Regulation Archives - Page 16 of 55

SEC Waves White Flag on OpenSea Probe, CEO Calls It ‘A Win’

February 23, 2025 Dan K

The SEC has dropped its probe into OpenSea, a win for NFT creators. CEO Devin Finzer says classifying NFTs as securities would have hindered innovation.

NFT Sales Surge 19.6% to $152.9M as Doodles Dethrones Pudgy Penguins

February 22, 2025 Dan K

NFT sales surged 19.6% to $152.9M, with Doodles overtaking Pudgy Penguins. Ethereum NFT sales rose 42.7%, while Bitcoin NFTs fell 26.6%.

Bybit exchange interface showing restored withdrawal functionality after major security breach.

Bybit Restores Withdrawal Services After $1.5B Exploit, CEO Assures Normal Operations

February 22, 2025 Dan K

Bybit CEO Ben Zhou confirmed that all withdrawals have been processed and operations are back to “normal pace” after a major $1.5B exploit.

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Coinbase Set for Legal Win as SEC Plans to Dismiss Landmark Lawsuit

February 21, 2025 Dan K

The SEC plans to dismiss its lawsuit against Coinbase, marking a major shift in U.S. crypto regulation. The decision awaits final approval.

Thai police arrest Chinese nationals involved in crypto scam and kidnapping case

Bybit Lifts Curtain on Liquidation Data Following Underestimated Figures

February 21, 2025 Dan K

Bybit has made liquidation data public via API, improving transparency for traders after CEO Ben Zhou challenged underreported crypto liquidation figures.

Executives from Uniswap, Coinbase, and NYSE join SEC crypto regulation roundtable in Washington

SBF Cozies Up to Republican Party Amid Clemency Push

February 20, 2025 Dan K

SBF shifts to the GOP, slams Biden’s policies, as his parents push for a Trump pardon amid his 25-year sentence for FTX’s collapse and crypto scandal.

A digital rendering of a Trump-branded virtual world with a metaverse marketplace and NFT trading hub.

YLDS Stablecoin Debuts as First SEC-Registered Yield-Bearing Digital Asset

February 20, 2025 Dan K

Figure Markets launches YLDS, the first SEC-registered yield-bearing stablecoin, offering daily accruals and monthly payouts on Provenance Blockchain.

Hong Kong skyline with digital blockchain graphics representing tokenization and stablecoins.

Hong Kong’s Web3 Future: Tokenization and Stablecoins Take Center Stage

February 19, 2025 Dan K

Hong Kong focuses on tokenization and stablecoins to advance its Web3 ecosystem, aiming to transform financial markets, says Secretary Christopher Hui.

Image of Norwegian law enforcement investigating a large-scale crypto fraud operation.

$87M Crypto Scam Uncovered in Norway, Four Indicted

February 18, 2025 Dan K

Norwegian authorities have indicted four individuals for a $87M crypto scam that defrauded thousands globally. Over $700M was laundered through Norway.

A digital screen showing a hacked social media account, symbolizing cybersecurity threats in the crypto industry.

Hyperliquid Rolls Out HyperEVM, Launches $1M Bug Bounty Program

February 18, 2025 Dan K

Hyperliquid launched HyperEVM and a $1M bug bounty program to enhance security. Users can earn USDC rewards for identifying vulnerabilities.