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Texas Senate Passes Crypto Proof-of-Reserves Bill, Awaits Governor’s Signature

May 20, 2023 Paulo

Texas lawmakers approve a bill mandating crypto exchanges to keep full reserves and segregate user funds. The law now awaits the governor’s signature.

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Miami International Securities Exchange Completes Acquisition of LedgerX from FTX Estate

May 20, 2023 Paulo

MIAX completes a $50M acquisition of LedgerX from FTX’s bankruptcy estate, expanding into swaps and futures under CFTC regulation.

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Bakkt Eyes International Retail Expansion as Crypto Regulation Improves Globally

May 20, 2023 Paulo

Bakkt plans international retail expansion as crypto regulations improve, with Dan O’Prey highlighting Bitcoin’s resilience and Europe’s regulatory clarity.

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

May 18, 2023 Paulo

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

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FTX Sues Sam Bankman-Fried and Executives Over $220M Embed Acquisition

May 18, 2023 Paulo

FTX sues Sam Bankman-Fried and former executives over the $220M Embed deal, claiming fraud, lack of due diligence, and misuse of customer funds.

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EU Council Gives Final Approval to Landmark MiCA Crypto Regulation

May 18, 2023 Paulo

The EU Council finalizes MiCA, setting the first unified crypto regulation across Europe, addressing investor protection, AML, and market stability.

Grayscale says SEC staff suggest Filecoin is a security

May 18, 2023 Paulo

Grayscale challenges the SEC’s claim that Filecoin is a security, saying it will defend its legal position after regulators requested a withdrawal of its trust filing.

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

May 16, 2023 Paulo

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

May 16, 2023 Paulo

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

May 15, 2023 Paulo

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.