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November 2022

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Bankman-Fried calls wealth-based barriers to crypto investment classist, racist

November 2022

FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried says action needed on global rules for cryptocurrencies

Bankman-Fried says the global crypto industry needs a “passporting” policy framework that lowers barriers for crypto businesses.

How Europe’s MiCA can pave the way for crypto’s revival

Europe’s new MiCA framework for regulating crypto shows the good that can happen when government works with and not against the industry, writes Nick Saponaro of Divi Labs.

US alleges Chinese spies used Bitcoin to bribe law enforcement officer

Two Chinese intelligence officers allegedly paid a double agent to help steal files related to a federal investigation into a China-based global telecom firm, reported to be Huawei.

As US midterms approach, poll says voters want policy interests to align with crypto, technology

Survey reveals popularity of crypto ownership among voters, their hopes for the industry’s growing potential and the need for regulation to protect consumers.

Scammers Paradise?

Crypto crimes are costing Hong Kong billions every year – but what’s being done about it and what can the rest of the world learn from it?

Coinbase mulls lawsuit against users who made millions from pricing error

“No finders keepers’ law”: Coinbase considers legal action against some 1,000 users in east Europe’s Georgia who took advantage of a pricing glitch on the platform.

One country, two systems? Hong Kong seems set to diverge from China on digital assets

Hong Kong seems set to put out a new welcome mat for the blockchain and crypto industries, but will it work after concern about regulatory restrictions convinced many cryptocurrency operators to leave?
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India’s headache, or opportunity?

India’s crypto sector has been having a tough time – we’re taking a look on what has been happening lately.

US Regulation Delays

There’s a power struggle over who regulates crypto in the US – and it could all depend on how the midterm elections go this year.

What is the future for cryptocurrency mixers after U.S. sanctions on Tornado Cash?

Tornado Cash, the Ethereum coin mixer slapped with sanctions by the U.S. Treasury back in August, has returned to the software hosting website GitHub amid a flurry of lawsuits against the Treasury for its action.
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Want the next-generation internet? Start legislating for it

Web3 communities need to join forces with policymakers to draft rules for the next iteration of the online world, says Haun Ventures’ Tomicah Tillemann

Tornado Cash Debate – The Role of Law

Forkast Editor in Chief Angie Law spoke with some of the industry experts to talk about the implications of the Tornado Cash sanctions.

‘It raises really interesting questions’: How regulators are approaching DAOs

Panelists at Forkast’s live-streamed event ‘Crypto Rising: The Role of Law: An International Debate post Tornado Cash’ co-hosted by the Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI) said attempting to regulate DAOs highlights the shortcomings of international enforcement.

Privacy vs. security: an international debate on Tornado Cash

Panelists at Forkast’s live-streamed event ‘Crypto Rising: The Role of Law: An International Debate post Tornado Cash’ co-hosted by Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI) said the significance of the sanctions could not be understated.

US Treasury says Congress needs to act to mitigate crypto risk to stability

The Financial Stability Oversight Council report says the lack of clear regulations in the cryptocurrency industry could pose a risk to overall U.S. financial stability and urges congress to write up new rules of the road.

How will the crypto tax debate play out in the UK?

Like many nations, the UK is formulating new rules and guidelines for crypto taxation. Will they help or hinder its crypto hub aspirations?

3 reasons crypto will spring back after Crypto Winter

The crypto market has been down for months, but the industry’s long-term future is brighter than ever, writes Guilhem Chaumont of Flowdesk. Here’s why.

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Bankman-Fried calls wealth-based barriers to crypto investment classist, racist

Hong Kong mulls plans to legalize retail crypto trading: Bloomberg

SEC takes no position on two motions in support of Ripple in XRP lawsuit

Singapore floats tests for retail crypto traders, plans to regulate stablecoins

UK lawmakers vote to regulate digital assets as financial instruments

Top “UK Crypto Hub” proponent Rishi Sunak to become prime minister

SEC asks court to deny Ripple motion for summary judgment in XRP lawsuit

Crypto becomes approved financial product in South Africa

Japan eases token vetting process to expand crypto offerings: report

Japan pushes for tougher crypto AML regulations amid N. Korean cyberattacks

India wants global, tech-driven regulatory framework for crypto

Coin Center files lawsuit over Tornado Cash sanctions, defends crypto privacy rights

Fed’s top bank watchdog eyes new regulation for banks doing crypto

European Parliament agrees on preliminary crypto regulation

Binance gets nod to operate in Kazakhstan

S.Korea gov’t failed, special prosecutor needed on Terra-LUNA, lawmaker says

S.Korea financial regulator restates support for blockchain, crypto protections

Two firms seek to weigh in on XRP lawsuit between SEC, Ripple

October 2022

Institutional finance, role of regulators in focus at TOKEN2049 crypto conference

The second Forkast report on Asia Crypto Week’s anchor event explores what bets TradFi players are making, how Asian investment patterns differ from those elsewhere, and what cooperation between crypto companies and regulators should look like

Are stablecoins like Tether ready for regulatory scrutiny?

