Crypto and Laws
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SEC will not appeal Grayscale decision, bringing spot Bitcoin ETFs closer to reality
In a decisive development, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has decided not to appeal a recent court ruling that found it was...
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Voyager Digital faces severe backlash and legal actions over customer fund losses
In a scathing critique, Commissioner Kristin Johnson of the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has denounced Voyager...
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Australia announce plans to regulate digital service providers
The Australian government announced its intention on Wednesday to introduce legislation that would grant the central bank the authority to...
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Voyager settles with FTC for $1.65B while CFTC charges former CEO with fraud
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on Oct. 12 that it has reached a settlement with the failed crypto lending company Voyager...
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Farcaster Launches Permissionless Onboarding
Farcaster seeks to capitalize on SocialFi boom
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US lawmakers urge Treasury, IRS to hasten implementation of crypto tax rules by 2 years
U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Angus S. King, Jr. are pressing the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to...
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IRS pushed by U.S. lawmakers: Crypto tax clarity by 2026
The IRS finds itself in the crosshairs of congressional scrutiny as prominent U.S. senators demand rapid action on crypto tax requirements....
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ARK Invest updates spot Bitcoin ETF proposal in response to SEC criticisms
ARK Invest updated its proposal for a spot Bitcoin ETF through an amendment submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on...
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Securities regulators slam Coinbase’s defense against SEC — ‘Crypto Isn’t Special’
A body representing state securities regulators in North America has challenged arguments put forth by the crypto exchange Coinbase in its defense...
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Changpeng Zhao and other Binance executives facing possible indictments in Brazil
A Brazilian congressional committee has asked for Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao and three other company executives to be indicted, Bloomberg said...
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Cyprus declares war on crypto providers, unleashes heavy fines and jail time
Cyprus is taking significant steps to fortify its regulatory framework within the cryptocurrency sector. The country is set to implement rigorous...
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FCA restricts Binance’s UK partner’s ability to approve crypto ads
The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has restricted Binance’s local partner, Rebuildingsociety.com, from...
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Elon Musk faces uphill battle against SEC subpoena, experts say
Elon Musk faces a challenging scenario in his attempt to contest the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). On Oct. 5 , the SEC...
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FCA Adds Multiple Crypto Exchanges to Warning List
The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has made significant additions to its list of non-authorized firms, warning consumers...
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HTX, KuCoin among exchanges on UK’s FCA unauthorized operators list
The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a list of 143 entities, including top crypto exchanges like HTX and...