Authorities reportedly alleged Shin Hyun-seong earned roughly $105 million in profits from illegal sales of LUNA tokens before Terra’s collapse.
Manhattan District Attorney’s Office probes FTX collapse: Report
A source with knowledge of the investigations reportedly said New York authorities were looking into the collapse of FTX following the firm declaring bankruptcy on Nov. 11.
CySEC requested FTX’s European arm suspend operations prior to bankruptcy: Report
FTX Europe was one of roughly 130 companies in FTX Group which will be a part of bankruptcy proceedings in the United States.
White House says ‘prudent regulation of cryptocurrencies‘ is needed, hinting at situation with FTX
According to Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, the administration and financial agencies will “closely monitor” developments in the crypto market.
FTX US resigns from the Crypto Council for Innovation
“The news this week has been shocking, but we’ve also seen the community come together,” said CCI CEO Sheila Warren.
Republican lawmaker claims SEC chair was coordinating with FTX ‘to obtain regulatory monopoly’
Minnesota Representative Tom Emmer did not provide any evidence to his claim Gary Gensler was “helping SBF and FTX work on legal loopholes,” but said he was looking into the matter.
US lawmaker warns of ‘major consequences’ for users of unregulated crypto firms, citing FTX
“FTX’s FTT tokens are now worthless, and even worse, FTX.com customers are completely unable to access their funds,” said Maxine Waters.
Japan’s financial regulator requests FTX Japan halt operations
Under the orders, FTX Japan will be required to suspend OTC derivatives transactions and related margins as well as new deposits from Nov. 10 to Dec. 9 unless the FSA steps in.
MiCA proponent cites FTX in advocating for regulation: ‘Crypto assets are not play money’
“With a global MiCA, the FTX crash would not have happened,” said European Parliament economics committee member Stefan Berger.
Post-election roundup: Who were the pro- and anti-crypto winners and losers from the US Midterms?
Political newcomer and Bitcoin holder J.D. Vance will take Rob Portman’s U.S. Senate seat in Ohio, but majority control of both chambers of Congress has yet to be decided.
In staff letter, Binance CEO embraces scrutiny from regulators amid potential FTX deal
“People now think we are the biggest and will attack us more,” said Changpeng Zhao in a letter updating staff on the situation with FTX.
US Treasury redesignates Tornado Cash sanctions, citing North Korea nuclear weapons program
The redesignation of the crypto mixer essentially replaces the U.S. Treasury’s actions from August, establishing sanctions for its role in “enabling malicious cyber activities.”
Germany’s financial regulator orders Coinbase to address ‘business organization’ practices
In effect since Oct. 27, BaFin’s order referred to Coinbase’s Germany arm outsourcing some operations “essential for conducting banking business or providing financial services.”
Single-issue crypto voters weigh in on midterms before US Election Day
The outcome of elections with pro- and anti-crypto political candidates could determine the future of digital asset legislation and regulation in the United States.
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands comes out in support of digital euro
“Let us envision that better future and build a digital euro that works for all Europeans,” said the queen in virtually addressing members of the European Commission.
US authorities announce conviction connected to Bitcoin stolen from Silk Road
U.S. Attorney Damian Williams cited “state-of-the-art cryptocurrency tracing” and “good old-fashioned police work” in the authorities recovering the stolen Bitcoin.
OCC makes its staff available for fintech-related discussions
The announcement of one-on-one discussions with the OCC followed the department saying it planned to establish an Office of Financial Technology starting in 2023.
UK lawmakers open inquiry into NFT regulation — ‘there are fears that the bubble may burst’
According to the DCMS committee, NFT regulation in the U.K. is “largely non-existent,” with lawmakers planning to assess the assets ahead of a review by the treasury department.
Japan’s Digital Agency launches DAO to explore DAOs and Web3
The group added it would consider the benefits and challenges of granting the DAO legal status in Japan, citing the state of Wyoming approving similar legislation in July 2021.
ASIC’s Longo pledges action against certain ‘high-risk’ crypto products
The chair of Australia’s market regulator has warned that “action will be taken” on financial product issuers who promote risky products to a wide consumer base.