Crypto and Laws
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Hong Kong to crack down on crypto money launderers in the aftermath of $193M JPEX scandal
Hong Kong’s Customs and Excise Department is looking to tighten regulatory measures to address the money-laundering risks associated with...
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FBI charges six individuals in multimillion-dollar Bitcoin money-laundering scheme
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has charged six individuals in connection to an unlicensed money-transmitting business involving crypto...
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Uniswap’s New Fee Heightens Token/Equity Tension
Uniswap Labs new swap fee heightened tensions between token holders and shareholders, while opening the door to competitors.
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LBRY Inc. collapses under crushing debts
In a somber announcement today, LBRY Inc., the blockchain company behind the LBRY blockchain and Odysee video-sharing platform, declared the end...
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Bitcoin Hashrate Continues To Hit All-time Highs
Miners Continue To Boost Capacity Ahead of Block Reward Halving, Pushing BTC’s Hashrate and Difficulty To Record Levels
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SEC drops charges against Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse and Chris Larsen
In a significant development in the ongoing lawsuit between Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), all charges against...
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SEC drops charges against Ripple executives
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) agreed to drop charges against two top Ripple executives, according to an Oct. 19 press...
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U.S. Treasury targets crypto mixer transactions as new class of ‘primary money laundering concern’
The U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced on Oct. 19 that it is advancing regulation that could broadly...
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France unveils its new law for crypto games
In a notable move, France has passed the “Sorare law”, which marks the country’s first dedicated regulatory framework for video games...
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What Grayscale’s S-3 registration means for its spot Bitcoin ETF prospects
On Oct. 19, Grayscale Investments filed an S-3 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to register...
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California unveils its digital financial assets bill
California, home to a significant portion of the United States’ blockchain companies, has followed in the footsteps of New York by signing its...
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BaFin, German regulator, cautions consumers about MEXC’s Crypto custody services – But why?
BaFin has taken regulatory steps to protect German crypto investors. The crypto world is a rapidly growing and dynamic space that blends both risk...
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FDIC Inspector General finds glaring gaps in its crypto oversight efforts
A new assessment by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)’s Office of Inspector General has brought to light substantial gaps...
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‘Yeah, it’s gonna get approved’: Mike Novogratz predicts 2023 approval for spot Bitcoin ETFs
In an Oct 18. interview , Mike Novogratz, the CEO of Galaxy Digital, expressed confidence in the impending approval of a spot Bitcoin...
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EU’s crypto tax game-changing move
In a significant move to address the challenges posed by the rapid digitalization of the economy, the Council of the European Union (EU) has...