Thailand Arrests Police Officers Accused of Staging Fake Interrogation to Extort 165,000 USDT
Thai police arrested seven individuals, including six officers, for allegedly staging a fake arrest and extorting 165,000 USDT from a...
Regulation
Another XRP ETF Filing Lands at the SEC as Interest in Crypto ETFs Heats Up
With a new XRP ETF application from 21shares, pressure mounts on the SEC as investors eye access to XRP exposure...
Coinbase CEO to New SEC Chair: Apologize to the American People and Drop ‘Frivolous’ Cases
Coinbase’s CEO calls on the next SEC chairman to drop “frivolous cases” and apologize to the American people for past...
US President Biden Applauds Nigeria’s Crypto Cooperation and Push for Global Reform
U.S. President Joe Biden has praised Nigeria’s efforts in combating crypto-related financial crimes, including the recent release of a former...
Hong Kong Unveils Regulation Roadmap, Hints at New Cryptocurrency Incentives
The government of Hong Kong is on the verge of completing stablecoin regulations to become a more friendly hub for...
Slovenian Regulator Grants Bitstamp License for Crypto Derivatives
Bitstamp, a cryptocurrency exchange, has received a MiFID MTF license from the Slovenian securities regulator. The license allows Bitstamp to...
Russia Publishes New Crypto Law Expanding State Control Over Digital Assets
Russia’s new crypto law amplifies state control, enabling regional restrictions, tighter infrastructure regulations, and enhanced transaction monitoring. State Authority Over...
Indo-Pacific Nations Outpacing the US in Crypto Regulation, SEC Commissioner Says
A U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner has urged the U.S. to adopt a more proactive approach to crypto...
New Privacy Bill Aims to End Government’s Grip on Americans’ Financial Data
The Saving Privacy Act, aimed at curbing federal surveillance of Americans’ financial data, is gaining momentum. Backers argue the government...
UK Stands Firm on Tough Crypto Regulations, Warns Against Lowering Crypto Standards
A Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) official has emphasized the importance of high regulatory standards for crypto asset registrations. She defended...
Industry Stakeholders Cautious as Argentina Drafts New Crypto Regulations
Cryptocurrency industry members in Argentina expressed their opinions regarding a new draft that proposes restrictions on the operation of crypto...
Tokenization and Stablecoins Close to Being Regulated in This Latam Giant
The President of the Central Bank of the Latin American giant announced plans to expedite the regulation of asset tokenization...
Crypto Scheme Settlement: Tennessee and GS Partners Resolve Misleading Digital Asset Investments
Tennessee has secured a multi-million dollar settlement with GS Partners over alleged deceptive investment schemes involving digital assets and the...
South Korea to Form Committee to Review Spot Crypto ETF Plans
South Korea is forming a 15-member public-private committee to address issues in the virtual asset market and explore cryptocurrency legislation....
Ripple CEO Slams SEC for Ignoring XRP Ruling, Claims Agency Oversteps Legal Authority
Ripple’s CEO has intensified criticism of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), accusing the agency of ignoring a court...
SEC’s Crypto Regulation Labeled a ‘Disaster’ by Commissioner
A U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner has called the agency’s approach to cryptocurrency regulation a “disaster,” highlighting the...
Dubai Regulator Orders 7 Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges to Stop Operations
The Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has taken action against seven unlicensed crypto entities for operating without licenses and...
XRP Army Launches Petition Against SEC Appeal in Ripple Case
The XRP Army is ramping up efforts to push back against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s appeal in...
Hong Kong’s Crypto Framework Near Completion — 11 Platforms Awaiting Approval
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has confirmed that the full regulatory framework for digital assets is set to...
IMF Urges El Salvador to Tighten Bitcoin Law and Strengthen Oversight
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised El Salvador to narrow the scope of its bitcoin law, strengthen regulation and...
Washington State Accuses 2 Cryptocurrency Platforms of Defrauding Investors
Two cryptocurrency platforms face allegations of fraud by Washington State’s Department of Financial Institutions. Both companies allegedly lured investors with...
Alabama grants Transak a Money Transmitter License (MTL)
Transak secures its first Money Transmitter License (MTL) in Alabama. The license boosts security, speed, and compliance for US cryptocurrency...
