The lawyer said he had filed a brief on behalf of 4,701 Coinbase customers for no charge as part of his advocacy work in the crypto space.
Binance wants the court to know US government’s position on USDC
The U.S. government’s arguments on stablecoins in an unrelated criminal case could bolster Binance’s position in its civil case with the SEC.
Consensys, a Target for the SEC’s Assault on ETH, Is Fighting Back
SEC sues Bitcoin miner Geosyn, accusing founders of $5.6M fraud
The SEC alleged Geosyn Mining’s co-founders misappropriated $1.2 million of its investors’ funds, spending it on holidays, nightclubs and firearms.
Anti-crypto SEC commissioner’s term is up in 41 days — Will she be replaced?
Caroline Crenshaw may continue to serve at the SEC for an additional 18 months after her term ends in June if the White House doesn’t nominate a replacement.
Consensys files lawsuit against SEC and commissioners over Ether
The company warned that the SEC reversing a position it had held since 2018 on Ether as a security could “spell disaster” for the network and drive innovation to a halt in the U.S.
House committee ranking member says a stablecoin bill could be coming soon
House Financial Services Committee Ranking Member Maxine Waters said a stablecoin bill “in the short run” was coming amid negotiations with Republican lawmakers and the Senate.
Changpeng Zhao could serve time in the same facility as ‘crypto-anarchist’ Jim Bell
An expert in U.S. federal prisons suggested that the former Binance CEO, if sentenced to incarceration, could face the risk of “theft and extortion” from other inmates.
Do Kwon’s Huge Fine Shows the SEC Is Ratcheting Up Penalties Against Crypto Firms
Suggested fines the securities watchdog suggested for Terraform Labs and Ripple are out-of-line with what it has collected from crypto firms in the past.
Do Kwon appeals Montenegrin court decision, claiming ‘unfounded and illegal’ interpretation
The question of the Terraform co-founder’s extradition to either the U.S. or South Korea has been bouncing between lower and higher courts in Montenegro for months.
US authorities arrest and charge new figure in OneCoin scheme — who is William Morro?
Reports suggested that the latest individual to be charged in connection to the crypto scheme was associated with Gilbert Armenta, the boyfriend of OneCoin founder Ruja Ignatova.
Binance exec will remain in Nigerian custody until May 17 bail hearing: Report
The question of Tigran Gambaryan’s bail in Nigeria was expected to be addressed in an April 22 hearing, which has reportedly been pushed back to May 17.
Binance Secures Full Virtual-Asset Services Provider License in Dubai
The fourth and final stage of approval comes almost a year after the crypto exchange secured a third-stage license.
The Solution for Stablecoin Regulation
Tether, Circle Diverge on How to Tackle Global Patchwork of Stablecoin Rules
The two largest digital dollar providers have chosen different paths in dealing with a perceived lack of global clarity on stablecoin rules: Circle is looking to U.S. lawmakers to provide guidance, while Tether is taking a hands-on approach to tackling fraud and money laundering.
BTC, ETH Rise as Hong Kong Bitcoin ETF Applicants Say They’ve Been Approved
The Securities and Futures Commission, Hong Kong’s markets regulator, has not made an official announcement.
Ether Spot ETFs Still Have No More Than 50% Chance of Approval in May: JPMorgan
There will probably be litigation against the SEC after May if ether ETFs aren’t approved, the report said.
New Zealand Crypto Policy Should Support Industry, Minister for Commerce Says
The country’s “wait and see” approach to regulating crypto could risk New Zealand missing out on the benefits of industry developments, a government inquiry found.
Republican Sen. Tillis Calls for ‘Light’ Crypto Regulatory Framework Ahead of Presidential Election
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle urged the need for new crypto laws on Tuesday, as Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo asked for “additional tools” to effectively crack down on illicit crypto financing.