Crypto and Laws
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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...
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EU adopts directive for stronger member collaboration on crypto tax data sharing
The Council of the European Union (EU) has adopted a directive to enhance cooperation amongst national taxation authorities, particularly on...
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Fed Governor Michelle Bowman expresses central bank’s skepticism of CBDCs
As the U.S. heads into the next election year, crypto concerns have begun to seep into mainstream American politics—specifically, the...
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Fantom Foundation Wallets Hacked and Drained in Phishing Attack
The attackers consolidated the stolen funds into one address which now holds about $7 million
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British Government Confirms Crypto Holdings Exempt from “Help with Fees” Scheme Assessment
In a recent announcement by the Ministry of Justice, it has been clarified that British citizens hoping to access legal assistance through the...
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ESMA warns no retail crypto protection in EU until 2024 at the earliest – report
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the bloc’s securities watchdog, warned that investors will not be protected under the...
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Cathie Wood says ‘hopes are rising’ for spot Bitcoin ETF; Larry Fink addresses role of crypto in restless markets
Cathie Wood , the CEO and CIO of ARK Invest , commented on pending spot Bitcoin ETF applications during a CNBC interview on Oct. 16 . As ARK...
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Court orders Genesis to produce subpoenaed documents in Terraform Labs case
Genesis and its associated companies were ordered by a judge to produce documents on Oct. 13 , as part of a securities case initiated by the...
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SEC publishes 2024 assessment metrics for crypto industry registrants
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published its key focus areas for examining market risks and participants in fiscal year...
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Binance stops accepting new UK customers effective today
Cryptocurrency giant Binance will cease accepting new UK users effective at 5:00 PM London time on Monday, October 16, 2023 (16:00 UTC)....
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Australia’s crypto exchanges seek new licensing regime targeting 2024 draft legislation
In a bid to better crypto adoption, Australia seeks to release draft legislation for 2024 that covers licensing for digital assets. More...
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Australia to introduce crypto regulation mandating licenses for crypto exchanges
The Australian federal government is set to introduce new regulations requiring crypto exchanges to obtain a financial services license, the...
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SEC accused of inaction over Coinbase’s rulemaking petition
Coinbase has renewed its push for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to act on its long-standing petition regarding digital asset...
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California Governor signs new crypto bill into law for 2025—what you need to know
Amid growing calls for regulatory clarity in the crypto sector, California Governor Gavin Newsom has made a decisive move. He recently signed into...