Regulation Archives - Page 59 of 62

SEC Headquarters Building in Washington D.C.

SEC Relaxes Crypto Reporting Rules for Banks and Brokerages

July 12, 2024 Dan K

The SEC announced exemptions, freeing banks and brokerages from reporting customers’ crypto holdings on financial statements, contingent on risk management.

Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev standing in a courtroom.

Tornado Cash Developer Alexey Pertsev Denied Bail

July 12, 2024 Dan K

Dutch court denies bail for Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev, who remains in custody on money laundering charges as he prepares his appeal.

Binance and Megazone logos with a cryptocurrency exchange background

Binance Discusses Selling Gopax Stake to Korean Cloud Provider Megazone

July 11, 2024 Dan K

Binance is nearing a deal to sell its majority stake in Gopax to the Korean cloud provider Megazone, with finalization expected by the end of July.

Screenshot of Huione Guarantee's online scam marketplace interface

Scam Operators Flourish on Huione Guarantee, Elliptic Research Reveals

July 10, 2024 Dan K

Elliptic research uncovers Huione Guarantee’s role in $11b online scam, highlighting blockchain tracking and the rising use of AI in emerging crypto crimes.

Graphic of Chainlink whales buying LINK during market dip

Chainlink Whales Buy the Dip, Grab 6.2 Million LINK

July 9, 2024 Dan K

Chainlink whales seize the crypto downturn to amass 6.2 million LINK, signaling bullish sentiment despite recent price fluctuations and market challenges.

Bitcoin mining rigs operating in a data center, illustrating the increase in mining profitability.

July 9, 2024 Dan K

Bitcoin mining became more profitable in June, driven by a 2% rise in Bitcoin prices and a 5% drop in network hashrate, as the market adjusted to the halving.

Germany's Bitcoin Holdings Analysis and Market Impact

Germany Still Holds $2.2B Worth of Bitcoin, Blockchain Data Show

July 8, 2024 Dan K

Germany still holds $2.2b in Bitcoin, impacting the crypto market. Learn how these holdings and potential sales affect trading volumes and market dynamics.

Image depicting Sam Bankman-Fried and his family involved in a political donation scandal.

Bankman-Fried Family Involved in $100M Political Donation Scandal

July 6, 2024 Dan K

New allegations reveal the involvement of Sam Bankman-Fried’s family in a $100 million political donation scandal following the collapse of FTX.

Crypto exchanges adjusting to new EU Travel Rule compliance measures starting December.

EBA to Extend EU Travel Rule to Crypto Exchanges Starting December

July 5, 2024 Dan K

The European Banking Authority expands the EU Travel Rule to include crypto exchanges, enhancing AML measures. Compliance begins December 30.

Joana Cotar, German Bundestag member, speaking about Bitcoin.

German Lawmaker Calls Government’s Recent Mass Bitcoin Sell-Off “Not Sensible”

July 5, 2024 Dan K

Joana Cotar criticizes Germany’s mass Bitcoin sell-off, urging the government to hold BTC as a strategic reserve and develop a comprehensive Bitcoin strategy.