Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev released pending trial
Alexey Pertsev was arrested nine months ago, just days after the U.S. Treasury sanctioned Tornado Cash coin mixer, and faces charges of facilitating money laundering.
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Coinbase sues SEC to get clarity on digital asset regulations
The digital asset company has taken legal action against the SEC, asking a federal judge to force the U.S. financial markets regulator to respond to a previous petition for digital asset specific rules.
In Hong Kong, digital assets are considered property
A Hong Kong court ruled that property is an inclusive term with a wide range of meanings, noting that in the past, the courts have granted interlocutory proprietary injunctions over digital currencies.
SEC to advisers: Get a firm grasp of digital currencies before making client recommendations
As per the securities regulator, investment brokers must understand the risks associated with digital currencies, while advisers must know the financial status, risk appetite, and previous investments of investors.
Gemini pivots to Asia as US regulators take aim at digital currency exchanges
Amid regulatory challenges in the United States, Gemini sets its eyes on the APAC region, with India as its primary focus, a nation known for enforcing stringent regulations on the digital asset market.
Sorry crypto bros, Gary Gensler is right
Gary Gensler stood his ground that existing laws apply to digital assets since day one amidst criticism from the crypto bros, who lament the alleged ambiguous regulations that meddle with their operations.
Russia’s central bank to create block reward mining entities to circumvent sanctions: report
Bank of Russia Gov. Elvira Nabiullina told members of the State Duma that the banking regulator had approved a pilot for mined digital assets to be used in settling international transactions.
UK is 12 months away from launching digital assets regulations, minister says
The incoming regulations are not designed to stifle innovation but will provide more opportunities to service providers, according to Economic Secretary to the U.K. Treasury Andrew Griffth.
Coinbase’s overseas expansion seeks more swaps, fewer cops
Coinbase recently posted an update on its plan to “go broad and deep,” aka establish bases of operation in jurisdictions that will let it do what American authorities won’t let it do at home.
Digital currency exchanges struggling as regulators close in
Digital asset firms often blame the "shifting" regulatory landscape for their failures, but in truth, laws haven't changed, and regulators are finally catching on to how technology works.
MiCA passes final European Union vote
The European Union is bracing for a host of regulations focusing on safeguarding consumers and protecting the region's financial stability following the European Parliament's approval of MiCA.
UAE financial regulator wants VASPs register for licenses
The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) disclosed that all VASPs in the UAE must submit applications for licensing with the body following the approval of the Authority’s Board of Directors.