Bank of Thailand to allow first virtual banks by 2025
Bank of Thailand has disclosed plans to allow virtual banks to operate in the country for the first time. Financial...
Regulation
US Lawmakers Create ‘Congress’ First Ever’ Digital Assets Subcommittee – Regulation Bitcoin News
U.S. Congress’ “first ever” subcommittee on digital assets has been created as part of the House Financial Services Committee. “We...
SEC Charges Genesis and Gemini — Winklevoss Says Regulator’s Lawsuit Is ‘Super Lame’ – Regulation Bitcoin News
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged crypto exchange Gemini and crypto lender Genesis Global Capital, a subsidiary...
Binance Now Authorized in 7 EU Countries — Sweden Becomes Latest Member State to Give Approval – Regulation Bitcoin News
Crypto exchange Binance is now legal to operate in seven European countries following the latest approval by Sweden’s financial regulator....
The Fed Will Keep Focusing on Crypto — Fed Governor Says ‘We Do Not Want to Hinder Innovation’ – Regulation Bitcoin News
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman says while “cryptocurrency activities can pose significant risks,” the Fed does not want to “hinder...
US Arrests ‘Mutant Ape Planet’ NFT Creator in $3M ‘Rug Pull’ Scheme to Defraud Crypto Investors – Regulation Bitcoin News
The U.S. government has arrested and charged the creator of “Mutant Ape Planet” non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for allegedly defrauding crypto...
Hong Kong Reaffirms Commitment to Become Regional Crypto Hub – Regulation Bitcoin News
Hong Kong has reaffirmed its commitment to become a regional crypto hub in following the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX....
Bank of France Governor Calls for Mandatory Licensing for Crypto Companies – Regulation Bitcoin News
France has to adopt a licensing regime for crypto service providers, the head of the country’s central bank has suggested....
Jim Cramer Expects SEC to ‘Do a Roundup’ of Uncompliant Crypto Firms — Urges Investors to Get Out of Crypto Now – Regulation Bitcoin News
The host of Mad Money, Jim Cramer, says he expects the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to do a...
Crypto Is Here to Stay and ‘Becoming More Legitimate’ – Regulation Bitcoin News
A top Internal Revenue Service (IRS) official says, “Cryptocurrency is here to stay,” and “it’s becoming more legitimate.” The official...
SEC Intervenes in Binance US Acquisition of Bankrupt Crypto Lender Voyager Digital’s Assets – Regulation Bitcoin News
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has intervened in the asset purchase agreement between Binance US and bankrupt crypto...
US Regulators and the Fed Jointly Issue Crypto Warnings – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Federal Reserve, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) have...
Indian Government Launching Crypto Awareness Campaign – Regulation Bitcoin News
The government of India is launching a crypto awareness campaign that will educate investors about the legality of cryptocurrencies in...
New year, same old troubles — The FTX saga continues in 2023: Law Decoded, Dec. 26-Jan. 2
Having been granted the opportunity to enjoy Christmas and the New Year with his family, former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried...
Developing Global Crypto Regulation Is a Priority for G20 Under India’s Presidency – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) says one of the priorities for the G20 under India’s presidency is to “develop...
Robert Kiyosaki Buying More Bitcoin — Warns SEC Regulations Will Crush Most Cryptocurrencies – Regulation Bitcoin News
The famous author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, has revealed why he is buying more...
Bahamas Seizes Digital Assets Worth Over $3.5 Billion From Collapsed Crypto Exchange FTX – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Securities Commission of the Bahamas has revealed that it seized digital assets worth more than $3.5 billion from the...
DOJ did not classify MNGO as a commodity
Avraham Eisenberg was arrested in Puerto Rico on Dec. 26 on commodities fraud and manipulation charges relating to the $110...
Argentine Senate Mulls Crypto Advertisement Regulation – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Argentine senate is discussing a preliminary project that would regulate the way in which individuals and organizations promote crypto....
Mango Markets exploiter arrested on fraud charges — Maybe it WAS illegal
The crypto trader behind the $110 million exploit of decentralized exchange Mango Markets has been arrested in Puerto Rico —...
Brazilian Securities Commission CVM Opens a Path for Funds to Invest in Crypto – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Brazilian Securities Commission CVM has cleared the path for funds to dive into cryptocurrency-based investments. The institution issued a...
Russia to Ban Banks From Using Messengers Like Telegram to Contact Customers – Regulation Bitcoin News
Financial institutions in Russia will not be able to communicate with clients through instant messengers based outside the country, local...
