Cryptocurrency sector faces stricter AML regulations with EU provisional agreement
The latest provisional agreement comes just a day after the EU banking watchdog extended AML guidelines for crypto firms.
Donald Trump vows to ‘never allow’ creation of a CBDC in the United States
U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump made the promise during a campaign speech in Portsmouth to a round of cheers and applause.
SEC struggled to argue Beanie Babies aren’t securities — Crypto lawyers
Crypto and securities lawyers weighed in on a judge’s remarks after a five-hour court hearing on Coinbase’s motion to dismiss an SEC lawsuit.
Coinbase argues stocks, Terraform Labs and Howey in 5-hour SEC face-off
District Judge Katherine Polk Failla heard arguments from attorneys for the SEC and Coinbase for five hours on Jan. 17. Cointelegraph has a rundown of the hottest topics.
Gemini approved to operate in France, will debut within weeks
French markets regulator Autorité des marchés financiers granted Gemini registration, reportedly making it the 105th company to receive it.
SEC v. Terraform Labs trial pushed to March to potentially accommodate Do Kwon
The Terraform Labs co-founder is still in Montenegro following his prison sentence and reportedly awaits extradition to the United States.
Coinbase to dispute SEC crypto authority in federal court
The SEC’s lawsuit against Coinbase will be heard in New York on Jan. 17. The case may determine the future of several crypto tokens in the United States.
ProShares files for 5 Bitcoin ETFs with indirect exposure
Bitcoin futures ETF issuer ProShares filed for two long and three short Bitcoin ETFs with the SEC on the third day of spot BTC ETF trading in the United States.
US GAO recommendations to SEC before spot Bitcoin ETF approval revealed
In its assessment, the GAO found that although the SEC has a dedicated wing toward emerging technologies, it’s not well equipped to deal with the current challenges and needs specific improvements.
Multiple US Senate bills object to CBDC's definition of ‘money’
The bills could create significant roadblocks to a CBDC in the United States.