The UK Financial Conduct Authority released a statement Aug. 17 on the enforcement of Financial Action Task Force requirements for virtual asset service providers.

Farmington State Bank, a former banking ally to bankrupt FTX has been charged by the United States Federal Reserve

The U.S.-based exchange said it planned to suspend trading in Canada of Tether's stablecoin, USDT, along with the DAI and RAI tokens.

While the exchange recently emphasized renewed focus on Canadian markets, those plans will not include trading on a few flagship stablecoins.

According to the Fed, Farmington State Bank did not properly notify authorities it intended "to pursue a strategy focused on digital banking services or digital assets”.

Judge Analisa Torres has granted the SEC’s request for appeal. Once the motion is filed, the defense will have until September 1 to respond.

UK crypto businesses are expected to take "all reasonable steps" to comply with the Travel Rule from September 1, the FCA said.

On Episode 26 of Hashing It Out, the focus is on payments — the most widely discussed use case of cryptocurrencies. Host Elisha Owusu Akyaw talks to Mark Smargon, CEO of Fuse, about the dynamic realm of crypto and payments.

The founder of the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency lender, Celsius Network, allegedly misled investors into pouring billions into the company. Simon Dixon,

PayPal temporarily suspends cryptocurrency purchases in response to new UK regulations, demonstrating a nod to compliance.

Grayscale is seeking a "highly capable, analytical, and proactive Senior Associate, ETFs" to support its ETF business. 

CBDC holdings and spending should be limited in order to reduce its demand as a store of value in competition with banks, the central bank of Colombia said.

Unlike the crackdown the exchange is facing in the U.S., a Coinbase exec said authorities in Canada offer “regulation by engagement.”

The government of Sichuan — once a crypto mining hub before the 2021 ban — said it hopes to build industrial parks to nurture metaverse firms.

The police seized 11 documents with crypto information, but it’s unclear how much worth of crypto was involved, the police said.

South Korea’s official intelligence agency said North Korean hackers remain a threat, local media reported.

Crypto miners are forming a new entity, the Digital Energy Council (DEC), aimed at influencing U.S. policy concerning cryptocurrency regulation and energy use.

A former SEC chief has commented on Binance.US's parent company, BAM, seeking a protective order on Aug. 14 against potential regulatory overreach.

Ripple submitted a filing on Aug. 16 expressing opposition to an interlocutory appeal that is expected from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

The Block Research’s Trends in Regulation of Digital Assets report provides an extensive analysis of the regulatory landscape and enforcement actions …

VARA's regulations shine as crypto exchange OPNX and its founders face hefty penalties for market offenses and advertising breaches.

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken stayed in Canada despite demanding new registration requirements, and the firm in fact benefited from them, the exchange’s country director said in an interview.

Rostin Behnam, Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), emphasized the necessity for a …

Canadian regulators have done a "good job" with crypto when compared with the United States, according to CoinSmart president Jeremy Koven.

Behnam stated, “the market seems to want some kind of regulatory framework," though his views may be somewhat at odds with other regulators.

Ripple Labs said it opposes the SEC’s move last week seeking leave for an interlocutory appeal of the summary judgment.

Valkyrie Investments has filed for an Ethereum futures exchange-traded fund (ETF), as seen in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing on Aug. 16.

Following an Aug. 16 order from Judge Amy Berman Jackson, Magistrate Judge Faruqui will likely rule on a motion from Binance.US in regards to a protective order against the SEC.

Valkyrie Funds filed with the SEC on Wednesday for a new fund that would invest specifically in ether futures. 

Coinbase chief executive officer Brian Armstrong stressed on the need for a "clear path to register" for the crypto market.

Something needs to get done to regulate crypto, Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Rostin Behnam said on a recent podcast.

PayPal UK adapts to crypto regulations with a pause. A temporary halt reinforces commitment to compliance and growth in digital assets.

Bittrex CEO Oliver Linch revealed that the regulatory uncertainty in the U.S. was pushing market participants away.

Payments giant PayPal will stop allowing UK customers to buy cryptocurrencies through its platform from October as it works to comply with new rules on crypto promotions. Britain's financial regulator is due to bring in tougher rules to limit how crypto is advertised to British consumers, including requiring crypto firms to carry warnings about the risk and scrapping "refer a friend" bonuses. PayPal will "temporarily pause" the ability for customers to buy crypto on its platform from Oct. 1 as it works to satisfy the new regulations, which come into effect on Oct. 8, it said in an email to customers on Tuesday.

In this year's review, the FDIC evaluates the potential implications and challenges of integrating crypto activities into the traditional US banking framework

Rep. David Schweikert, listed as a lawmaker with "very supportive" views on crypto in the United States, reached a settlement requiring him to pay $175,000 in connection to breaches of House ethics regulations.

Bittrex Global released a statement Wednesday after making a settlement with the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission.

Dubai's regulator said that it will determine further actions against OPNX as the $2.7 million fine remains unpaid.

One ideal framework would combine the EU’s stablecoin regs with Switzerland’s token classification system.

Bloomberg ETF Analyst shares how a XRP ETF may become a reality amid ongoing XRP Vs SEC Lawsuit.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation noted that the asset seizures were a result of various violations of federal regulations.

Judge Torres permits investment banker declarant in Ripple vs. SEC case. Andrew A. Kunsak from Sidley Austin LLP authorized. Ripple's concerns were addressed. SEC seeks an appeal on XRP's non-security status.

Coinbase can now operate as a futures commission merchant and offer eligible U.S. customers access to crypto futures from its platforms.

The current deadline for final customer rollouts of both banks’ crypto cards is the end of December 2023.

Rishi Sunak has spent months saying he wants the UK to lead the world in developing and regulating artificial intelligence. That strategy is finally taking shape.

Chinese authorities asked some investment funds this week to avoid being net sellers of equities, as a rout in the nation’s financial markets deepened, people familiar with the matter said.

United States government prosecutors moved to admit new evidence in the trial of former FTX CEO Sam-Bankman Fried including diaries and personal notes from former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison.