Regulation - Crypto News And Market Updates

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CFTC Chair Says DeFi Platforms Offering Derivatives Must Register Under U.S. Law

May 18, 2023 Gonzalo

CFTC chairman Rostin Behnam says DeFi platforms offering derivatives to U.S. users must register with the agency, signaling stronger crypto regulation ahead.

Gary Gensler Says Crypto Rules Already Exist as SEC Pushes Back Against Coinbase

May 16, 2023 Gonzalo

SEC Chair Gary Gensler rebuffs Coinbase’s petition, insisting that crypto laws already exist and that most tokens qualify as securities under existing rules.

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EU Council Approves DAC8, Expanding Tax Reporting Rules to Crypto Transfers

May 16, 2023 Gonzalo

The EU Council approves DAC8, a directive extending tax reporting to crypto transfers and tightening anti-money laundering and tax evasion oversight.

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SEC Faces Mounting Criticism as Coinbase and U.S. Lawmakers Challenge Its Crypto Policies

May 15, 2023 Gonzalo

Coinbase, lawmakers, and industry groups unite in criticizing the SEC’s crypto stance, accusing it of overreach and creating regulatory uncertainty in the U.S.

America’s Stablecoin Struggle: Why USDC Is Losing Ground to Tether

May 13, 2023 Gonzalo

USDC’s decline and Tether’s dominance highlight America’s failure to lead the Web3 financial frontier. Experts urge policymakers to prioritize stablecoin strategy.

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Texas Lawmakers Approve Bill to Add Digital Currencies to State’s Bill of Rights

May 12, 2023 Gonzalo

Texas lawmakers vote to amend the state’s Bill of Rights, officially recognizing citizens’ right to own and use digital currencies such as Bitcoin.

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Binance US Seeks to Cut CZ’s Stake Amid Mounting Regulatory Pressure

May 12, 2023 Gonzalo

Binance US executives are exploring ways to cut founder CZ’s ownership stake as SEC and CFTC scrutiny intensifies, threatening licenses and expansion.

French Crypto Trader Jailed for 18 Months for Buying a Ferrari With Bitcoin

May 12, 2023 Gonzalo

French crypto trader Thomas Clausi was sentenced to 18 months in Moroccan prison and fined $3.7 million after buying a Ferrari with Bitcoin, which later dropped in value.

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Grayscale Files for Three New Crypto ETFs and Launches Grayscale Funds Trust

May 10, 2023 Gonzalo

Grayscale Investments announced three new crypto-focused ETFs and the creation of the Grayscale Funds Trust, expanding its product lineup despite ongoing tensions with the SEC.

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IRS Files $44 Billion Claim in FTX Bankruptcy Case, Targeting Alameda Research for $20.4 Billion in Taxes

May 10, 2023 Gonzalo

The IRS is seeking $44 billion in taxes from bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, including $20.4 billion in unpaid partnership and income taxes owed by Alameda Research.