IMF working paper proposes country-level assessment matrix for crypto risks
A working paper published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) proposed a count vulnerabilities and potential policy responses for the...
Regulation
DOJ readies witnesses in Bankman-Fried trial, highlights FTX asset management
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has confirmed its intention to summon former FTX clients, investors and staff as witnesses in...
Paradigm accuses SEC of bypassing rules in Binance lawsuit
Venture capital firm Paradigm has criticized the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for bypassing the standard rulemaking procedures...
Binance Russia buyer tightlipped on owners, denies CZ involvement
Amid growing skepticism about CommEx — the mysterious buyer of Binance’s Russian division — the newly launched firm has continued...
Europe drives institutional crypto adoption: Blockchain Expo Amsterdam
Europe remains fertile ground for the cryptocurrency ecosystem to flourish compared with harsher regulatory environments, according to prominent speakers at...
Nomura Bank’s Laser Digital receives approval for operations in Abu Dhabi
Key takeaways Laser Digital can now operate in Abu Dhabi Laser Digital, the digital assets arm of Japan’s Nomura Bank,...
Taiwan regulator announces new guidelines for crypto exchanges
Taiwan’s regulator, the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) has announced new guidelines for virtual asset service providers (VASPs). The agency published...
China to build giant AI chip factory to bypass US sanctions: Report
China is looking to build artificial intelligence (AI) chip factories for creating particle accelerators to help bypass sanctions affecting the...
FTX’s former external legal team disputes involvement in fraud allegations
A law firm that previously provided services to the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX has refuted a class-action lawsuit brought against...
Coinbase secures registration with the Bank of Spain
Coinbase’s registration with the Bank of Spain marks a significant stride in its mission to provide secure and compliant crypto...
Binance could delist multiple stablecoins as MiCA takes effect next year
Key takeaways Binance to delist multiple stablecoins A Binance executive has warned that the cryptocurrency exchange could delist multiple stablecoins...
eToro secures crypto registration in Cyprus to expand in EU
Cryptocurrency-friendly brokerage firm eToro is expanding its crypto services worldwide after securing new regulatory approval in Europe.EToro has received a...
New UK bill to seize stolen crypto reach final approval stage
Key takeaways The UK government could seize stolen cryptocurrencies A bill that seeks to expand the ability of UK authorities...
German crypto regulator calls for global rules to also govern niche finance centers
While the European Union has made significant progress toward regulating crypto by approving its comprehensive framework, Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA),...
South Korea focuses on OTC crypto regulations as unlawful deals reach $4B
South Korean regulators have turned their focus to over-the-counter (OTC) crypto trades amid growing concerns about their use for criminal...
Japan’s to allow startups raise funds using crypto
Japan eyes support for crypto startups in new regulation on startup financing. According to reports, the new rules means startups...
Hong Kong politician responds to Vitalik’s comments about crypto-friendliness
Johnny Ng, a member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong, took to social media on Sept. 15 in response...
Stoner Cats NFTs creator charged by SEC, to pay $1M fine
SEC says Stoner Cats 2 LLC raised $8 million from investors by offering unregistered securities of NFTs. Stoner Cats will...
Adobe, IBM, Nvidia join US President Biden’s efforts to prevent AI misuse
Adobe, IBM, Nvidia and five other companies have endorsed U.S. President Joe Biden's voluntary artificial intelligence (AI) commitments, including watermarking...
Binance.US calls SEC’s court requests ‘unreasonable’ in new filing
Binance.US has responded to the motion to compel and reply by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, calling most...
India embarks on crafting crypto regulations after ruling out ban
India was long thought to be planning a complete ban on cryptocurrencies. However, in the just concluded G20 Summit, India...
Coinbase plans major expansion in countries with “clear crypto rules”
Coinbase targets expansion across the EU, UK, Brazil and Singapore among other jurisdictions with clear regulatory trajectory. The exchange also...
