Regulation

Nigerian regulators demand Binance hand over top 100 local users’ data

Negotiations between Binance and Nigeria hit a wall as the government recently requested the exchange to submit local users' data.

3 years ago · By VIVIAN NGUYEN

Tether assists FBI and DOJ in seizing $1.4 million from tech scam

Tether aids FBI and DOJ in recovering $1.4 million from a tech scam that primarily targeted elderly individuals in the US.

3 years ago · By VIVIAN NGUYEN

Coinbase takes legal action against SEC in push for crypto regulation clarity

Coinbase files a new lawsuit challenging the SEC's refusal to engage in crypto rulemaking and seeks a clear explanation for this decision.

3 years ago · By VIVIAN NGUYEN

SEC delays decision on options trading for spot Bitcoin ETFs

The SEC says it needs "sufficient time" to review, evaluate, and consider options trading for spot Bitcoin ETFs.

3 years ago · By VINCE DIOQUINO

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Nexo’s Dubai entity secures initial approval to offer crypto services

Mar. 5, 2024

Nexo’s Dubai entity secures initial approval to offer crypto services

Nexo's Dubai entity gains initial approval from VARA, marking a significant step in expanding its virtual asset services in the UAE.

By GINO MATOS

Do Kwon escapes US extradition as Montenegro’s Court overturns verdict

Mar. 5, 2024

Do Kwon escapes US extradition as Montenegro’s Court overturns verdict

Montenegro's Appeals Court overturns the extradition of Do Kwon to the US, citing procedural violations and ordering a new review.

By VIVIAN NGUYEN

SEC seeks public comments on Ethereum ETF, raises concerns on proof of stake

Mar. 5, 2024

SEC seeks public comments on Ethereum ETF, raises concerns on proof of stake

The SEC is inviting public comments to help them assess the "nature" of Ethereum and whether proof of stake opens an ETF to possible fraud.

By VINCE DIOQUINO

BitForex under Hong Kong’s SFC scrutiny for potential crypto scam

Mar. 4, 2024

BitForex under Hong Kong’s SFC scrutiny for potential crypto scam

Hong Kong's securities watchdog investigates the crypto exchange BitForex after sudden fund disappearance and operational halt.

By VIVIAN NGUYEN

Tether shareholder files defamation lawsuit against WSJ

Mar. 4, 2024

Tether shareholder files defamation lawsuit against WSJ

WSJ claimed that Bitfinex "backers" used "shadowy intermediaries [and] falsified documents" to maintain banking access in late 2018.

By VINCE DIOQUINO

Hungary considers allowing banks to offer Bitcoin and crypto services

Mar. 1, 2024

Hungary considers allowing banks to offer Bitcoin and crypto services

Hungary's new move targets to integrate Bitcoin and crypto services into its financial sector in an effort to align with EU standards.

By VIVIAN NGUYEN

SBF lawyers file petition to reduce prison time to less than 6.5 years

Feb. 28, 2024

SBF lawyers file petition to reduce prison time to less than 6.5 years

Defense lawyers argue that Sam Bankman-Fried should be given a maximum prison sentence of between 63 to 78 months.

By VINCE DIOQUINO

Pro-XRP John Deaton officially launches Senate bid to replace Elizabeth Warren, campaign funded via Coinbase

Feb. 21, 2024

Pro-XRP John Deaton officially launches Senate bid to replace Elizabeth Warren, campaign funded via Coinbase

Crypto lawyer John Deaton is running against Elizabeth Warren in the upcoming senatorial election in Massachusetts.

By VIVIAN NGUYEN

Do Kwon set for US extradition, Montenegro Supreme Court rules

Feb. 21, 2024

Do Kwon set for US extradition, Montenegro Supreme Court rules

Montenegro Supreme Court rules to extradite Terra's Do Kwon to the US, rejecting South Korea's request and highlighting legal and political factors.

By DIEGO ALMADA LOPEZ

SBF jail photos surface, former inmate says he is ‘more gangster’ than 6ix9ine

Feb. 20, 2024

SBF jail photos surface, former inmate says he is ‘more gangster’ than 6ix9ine

The photo was taken on December 17, 2023 at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, with SBF sporting a full beard.

By VINCE DIOQUINO