Fed, BOE officials share continuing interest in CBDCs, stablecoin regulation
Hester Peirce has expressed concern over the SEC’s approach towards crypto enforcement, explicitly referencing the recent LBRY case
US regulators are finally discussing the subject of fiat-backed digital assets, popularly known as stablecoins.
Stuart Alderoty, CLO of Ripple Labs, and the XRP community support SEC Commissioner Peirce’s LBRY lawsuit dissent, urging action against perceived injustices.
Sam Bankman-Fried, the co-founder and former CEO of FTX, continued to provide testimony in his criminal case on Oct. 27 as the jury returned to court.
SEC commissioner Hester Peirce, a crypto proponent, heavily criticized the regulator for going after a blockchain firm taking a “more conservative” approach to digital assets.
Ex-FTX CEO Bankman-Fried addresses court on political donations and relationship woes and refutes financial misconduct.
Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has sued bankrupt Genesis Global Holdco over collateral used in the Gemini Earn program.
Testimony offered the afternoon of Oct. 27 from Sam Bankman-Fried included details on his relationship with Caroline Ellison, U.S. political donations, and his style.
The SEC's Hester Peirce did not mince words in her dismay of the agency's handling of charges against crypto startup LBRY.
The deputy heads of the U.S. and UK central banks spoke in Washington about central bank digital currencies and stablecoin regulation.
Sam Bankman-Fried counters fraud allegations in court, admitting mistakes but denying criminality amid his firm's crisis.
Facing seven criminal charges related to fraud at FTX and Alameda Research, Sam Bankman-Fried addressed a jury for the first time in his criminal trial on Oct. 27.
Zodia Markets has been registered as a virtual asset service provider (VASP) by the Central Bank of Ireland.
Attorney John Deaton has united around 5,000 customers in the Coinbase lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
The Turkish government is shifting its stance on cryptocurrencies, proposing detailed regulations for asset security in 2024.
Stablecoins need to be regulated, top Federal Reserve official Michael Barr said on Friday in prepared remarks.
Taiwan's new bill mandates crypto platform permits, addressing self-regulation gaps.
Standard Chartered-backed Zodia Markets has gained VASP license from Central Bank of Ireland amid the MiCA regulation.
The Virtual Asset Management Bill lays the foundation for categorizing virtual assets and outlining the operational guidelines for exchanges within the country
In 2022, Turkey was the second nation in the world in terms of crypto-related search requests, with 5.5% of the population making them.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres forms 39-member global advisory committee on AI regulation, featuring tech leaders, government officials, and scholars from diverse backgrounds.
The bull suggests fines for VASPs operating without a license — no less than two million Taiwanese dollars (around $60,000) and no more than twenty ($600,000).
Taiwan parliament, the Legislative Yuan, has passed the first reading of a proposed crypto law that would regulate the crypto industry.
Taiwan People’s Party leader Ko Wen-je, running second in most polls ahead of January’s presidential election, said there have been multiple meetings with the Kuomintang on a potential alliance against the frontrunner, the ruling Democratic Progressive Party.
Chip Wilson, the billionaire who founded Lululemon Athletica Inc., said in an interview he was dishonest with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, although he later backtracked through his representatives.
British landlords are set to sell off their rental properties at triple the pace of two years ago after a jump in mortgage costs and tighter rules on letting made the business less profitable, a leading tax consultant said.
Sam Bankman-Fried struggled on the witness stand in a rare dress rehearsal of what he wants to tell the jury in his trial, the first time in months the world has heard from the former King of Crypto as he attempts to defend the fraud charges against him.
Last year, crypto was still the future of finance. As SBF prepares to testify, the new documentary RUIN explores what’s transpired since FTX’s stunning collapse.
Sam Bankman-Fried, on trial for fraud in New York, isn’t the only crypto founder feeling the heat.
Ernst & Young LLP partners in the UK saw their share of profits drop for the first time in three years as the Big Four audit firms face economic uncertainty.
Two U.S. lawmakers penned a letter to the Attorney General echoing Elizabeth Warren’s concerns about crypto, highlighting Binance’s and Tether’s allegedly illicit activities.
Jury sent home as Sam Bankman-Fried takes the stand, addressing security concerns and detailing his trust in legal counsel.
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried took the stand without a jury present on Oct. 26, facing difficult questions from Assistant U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon.
Turkey sets its sights on implementing cryptocurrency taxation and other regulatory measures as part of its 2024 Presidential Annual Program.
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried addressed a New York courtroom under oath for the first time in his criminal trial, testifying about communications records and customer funds.
Two Republican members of Congress have written to AG Merrick Garland to request the DOJ apply utmost scrutiny to the crypto heavyweights.
SEC Chairman Gary Gensler discusses reviewing 8–10 Bitcoin ETF applications amidst a significant market rally.
Rishi Sunak, the Prime Minister of UK has warned about the repercussions of rushing towards the AI regulation.
Republican lawmakers urged the Justice Department to figure out the extent to which Binance and Tether are being used to support terrorism.
The end of Sam Bankman-Fried's criminal trial in New York is in sight with prosecutors resting their case and defense lawyers preparing to call the former FTX CEO to the stand.
Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, called for a crackdown on the use of crypto to fund terrorism in the wake of attacks on Israel.
The UK parliament have passed a new bill that empowers law enforcement agencies to seize crypto assets used in criminal activities.
The FCA issued a statement on Oct.25, warning crypto firms that they still need to comply with the new rules on financial promotions for crypto assets
Former FTX CEO SBF outlines upcoming testimony in a letter to Judge Kaplan. The defense seeks approval for counsel’s involvement, industry practices, and Mr. Bankman-Fried’s intentions on crucial dates to counter government allegations and prior witness statements.
