BREAKING: Bitcoin ETFs Move Closer To Approval, SEC Lists 8 Applicants On Federal Register

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken a significant step towards approving the first-ever Spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) in the country.  According to a report by Watcher Guru, the regulatory process for the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs officially began on Wednesday, after eight applicants were listed in the Federal Register, including […] дальше »

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Nasdaq suspends the launch of its own cryptocurrency custody

Nasdaq had announced it will launch the crypto custody services before the end of Q2, 2023. The global securities marketplace has however suspended launching the services. Nasdaq has cited the shifting business and regulatory environment in the United States. дальше »

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Nasdaq Halts Plan for Crypto Custody Service Due to U.S. Regulatory Conditions

The stock market operator had said in March, that it was putting together infrastructure and regulatory approval for the custodian service. дальше »

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Lingers Below $30K, While XRP Continues Its Rally

PLUS: Last week's partial court victory for Ripple last week buoyed Coinbase's share price by clarifying a nettlesome regulatory issue. The company still needs to recapture trading volume but seems headed for better times, an analyst says. дальше »

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Rep. Ritchie Torres Speaks Out Against SEC’s ‘Reckless Regulatory Assault’ on the Crypto Industry

New York Representative Ritchie Torres criticizes the SEC's approach to crypto regulation. Following the "Torres Doctrine" ruling, he urges a more nuanced understanding and regulation of crypto assets for the industry's growth. дальше »

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UK’s FCA Could Soon Make Crypto Boring

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK has identified a new area of potential regulatory concern: cryptocurrency memes. The financial watchdog warned that non-compliant crypto memes might not just... дальше »

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Tokenize Everything: Institutions Bet That Crypto’s Future Lies in the Real World

Long one of crypto’s big ideas, tokenization may finally be ready for prime-time. Wall Street is diving in, creating tokens for a range of real-world assets. One advantage: relatively little regulatory scrutiny. Jeff Wilser reports. дальше »

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Why is Ethereum outperforming Bitcoin since the Merge?

Key Takeaways Ever since the Merge went live in September, Ether has underperformed Bitcoin significantly  This is despite the supply of Ethereum falling post-Merge More Ether is also being staked since the Shapella upgrade in April  Demand has fallen with regard to Bitcoin, however, overriding the lower supply Regulatory crackdown and greater institutional interest in […] The post Why is Ethereum outperforming Bitcoin since the Merge? appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »

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Crypto Oversight: G20 Recommends Regulating Digital Assets, Stablecoins

The G20 nations have witnessed a significant development in global regulation for cryptocurrencies. On Monday, the Financial Stability Board, an international body supported by the Bank for International Settlements and consisting of representatives from all G20 economies, unveiled a comprehensive regulatory framework, marking a noteworthy milestone in the regulation of cryptocurrencies worldwide. Although lacking formal […] дальше »

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Coinbase’s regulatory woes in US far from over, analysts opine 

Berenberg Capital analysts opine that Coinbase still faces significant regulatory challenges in the United States despite Ripple's recent legal victory дальше »

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Crypto inheritance: how to protect your digital wealth beyond life

Crypto inheritance planning can be a confusing yet essential task due to digital assets’ complex and non-tangible nature. There are various obstacles, such as privacy, security, regulatory issues, and digital decay. дальше »

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Bullish BTC Signal: SEC Formally Accepts Valkyrie Spot Bitcoin ETF Filing For Review

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially acknowledged another Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) proposal for regulatory review, marking another bullish signal for Bitcoin (BTC). дальше »

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UK Regulatory Authority Declares Crypto Memes as Financial Advertisements

Proposed Regulations by UK Watchdog: Crypto Memes Could Lead to Criminal Charges and Disclaimers for Firms and Influencers The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the United Kingdom has put forth a proposal that could potentially result in imprisonment for up to two years for individuals found in violation of financial promotion rules concerning crypto memes. дальше »

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Coinbase Earn Is Particularly Vulnerable to Being Defined as a Security: Berenberg

The crypto exchange is still faced with significant regulatory challenges, the report said. дальше »

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Binance Throws Red Card at Argentine Football Association, Terminating Contract

Binance, the global and top cryptocurrency exchange, has abruptly terminated its year-long sponsorship agreement with the Argentine Football Association (AFA), citing compliance issues while also grappling with regulatory issues and... дальше »

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Ripple’s Legal Win: A Precursor to U.S. Regulatory Clarity?

