Don’t follow the US: Blockchain Aus CEO hammers ‘regulation by enforcement’

Blockchain Australia, the country’s peak crypto industry body has announced a new CEO who wants to speed up the crypto regulatory process. дальше »

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Sen. Cynthia Lummis lambasts SEC over enforcement actions against Coinbase

Senator Cynthia Lummis criticized the SEC's recent actions against Coinbase, stating that the exchange's compliance efforts should have been acknowledged дальше »

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Supreme court rules in favor of Coinbase, issues order to move user lawsuit into arbitration

The U. S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase in a dispute involving the enforcement of arbitration clauses on June 23, Reuters reported. The court issued an order to halt proceedings in one of the pending customer lawsuits — Bielski vs. дальше »

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This Week in Crypto: Bitcoin to the Moon, What Exactly is Ethereum?, and ETF Approval?

Crypto news: Another day, another dollar. And as the Bitcoin (BTC) price went on a 15% romp, the US-led war on crypto took a sinister twist. Former Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan warned that if G7 nations allow crypto seizures, big tech companies could assist law enforcement organizations. дальше »

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This Week in Crypto: What Exactly is Ethereum?, ETF Approvals Soon?, and Titanic Tragedy

Crypto news: Another day, another dollar. And as the Bitcoin (BTC) price went on a 15% romp, the US-led war on crypto took a sinister twist. Former Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan warned that if G7 nations allow crypto seizures, Big Tech companies could assist law enforcement organizations. дальше »

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CFTC Takes Action Against New York Resident for $21M Crypto Pooling Scam

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed an enforcement action against a New York city resident, William Koo Ichioka, for fraudulently misappropriating over $21 million from over 100 commodity pool participants' funds. дальше »

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XRP Moon Time? Ripple Eyes Upper Hand In SEC Lawsuit As CEO Garlinghouse Sheds Light On Case Outcome

Garlinghouse further emphasized that while the SEC put on a front of openness and direction, the findings were not limited to any token or blockchain and instead served as proof of the agency's tenacious pursuit of enforcement actions against the sector. дальше »

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Twitter is buzzing with speculation over BlackRock’s motives as it moves toward crypto

On June 15, BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, filed a spot Bitcoin ETF application with the SEC during a period of low market sentiment following the regulator’s enforcement actions against Binance and Coinbase over alleged securities law violations. дальше »

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Ripple CTO: Federal Judges Echo Public Frustration Toward SEC

Crypto investors have been reacting to the recent lawsuits that the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed against some major crypto exchanges. In a recent post, Ripple CTO, David Schwartz, stated that federal judges have started to feel people’s frustration with the enforcement actions from the SEC. дальше »

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Five US enforcement agencies form new digital currency anti-crime task force

The agencies have worked together for years, but now their joint efforts are official as they plan to ramp up activity.

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Binance cancels UK registration: What you should know

The U. K. regulator had ordered Binance to stop all regulatory activities in the country in 2021. Binance faced trouble across European countries following the SEC enforcement action in the U. дальше »

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Former SEC Director Says Judgment on Ripple vs SEC Lawsuit to Come Within Days — XRP to $10?

A long-time enforcement attorney-cum-regional director at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has predicted that Ripple’s long-standing tussle with the agency will conclude in days’ time. дальше »

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Crypto payments platform Wyre shuts shop due to crypto winter

The firm stated that its decision has got nothing to do with the recent regulatory enforcement actions. Customers can withdraw their assets through Wyre's dashboard until 14 July. Crypto payThe post Crypto payments platform Wyre shuts shop due to crypto winter appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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‘We had to change strategies,' says SEC enforcement director on recent actions: Report

The SEC has taken enforcement actions against several crypto firms, a move that has been criticized by many U.S. lawmakers and industry leaders. дальше »

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Coinbase Policy Chief Shirzad Squares Off With SEC Enforcement Director Grewal

A sneak peek of the looming crypo regulatory prize fight highlights that everyone is talking past each other. дальше »

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Crypto Trading Platform Abra In Hot Water: Texas Regulator Accuses It Of Fraud

Abra and its CEO, Bill Barhydt, faced a significant blow as the Texas State Securities Board initiated enforcement actions against the crypto lending firm.  The board firmly asserts that both Abra and its CEO are guilty of securities fraud and deceptive practices linked to the solicitation and distribution of investment opportunities related to Abra Earn […] дальше »

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Texas regulator accuses Abra Group of securities fraud

Texas State Securities Board alleges securities fraud and deceptive practices by Abra group. Investors urged to review enforcement actions as Abra's solvency remains under scrutiny. дальше »

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Crypto prime broker FPG loses $15M+ in cyber attack, halts trading and withdrawals

