The FDIC warns that uncertainty around crypto’s legal status, the likelihood of fraud and contagion present key risks to United States banks.
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Legal scholars file amicus brief in support of Coinbase
The legal practitioners asked the court to adhere to the established definition of “investment contract” when interpreting its scope.
Sam Bankman-Fried will ‘return to his depression’ without access to medication, say defense lawyers
According to Sam Bankman-Fried’s legal team, he was “only able to bring a small supply” of ADHD medication and antidepressants to jail following the judge […]
SBF jailed, FTX partners under attack: Law Decoded
Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of the failed FTX crypto exchange, will be held in jail through the end of his two upcoming trials.
Latest superseding indictment against Sam Bankman-Fried includes campaign finance allegations
The U.S. Justice Department dropped a campaign finance violations charge on Sam Bankman-Fried’s indictment in July, but said it will consider the alleged scheme in […]
CFTC charges residents of Florida, Louisiana, Arkansas with crypto fraud
The regulatory body claims the defendants enticed over 14,000 individuals by creating false weekly returns.
Brazil’s Congress moves to levy higher taxes on cryptocurrencies
If approved, the legislation would make crypto assets held by Brazilians overseas subject to the same tax rules governing traditional assets.
Crypto adoption crosses party lines amid Washington’s political deadlock
Support for crypto among United States politicians and voters appears to be crossing party lines with bipartisanship agreements.
FedNow showcases DLT-powered payments system as service provider
The Federal Reserve wrote that it does not support or endorse any showcase providers featured on its website.
13% of applications approved: British regulator discloses crypto registration stats
Since January 2020, almost 300 crypto companies have applied for registration with the Financial Conduct Authority, 38 of which were approved.