New UK law grants authorities power to seize crypto without arrest

The government of the U. K. has approved a bill enhancing law enforcement’s authority to confiscate cryptocurrency assets linked to criminal activities, including money laundering, fraud, and ransomware attacks. дальше »

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UK Bill for Seizing Illicit Crypto Finally Becomes Law

The bill lets law enforcement freeze crypto without a conviction, promising faster and more substantial seizures. дальше »

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Binance Again Seeks to Nix ‘Incendiary’ CFTC Suit

U.S. law “does not control the world,” said the filing by the world’s biggest crypto exchange as it feels increasing regulatory pressure. дальше »

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Regulators around the globe assert more control over crypto: Law Decoded

From Hong Kong to Europe and the United States, regulators are pushing for more oversight and control over digital assets.

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California to limit Bitcoin ATM transactions to $1,000 per day to combat fraud

California is taking steps to crack down on scams exploiting Bitcoin ATMs to defraud victims out of thousands of dollars. Starting in January, cryptocurrency ATM transactions will be limited to $1,000 per person per day in California under a new law signed by Gov. дальше »

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Coinbase Exec Uses The Law To Back Why SEC Should Approve A Spot Bitcoin ETF

Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer, Paul Grewal has recently used the law to back the approval of a Spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), highlighting that the US regulator should fulfill its responsibilities. дальше »

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Crypto Shareholder Requirements Set Out by EU Banking Regulators

Controls on staff bonuses at crypto exchanges and wallet providers are also planned as the bloc prepares for its landmark crypto law, MiCA. дальше »

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France Introduces Sorare Law to Regulate Crypto-Gaming

The French National Assembly has given the nod to the Sorare law, ushering in new regulations for video games that incorporate NFTs and crypto-monetization. The post France Introduces Sorare Law to Regulate Crypto-Gaming appeared first on NFT News Today. дальше »

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Coinbase Picks Ireland for EU Hub With MiCA Law Set to Open European Market

Forthcoming European laws known as MiCA will allow the exchange to serve the entire EU bloc with a single license. дальше »

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Crypto plays ‘endemic role’ in organized crimes, London’s Police say

The police alarm crypto is now used as a payment method for buying drugs and guns more than ever before. The use of crypto in illicit activities is growing at an alarming rate as London’s law enforcement officials say digital… дальше »

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Platypus Finance recovers 90% of stolen assets after security breach

The retrieval was facilitated by the hacker's voluntary return of the stolen assets. Hacked exchanges have been lately reverting to striking a deal with the hackers instead of turning to law enThe post Platypus Finance recovers 90% of stolen assets after security breach appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Federal Reserve governor dampens prospects for future CBDC

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman recently expressed skepticism about the unique benefits of a U.S. CBDC over other financial alternatives at a Harvard Law School roundtable discussion. дальше »

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Timeout Trees: A Solution To Scaling Lightning Network LSPs

John Law's Timeout Tree proposal is one of the first concrete designs for a channel factory to address Lightning's scaling limitations. дальше »

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Tether acts against illicit crypto activity in Israel and Ukraine

Despite Tether's active support of law enforcement, the blockchain industry continued to face criticism. The firm has been at the forefront of investigations, having collaborated with 31 agenciThe post Tether acts against illicit crypto activity in Israel and Ukraine appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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How Bitcoin Is Leading El Salvador’s Revival, Vice President Speaks

Two years ago, El Salvador became the first country to issue a law adopting Bitcoin as legal tender in its territory. The controversial decision began a new era for the country’s economic trajectory, which international authorities have questioned. дальше »

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Tether Freezes 32 Crypto Addresses Linked To Terrorism In Israel And Ukraine

Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin company, has reaffirmed its commitment to combating cryptocurrency-funded terrorism and warfare by collaborating with law enforcement agencies worldwide.   The company has frozen 32 addresses containing $873,118. дальше »

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What is Reed’s law, and why does it matter in the crypto space?