Crypto prime brokerage Floating Point Group (FPG) lost over $15 million in cryptocurrencies to a June 11 cyber security incident, according to a June 14 statement. FPG announced that it had halted trading, deposits, and withdrawal activities in response to the incident and has contacted law enforcement agencies for assistance. дальше »

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Bitcoin's dominance will soon skyrocket, says Michael Saylor

Bitcoin's market share will nearly double, according to Michael Saylor of MicroStrategy Inc. In an interview, the Bitcoin bull stated that SEC's recent enforcement steps will ultimately benefitThe post Bitcoin's dominance will soon skyrocket, says Michael Saylor appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Crypto Industry Destined to Be Bitcoin Focused After SEC Actions: MicroStrategy Founder Michael Saylor

Bitcoin maximalist Michael Saylor has said recent enforcement actions by U.S. regulators have made it clear that the crypto industry is destined to be rationalised down to a bitcoin (BTC)-focused industry. дальше »

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Crypto industry ‘destined’ to be BTC-focused due to regulators: Michael Saylor

The MicroStrategy co-founder believes crypto-related regulatory enforcement action will play in Bitcoin’s favor.

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SEC Says It May Make a Recommendation on Coinbase Petition Within 4 Months

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) hasn't made a decision on whether it will respond to Coinbase's petition for rulemaking and its enforcement action against the crypto trading platform isn't inconsistent with any decision on rulemaking, the regulator said Tuesday. дальше »

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Police in Estonia and Kazakhstan Investigate Atomic Wallet Hack

CEO Konstantin Gladych told CoinDesk Atomic is cooperating with law enforcement after a $100 million exploit of the non-custodial wallet. дальше »

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Expert says US may hit Binance with criminal indictment

John Reed Stark, president of John Reed Stark Consulting and former SEC Enforcement Division member speculates on the likelihood of a criminal indictment being filed against Binance. дальше »

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Binance.US hires former SEC enforcement official amid lawsuit: Report

Former SEC enforcement co-director George Canellos reportedly joins the Binance.US legal team as the firm faces challenges to keep its assets unfrozen. дальше »

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Ethereum Forms Weekly Golden Cross, But Is It Enough To Save Crypto?

Despite the carnage and chaos all across the crypto market due to recent US SEC-related enforcement actions, Ethereum has just given a bullish buy signal. On weekly timeframes, ETHUSD has formed a golden cross, but will it be enough to give the asset class a glimmer of hope amidst such darkness? Let’s take a closer look. дальше »

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Ex-SEC executive says U.S. DOJ likely to bring criminal charges against Binance

Binance’s legal troubles are set to worsen, believes John Reed Stark, former chief of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Office of Internet Enforcement. As per Stark, the U. S. Department of Justice is likely working behind the scenes to bring criminal charges against Binance and its executives. дальше »

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Court Rules Ooki DAO Violated Federal Act And Is Fined Over $640k

Through a June 9, 2023 press release, the Director of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Division of Enforcement, Ian McGinley, advised that on June 8, 2023, a U.S. District judge had entered a default judgement order in favour of the CFTC, for a civil monetary penalty of US$ 643,542 against the Ooki decentralized autonomous […] дальше »

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Ooki DAO to pay $643K fine after CFTC’s court victory

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said June 9 that it achieved a legal victory against Ooki DAO in a precedent-setting case. Ian McGinley, the CFTC’s Division of Enforcement Director, said: “The founders created the Ooki DAO with an evasive purpose, and with the explicit goal of operating an illegal trading platform without legal accountability. дальше »

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SEC’s Gensler rejects ‘regulatory clarity’ arguments in speech on crypto regulation

In prepared remarks at the Piper Sandler Global Exchange & Fintech Conference on June 8, SEC Chair Gary Gensler addressed the ongoing regulatory issues surrounding the cryptocurrency industry at length, arguing that the crypto community’s assistance on “regulatory clarity” lacks merit and defending his agency’s enforcement actions. дальше »

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Partnership between Binance and Taiwan law enforcement aims to combat cyber threats

As part of its Global Law Enforcement Training Program, Binance has partnered with Taiwan's Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) to provide specialized knowledge and support in addressing digital asset-related crime to over 200 law enforcement officers in Taiwan. дальше »

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SEC’s crypto actions surged 183% in 6 months after FTX collapse

The regulator stepped up enforcement actions in the crypto space following the revelations around FTX.

