The recent filing by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding FTX’s bankruptcy repayment strategy has raised significant concerns within the cryptocurrency industry. The plan to repay creditors using stablecoins or other digital assets has sparked a debate over its legality under federal securities laws. The SEC’s filing has cast a shadow of uncertainty
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Recently, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov found himself in legal trouble in France. He was released from prison but placed under judicial supervision with specific conditions, including a hefty €5 million bond. Durov is also restricted from leaving French territory and must report to the police station twice a week as part of his bond conditions.
Congressman Wiley Nickel (D-NC) recently criticized the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its “regulation by enforcement” approach. He argued that this strategy undermines trust in the regulatory system and risks stifling digital innovation across the US. Nickel emphasized the need for a collaborative and transparent regulatory process that includes public input to develop
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recognized the importance of retail investors having more timely access to fund portfolio data. Currently, the regulatory framework requires registered investment companies to provide periodic portfolio holdings data, but this information is often delayed. This delay affects millions of US households and can leave investors with outdated
Crypto firms are facing increasing challenges in the UK due to burdensome and time-consuming regulatory processes. According to a report from the Financial Times, registrations for crypto asset exchanges and custodian wallet providers with the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have dropped by more than 50% in the past three years. This signals a growing
Recently, the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given the green light to two local crypto exchanges, Busha Digital Limited and Quidax, to operate under the Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Program (ARIP). This Approval-in-Principle marks a significant step towards complying with upcoming regulations on virtual asset service providers, set to be released in May 2022.
OpenSea CEO, Devin Finzer, recently announced that the company has received a Wells Notice from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) due to the regulator’s belief that NFTs on the platform are securities. In a statement, Finzer expressed shock at the SEC’s aggressive stance against creators and artists, stating that they are prepared to
The recent settlement between the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and crypto lending firm Abra serves as a stark reminder of the importance of regulatory compliance in the cryptocurrency industry. The SEC filed charges against Abra for failing to register its crypto asset lending product, Abra Earn, and against Plutus Lending LLC, Abra’s owner,
France has emerged as a favored destination for major crypto businesses over the past decade. Companies like Binance, Crypto.com, and Circle have chosen Paris as their European headquarters. The country boasts of favorable tax rates, a diverse talent pool from across Europe, and a strong emphasis on innovation in the Web3 space. Additionally, France was
The joint statement from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Spotify CEO Daniel Ek highlights the challenges posed by the European Union’s fragmented regulatory structure on artificial intelligence (AI) innovation. They criticize the EU’s AI regulatory framework as being riddled with inconsistent implementation, which hampers the region’s companies from fully capitalizing on the AI wave. The