Terraform Labs and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have reached an agreement on a protective order in their ongoing civil case. The order, finalized by U.S. District Court Judge Jed Rakoff, aims to maintain the privacy of case-related documents. The majority of designated confidential documents will not be made public, and any […]
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Monetary Authority (HKMA) have announced that they are ready to accept applications for spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs). In a circular released on December 22, the regulators stated that they have updated their policies to encourage the introduction of spot crypto ETFs in the market.This move […]
In a recent development, Ripple CEO Bradley Kent Garlinghouse has publicly criticized Gary Gensler, the Chairman of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), accusing him of hypocrisy in his attempts to regulate cryptocurrencies. Garlinghouse took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to label Gensler a hypocrite and accuse him of being involved […]
Hong Kong regulators have announced that they are open to considering applications for spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a joint statement acknowledging the changing virtual asset environment since 2018. Previously, the SFC had implemented a regulatory approach that limited participation to professional […]
Swiss banks are facing concerns over their vulnerability to criticism and potential legal action due to their dealings with Russian clients. The US Department of Justice (DoJ) is currently investigating whether UBS and Credit Suisse assisted Russian oligarchs in evading sanctions, as Switzerland has been accused of being a preferred haven for Russian funds. These […]
Coinbase, the US-based cryptocurrency exchange, has received regulatory approval from the French regulator Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) to offer its crypto exchange services and products in France. This approval, known as the Virtual Assets Service Provider (VASP) registration, allows Coinbase to provide digital asset custody and trading services to both retail and institutional customers […]
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly holding a joint conference call with applicants for a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). According to reports from Fox Business correspondents, the SEC is urging applicants to commit to a cash creation model as important deadlines approach.This move by the SEC comes as the agency continues […]
Coinbase, the US-based cryptocurrency exchange, has received regulatory approval from the French regulator Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) to offer its crypto exchange services and products in France. This approval, known as the Virtual Assets Service Provider (VASP) registration, allows Coinbase to provide digital asset custody and trading services to both retail and institutional customers […]
In 2023, the cryptocurrency industry saw several controversial figures making headlines for their involvement in scams and illegal activities. Three of the most notable figures include Karl Sebastian Greenwood, Ian Freeman, and Amir Bruno Elmaani.Karl Sebastian Greenwood, co-founder of One Coin, was sentenced to 20 years in prison and ordered to pay $300 million in […]
French regulatory authorities have granted approvals to foreign cryptocurrency firms as 2023 comes to a close. On December 21, licenses were awarded to crypto exchange Coinbase and stablecoin issuer Circle. Coinbase has obtained the Virtual Assets Service Provider (VASP) authorization from France’s financial regulator, allowing the company to custody digital assets and offer crypto trading […]
