Ras Al Khaimah, one of the Emirates in the UAE, has launched the RAK Digital Assets Oasis (RAK DAO), a free zone dedicated to digital and virtual asset companies. This initiative aims to attract global crypto players and position the emirate as a forward-thinking hub for emerging technologies. RAK DAO will be the world’s first […]
Billionaire entrepreneurs Elon Musk and Mark Cuban have joined forces to submit a shared amicus brief to the Supreme Court, expressing concerns about the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) approach to internal proceedings without jury involvement. They argue that these administrative proceedings lead to unequal outcomes for individuals facing SEC charges, potentially infringing on their […]
In a recent development, prominent figures including Elon Musk and Mark Cuban have filed an amicus curiae brief challenging the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The brief questions the SEC’s use of administrative proceedings instead of jury trials, raising concerns about the constitutionality of their practices. The group argues that the SEC’s inconsistent approach […]
South Korean regulators are launching an investigation into Sui Network, a blockchain platform, amid allegations that the developers lied about certain aspects of the token. The Financial Supervisory Service (FSC) will determine whether Sui is operating as a fraudulent scheme. The main concern is the significant drop in Sui’s price, which has lost over 91% […]
The native token of Sui, called SUI, has experienced a decline in value after allegations of supply manipulation by the Sui Foundation. The token fell by over 9% and reached new lows of $0.37. However, it has since gained a little under 1% in the last 24 hours. The Sui Foundation has denied the allegations, […]
A recent assessment by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has revealed significant gaps in its ability to provide guidance to member banks regarding cryptocurrency activities. The review was prompted by the volatile nature of the crypto market, which reached a market capitalization of $3 trillion in November 2021 but has since dropped to $1.2 […]
In the midst of escalating tensions between Israel and Hamas, a bipartisan group of over 100 legislators, led by Senators Elizabeth Warren and Roger Marshall and Representative Sean Casten, have issued a note urging the Biden administration to address the alleged close relations between cryptocurrency and terrorism. The lawmakers express concern over reports suggesting that […]
Over 100 lawmakers in the United States are urging the Biden administration to clarify its efforts in combatting global terrorist financing through cryptocurrencies. This comes after reports that Hamas, the Islamist organization responsible for recent attacks on Israeli civilians, has raised millions of dollars using crypto over the past two years. Lawmakers allege that between […]
The Inspector General’s Office (OIG) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has released an evaluation report on the corporation’s strategy for managing crypto asset risks. The FDIC adopted a “bottom up” approach to understanding and addressing these risks, which involves assessing supervised institutions’ crypto activities and providing guidance on a case-by-case basis. As of […]
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler discussed the pending spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) proposals in an interview with Bloomberg. Gensler acknowledged that there are around ten Bitcoin ETF proposals awaiting a decision from SEC staff. While he declined to comment on the possibility of approving multiple spot Bitcoin ETFs simultaneously, he […]
