Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has unveiled his cryptocurrency policy framework, promising to dismantle federal regulations and reduce the workforce of regulatory bodies like the SEC and the CFTC if elected. Ramaswamy’s plan, called the ‘Three Freedoms of Crypto,’ advocates for a 75% reduction in the federal workforce, including the SEC, with the aim of […]
Securities regulators in Texas and Alabama have accused GS Partners, Swiss Valorem Bank, and related entities controlled by Josip Heit of fraudulently raising millions from investors in multiple crypto schemes. The Texas State Securities Board issued an emergency cease and desist order against GS Partners, while the Alabama Securities Commission filed its own order targeting […]
Several members of Congress have submitted a memo urging financial authorities to clarify that SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 (SAB 121) is not enforceable. The memo argues that SAB 121 should have no legal effect and that banks and other financial institutions should not be required to comply with it. SAB 121 is a rule […]
Paxos, a blockchain platform, has received in-principle approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to launch a US dollar stablecoin in Singapore. This move marks the expansion of Paxos Digital Singapore into the Asian market and aligns with MAS’ forthcoming stablecoin framework. The approval comes after the release of several tokenization pilots in the […]
Attorney John Deaton has offered a fresh perspective on the legal confrontation between Ripple and the SEC, potentially changing the course of the dispute. Deaton argues that Ripple’s potential $770 million fine could be significantly reduced based on legal precedents. He suggests that Ripple may be able to exclude XRP institutional sales conducted outside the […]
The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has issued new guidance on crypto regulations in an effort to protect consumers and increase transparency in the crypto industry. The proposed measures require licensed entities to notify the authority when listing or delisting a crypto coin and submit their policies on how they handle these actions. […]
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is expanding its operations to Thailand with the launch of “Gulf Binance” in 2024. The exchange has partnered with Gulf Innova, a subsidiary of Thai conglomerate Gulf Energy, to establish this new entity. This move marks Binance’s first regulated business in Southeast Asia, as Gulf Binance has obtained a […]
The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has announced new regulations aimed at safeguarding investors in the cryptocurrency market. Cryptocurrency companies will now be required to submit their listing and delisting procedures for approval to the NYDFS. The regulator will evaluate these procedures based on stricter risk assessment guidelines, considering factors such as […]
The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has announced stricter guidelines for cryptocurrency firms listing and delisting coins in the state. The new restrictions require crypto companies to submit their coin listing and delisting policies for NYDFS approval. These policies will be evaluated against more rigorous risk assessment standards to protect investors. Factors […]
Several American lawmakers have expressed concerns about the proposed taxation scheme for digital assets in a letter to the U.S. Treasury. They argue that the current rules could stifle innovation and harm the digital asset ecosystem. The lawmakers specifically highlight the expansion of the term “broker” to include DeFi services, which could require these platforms […]
