The DOJ disagrees with the legal protections given to those involved in the Voyager sale to Binance.US, saying the court “improperly” exceeded its authority.
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Crypto bank Anchorage Digital cuts 20% of staff, citing regulatory uncertainty
It’s unclear whether Anchorage Digital’s layoffs relate to the current turmoil in the United States banking sector.
Signature Bank investigated for money laundering prior to demise: Report
The pro-crypto bank was reportedly under dual investigations to uncover if it was taking proactive measures to stop money laundering.
SEC not allowed to punish Voyager advisers over bankruptcy token, says US judge
The SEC claims the transactions involved with redistributing the funds to impacted Voyager account holders will trigger U.S. securities laws.
Hong Kong’s losses to crypto scams doubled to $217M last year: Report
Crypto-related scams in Hong Kong reportedly accounted for over 50% of the total $407 million stolen from city residents in tech crimes in 2022.
‘Home’ regulator could solve crypto’s ‘fragmented supervision’ issue: Comptroller
During a speech at a banking conference in DC, acting comptroller Michael Hsu said FTX was an example of why a “consolidated home country supervisor” […]
White House ‘aware of the situation’ at Silvergate, says spokeswoman
The spokeswoman said that she won’t be commenting specifically on Silvergate, but the White House will be actively monitoring the situation.
Iran completes pre-pilot phase of central bank digital currency
The Central Bank of Iran progresses with CBDC development in anticipation of a visit by the Bank of Russia’s governor Elvira Nabiullina.
Internal documents reveal Australia’s potential timeline for crypto legislation: Report
Internal documents from the Australian Treasury Department have revealed crypto legislation in the country could be a year away at the very least.
US trustee appeals FTX bankruptcy judge’s ruling to deny appointment of independent examiner
The legal team for U.S. Trustee Andrew Vara petitioned to have the U.S. District Court consider an appeal for a ruling on an independent examiner […]