Crypto-politics
Leaders of $190 Million Brazilian Crypto Pyramid Sentenced to Over 170 Years in Prison An alleged cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme lured nearly 20,000 investors with false promises, raising more than $190 million. Author: Francisco Rodriguez | Edited by: Parikshit Mishra Updated: Apr…
Kyrgyz President Brings CBDC Implementation Closer Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov approved amendments giving the digital som legal force. Chamomile Shumba | Edited by Nikhilesh De Updated April 18, 2025, 3:08 PM Published April 17, 2025, 7:12 PM Key points: Kyrgyz President…
Hidden Road, which is set to be acquired by Ripple, has received a broker-dealer license in the US The FINRA license will allow the company to expand its range of fixed income securities brokerage services to institutional clients. Author: Christian Sandor,…
Republican States Temporarily Halt SEC Lawsuit Over Its Cryptocurrency Authority Crypto lobbyists also withdrew their complaint against the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Author: Nikhilesh De | Edited by Aoyon Ashraf , April 16, 2025, 10:05 PM Key points: Republican state…
OKX Expands US Operations, Opens New Regional Headquarters in California In February, a Seychelles-based crypto exchange paid the Justice Department $500 million in fines for operating in the U.S. without a money transmitter license. Author: Cheyenne Ligon | Edited by: Parikshit…
SEC Delays Decisions on In-Kind Redemption and Staking of Ether ETFs The regulator has postponed the deadlines for two key decisions until June. Author: Helen Brown | Edited by: Nikhilesh De Updated: April 14, 2025, 8:00 PM Published: April 14, 2025,…
Apple Apps KuCoin, MEXC and 12 Crypto Exchanges Blocked in South Korea South Korean regulators will continue to restrict access to local websites of unregistered virtual asset operators, according to a statement. Romashka Shumba | Edited by Nikhilesh De , April…
Google to restrict cryptocurrency advertising in EU for companies with MiCA license Cryptocurrency exchanges and wallet apps must comply with EU MiCA licensing requirements to advertise on Google platforms in 27 countries. Francisco Rodriguez | Edited by Nikhilesh De on April…
More news on the SEC case Are you the subject of a lawsuit or SEC investigation that has now been resolved? Please contact us. By Nikhilesh De , April 12, 2025, 1:30 PM On Friday evening, lawyers for the U.S. Securities…
Judge Denies Major Part of DCG's Motion to Dismiss NYAG Securities Fraud Lawsuit A judge agreed to dismiss two lawsuits against DCG, its CEO Barry Silbert and Michael Moreau, the former head of Genesis Global Capital, saying they were duplicative. Cheyenne…
SEC, Binance Ask Judge to Extend Stay in Current Case Previously, the parties asked the judge to suspend the proceedings for 60 days. Author: Nikhilesh De , April 11, 2025, 9:05 PM Lawyers for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, along…
SEC Cryptocurrency Trading Roundtable Explores Possibility of Easier Rules for Platforms Acting SEC Chairman Mark Uyeda has hinted at interest in making a quick decision on cryptocurrency regulation as the agency mulls permanent regulations. Jesse Hamilton | Edited by Nikhilesh De…