Regulatory

Ethereum firm Consensys continues its legal battle with the SEC for clear crypto regulations, despite the regulator ending its Ethereum 2.0 probe.

Ethereum’s market value rises following SEC’s decision to end its investigation, boosting investor confidence.

David Hirsch, the SEC’s crypto unit leader, steps down amid heightened scrutiny on cryptocurrency regulation.

Ripple Labs Inc. seeks a reduced fine from the SEC, arguing for a penalty similar to Terraform Labs’ settlement.

Terraform Labs and ex-CEO Do Kwon to pay billions in SEC fraud settlement, marking one of the largest penalties in U.S. history.

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler warns that crypto exchanges are still liable for enforcement actions despite making risk disclosures to investors.

Binance to limit non-compliant stablecoins under EU’s MiCA regulation.

Judge orders SEC to pay legal fees in dismissed DEBT Box case.

New York residents regain access to XRP on Coinbase

US House greenlights major crypto bill, setting stage for Senate debate.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler has expressed strong opposition to the FIT21 Act, a bill set to regulate digital assets, citing concerns over investor protection.

23-year-old Rui-Siang Lin could face life in prison for running a $100M dark web drug market

Dutch court convicts Tornado Cash creator for aiding in crypto crimes.

Binance CEO demands freedom for compliance officer held on illegal transaction charges in Nigeria.

Cryptocurrency figure Roger Ver faces extradition to the U.S. on tax evasion and fraud charges.

Changpeng Zhao receives a 4-month prison term and a $50 million fine for laundering violations.

Wasabi and Phoenix wallets halt US services due to increasing regulatory scrutiny.

Keonne Rodriguez, co-founder of Samourai Wallet, was released on bond after denying money laundering charges.

Consensys lawsuit unveils SEC’s internal suspicion of Ethereum as a security, challenging prior CFTC commodity designation.

Software firm Consensys seeks court ruling to stop SEC from classifying Ethereum as a security.

The SEC signals a cautious crypto stance, likely rejecting Ethereum ETFs and delaying Bitcoin ETF options.

Samourai Wallet creators face money laundering and illegal business operation charges.

Changpeng Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, may receive a 3-year sentence and $50M fine for anti-money laundering violations.

The SEC extends review of Ethereum ETFs and requests public comments on BlackRock’s proposal, casting uncertainty on May approvals.

Ripple challenges SEC’s penalty, arguing for a reduced $10 million fine in a legal dispute.

Cryptocurrency giant Binance converts $1B safety fund to USDC, signaling a strategic move to enhance transparency and re-enter the Indian market.

New legislation aims to enhance financial stability by imposing strict rules on stablecoin issuers.

City’s inaugural Bitcoin ETF approval spurs price surge, signaling crypto investment growth.

Disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried challenges his prison term and seeks New York confinement during the appeal.

Hong Kong’s SFC is set to approve spot Bitcoin ETFs, offering new investment avenues.

Binance’s Tigran Gambaryan pleads not guilty to money laundering in Nigeria, faces remand.

MAS revises PSA to cover crypto custody, aiming to enhance user protection.

Ex-FTX leaders agree to $1.35M payout in class action settlement after founder’s sentencing.

KuCoin’s $10 million airdrop aims to retain users despite DOJ and CFTC charges.

Bankman-Fried plans to appeal the conviction and sentence.

The DeFi Education Fund and Beba challenge the SEC to clarify the status of their $BEBA token as non-security.

Binance gets blocked by Philippines financial watch dog as the exchange drops Tron USDC.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission intensifies its scrutiny on the Ethereum Foundation through subpoenas, igniting debates over Ether’s classification and casting doubt on spot Ether ETF approvals.

U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Laphonza Butler have expressed concerns over the approval of crypto ETFs beyond Bitcoin.

Lazarus Group, linked to North Korea, has resumed laundering stolen funds using Tornado Cash, a crypto mixer sanctioned by the U.S.

Craig Wright is not Bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, accourding to the High Court’s ruling.

Bankrupt Terraform Labs secures court approval to hire Dentons for legal representation, despite SEC objections.

Changpeng Zhao must surrender Canadian passport and stay in the U.S. as part of revised bail conditions.

Analysts lower expectations for a spot Ethereum ETF approval by May.

The UK’s (FCA) has greenlit crypto asset ETNs for professional investors, with the London Stock Exchange set to accept applications next quarter.

Jerome Powell assures Senate Committee that a U.S. central bank digital currency is not forthcoming, prioritizing privacy and banking system integrity.

Two SEC commissioners express concerns over the agency’s ambiguous approach to cryptocurrency regulation following a recent settlement with ShapeShift.

A Montenegro appeals court has invalidated the decision to extradite Do Kwon to the United States.

Spanish regulator orders Worldcoin to stop processing personal data, citing privacy violations.

The SEC alleges Binance.US has not fully complied with information requests regarding customer assets.

A U.S. judge’s ruling classifies crypto assets traded in secondary markets as securities.

FTX warns public about unauthorized parties soliciting bids for its digital assets, reaffirming Galaxy Asset Management’s exclusive role.

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce urges for sensible crypto regulation to support innovation and protect U.S. industry interests.

The financial watchdog contends the payment may be intended to avoid future judgments and should instead aid investors and creditors.

Gemini exchange reaches a settlement to return funds to users affected by the Genesis bankruptcy.

Sam Bankman-Fried’s legal team argues for a lighter prison term, criticizing the 100-year recommendation as excessive.

After a brief withdrawal, HTX reapplies for a Hong Kong crypto trading license.

The Chinese government alerts citizens to a fraudulent app imitating the official digital yuan platform.

Craig Wright’s claim as Bitcoin creator faces scrutiny in court with new evidence and testimonies.

The UK Law Commission proposes a new legal framework to recognize cryptocurrencies as property, aiming to provide clarity and protection for digital assets.

Crypto group and digital asset firm challenge SEC’s authority in Texas lawsuit.

Montenegro court approves extradition of Terraform Labs’ Do Kwon to the US, where he faces fraud charges.

Former SEC attorney Ladan Stewart transitions to White & Case, a firm known for defending crypto companies.

“Terrorists” still prefer to use traditional finance products, according to U.S. Treasury’s Brian Nelson.

Zhao has pleaded guilty to money laundering charges in November.

International tug of war over Kwon’s fate takes a new turn with Montenegro court’s reversal on extradition.

Crypto criminals with more than US$3.76 billion in profits may face life in South Korea.

Only two exchanges are licensed to provide crypto trading services to Hong Kong’s retail sector so far.

Genesis, in bankruptcy, seeks court approval to sell Bitcoin and Ether trust assets worth US$1.6 billion.

OPNX, founded by Su Zhu, ceases operations due to FTX estate’s recovery claims.

The mystery of the FTX hack unfolds as the DOJ charges three unnamed suspects for the US$400 million theft in November 2022.

Crypto derivatives exchange Bybit seeks to enter Hong Kong’s market with a new license application.