The Terra UST disaster is spurring regulators to converge on global stablecoin standards, writes Michael Shing of XREX. But major issuers still fall short.

Cryptocurrencies much more than trading tools, says Caselin at AAX exchange 

Who will regulate the regulators is a time-honored question and one Bitcoin enthusiasts raise when talking about the benefits of the token’s fixed supply versus the tendency of central banks to switch the money spigots off and on.

Crypto community pushes back following CFTC charges against Ooki DAO

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission faces criticism from cryptocurrency industry as opposition grows over “unprecedented” charges against the Ooki DAO.

California governor vetoes bill requiring crypto-related businesses to obtain special license

A bill that proposed a regulatory and licensing framework for crypto companies was rejected by Gov. Gavin Newsom amid a broader national debate concerning the policing of digital assets.

South Korea unlikely to push out crypto regulation before the U.S., authority says

South Korea’s top financial watchdog Monday said it is difficult for the country to establish laws overseeing the cryptocurrency industry in the country ahead of a common global regulatory framework as cross-border enforcement would be a key determinant of effectiveness.

Crypto research firm founder accused of promoting ICO for compensation

Self-described crypto influencer charged with violating SEC regulations by trading and promoting an initial coin offering under undisclosed financial terms.

If the UK wants to become a crypto hub, it must do better

Britain’s internal divisions could thwart its crypt ambitions, writes Nick Saponaro of Divi Labs. Will it be eclipsed by crypto-friendly Dubai?

SEC, Ripple seek summary judgment in attempt to speed up XRP lawsuit

The argument centers around if Ripple’s XRP sales were offerings of unregistered securities.

Fed vs The Merge; Crypto regulation conversations

Welcome to The Daily Forkast – September 14, 2022 – presented by Megha Chaddah. Coming up on today’s show: Will the Merge solve the market’s woes? Regulators paying heed to crypto. We’ll have more on those stories — and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world — in this episode of The Daily Forkast […]

Binance pushes out USDC in aggressive move to boost its own stablecoin

Top blockchain and crypto news: USDC gets the boot from Binance. MicroStrategy looks for Lightning strikes. STEPN heads to Hong Kong.

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Two firms seek to weigh in on XRP lawsuit between SEC, Ripple

SEC charges Hydrogen Technology for selling unregistered securities 

Bitcoin ‘might double in price’ under CFTC regulation, its chairman says

India ED freezes US$1.57 mln in crypto allegedly laundered through WazirX, Binance

Binance law enforcement training program to seek out ‘bad actors’

UK bill allows law enforcement to ‘seize, freeze, recover’ crypto assets

Binance taps ex-U.S. senator Max Baucus to chair global advisory board

Ripple objects to SEC’s relief suggestion in XRP lawsuit

S.Korea finance regulator: crypto can be subject to capital markets law

South Korea will not rule the metaverse with game laws, science ministry says

Crypto Fraud and Asset Recovery Network in U.K. launches Hong Kong chapter

Regulator alleges Celsius resembled Ponzi scheme in new filing

New UK PM, finance minister have previously supported crypto, blockchain

‘Doctor Bitcoin’ claims to be heading to prison for P2P BTC sale

Crypto exchange Bybit barred from brokering securities in Brazil

Anti-crypto U.S. congressman says too much power, money prevent all-out ban

Thailand mandates warnings on crypto ads

CFTC, SEC seek input on hedge fund crypto reporting rules

Binance says it complies with regulators following US anti-money laundering probe report

September 2022

Singapore’s MAS says needs to do better job explaining crypto policy

The city-state hosted a seminar with a title that it hopes sums up its crypto approach: “Yes to digital asset innovation, No to cryptocurrency speculation.”

Crypto regulation in focus

Crypto experts weigh in on the direction crypto regulation is headed in APAC and beyond.

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Binance says it complies with regulators following US anti-money laundering probe report

Crypto lender Hodlnaut placed under creditor protection by Singapore court

SEC, Ripple take XRP lawsuit battle to media as well

Most crypto “still junk”, JPMorgan’s blockchain lead claims