Regulation Archives - Page 33 Of 62

Namada Proposal Seeks Approval for NAM Airdrop to Coin Center Donors

December 18, 2024 Paulo

Namada proposes a NAM airdrop to Coin Center donors, funding advocacy efforts. 1–2M tokens, 2-4% of PGF budget, could be allocated in 3 weeks.

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

US Treasury and UAE Crack Down on North Korean Crypto Laundering Network

December 18, 2024 Paulo

US and UAE crack down on North Korean crypto laundering. Sanctions hit two Chinese nationals and a UAE firm aiding DPRK’s weapons and WMD funding.

European Securities and Markets Authority building representing MiCA regulation guidelines release.

ESMA Releases Final Policy Guidelines on MiCA, Effective December 30

December 17, 2024 Paulo

ESMA unveils final MiCA guidelines, addressing crypto market abuse, investor protection, and operational resilience across the EU. Effective Dec 30, 2024.

European MP Sarah Knafo speaking against the digital euro and supporting Bitcoin reserves.

European MP Rejects CBDC, Advocates for Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

December 17, 2024 Paulo

European MP Sarah Knafo rejects the digital euro, calling it a “totalitarian temptation,” and advocates for a Bitcoin reserve to safeguard financial freedom.

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

Major Implications for Gaming Tokens as CyberKongz Hit with SEC Wells Notice

December 17, 2024 Paulo

SEC’s Wells notice to CyberKongz raises fears over gaming tokens’ future as Web3 platform vows to fight back against potential enforcement action.

Blockchain

Anchorage Digital Secures BitLicense from New York State

December 16, 2024 Paulo

Anchorage Digital secures BitLicense from NYDFS, paving the way for regulated crypto services to New York institutions. Full launch expected in early 2025.

Australia Accelerates AI Industry Growth with National Capability Plan

December 16, 2024 Paulo

Australia launches a National AI Capability Plan to strengthen its AI industry, fostering innovation, investment, and workforce upskilling by 2025.

Cinematic illustration of a large-scale Bitcoin mining operation in the United States powered by advanced infrastructure

Coinbase Faces $1B Lawsuit from BiT Global Over Wrapped Bitcoin (wBTC) Delisting

December 15, 2024 Paulo

Coinbase faces a $1B lawsuit by BiT Global over Wrapped Bitcoin (wBTC) delisting, alleging anti-competitive practices to favor Coinbase’s cbBTC.

Ex-Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley Exec Joins OpenZK Network as Co-Founder

December 15, 2024 Paulo

Ex-Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley exec Dave Sandor joins OpenZK Network as co-founder to lead advancements in ZK-Rollup scaling and DeFi solutions.

Futuristic illustration of an Ethereum-powered tech conference set in Mumbai’s skyline

Societe Generale and Banque de France Complete First CBDC Repo Transaction

December 14, 2024 Paulo

Societe Generale completes a CBDC repo transaction with Banque de France on Ethereum, testing blockchain for interbank liquidity and securities settlement.