The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), which accounts for 90% of Australia’s equity market, is expected to approve the first spot-Bitcoin {BTC} exchange traded funds (ETFs) before the end of 2024, Bloomberg has reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
Mango Markets Exploiter Charged with Possession of Child Pornography
FBI Computer Analysis and Response Team agents first found the material during a search of Eisenberg’s devices in January 2023
Here’s How EU Nations Are Preparing to Enforce MiCA
With MiCA stablecoin rules taking effect in June, CoinDesk reached out to regulators in all 27 EU member states to show where countries are at with implementation.
Japan’s Embrace of Web3 Uncertain as Ruling Party Under Threat
Liberal Democratic Party leader and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida once called Web3 a “new form of capitalism,” but he faces a party leadership election in September.
DOJ Disputes Roman Storm’s Characterization of Tornado Cash Operations in New Filing
The U.S. Department of Justice rebuffed Roman Storm’s motion to dismiss criminal charges against him late Friday.
Warren Rival for Senate Race John Deaton Argues for Coinbase in SEC Challenge
Lawyer-turned-politician John Deaton further reinforced his credentials as an outspoken crypto ally on Friday, filing a friend-of-the-court brief in Coinbase Inc.’s (COIN) effort to get a higher U.S. court to rule on a central question about when a digital token qualifies as a security.
Custodia Bank Appeals Court Loss in Fed Membership Lawsuit
Custodia, a Wyoming-based aspiring crypto bank, filed a notice of appeal against a court ruling that affirmed the Federal Reserve’s rejection of its bid for a master account and membership.
Warren Flags Crypto Ties to Child Sexual Abuse in Letter to DOJ, Homeland Security
Leading crypto critic U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has asked U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland what tools the federal government needs to crack down on the use of digital assets to perpetrate child sexual exploitation, according to a letter she sent to the top U.S. law-enforcement official.
EU Parliament Adopts Anti-Money Laundering Rules Package, Also Policing Crypto
The new laws set up “enhanced” due diligence and customer checks for crypto firms.
Ex-Head of China’s Digital Yuan Effort Facing Government Probe: Report
Yao Qian is reportedly being investigated for “violations of discipline and law.”
UK Law Enforcement Agencies Can Now Seize Crypto More Easily as New Rules Take Effect
New powers that will help law enforcement agencies seize crypto used for crime came into effect on Friday, the U.K Home Office said in a press release.
Consensys Sues SEC Over ‘Unlawful Seizure Of Authority’ Over Ethereum
Ethereum developer Consensys has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, striking back against what the company calls an “unlawful seizure of authority” over Ethereum by the federal regulator.
Jebara Igbara, AKA ‘Jay Mazini,’ Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Crypto-Related Fraud
Igbara perpetrated multiple fraud schemes and scammed investors of at least $8 million.
Stablecoin Bill Could be Ready for the U.S. House Soon Says Top Democrat Maxine Waters: Bloomberg
U.S. House Representative Maxine Waters (D-California), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, told Bloomberg Wednesday “We are on our way to getting a stablecoin bill in the short run.”
Samourai Wallet Founders Arrested and Charged With Money Laundering
Federal prosecutors charges Samurai Wallet founders Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill with conspiracy to commit money laundering on Wednesday, as the U.S. government continues its approach to prosecuting crypto mixing tools that may be used by illicit actors and foreign governments to hide fund transfers.
Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Apologizes Ahead of Sentencing, 161 Others Send Letters of Support
Binance’s founder and former chief executive, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has apologised for his “poor decisions” and accepted “full responsibility” for his actions, in a letter to the judge overseeing his case.
Nigeria Directs Entities to Identify Those Dealing Crypto With Bybit, KuCoin, OKX and Binance
The Central Bank of Nigeria issued a directive on Tuesday asking financial institutions to identify persons or entities transacting in or operating Bybit, KuCoin, OKX and Binance, according to contents of the letter seen by CoinDesk.
What’s at Stake for Crypto in India As the World’s Largest Democracy Is in the Midst of Its National Election?
India’s general election in 2024 is not expected to immediately affect crypto policy, and its current – restrictive – rules are expected to continue on through the upcoming Parliamentary term.
In Mexico’s Biggest Election Yet, Crypto Remains on the Sidelines
Mexico is poised to have its biggest election ever in a few weeks, with 100 million voters choosing 628 elected officials, thousands of local officials and the president. And crypto issues will remain on the sidelines during the campaign.
Tether Will Freeze Wallets Evading Venezuelan Sanctions
Use of Tether has increased in Venezuela after the U.S. reimposed sanctions on oil exports.