New York Attorney General seeks digital currency whistleblowers ‘deceived’ by VASPs
AG Letitia James called on any New Yorker deceived by a digital asset firm through withdrawal freezes, layoffs or bankruptcy filings to contact her office.
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Robinhood Crypto fined $30 million by regulators
NYDFS Superintendent Adrienne Harris said Robinhood Crypto failed to invest the proper resources and attention to develop and maintain a culture of compliance.
Sri Lanka central bank warns against digital assets investments amidst political unrest
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka said citizens could invest in virtual currencies but at their own risk since the assets are not unregulated in the country.
EU finance commissioner calls for swift passage of MiCA digital asset law
Mairead McGuinness says that the Ukraine-Russia conflict, Terra’s $58b collapse, and Celsius withdrawal halt all point to the need for the quick passage of MiCA.
BSV Global Blockchain shines light on regulatory compliance for blockchain & digital assets
General Counsel of the BSV Blockchain Association Marcin Zarakowski hosted a panel on regulatory compliance for blockchain and digital assets on day three of the BSV Global Blockchain Convention.
Texas and Alabama halt sale of metaverse casino NFTs
The states’ securities regulators served cease and desist orders to the sellers of the 12,000 Gambler NFTs who violated securities regulation.
Digital currency industry melts down ahead of key EU vote on non-custodial wallets
The new rules, if passed, would apply to ‘unhosted wallets,’ those being non-custodial third-party wallets such as Ledger, Tezos, and MetaMask.
Digital currency-friendly Adrienne Harris confirmed as NYDFS new chief
Adrienne Harris is taking over one of the toughest agencies, but having worked with digital asset companies, she’s expected to be firm but friendly to the industry.
Australia: Securities watchdog warns over super funds investing in digital currencies
Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) are the only way that Aussies can invest in digital assets, but the ASIC is concerned that clueless investors in SMSFs are being taken advantage of.
US Congress to tackle BTC mining’s environmental impact in upcoming hearing: report
Lawmakers in the United States are reportedly concerned about the impact the rising number of miners has on the environment and will invite several stakeholders for a hearing.
Maltese regulator warns against 2 unlicensed digital currency firms
The Maltese financial regulator has issued two warnings against two platforms that have been offering digital currencies without the required authorization.
CFTC to develop a holistic framework for digital currencies by 2024
The CFTC has unveiled its strategic plan for 2020-2024. The plan includes creating a holistic framework to promote responsible innovation in digital assets.