Former Celsius chief revenue officer Roni Cohen-Pavon pleaded guilty to US criminal charges in 2023 and has been allowed to travel to Israel on bail.
Anthony Scaramucci has projected China’s return to Bitcoin mining and integrating Bitcoin into its reserve assets, making this claim during remarks delivered at the Bitcoin MENA 2024 conference. He suggested that with the United States now signaling a more open stance toward Bitcoin, it would be increasingly difficult for other nations to remain on the […]
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EU member states that have yet to adapt local law to implement MiCA by year's end include Belgium, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Luxembourg and Romania, according to a document shared with CoinDesk.
Jetking Infotrain became India’s first publicly traded company to adopt Bitcoin (BTC) as a reserve asset for its treasury after purchasing 12 BTC on Dec. 9, according to the firm’s CEO Avinash Bharwani. The company’s Bitcoin reserve is worth roughly $1.2 million, at $97,986.35 per BTC as of press time. According to Google Finance data, […]
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The former Binance CEO said that the Chinese government's lack of transparency overall made it difficult to predict any crypto policies.
Paul Atkins and David Sacks take on key roles under Trump, signaling a transformative era for crypto regulation.
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The Dec. 8 segment on the news program featuring Brad Garlinghouse did not mention that a federal judge ruled XRP was not a security in specific cases.
El Salvador's shift in Bitcoin policy may stabilize its economy, enhance international relations, and improve access to global financial aid.
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BitOasis received a full VASP license, marking the final step in its VARA licensing process and allowing for a range of crypto trading services.
On Dec 11, the U.S. Senate Banking Committee will decide whether to renominate Caroline Crenshaw, a Democrat Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner. Crenshaw has always been a staunch critic of cryptocurrencies and the crypto community is not happy with the prospect of her re-election. Crenshaw is ‘anti-crypto,’ says Coinbase COO Crenshaw, who was sworn […]
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Pavel Durov arrived at the Paris court to be questioned about allegations of involvement in criminal activities facilitated through the app.
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The group's 2024 report once again highlighted FSOC's longstanding concerns about stablecoins.
The Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) raised concerns that stablecoins pose a mounting risk to financial stability due to inadequate oversight and significant market concentration, according to its 2024 annual report. The report called for urgent legislative action to create a comprehensive federal framework for stablecoin issuers to mitigate risks tied to their rapid growth […]
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The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will reportedly reject two spot Solana (SOL) exchange-traded funds (ETF) applications, according to Bloomberg ETF senior analyst Eric Balchunas. Balchunas said the rejections were Chair Gary Gensler’s “parting gift” to the crypto industry. Fox News reported Eleanor Terrett revealed sources at two Solana ETF issuers told her the […]
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The prime minister said Czech residents would not have to report crypto transactions under $4,200 per year or pay taxes for selling digital assets held for more than three years.
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) has intensified efforts to enforce Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (AML/CTF) regulations among crypto ATM providers. On Dec. 6, the watchdog said that crypto ATMs are increasingly used for money laundering and other illicit activities. Despite the country having around 400 registered crypto exchanges, only a small portion […]
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Janet Yellen calls for stronger crypto oversight in FSOCs final Biden-era report, warning of systemic risks.
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Bill Dudley joined others in suggesting the only purpose of a US government Bitcoin reserve would be to reward Trump’s crypto supporters.
Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal has disclosed letters from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to banks throughout 2022, urging them to halt or avoid crypto-related activities. The letters, which date back to March 11, 2022, have been dubbed “pause letters” due to their repeated recommendations to suspend or refrain from engaging in crypto […]
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Ripples stablecoin launch faces delays but could still debut by year-end, as CTO David Schwartz remains optimistic despite holiday and regulatory hurdles.
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Pump.Fun has restricted access to users in the UK days after receiving a regulatory warning from the country’s financial watchdog. The decision comes after a Dec. 3 warning from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which flagged the Solana-based memecoin launchpad for potentially offering financial products without authorization. In compliance with UK regulations, Pump.Fun updated […]
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Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal claimed the letters provided evidence that an alleged US government attempt to debank firms “wasn’t just some crypto conspiracy theory.”
Hong Kong has moved closer to formalizing its stablecoin regulations by publishing a bill in its gazette on Dec. 6 that establishes a clear framework for issuers and marketers. Stablecoins have become useful tools for cross-border transactions, with Standard Chartered recently calling them the crypto industry’s “killer app.” Under the new bill, stablecoin issuers and […]
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This policy shift may boost crypto investment in the Czech Republic, aligning with EU standards and potentially influencing regional tax reforms.
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The Czech Republic approved an amendment granting exemptions for income from cryptoasset transfers. The move, passed on Dec. 6 and set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2025, introduces conditions under which individuals may exclude such income from personal taxation, echoing some established rules applied to securities. Under the new framework, individuals can claim an […]
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CeFi and DeFi ecosystems do not need to be divided as regulation is well-positioned to help DEXs improve universal standards, the GRVT CEO said.
New US “crypto czar” David Sacks is very bullish on Solana and is among investors of SOL-related investment firm Multicoin Capital.
David Sacks' appointment could significantly influence U.S. policy on AI and crypto, potentially reshaping regulatory and economic landscapes.
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The SEC's stance on crypto ETFs may stifle innovation and limit investment opportunities in the burgeoning digital asset market.
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Executives from Bitwise, Ripple, and Coinbase voiced their support for former SEC commissioner Paul Atkins to lead the agency after Gary Gensler’s departure.