Regulation Archives - Page 24 Of 62

futuristic financial scene showing altcoin symbols fading into darkness while Bitcoin and ETFs remain illuminated, representing shrinking liquidity in the altcoin market

Korean Crypto Exchange Upbit Hit with 3-Month Restriction on New User Transfers

February 25, 2025 Paulo

South Korea’s FSC has restricted new user transfers at Upbit for three months over financial violations, KYC failures, and suspicious transaction reports.

Futuristic illustration of U.S. financial markets transitioning to blockchain infrastructure with tokenized assets, digital settlement layers, and on-chain transparency.

Dubai Recognizes USDC, EURC as First Stablecoins Under Token Regime

February 24, 2025 Paulo

Dubai’s DFSA has approved USDC and EURC as the first stablecoins under its crypto regime, allowing their integration into DIFC’s digital asset ecosystem.

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

February 23, 2025 Paulo

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 Paulo

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%.

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

February 22, 2025 Paulo

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

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

February 21, 2025 Paulo

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

Bybit Lifts Curtain on Liquidation Data Following Underestimated Figures

February 21, 2025 Paulo

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 Paulo

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.

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

February 20, 2025 Paulo

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

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

February 18, 2025 Paulo

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