Expect new crypto regulations to follow Bitcoin ETFs

Will Bitcoin ETFs attract more regulatory attention to the crypto industry? We can only hope, because many questions need to be answered.

Crypto Biz: Kraken offers stock trading as exchanges adapt to changing regulations

The SEC continued with a filing frenzy ahead of a government shutdown, delaying proposed spot bitcoin ETFs from WisdomTree and Fidelity.

Paradigm criticizes SEC's rulemaking bypass in Binance case, warns of significant impact on crypto regulation as Circle joins stablecoin defense.

In a recent court filing, the lawyer representing Sam Bankman-Fried has challenged the US government's proposed jury questions, claiming that the language implies Bankman-Fried's culpability in fraud.

Paradigm said that the SEC is clearly overstepping its jurisdiction in the case against Binance and that its Howey Test has faults.

Westport Police and State Task Force recover $3.2 million in stolen cryptocurrency, exposing a Kraken impersonation scam.

Crypto exchanges worldwide are adopting alternative business strategies in the face of tighter regulatory environments.

It's not only participants in the crypto market who are expressing frustration with the current leadership at the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A shutdown of the U.S government would halt passage of all crypto bills, stop approvals of Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, and weaken oversight of markets.

Invesco joins the crypto race with its Galaxy Ethereum ETF, setting the stage for an exciting showdown in the evolving US crypto ETF market.

Paradigm accused the SEC of “circumventing the rulemaking process” in a brief filed in the agency’s case against Binance. 

Mosaic Exchange Limited and its owner ran a "fraudulent digital asset commodity scheme," a U.S. regulator said on Thursday.

Gemini will reportedly cease operations in the Netherlands due to regulatory requirements imposed by the De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB)

Hong Kong and Macau crackdown on JPEX crypto fraud, $2.8M seized, 18 arrested. The hunt for masterminds continues with Interpol's help.

Contrary to the belief that the U.S. lags in regulation, CoinShares is confident that U.S. regulators have been treating digital assets “akin to traditional asset classes.”

Binance’s mysterious buyer in Russia, CommEx, insists that its owners have nothing to do with Binance, but doesn’t disclose anything about them.

The JPEX scandal has become one of the largest fraud cases in Hong Kong, with over 2300 victim complaints.

USDC issuer Circle said that payment stablecoins do not have the features of an investment contract on their own.

By November 17 the platform will suspend its operation in the Netherlands “due to requirements imposed by the De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) on crypto exchanges.”

In just a year, Hong Kong has moved from being a cryptocurrency-unfriendly region to claiming the top spot among the most cryptocurrency-ready countries and territories. What is the reason for such dramatic changes?

Circle, the company behind the the stablecoin USDC, today waded into the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s case against Binance.

Exchanges federation touts crypto trading regulation, integration with TradFi

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) submitted several filings on Sept. 28 that concern pending spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

World Federation of Exchanges has published a paper suggesting ways crypto-asset trading platforms could increase their role in the economy.

As for other news, it’s been an interesting and somewhat slower week for the crypto community. On Sunday, Hong Kong-based crypto company Mixin lost around $200 million to hackers in a breach. The hack on Mixin is the biggest theft in the crypto world in 2023, according to data maintained by Rekt.

The EU and UK may both be contemplating new rules to cover crypto staking — as regulatory action in Switzerland and Singapore offers a cautionary tale.

Brazil’s crypto surge prompts central bank to tighten regulation

On Wednesday, September 27, Roberto Campos Neto, Brazil’s central bank governor, announced his intention to tighten crypto regulation. During his …

Coinbase visited Washington D.C. to advocate for clearer crypto regulations

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried lost his bid again to be released from jail ahead of his trial next week, according to multiple reports. 

After two failed appeals and a request to a federal judge, Sam Bankman-Fried will likely remain in jail until the start of his October criminal trial.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said that the country should joing the rest of the G20 in having clear rules for the crypto space.

The governor of Banco Central do Brasil, the country's central bank, announced plans to tighten crypto regulations due to rising adoption

Top blockchain and crypto news: U.S. lawmakers berate SEC over ETF applications. NFTs down but not dead. Hong Kong sees year’s biggest crypto heist so far.

During a Sep. 27 hearing, policymakers hammered Gary Gensler and SEC over a number of issues, including FTX and perceived over-regulation

Institutions continue to adopt blockchain technology and show interest in cryptocurrency exposure according to participants of the 2023 Blockchain Expo in Amsterdam.