The latest court victory by Ripple in its case against the SEC could be a crucial stepping stone to clarifying cryptocurrency regulations in the U.S., says Caroline Pham, Commissioner at... дальше »

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US regulatory clarity has begun in court after Ripple win: CFTC commissioner

CFTC Commissioner Caroline Pham says recent court opinions around digital assets and securities are a first step to crypto regulatory clarity. дальше »

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Why XRP Is Poised To Wildly Outperform Bitcoin And Ethereum

The recent ruling in favor of XRP has dispelled any negative regulatory challenges it had been facing, resulting in a head-turning rally over nearly 100% in 24 hours. Enough people are now paying attention to Ripple’s cryptocurrency, that it’s starting to pull capital from Bitcoin and Ethereum. дальше »

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Bitcoin price falls under $30K as macro and regulatory worries take center stage

As investors’ euphoria over Bitcoin subsides, regulatory and macroeconomic headwinds resurface to negatively impact the BTC price. дальше »

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US Stablecoin Bill Pushed Back a Week: A Turn for Crypto Regulation in America?

The delay of the US Stablecoin Bill by a week has ignited further discussion on the potential shift in the regulatory landscape. The post US Stablecoin Bill Pushed Back a Week: A Turn for Crypto Regulation in America? appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Financial Stability Board releases framework for global crypto-asset regulation

The Financial Stability Board, an international body that monitors and makes recommendations about the global financial system, has finalized its global regulatory framework for crypto-asset activities and published several “high-level” recommendations for the regulation, supervision, and oversight of the crypto industry and markets. дальше »

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Layoffs Not The Only Cost-Cutting At Binance As Employee Benefits Follow Suit

In recent developments, Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange, has faced a series of challenges, including regulatory scrutiny and legal battles, leading to significant cost-cutting measures. As the company undergoes a federal crackdown in the United States, it has decided to reduce its workforce, resulting in layoffs of over 1,000 employees. However, it appears that layoffs […] дальше »

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SEC Chair ‘disappointed’ by ruling in Ripple case

US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler has expressed disappointment over the recent court ruling related to XRP. The SEC boss was responding to a question on what impact the ruling had had on SEC’s regulatory approach. дальше »

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FSB finally publishes global regulatory framework for crypto activities

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has completed its global regulatory framework for crypto asset activities, aiming to enhance the consistency and comprehensiveness of regulatory and supervisory practices on an international scale. дальше »

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U.S. Senators Push for Cryptocurrency Commodity Status and CFTC Empowerment

U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand are set to introduce a revised version of the cryptocurrency regulation bill, aiming to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital asset transactions and stablecoin issuance. дальше »

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Binance Reduces Employee Perks Amid Falling Profits: WSJ

Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has been battling regulatory headwinds and legal investigations, resulting in reduced employee benefits, over a thousand layoffs, and the departure of senior executives дальше »

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Euro stablecoin market set to take off, thanks to real-world uses, regulatory clarity — Circle exec

Circle’s Patrick Hansen provided an overview of the euro-denominated stablecoin market at EthCC: It all looks rosy, he said.

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The FSB Proposes Stricter Rules For Crypto After Finalizing Recommendations

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) – a global organization responsible for overseeing and providing guidance on the worldwide financial system, has recently finalized a global regulatory framework for crypto. дальше »

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Major Australian Bank Bans Payments to Binance Amid Regulatory Crackdown

While speaking to the Financial Review, NAB's head of fraud, Chris Sheehan, refrained from naming the specific cryptocurrency exchanges being banned, stressing that the initial ban will apply to "several" exchanges and could eventually extend. дальше »

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XRP ruling triggers crypto rally, SEC accepts bitcoin ETFs, Binance’s woes mount | Weekly recap

XRP ruled not a security, triggering a market-wide rally. Binance faces regulatory pressure with layoffs and legal disputes. Spot bitcoin ETFs gain recognition from SEC. Read these and other news in our weekly recap. дальше »

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Coinbase Halts Staking Services in Four US States Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

Coinbase said it was committed to defending staking despite regulatory challenges facing the services in the United States. The post Coinbase Halts Staking Services in Four US States Amid Regulatory Scrutiny appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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JPMorgan Calls Ripple’s Landmark XRP Decision A ‘Milestone Win’ For Crypto Industry. But There’s A Catch

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Binance lays off over 1,000 employees amid regulatory hurdle

Binance is reportedly laying off over 1,000 employees as part of a restructuring effort that could result in a reduction of more than a third. Wall Street Journal shared an insight on June 14. According to an unnamed Binance spokesperson,… дальше »

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Binance CEO foresees DeFi outgrowing CeFi in 6 years, despite regulatory hurdles

Binance CEO Changpeng ‘CZ‘ Zhao predicted that decentralized finance (DeFi) would become more prominent than centralized finance (CeFi) within the next six years in a July 14 statement to celebrate the exchange’s sixth anniversary. дальше »

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Binance recently laid off 1,000 employees: report

Binance is reported to have dismissed about 1,000 of its employees recently. The report cites sources close to the exchange and comes at a time Binance is battling regulatory pressure. The leading crypto exchange celebrated its 6th birthday on July 14. дальше »

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Could the Ripple Ruling Spell the End of Regulation by Enforcement?

