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Category: Regulation News
BIS, EU central banks building data platform to track crypto, DeFi flows
The Bank for International Settlements and a handful of European central banks are building a system to track international flows of cryptocurrencies.
Hong Kong police, regulator form crypto task force as JPEX saga unfolds
The joint group was established in light of the ongoing crypto scandal in Hong Kong involving the JPEX crypto exchange.
FTX-SBF charges valid despite lack of US crypto laws, DOJ says
Sam Bankman-Fried’s counsel had argued that FTX was not located in the United States, and as SBF did follow regulatory obligations concerning FTX US, charges […]
Cocoa broker testifies to Bitcoin holdings on FTX in Sam Bankman-Fried trial
London-based cocoa broker Marc-Antoine Julliard responded to questions from prosecutors on crypto he held on FTX in November 2022.
Opening arguments begin in Sam Bankman-Fried trial
“His girlfriend will tell you how they stole money together,” said Assistant U.S. Attorney Thane Rehn in an opening statement about the former FTX CEO.
Bitcoin mining restricted to legal entities in Uzbekistan: Official
Cryptocurrency mining in Uzbekistan can only be carried out by legal entities with the use of solar power, the local crypto watchdog has reiterated.
EU to assess export controls on AI tech and semiconductor chips
The European Commission outlined four critical technology areas, including AI technology and semiconductor chips, on which it plans to run assessments to consider export controls.
Crypto Ponzi scheme AirBit: All but one exec now sentenced
AirBit Club co-founder Dos Santos is now the last AirBit defendant not yet sentenced but is scheduled to learn his fate on Oct. 4, 2023.
Lawyers debate over Ripple case after rejection of SEC’s motion for appeal
Crypto lawyer Jeremy Hogan described the recent order as a “disaster” for the SEC, but other legal commentators are urging the community to temper its […]