The former Solicitor General Donald B. Verrilli has raised serious accusations against US regulators, accusing them of intentionally stifling the crypto industry through debanking practices. These allegations were made in a joint amicus brief filed on July 3 with Paul Clement, another former Solicitor General, pointing to bipartisan concerns about the regulatory environment for digital
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Recently, South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has announced its plans to tighten oversight of crypto trading platforms under its jurisdiction in order to eliminate fraudulent transactions. This move comes as part of the country’s efforts to establish a more secure and transparent environment for cryptocurrency trading. In a notice released on July 4, the
Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz believes that the future of the cryptocurrency sector in the US looks promising, regardless of the outcome of the 2024 presidential election. In a recent CNBC interview, Novogratz emphasized the importance of bipartisan support for crypto. He stated that it is crucial for both parties to back the industry to
The call for modification of Form S-1 by billionaire investor Mark Cuban has brought to light the challenges that token-based companies face when trying to register with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This move comes after SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda highlighted the inadequacies of the current approach to crypto disclosure filings. Form S-1
The Bahamas is set to expand access to its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) known as the “Sand Dollar” by involving commercial banks, as stated by the country’s central bank governor. John Rolle, the Governor of the Central Bank of The Bahamas, outlined the plan to establish regulations within the next two years. The country
Silvergate Capital found itself in hot water when it settled with the SEC for $50 million, following demands from Federal Reserve governors and California financial regulators for an additional $63 million in fines. The allegations revolved around misleading investors about the strength of its BSA/AML compliance program and the monitoring of crypto customers, including popular
Circle made a significant announcement on July 1 by revealing that it had secured an e-money license from France, solidifying its position as the premier global stablecoin issuer to adhere to the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations. This license, granted by the Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution (ACPR), the financial regulator in
The recent confirmation by VanEck Head of Digital Assets Research, Matthew Sigel, has shed light on the company’s Solana spot ETF proposal and its reliance on the outcome of the US presidential elections. With the deadline for VanEck’s application set for March 2025, the speculation is that the approval odds for the ETF are heavily
Vitalik Buterin, a co-founder of Ethereum, recently expressed his apprehensions about the current state of cryptocurrency regulation, particularly in the United States. He raised a crucial point regarding the paradoxical nature of the regulatory framework that he believes is hindering the growth and integrity of the industry. Buterin pointed out that the existing regulatory environment
In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital finance, the emergence of crypto assets has introduced unprecedented challenges and opportunities for regulators across the globe. One of the largest government bodies to tackle this issue is the European Union, which has implemented the Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation (MiCAR). However, a critical gap has emerged in the