A long-awaited district judge’s ruling that some XRP token sales were not investment contracts will likely eventually lead to a bipartisan regulatory framework that is more favorable to the pro-crypto crowd in Congress, writes John Rizzo. дальше »

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Binance has quietly laid off 1,000 or more employees in recent weeks; may slash workforce by up to 30%: WSJ

Binance has sacked more than 1,000 people in recent weeks as it contends with regulatory and legal hurdles in the U. S. and other jurisdictions, the Wall Street Journal reported July 14, citing a person familiar with the matter. дальше »

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Binance Fires a Thousand Employees While It Celebrates Six-Year Anniversary

As Binance marks its sixth anniversary, it faces workforce challenges and increased regulatory scrutiny. Despite these hurdles, the crypto giant retains optimism, anticipating future growth in the ever-evolving cryptocurrency sector. дальше »

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Indonesia will launch a crypto exchange in July 2023

Indonesia’s Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency (Bappebti) will open a national crypto exchange, the launch is scheduled for July 2023. After that, any trading operations with cryptocurrency in the country will be carried out only through this platform. дальше »

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Indonesia Plans to Launch National Cryptocurrency Exchange

Indonesia's Futures and Commodity Trading Regulatory Agency (Bappebti) plans to launch a national cryptocurrency exchange by the end of this month, allowing trading only through this platform. The post Indonesia Plans to Launch National Cryptocurrency Exchange appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Why is Cardano price up today?

Cardano price has rallied substantially as traders see its potential of bypassing the SEC's regulatory threats based on the recent Ripple win. дальше »

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Ripple’s XRP Summary Judgment Positive for Coinbase, Price Target Raised to $120: Needham

The court’s decision should moderately de-risk the regulatory pressure on the crypto exchange’s stock, which is a significant overhang on the share price, the broker’s report said. дальше »

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How the Celsius Affair Plays Into the U.S. Crypto Regulatory Debate

The arrest of the crypto lender’s co-founder and ex-CEO Alex Mashinsky comes as lawmakers and regulators squabble over new rules for the sector. дальше »

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Bard by Google Surmounts EU Obstacles, Expands Reach and Enhances Capabilities

“Google’s Bard Overcomes Regulatory Challenges, Unveils Enhanced Functions for EU and Brazil Users” In a significant milestone, Google has successfully launched its chatbot, Bard, in the European Union and Brazil on July 13. дальше »

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XRP Overtakes BNB Coin As Fourth-Most Valuable Crypto As Coinbase Announces Relisting

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Stellar (XLM) Price Breaks Year-Long Resistance: Is the Crypto Universe Shifting after Ripple’s win? XRP Skyrockets: $0.92 the Next Target

A U. S. District Judge dismissed some regulatory allegations against Ripple Labs, the company behind XRP. The judge agreed with Ripple’s argument that roughly half of its sales of XRP didn’t constitute an illegal securities offering. дальше »

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Solana Shakes Off Regulatory Pushback from Q2, Strengths Commitment to Pioneering DeFi Adoption

After hitting a bump in the second quarter of the year, following a major pushback from regulatory bodies, Solana is attempting to strengthen its position as one of the major pioneers of DeFi in the industry. дальше »

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Coinbase challenges SEC’s attempt to dismiss defenses, asserts lack of regulatory authority over crypto

Coinbase described the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) intent to strike out its defenses as a “disfavored” motion, according to a July 12 letter to Judge Katherine Failla. дальше »

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Holds Steady Over $30K as Inflation Data, Macro Issues Leave Investors Increasingly Unmoved

ALSO: Former CFTC Chair Timothy Massad told CoinDesk TV that regulatory agencies “don’t have to resolve” the stubbornly troublesome issue whether cryptos are commodities or securities. дальше »

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Crypto advocacy group wants SEC to investigate Prometheum

In response to Prometheum being granted favorable regulatory status by the SEC, the Blockchain Association has submitted a letter to the SEC's Inspector General, calling for an investigation дальше »

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