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SEC is killing innovation in the United States — 1inch co-founder

U.S.-based Web3 companies and cryptocurrency exchanges could be pushed offshore following enforcement actions against Coinbase and Binance.US. дальше »

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Treasury Secretary Yellen “Very Supportive” of SEC’s Anti-Crypto Mission

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen voiced her unqualified support for financial regulatory agencies during an interview with CNBC's Squawk Box, right after the SEC's announcement of two high-profile enforcement actions targeting crypto exchanges. дальше »

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Bitcoin OG Arthur Hayes Believes The “Moon Ain’t Far Away” As BTC Bounces Higher Despite Regulatory Actions

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U.S. SEC Enforcement Could Boost Europe's Crypto Chances, Officials Say

EU officials are hoping to tempt crypto innovators as Binance and Coinbase complain of regulation by enforcement in the U.S. дальше »

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SEC lawsuit halts Binance's plan to acquire Korean crypto entity

South Korean regulator halted Binance’s acquisition of a local crypto platform due to U.S. SEC's enforcement action. The SEC has charged Binance, its subsidiaries and its CEO Changpeng Zhao wThe post SEC lawsuit halts Binance's plan to acquire Korean crypto entity appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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US court orders SEC to respond to Coinbase’s rulemaking petition

US court has directed the SEC to address Coinbase’s rulemaking petition within a week, as the crypto exchange seeks regulatory clarity for digital assets amidst an ongoing lawsuit and heightened enforcement actions against market participants. The US Court of Appeals… дальше »

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Woo: “Binance customers don’t care” about SEC enforcement action

On-chain Analyst Willy Woo has said, “Binance customers don’t care” about recent enforcement actions by the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC). Woo made the comments regarding Bitcoin holders on the main global platform. дальше »

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One-Two Punch Finally Registers SEC View on Binance, Coinbase, Rest of Crypto

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) tore off crypto’s bandage this week, with its back-to-back enforcement actions against two of the most prominent digital assets platforms, Binance and Coinbase (COIN), finally establishing its legal argument against the industry and setting up the future court fights that could decide everything. дальше »

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How to Build a Compliant Crypto Exchange Post-Coinbase

Crypto isn’t going anywhere — though Coinbase might — so what the market needs is a fresh start: new exchanges that can avoid the ever-present threat of SEC enforcement by being structured correctly in the first place, writes Preston Byrne. дальше »

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Gensler “very confident” SEC can win against Coinbase, Binance

U. S. Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler is “very confident” of winning enforcement cases against Coinbase and Binance. Gensler confident of victory Speaking to CNBC, Gensler said it’s up to people what they want to invest in. дальше »

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Crypto liquidations peak as SEC’s Binance lawsuit shakes crypto markets

Recent enforcement action from the SEC against Binance has sent waves through the cryptocurrency ecosystem, inducing a large volume of liquidations and creating an atmosphere of uncertainty.  The SEC’s decision to file a lawsuit against Binance and its CEO, Changpeng… дальше »

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Jimbos Protocol turns to law enforcement after hacker ignores $800K bounty

Jimbos Protocol said May 31 that the hacker responsible for a recent attack has not responded to its bounty offer and it will now turn to law enforcement. The protocol was hacked for 4000 Ethereum (ETH), or roughly $7. дальше »

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Criticizes SEC’s Enforcement Action against Crypto

Coinspeaker Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Criticizes SEC’s Enforcement Action against Crypto US presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shared his disapproval of SEC's enforcement action against the crypto industry and plans to include crypto-friendly members on the board when elected president. дальше »

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BKEX freezes withdrawals amid money laundering probe

Crypto exchange BKEX suspended withdrawals after funds on its platform were used for money laundering, according to a May 29 statement. BKEX stated that its users’ funds were involved in money laundering, adding that it was cooperating with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence. дальше »

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Is BKEX Exchange Money Laundering Probe Linked to Binance? 

British Virgin Islands BKEX pauses withdrawals and cooperates with law enforcement to investigate new money laundering concerns. The post Is BKEX Exchange Money Laundering Probe Linked to Binance?  appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Jimbos Protocol Ultimatum: Return Hacked $7.5M or Face Law Enforcement

Jimbos Protocol has become the latest victim of a DeFi hack. The liquidity protocol of Arbitrum has lost $7. 5 million. Decentralized finance (DeFi) has been a frequent target of hacks, draining millions in users’ funds. дальше »

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Arbitrum-based Jimbos Protocol hacked for $7.5M, JIMBO price drops 40%

The Jimbos Protocol team acknowledged the hack and said it had contacted law enforcement. Blockchain security platform PeckShield noted the attack followed a compromise on Jimbos liquidity conversion mechanism. дальше »

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Binance Assists US Law Enforcement in Seizing $4.4M Linked to North Korean Organized Crime, Freezes Accounts

In the latest development in the fight against cybercrime, Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, has collaborated with US law enforcement to seize $4. 4 million and freeze accounts connected to North Korean organized crime. дальше »

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