Reed’s Law highlights exponential growth from diverse communities, crucial in crypto for innovation, DeFi and decentralized governance. дальше »

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California 'BitLicense' Bill Signed by Gov. Newsom

The Digital Financial Assets Law will take effect on July 1, 2025. дальше »

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California Signs Crypto Bill Into Law: Details

California places new demand on VASPs as crypto bill becomes law дальше »

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How Hamas Leverages Crypto to Fuel Its Operations

Hamas utilizes the decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies to gather funds, bypassing traditional financial scrutiny. This evolving tactic has spurred global law enforcement and legislators to action, seeking to halt digital avenues for terrorism financing while navigating the complex regulatory landscape of blockchain technology. дальше »

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NASAA backs SEC case against Coinbase, calls for consistent interpretation of securities law

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has received support from the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) over its legal actions against Coinbase. In an Oct. 10 court filing, NASAA argued that nothing is inherently fraudulent about cryptocurrencies. дальше »

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EU Markets Regulator Warns of DeFi’s ‘Serious Risks’

ESMA, responsible for rulemaking under the bloc’s landmark new crypto law MiCA, is worried about new forms of market manipulation when there’s no central counterparty дальше »

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Binance CEO and executives face possible indictment in Brazil

The CEO of Binance and three local executives are facing the risk of indictment in Brazil for alleged financial crimes. A congressional committee that investigated crypto-related pyramid schemes in the country has recommended that law enforcement authorities indict Changpeng Zhao,… дальше »

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How Hamas Lost its Crypto In An Israeli Operation, Binance Supports Security Forces

Israeli law enforcement launched an operation targeting crypto addresses associated with the terrorist group Hamas. The country suffered an attack this past Sunday, leading to deaths and many civilians disappearing. дальше »

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Cyprus to tighten crypto regulations in accordance with FATF

The Ministry of Finance intends to amend the existing Prevention and Suppression of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Law. дальше »

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Judge sides with Ripple again, denies SEC appeal: Law Decoded

Crypto lawyers are seemingly divided over the significance of a court order to dismiss the SEC’s motion.

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Taiwan to propose crypto regulation in November

Taiwan is moving forward with plans to regulate the crypto industry by proposing a draft special law for first reading by the end of November, according to a lawmaker. дальше »

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Taiwan aims for crypto law by November: Report

Lawmakers in Taiwan are aiming to create a first draft of a special law about offshore exchanges by the end of November 2023.

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SEC initiates legal action against Elon Musk over Twitter stock disclosures

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has initiated legal proceedings against Elon Musk due to his non-compliance with a subpoena. The financial authority is investigating whether the billionaire violated federal securities law with his Twitter purchase last year. дальше »

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Binance helps Royal Thai Police to seize $277M from scammers

Binance collaborated with law enforcement to stop a crypto scam in Thailand дальше »

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Shaquille O’Neal Faces Lawsuit Over Solana-Based NFT Project Astrals

Dive into the legal saga: Shaquille O'Neal's involvement in Solana-based NFT project Astrals faces scrutiny. Securities law violation allegations unfold. The post Shaquille O’Neal Faces Lawsuit Over Solana-Based NFT Project Astrals appeared first on NFT News Today. дальше »

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Breaking: 3AC’s Su Zhu reportedly arrested in Singapore

Su Zhu of the beleaguered crypto hedge fund 3AC has been detained by law enforcement in Singapore дальше »

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Bitcoin gains legal recognition as digital currency in Shanghai, China

A similar report from another Chinese court in September recognized cryptocurrencies as virtual properties protected by law.

