Regulation Archives - Page 24 Of 61

Unlike Ulbricht, SBF Faces ‘Slim’ Chance of Conviction Relief

February 17, 2025 Paulo

The Office of the Pardon Attorney holds a 10,000-petition backlog. Without political ties, convicts face minimal clemency chances in the current system.

Tether Joins U.S. Stablecoin Regulation Talks

February 17, 2025 Paulo

Tether is engaging with U.S. lawmakers to shape stablecoin regulations under the STABLE Act, aiming for compliance while ensuring transparency and involvement.

Hex Trust Acquires Byte Trading: Will Institutional Investors Bite?

February 16, 2025 Paulo

Hex Trust acquires Byte Trading to expand institutional crypto services, integrating its low-latency platform into Hex’s secure, regulated infrastructure.

BaFin building in Germany, symbolizing closure of Ethena GmbH’s USDe case

Pantera Capital Founder Faces Tax Probe Over $850M Crypto Profits

February 15, 2025 Paulo

Pantera Capital’s Dan Morehead faces a tax probe over $850M in crypto profits after moving to Puerto Rico, amid rising scrutiny on crypto taxation

Barclays Reports $131M Exposure to BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF

February 14, 2025 Paulo

Barclays reveals a $131M stake in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, signaling increased institutional adoption as Bitcoin prices surge past $97K.

Futuristic illustration of a large TRX transfer moving from a corporate blockchain wallet to a crypto exchange

South Korea’s FSC Unveils Three-Phase Plan for Corporate Crypto Trading

February 13, 2025 Paulo

South Korea’s FSC is launching a three-phase plan to allow corporate crypto trading, starting with exchanges, law enforcement, and non-profits in 2025.

ZkLend blockchain protocol exploited for $9.5M on Starknet network, with stolen funds bridged to Ethereum and laundered via Railgun.

ZkLend Loses $9.5M in Starknet Exploit, Offers Bounty to Hacker

February 12, 2025 Paulo

ZkLend lost $9.5M in a Starknet exploit. The protocol offers a 10% bounty if the hacker returns funds by Feb. 14, warning of legal action.

Bitcoin price chart showing downward trend after US reserve announcement

Co-Founders of HashFlare Accept Wire FraudPlea Bargain with US

February 12, 2025 Paulo

HashFlare co-founders pleaded guilty to wire fraud in the US, agreeing to forfeit frozen digital assets. They face up to 20 years in prison after sentencing.

Futuristic illustration showing Ethereum price zones with visible support and resistance ranges

Tokyo-Listed Gaming Studio Gumi Acquires ¥1 Billion Worth of Bitcoin

February 11, 2025 Paulo

Tokyo-listed Gumi acquires ¥1 billion in Bitcoin to boost blockchain investments, join Babylon staking, and expand its Web3 and token management strategy.

South Korean Lawmaker Acquitted in Crypto Asset Concealment Case

February 10, 2025 Paulo

South Korean lawmaker Kim Nam-kuk was acquitted of crypto concealment charges. The court ruled disclosure of virtual assets wasn’t legally required.