US President Biden Applauds Nigeria’s Crypto Cooperation and Push for Global Reform
U.S. President Joe Biden has praised Nigeria’s efforts in combating crypto-related financial crimes, including the recent release of a former...
Regulation
Slovenian Regulator Grants Bitstamp License for Crypto Derivatives
Bitstamp, a cryptocurrency exchange, has received a MiFID MTF license from the Slovenian securities regulator. The license allows Bitstamp to...
SEC Ramps up Crypto Oversight With New Examination Priorities for 2025
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is ramping up its scrutiny of crypto assets in 2025, intensifying examinations of...
Russia Publishes New Crypto Law Expanding State Control Over Digital Assets
Russia’s new crypto law amplifies state control, enabling regional restrictions, tighter infrastructure regulations, and enhanced transaction monitoring. State Authority Over...
Indo-Pacific Nations Outpacing the US in Crypto Regulation, SEC Commissioner Says
A U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner has urged the U.S. to adopt a more proactive approach to crypto...
Bitcoin Bill Clears Major Hurdle in Pennsylvania, Signaling Crypto Regulation Changes
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan bill that protects the rights of residents to self-custody bitcoin...
New Privacy Bill Aims to End Government’s Grip on Americans’ Financial Data
The Saving Privacy Act, aimed at curbing federal surveillance of Americans’ financial data, is gaining momentum. Backers argue the government...
Coinbase CEO, Elon Musk Back Pro-Crypto Senate Challenger Against Elizabeth Warren
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and Tesla CEO Elon Musk have voiced their support for pro-crypto Senate candidate John Deaton in...
2 Outcomes: Ripple’s Legal Chief Reveals Best SEC Can Hope for in XRP Appeal
Ripple’s chief legal officer has highlighted two potential outcomes for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s appeal in the...
Crypto Scheme Settlement: Tennessee and GS Partners Resolve Misleading Digital Asset Investments
Tennessee has secured a multi-million dollar settlement with GS Partners over alleged deceptive investment schemes involving digital assets and the...
Cyprus SEC Enforces EU Crypto Regulation — Key Deadlines Loom
Key deadlines for crypto-asset regulation are approaching, as Cyprus’ regulator announced that the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) will...
Tokenization and Stablecoins Close to Being Regulated in This Latam Giant
The President of the Central Bank of the Latin American giant announced plans to expedite the regulation of asset tokenization...
SEC Officially Appeals XRP Ruling — Will the Court Reverse Ripple’s Win?
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially appealed the XRP ruling by Judge Analisa Torres, reigniting the legal...
Dubai Regulator Orders 7 Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges to Stop Operations
The Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has taken action against seven unlicensed crypto entities for operating without licenses and...
South Korea to Form Committee to Review Spot Crypto ETF Plans
South Korea is forming a 15-member public-private committee to address issues in the virtual asset market and explore cryptocurrency legislation....
SEC Hits Market Makers With Fraud Charges for Misleading Crypto Investors
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged multiple market makers and individuals with manipulating crypto asset markets, alleging...
Ripple CEO Slams SEC for Ignoring XRP Ruling, Claims Agency Oversteps Legal Authority
Ripple’s CEO has intensified criticism of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), accusing the agency of ignoring a court...
SEC’s Crypto Regulation Labeled a ‘Disaster’ by Commissioner
A U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner has called the agency’s approach to cryptocurrency regulation a “disaster,” highlighting the...
SEC’s Authority Over XRP Futures Challenged in Bitnomial Lawsuit
Crypto derivatives exchange Bitnomial is suing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over its authority to regulate XRP futures,...
FBI Seeks Crypto Fraud Victims in Major Market Manipulation Case
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is urging potential victims of cryptocurrency fraud to come forward as it investigates market...
Hong Kong’s Crypto Framework Near Completion — 11 Platforms Awaiting Approval
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has confirmed that the full regulatory framework for digital assets is set to...
XRP Army Launches Petition Against SEC Appeal in Ripple Case
The XRP Army is ramping up efforts to push back against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s appeal in...