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Princess Diana’s law firm to file a lawsuit against OneCoin

The British law firm that represented Diana, Princess of Wales, is now going after OneCoin masterminds. дальше »

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FTX’s former external legal team disputes involvement in fraud allegations

In a recent court filing, a United States law firm that had previously offered services to FTX challenged allegations of assisting Sam Bankman-Fried in his alleged unlawful activities. дальше »

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FTX’s one-time law firm denies awareness of fraud, moves to dismiss lawsuit

A law firm that once provided services to FTX defended itself and attempted to dismiss a class action suit through a legal filing on Sept. 22. The relevant lawsuit began in August. There, customers attempted to argue that Fenwick & West was in part liable for alleged fraudulent activity at FTX. дальше »

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UK Crypto Law Change Leads Bybit to Halt Operations

Crypto exchange Bybit suspends UK services starting October 2022 due to new FCA regulations on crypto asset promotions. дальше »

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Bitcoin Swindler Faces Justice: Victim-Led Investigation Halts Global Crypto Scam

In a twist of irony, a Bitcoin scammer who portrayed himself as a beacon of safety in the crypto world has been unmasked and prosecuted, not by law enforcement, but by the very victims the scammer defrauded, according to a recent report from BBC. дальше »

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Court rejects testimony from seven expert witnesses put forward by Sam Bankman-Fried

Seven expert witnesses expected to testify on behalf of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried have been rejected, according to a ruling dated Sept. 21. Bankman-Fried’s list of now-excluded witnesses featured experts in multiple areas, including consultant Thomas Bishop, data analyst Brian Kim, law professor Bradley Smith, British barrister Lawrence Akka, consultant Joseph Pimbley, financial consultant […] The post Court rejects testimony from seven expert witnesses put forward by Sam Bankman-Fried appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Binance Warns of Multiple Stablecoin Delistings as Lawyers Puzzle Over EU's MiCA

The EU’s landmark Markets in Crypto Assets law, MiCA, takes effect next year, but it’s not clear how it will apply to foreign or decentralized issuers дальше »

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$1 Million Worth of Crypto Seized by Hungary's Law Enforcement

Hungary's National Tax and Customs Authority (NAV) seized $1 million worth of cryptocurrency from criminal group involved in consumer electronics trade дальше »

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UK passes online safety bill that stirred encryption concerns

U. K. ’s Online Safety Bill passed its last parliamentary reading on Sept. 19 and is ready to become law, according to a Sept. 20 statement. The bill is designed to protect children from harmful and illegal internet content. дальше »

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SEC promises a rocky path for crypto entities daring to sidestep regulations

The United States Securities & Exchange Commission has been cracking down on digital assets, filing suits against Coinbase and Binance for law violations. Meanwhile, SEC official David Hirsch promised more scrutiny during the Securities Enforcement Forum Central on 19 September. дальше »

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New Report Suggests Ethereum Is Trading Well Below Its Market Value, Citing A Valuation Of $275 Billion

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Philippines Regulators Work With US Law Enforcement to Combat Crypto Fraud

Filipino financial regulators have undertaken joint training with US officials to hone their strategies for stopping crypto crime in its tracks. The post Philippines Regulators Work With US Law Enforcement to Combat Crypto Fraud appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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UK Crime Bill Lets Cops Freeze Crypto Faster, Channels Tainted Assets to Public Funding

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill set to become law later this year removes some legislative hurdles that slow local cops from freezing crypto linked to crime. дальше »

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SEC accuses Binance of noncooperation, court unseals case documents: Law Decoded

The legal struggle between the SEC and Binance.US continues, with the company hitting new lows in trading volume.

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Tonya Evans, blockchain expert, joins DCG’s board of directors

Digital Currency Group (DCG) has added Tonya Evans, a tenured professor at Penn State Dickinson Law with expertise in intellectual property, blockchains, and distributed ledger technology, to its board of directors. дальше »

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Senator Warren’s Crypto Money Laundering Bill Builds Momentum as More Sign On

U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has enlisted more support from key lawmakers in a growing coalition pushing for a law to crack down on money-laundering and sanctions abuses in crypto, with new sponsorship from the top Democrats on the Senate Homeland Security and Judiciary committees. дальше »

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South Korean regulators focus on OTC crypto market

South Korean regulators are currently monitoring the trading in the OTC crypto market to avoid its criminal use. The South Korean Supreme Prosecutors’ Office Criminal Law Academy held a session focusing on virtual currencies’ challenges and issues in light of… дальше »

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