Legal News

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The SEC finally admits what caused the mess US crypto was in before Trump took power

The SEC finally admits what caused the mess US crypto was in before Trump took power

U.S. crypto companies were being regulated twice — now regulators say they’ll try to fix it.

SEC denied records related to Ripple’s recent XRP transactions

SEC denied records related to Ripple’s recent XRP transactions

The court denied access to documents on Ripple’s XRP transactions and post-dating the lawsuit filing.

50 Korean crypto firms apply for new licenses as strict regulation looms

50 Korean crypto firms apply for new licenses as strict regulation looms

The country is coming down hard on crypto companies and is ensuring local players are well-regulated.

Legal expert says Tether and Binance Coin (BNB) are likely picks for SEC lawsuit

Legal expert says Tether and Binance Coin (BNB) are likely picks for SEC lawsuit

USDT and BNB fall under the securities spotlight, a top lawyer says.

Celsius boss calls US senator Elizabeth Warren’s Bitcoin comments ‘amateurish’

Celsius boss calls US senator Elizabeth Warren’s Bitcoin comments ‘amateurish’

Senator Elizabeth Warren recently stated that cryptocurrencies were a haven for illegal activity. But industry insiders differ.

Thai SEC orders exchanges to delist Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, NFTs, and ‘fan’ tokens

Thai SEC orders exchanges to delist Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, NFTs, and ‘fan’ tokens

Authorities said such offerings had “no clear substance” or “underlying value” and gave local exchanges 29 days to delist the tokens.

Dutch economic advisor calls for a Bitcoin ban

Dutch economic advisor calls for a Bitcoin ban

The advisor stated Bitcoin had no ‘intrinsic value’ and that stamping it out of the economy would be a good move.

IMF sounds ‘legal, economic’ alarms over El Salvador’s Bitcoin adoption

IMF sounds ‘legal, economic’ alarms over El Salvador’s Bitcoin adoption

The organization says making Bitcoin a legal tender spoils an ongoing economic program.

Swiss committee proposes banks hold a dollar for every dollar in Bitcoin exposure

Swiss committee proposes banks hold a dollar for every dollar in Bitcoin exposure

Banks will face the most strenuous requirements if they wish to be exposed to cryptocurrencies.

India could soon classify Bitcoin as a regulated ‘asset’

Regulation 5 years ago

Ripple (XRP) opposes the SEC’s request for an extension of the discovery deadline

Legal 5 years ago

Mexico, too, wants to jump on the crypto train as El Salvador legalizes Bitcoin

Adoption 5 years ago

US crime watchdog FBI seizes $2.3 million worth of Bitcoin from hackers

Hacks 5 years ago