Browsing: Regulation

Exploring the legality and implications of using cryptocurrencies for cross-border payments in countries with domestic bans.

Bitcoin lending is cautiously returning, with new platforms focusing on transparency and risk management to overcome past failures and rebuild trust in the sector.

Across Protocol DAO is embroiled in controversy over allegations of $23M fund misuse, raising questions about DAO governance and transparency.

The first half of 2025 has seen unprecedented losses in the cryptocurrency sector, with private key exploits and front-end protocol attacks accounting for 80% of the $2.1 billion stolen, according to TRM Labs.

The Senate Banking Committee aims to pass digital asset market structure legislation by September 30, marking a pivotal moment for cryptocurrency regulation in the US.

Bitwise updates its Dogecoin and Aptos ETF filings to include in-kind redemptions, marking a significant step towards broader cryptocurrency acceptance in traditional markets.

Aqua1 Foundation’s $100 million investment in World Liberty Financial’s WLFI token marks a significant development in the cryptocurrency space, amidst scrutiny over the Trump family’s connections.

Jay Clayton, interim US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, suggests a settlement in the Michelle Bond case linked to FTX, aiming to avoid a trial and highlighting the ongoing legal complexities post-FTX collapse.

Taurus introduces a private stablecoin contract on the Aztec Network, blending privacy with compliance for business transactions.

A US court has rejected a joint plea by Ripple and the SEC to lower a $125 million fine, highlighting the ongoing legal challenges in cryptocurrency regulation.

The FBI’s recent indictment of ‘IntelBroker’ highlights the ongoing battle against cybercrime and its implications for the cryptocurrency community.

The European Commission’s softer stance on foreign stablecoins under the MiCA framework has ignited optimism in the crypto industry, contrasting with the ECB’s earlier warnings.

Pradeep Bhandari of India’s BJP party proposes a Bitcoin reserve pilot to bolster economic resilience, drawing inspiration from global crypto advancements.

Stablecoin attestation reports are essential for verifying the real-world assets backing stablecoins, offering transparency and trust in the crypto ecosystem.

Hong Kong updates its digital asset strategy with a focus on stablecoin licensing and tokenization, aiming to become a global crypto and fintech hub.

World Liberty Financial, supported by Donald Trump, is set to release a stablecoin audit and may enable transfers of its WLFI token, signaling major updates for the crypto venture.

A lawsuit against Citibank reveals the bank’s alleged negligence in a $20M crypto romance scam, spotlighting the urgent need for financial institutions to bolster fraud prevention measures.

Coinme, a Seattle-based crypto ATM operator, has been fined $300,000 for violating California’s Digital Financial Assets Law, marking the state’s first enforcement action under this legislation.

GameStop’s recent $450 million fundraising effort, potentially for Bitcoin, failed to excite traders, with the company’s stock showing minimal movement. Expert insights suggest a need for clear strategy beyond mere cryptocurrency purchases.

SoFi Technologies makes a strategic return to the cryptocurrency market, introducing new services and leveraging blockchain technology to innovate financial services.