USDC issuer Circle receives a digital token licence in Singapore
Key takeaways Circle has received its Major Payment Institution (MPI) license for digital payment token services in Singapore. The company...
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US court summons Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao
A US court has issued summons for Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao. He has 21 days to respond although he doesn’t...
The SEC strikes again: First Binance, now Coinbase
Key takeaways SEC sues Coinbase for acting as an unregistered broker The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has...
SEC sues Binance and CZ for breaking US Securities Rules
Key takeaways The US SEC has sued Binance for breaking securities rules. The regulatory agency has also sued Changpeng Zhao...
‘Crypto Tsar’ needed to ensure coordinated approach in the UK: EU lawmakers
A parliamentary group in the United Kingdom has published its recommendations to the government for the crypto and digital asset...
Pro-XRP attorney’s phone hacked to promote LAW token
Pro-XRP lawyer, John Deaton, suffered a phone hack on June 4 amid a relentless cyberattack over several days.CryptoLaw, an account...
US lawmakers aim for crypto regulatory clarity with proposed bill putting the screws to SEC
Lawmakers with the United States House Financial Services Committee and House Agriculture Committee have released a draft discussion offering certain...
OpenAI gets warning from Japanese regulators on data collecting
Officials in Japan are beginning to tighten their stance towards artificial intelligence (AI) after the country's local privacy watchdog warned...
bitFlyer implements FATF’s “Travel Rule” crypto restrictions
bitFlyer announced the Travel Rule restrictions will apply to TRUST-compatible exchanges across 21 countries. The exchange will also only allow...
Crypto exchange Bybit announces exit from Canadian market
Bybit will not accept new account applications from Canadian residents and nationals as from 31 May. Existing customers have until...
Russia to support crypto exchanges in new framework
Russia appears to have ditched plans for a state-run cryptocurrency exchange, according to a new report. Instead, it is looking...
Tourists are unhappy with crypto payments ban in Bali
The government of Bali, Indonesia, recently cracked down on crypto payments for goods and services, reminding tourists that the Indonesian...
Binance begins transition to new regulated platform in Japan
Binance has said that the transition to the new platform is necessary to comply with Japanese regulations. Transition to the...
fostering responsible gambling for a sustainable ecosystem
GamStop was created in the United Kingdom to help gamblers get free help when they need it. A lot of...
South Korea officials must now disclose Bitcoin holdings
Korean officials are now required to disclose any crypto holdings above $760. The bill outlining the new law was unanimously...
White House questions impact of AI surveillance on workers
Officials in the United States are making efforts to keep tabs on the development of artificial intelligence (AI), as new...
Influencer served settlement demand via NFT following $7M token presale
A nonfungible token (NFT) influencer has been served with a settlement demand via an NFT — which casually dropped the...
Blockchain technology platform Bakkt looks toward Europe after MiCA
The international regulatory environment for cryptocurrency is improving, and the company is eyeing a retail expansion on the continent, Bakkt...
Crypto exchange Zipmex applies for extension to moratorium
Zipmex says it filed for the court extension as it seeks to find a solution that suits its customers and...
Kenya proposes 3% tax on cryptocurrency transfers
Kenya’s Treasury Secretary outlined the tax proposals in a document sent to parliament on 4 May, 2023. The 3% crypto...
Tax Authority Slated to Become Main Crypto Regulator in Russia
Russia’s tax administration is going to be tasked with overseeing the crypto industry in the country, a high-ranking government official...
UK High Court Rules to Set Aside Interim Proprietary Injunction Against Binance – Regulation Bitcoin News
A high court in the United Kingdom recently set aside a proprietary injunction that was issued against the crypto exchange...
