Tether Freezes $550M in Iran-Linked USDT
Tether reports freezing nearly $550 million in USDT this year, working with US authorities to block funds linked to Iran's financial networks and
2 days ago2 min
Regulation
Laws, courts, lawsuits, sanctions, licensing, taxes, and CBDCs.
California Governor Signs Meme Coin Ban
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new bill targeting meme coin scams, aiming to protect consumers from fraudulent digital assets.
3 days ago2 min
South Korea Eyes Crypto Market Making Rules
South Korea is reviewing its stance on crypto market makers following unusual price behavior of JPYC on the Upbit exchange.
3 days ago2 min
Trump Weighs Global Stablecoin Plan for Dollar Dominance
Trump administration reportedly considering a global stablecoin strategy to bolster the US dollar's international standing and counter potential threats
7 days ago2 min
South Korea Probes $12.7M in Polymarket Bets
South Korean police are pursuing criminal cases against 26 Polymarket users for alleged illegal gambling, sparking debate over prediction markets' legal
11 days ago2 min
US Regulators Advance Crypto Rules Amidst Congress Stalemate
SEC and CFTC push forward with crypto regulations, offering market clarity despite legislative setbacks. Bitcoin sees price surge.
12 days ago2 min
US Sanctions Iranian Crypto Exchange BitBank
The US Treasury has sanctioned BitBank, an Iranian crypto exchange, alleging it facilitated illicit Bitcoin transactions for Iran's IRGC and maritime
12 days ago2 min
Celsius Estate Sues BitMEX Over $490M Bitcoin Liquidation
The Celsius estate is suing BitMEX, alleging wrongful liquidation of 6,360 BTC during the March 2020 market crash, seeking hundreds of millions in damages.
14 days ago2 min
Ex-Robinhood Staff Charged Over Crypto Listing Trades
Former Robinhood engineers face US charges for allegedly profiting from insider information on crypto token listings.
15 days ago2 min
SEC Official Supports Clarity Act, Pushes For Rules
An SEC commissioner endorsed a proposed crypto bill but emphasized the agency's ongoing efforts to establish regulations regardless of its passage.
16 days ago2 min
OpenAI CEO Rules Out IPO This Year
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated an Initial Public Offering will not occur in 2024, dampening speculation about a potential public listing for the AI research
18 days ago2 min
Thailand Proposes Stablecoin Transfer Restrictions
Thailand's SEC is consulting on rules that would limit stablecoin transfers to only accounts owned by the same user, aiming to curb illicit activity.
18 days ago2 min