks out against SEC’s attempt to conflate DeFi with centralized exchanges
The crypto industry is staunchly opposed to the SEC’s proposal to lump in DeFi platforms with centralized exchanges and regulate both using...
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Ripple’s chief legal officer calls for investigation after release of Hinman docs
XRP spiked to $0.5668, marking a 10-week high, as documents related to former Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) Director William Hinman were...
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Hong Kong seeks fast regulatory action on stablecoins
According to the local news outlet The Standard , Hong Kong is making strides in creating a clear framework for stablecoins pegged to...