The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has implemented new marketing rules for cryptocurrency firms. These rules aim to protect consumers by ensuring clear and transparent promotion of products and services. The regulations include a ban on referral bonuses and the introduction of a 24-hour cooling-off period for first-time crypto investors. The cooling-off rule is […]
Coinbase, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges in the US, has accused the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of overstepping its authority. In a court filing, Coinbase argued that the SEC’s classification of crypto assets as securities goes beyond its jurisdiction. The exchange also claimed that the regulatory body is attempting to redefine the criteria […]
The Central Bank of Spain has joined other European banking institutions in promoting the benefits of the “digital euro.” In a recent publication, the Bank of Spain explained the potential uses of the European Union’s central bank digital currency (CBDC). The bank argues that physical cash limits the advantages of digitalization in the economy and […]
The United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has extended the comment period for proposed crypto tax reporting rules. The public consultation will now last until November 13th. The proposed regulations, titled “Gross Proceeds and Basis Reporting by Brokers and Determination of Amount Realized and Basis for Digital Asset Transactions,” aim to streamline tax submissions and […]
The cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has argued that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) exceeded its authority by classifying the cryptocurrencies listed on its platform as securities. In a recent court filing, Coinbase criticized the SEC’s definition of securities, stating that it was too broad and that the cryptocurrencies listed on the exchange should not fall […]
Crypto exchange Coinbase is seeking to have a lawsuit filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dismissed. The SEC has accused Coinbase of operating unregistered securities exchanges by facilitating the trading of digital tokens. Coinbase argues that the tokens traded on its platform are not securities and therefore fall outside the SEC’s jurisdiction. The […]
Republican members of the United States House of Representatives have selected Tom Emmer as their nominee for the next Speaker. This decision comes after previous candidates, Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise, were unable to secure enough votes. The Speaker seat has been vacant since October 3, when Kevin McCarthy was removed from the position. In […]
In a significant bankruptcy settlement, non-U.S. creditors of the defunct FTX.com exchange may recover up to 90 percent of their assets. Legal battles have brought attention to alleged mismanagement of customer assets by FTX, with a focus on reaching a speedy settlement for asset return. Legal representatives are working on behalf of non-U.S. creditors to […]
In a significant development, Ripple executives Brad Garlinghouse and Chris Larsen have emerged victorious in their legal battle against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). On Monday, October 23, 2023, U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres dismissed the SEC’s case against them, putting an end to the charges. The dismissal was marked with prejudice, which […]
Marinade Finance, a leading decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol on the Solana blockchain, has halted its services for users in the United Kingdom due to compliance concerns with the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). UK users attempting to access the platform were met with a block page citing FCA regulations. However, the protocol has allowed UK-based […]
