The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has indicted two individuals for allegedly operating a $25 million artificial intelligence (AI) crypto-trading Ponzi scheme. Australian national David Gilbert Saffron and Los Angeles resident Vincent Anthony Mazzotta Jr. are accused of running trading programs that promised high-yield profits through an AI automated trading bot.However, instead of investing the […]
CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam has expressed his belief that the majority of cryptocurrencies should be classified as commodities under current laws. In a recent statement, Behnam emphasized the importance of legitimizing the crypto industry through legislation and called on Congress to take action.Behnam’s remarks highlight the growing recognition of cryptocurrencies as a permanent fixture in […]
The US authorities have proposed a bipartisan Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act in response to the growing threat posed by the crypto industry to financial stability. The Act has gained support from a coalition of senators, including Elizabeth Warren, who expressed excitement about the new senators joining the fight against the illicit use of crypto. […]
Senator Elizabeth Warren’s proposed crypto Anti-Money Laundering bill has sparked controversy within the crypto industry. However, critics have pointed out that Warren’s bills have a history of not gaining traction.According to data from GovTrack, Warren has introduced 330 bills during her time as a senator, but only one has been enacted as is. Most bills […]
The Financial Services Commission (FSC) in South Korea has announced new regulations aimed at bolstering investor protection and promoting transparency in the cryptocurrency market. Under the revised regulations, investors in crypto assets will be entitled to receive interest payments on their deposits made through exchanges. This move is intended to ensure the adequate protection of […]
Tether, the largest issuer of stablecoin USDT, has implemented a new policy to freeze crypto wallets associated with individuals and entities sanctioned by the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC). This move aims to strengthen the positive usage of stablecoin technology and promote a safer stablecoin ecosystem.An analysis of the Ethereum blockchain reveals […]
The Korean Financial Services Commission has introduced new investor protection laws to enhance the security of cryptocurrencies in South Korea. As part of these regulations, Korean Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) will now be required to store 80% of their digital assets in cold wallets. This move aims to safeguard investors’ funds by reducing the […]
South Korea’s top financial regulator, the Financial Services Commission (FSC), has proposed new regulations for crypto assets, specifically targeting non-fungible tokens (NFTs), interest on deposits, and the security of customer assets.The FSC aims to exclude NFTs from existing regulations that define “virtual assets” like cryptocurrencies. This is because NFTs have unique characteristics and are not […]
Senator Elizabeth Warren’s proposed bill to regulate cryptocurrencies has gained support from five additional senators, including members of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee. The Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act aims to address the risks of illicit finance associated with digital assets by expanding the definition of “financial institutions” to include cryptocurrency miners, […]
Google is set to update its advertising policy in January 2024 to allow the promotion of Cryptocurrency Coin Trusts on its platform. This change will come into effect on January 29, 2024, and will apply globally. Cryptocurrency Coin Trusts are financial products that enable investors to trade shares in trusts holding digital currency pools.Google’s policy […]
