Nomura Bank’s Laser Digital receives approval for operations in Abu Dhabi
Key takeaways Laser Digital can now operate in Abu Dhabi Laser Digital, the digital assets arm of Japan’s Nomura Bank,...
Regulation
Taiwan regulator announces new guidelines for crypto exchanges
Taiwan’s regulator, the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) has announced new guidelines for virtual asset service providers (VASPs). The agency published...
Hong Kong to tighten crypto regulation, Thailand to tax crypto overseas: Law Decoded
Hong Kong regulators are looking to tighten the noose around the crypto market after arresting six individuals following allegations of...
FTX’s former external legal team disputes involvement in fraud allegations
A law firm that previously provided services to the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX has refuted a class-action lawsuit brought against...
Coinbase secures registration with the Bank of Spain
Coinbase’s registration with the Bank of Spain marks a significant stride in its mission to provide secure and compliant crypto...
Architect fintech receives NFA approval to operate as introducing broker
Architect Financial Technologies, the startup founded by former FTX.US president Brett Harrison, will provide derivatives brokerage services after its Architect...
Binance could delist multiple stablecoins as MiCA takes effect next year
Key takeaways Binance to delist multiple stablecoins A Binance executive has warned that the cryptocurrency exchange could delist multiple stablecoins...
US Democrats speak up for CBDC global leadership, Republicans fear ‘dark side’
Debate in the United States House Financial Services Committee during the markup of the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act on Sept....
New UK bill to seize stolen crypto reach final approval stage
Key takeaways The UK government could seize stolen cryptocurrencies A bill that seeks to expand the ability of UK authorities...
Digital assets will be a ‘sleeper issue’ for 2024 elections
Tom Emmer, majority whip of the United States House of Representatives and crypto proponent, says that digital assets have become...
US lawmakers advance legislation blocking the digital dollar
The United States House Financial Services Committee is moving forward with legislation aimed at preventing the issuance of a central...
Government objects to ‘unnecessary,’ ‘prejudicial’ SBF jury selection questions
On Sept. 15, the United States government responded to questions the defense has suggested posing to potential jurors during their...
Hong Kong warns that crypto firms are not “banks”
Hong Kong warns crypto firms against using the word “bank” The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) says only licensed banks...
Former Celsius exec pleads guilty to criminal charges
Roni Cohen-Pavon, the former chief revenue officer of cryptocurrency lending firm Celsius, has reportedly pleaded guilty to charges related to...
Stoner Cats NFTs creator charged by SEC, to pay $1M fine
SEC says Stoner Cats 2 LLC raised $8 million from investors by offering unregistered securities of NFTs. Stoner Cats will...
OneCoin co-founder Greenwood gets 20 years in US jail for fraud, money laundering
Karl Greenwood, co-founder of OneCoin with Ruja Ignatova, was sentenced in the United States to 20 years in prison and ordered...
India embarks on crafting crypto regulations after ruling out ban
India was long thought to be planning a complete ban on cryptocurrencies. However, in the just concluded G20 Summit, India...
DC doesn’t realize how powerful crypto voting is — Brian Armstrong
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has shared his predictions for the role crypto will play in next years' elections in the...
G20 moves forward with international crypto framework
Leaders of the 20 biggest economies in the world — collectively known as G20 — are pushing for a speedy...
CFTC fines Utah man over $2.5M for leveraged Bitcoin fraud
CFTC announced Jacob Orvidas had conducted a leveraged Bitcoin fraud between October 2017 and July 2020. Orvidas was also charged...
CFPB examines Big Tech’s role in mobile payment systems ahead of rulemaking
Big businesses are able to act as “mini-governments” and impose their own rules on payment infrastructure, Rohit Chopra, chair of...
Tornado Cash co-founder pleads not guilty to all charges: Report
Roman Storm, the co-founder of controversial cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash arrested in August, has reportedly pleaded not guilty to all...
