Bitstamp’s decision to discontinue operations in Canada is “primarily a timing issue” related to the firm’s expansion priorities, Bitstamp USA CEO said.
Category: Regulation News
European regulator: DeFi comes with significant risks as well as benefits
The European Securities and Markets Authority released an article on decentralized finance and its risks for the EU market.
Binance freezes Hamas-linked accounts after Israeli request
The freeze does not affect Binance accounts owned by ordinary Palestinian civilians.
Central Bank of Nigeria: eNaira no threat to financial stability
Nigeria’s central bank issued a press release in response to “news items on some media platforms,” suggesting that the eNaira threatens Nigeria’s financial stability.
Securities regulators oppose special treatment of crypto in Coinbase case
A body representing North America’s state securities regulators took aim at arguments made by crypto exchange Coinbase in its defense against the SEC.
Brazilian Congress puts Binance CEO CZ in crosshairs for indictment
A congressional committee has recommended that Changpeng Zhao and three local Binance executives be indicted for fraud and other financial crimes.
Sam Bankman-Fried just like Bernie Madoff, Cardano founder says
Charles Hoskinson likened SBF to Bernie Madoff, the mastermind behind the largest Ponzi scheme in history, and says the media is giving him a “free […]
Crypto advocates weigh on race for next US House Speaker
Lawmakers are scheduled to return to the House of Representatives on Oct. 11 to vote on a replacement for Speaker Kevin McCarthy, whose position has […]
FTX co-founder Wang discusses plea deal, knowledge of financial concepts at SBF trial
On the final day of his testimony, FTX co-founder Wang discussed talking to the feds and his interpretation of the “FTX is fine” tweet.
Sam Bankman-Fried aspired to become US President, says Caroline Ellison
The former CEO of crypto exchange FTX also reportedly explored paying off Donald Trump from running for U.S. President again.