Policy

Policy

Congressman Emmer Introduces Bill to Clarify Status of Digital Assets

A bill introduced on Thursday may finally offer some clarity and protection from regulators to cryptocurrency firms by better defining what can be considered a security.

Tim FriesMay 18, 20233 min read

Policy

Grayscale Says SEC Considers Filecoin a Security

In a Wednesday press release, Grayscale revealed that the SEC staff believes FIL “meets the definition of a security”.

Tim FriesMay 17, 20233 min read

NFTs

China on NFTs: “Prosecutors are Paying Close Attention”

Chinese prosecutors noted that there are financial risks, management risks, network security risks, and legal risks associated with NFTs.

Ruholamin HaqshanasMay 17, 20234 min read

Policy

Court Denies SEC’s Motion to Seal Hinman Documents

In what is widely seen as the most recent victory for Ripple, the court has decided against SEC’s motion to seal the Hinman documents.

Tim FriesMay 16, 20232 min read

Policy

Non-Profit Government Watchdog Mounts Pressure on SEC on Ripple Case

For the second time in less than two weeks, Empower Oversight filed a FOIA request concerning cryptocurrency enforcement with the SEC.

Tim FriesMay 16, 20233 min read

Policy

EU Council Adopts MiCA, Finalizing its First Crypto Regulatory Framework

Specific rules of the MiCA regulation are expected to take effect from July 2024.

Tim FriesMay 16, 20233 min read

Policy

DPRK Hackers Stole $2.3B in Crypto Funds Since 2017, 70% of it from Japan

A recent research report sheds light on how North Korean hackers stole billions in crypto since 2017.

Tim FriesMay 15, 20233 min read

Policy

Coinbase Introduces New Global Advisory Council Packed With Ex US Lawmakers

On Friday, Coinbase introduced its new Global Advisory Council to help cooperate with stakeholders across the world.

Tim FriesMay 12, 20233 min read

Market Analysis

Binance is Departing From Canada Due to New Regulatory Guidelines

On Friday, May 12th, Binance announced it is leaving the Canadian market.

Tim FriesMay 12, 20232 min read

Policy

Court Rules That $375M of Users’ Crypto in Interest Accs Belongs to BlockFi

This Thursday, a Federal Judge ordered BlockFi to repay nearly $300 million to its customers, but ruled that an additional $475 million in interest-bearing accounts is…

Tim FriesMay 11, 20232 min read

Policy

IRS Sponsoring Chainalysis for Ukrainian Agents to Hunt for Russian Wallets

Ukrainian law enforcement is utilizing Chainalysis tools and trading offered by the IRS to hunt down Russian sanctions evaders.

Tim FriesMay 11, 20232 min read

Policy

US House FSC Threatens to Subpoena SEC Over Crypto Regulation, SBF Charges

The SEC has until May 19th to respond to the inquiries or the Committee will schedule a testimony at the earliest possible date.

Tim FriesMay 10, 20233 min read