Optimism Surrounds Bitcoin ETF in the US
The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), the world’s largest Bitcoin fund, has experienced significant discounts over the past 24…
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Regulation is an extremely strategic point for the evolution and adoption of cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and the entire web3 ecosystem in general. Often denied and criticized by the most extreme members of the community, regulation is considered vital for many crypto activists wishing to see the democratization of blockchain and mass adoption. This considered a hot topic is constantly evolving. As such, Coin Academy will not fail to accurately address crypto regulation news to provide its readers with as much information as possible as quickly as possible.
Binance Takes Bold Step in Response to FCA’s Cryptocurrency Promotion Guidelines
In response to the renewed and increasingly strict directives from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regarding cryptocurrency…
Bitcoin Soars and Crashes on Misinformation
Bitcoin has recently experienced a turbulent period, going from $27,900 to $30,000 within a few minutes, only to…
Olky’s Web3 Initiatives: Expanding Their Presence in the European Fintech Landscape
The Olky Group, based in Luxembourg and France, is embarking on new initiatives to expand its footprint in…
SEC Chooses Not to Appeal in Grayscale Case
In just a few months, the SEC will finally render its verdict on various Bitcoin ETF applications from…
Former Voyager CEO Faces Simultaneous Legal Actions by CFTC and FTC
Former Voyager Digital CEO, Stephen Ehrlich, is now facing simultaneous legal actions initiated by two major US regulatory…
Mastercard Essay Explores Wrapped CBDC Possibilities
In a landmark essay on CBDCs, Mastercard partnered with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and the Cooperative…
Japan Digitization Moves Forward with Release of DCJPY
In an effort to advance Japan’s journey towards digital currency, DeCurret Holdings has unveiled its highly anticipated project,…
Circle’s Amicus Brief in SEC vs. Binance Case: The Battle Continues
The Circle’s Position on Stablecoins As the legal battle between the SEC and the renowned cryptocurrency exchange platform…
Coinbase Faces Backing From US State Regulators and Legal Experts in Unregistered Exchange Claim
Challenges Mount for Coinbase as US State Regulators and Legal Experts Back SEC in Unregistered Exchange Claim Coinbase,…
BlockFi vs. Three Arrows Capital: Mediation Over Crypto Dispute
The Chief Judge, Michael Kaplan, of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey, has…
ESMA Releases Second Consultation Note on MiCA Regulation
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has released a second consultation note on the MiCA regulation The…
Argentina to Implement CBDC for Economic Revival
Juan Agustín D’Attellis Noguera: Supporting the Implementation of a Central Bank Digital Currency in Argentina Juan Agustín D’Attellis…
Stock Connect System Incorporates Smart Contracts
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange is introducing a major innovation to its Stock Connect system, which links the…
Project Atlas: Tracking Crypto Transactions Across Blockchains
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has developed a proof of concept for a system that tracks transactions…
Patrick McHenry Takes Center Stage in Cryptocurrency Regulation Debate
Patrick McHenry takes center stage in cryptocurrency regulation debate with new interim role Patrick McHenry, a staunch advocate…
SEC Appeal Rejected: Ripple Case Enters New Phase
In a significant setback for the SEC, District Judge Analisa Torres rejected their appeal in the landmark case…
Binance Partners with Thai Police to Thwart Massive Cryptocurrency Scam
Binance Collaborates with Thai Police to Disrupt Major Crypto Scam Binance, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange…
The High-Stakes Trial of Sam Bankman-Fried: A Legal Battle Over Testimonies
The High-Stakes Trial of Sam Bankman-Fried: A Legal Battle Over Testimonies As the lower Manhattan court prepares for…
Kenyan Parliamentary Committee Expresses Concerns over Worldcoin Activities
A recently published report by a Kenyan parliamentary committee has raised concerns about the activities of Worldcoin within…
Prager Metis Faces SEC Lawsuit for Alleged Violations of Auditor Independence Rules
Prager Metis Faces SEC Lawsuit for Alleged Violations of Auditor Independence Rules Prager Metis, the former auditor for…
Co-founder of Three Arrows Capital Arrested in Singapore
More than a year after the bankruptcy of investment fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC), one of its co-founders…
SEC Investigation into Do Kwon’s Involvement with Terra
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has turned its attention to Do Kwon, co-founder of the now-defunct…
Circle’s Defense of Binance Against SEC Case
In a meaningful move, US-based stablecoin issuer Circle has come to the defense of Binance, the world’s largest…
Nvidia Under Police Investigation in France
The global AI chip manufacturer, Nvidia, based in California, has recently found itself at the center of an…
US Representative Questions SEC Chairman’s Neutrality
During a recent hearing of the House Financial Services Committee held on September 27, U.S. Representative Tom Emmer…
Pressure Mounts on US SEC as Congressman Threatens Subpoena
Pressure Mounts on US Securities and Exchange Commission as Congressman Threatens Subpoena Patrick McHenry, the head of the…
Coinbase CEO Criticizes Chase UK’s Ban on Cryptocurrency Transactions
Brian Armstrong, the CEO of the famous US-based cryptocurrency exchange platform, Coinbase, has strongly criticized Chase UK’s recent…
The Potential Impact of Stablecoins on Financial Stability
The Federal Reserve Banks of Boston and New York recently released a report that closely examines stablecoins such…
Bitcoin Spot ETF: Bipartisan Representation Pushes for SEC Approval
In a recent letter addressed to Gary Gensler, chairman of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC),…
SEC Extends Decision on ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is not rushing its decision regarding the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin spot…
Chase Bank UK Imposes Total Restriction on Crypto Transactions
Starting from October 16, Chase Bank UK, a branch of the financial giant JPMorgan Chase, will impose a…
Brian Armstrong Opposes AI Regulation
Artificial intelligence continues to assert itself as an inevitable element of the future of our society. At the…
The Uncertain Future of Stablecoins and the Impact of MiCA Regulation
The European Union’s regulation on cryptocurrency markets (MiCA), finalized in June, raises uncertainties about the future of stablecoins.…
Binance CEO Denies Binance.US Claims Amid SEC Investigation
In a recent and rather unsettling development, the founder and CEO of Binance, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, firmly denied…
SEC Issues Warning on Impending Coercive Actions in the Crypto Market
SEC Warns of Impending Coercive Actions in the Crypto Market In an unequivocal signal of increased control in…
Binance and SEC Continue to Negotiate in Court
Lifting the Veil on Binance’s Operations In a significant development in the dispute over documents between the SEC…
Binance US Faces Growing Legal Battle with SEC Over Operational Practices
The American branch of Binance is currently at the center of a growing legal dispute, resisting the SEC’s…
Malta’s Public Consultation to Align Crypto Policies with EU Regulations
In order to align with the upcoming European Union (EU) regulations on crypto-assets (MiCA) scheduled for December 2024, Malta…
SEC Escalates Legal Fight with Binance.US
In a recent development, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has intensified its legal offensive against Binance.US.…
Hong Kong Authority Issues Warning to Crypto Firms
In a significant development, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has instructed crypto companies operating within its jurisdiction…
SEC Utilizes AI for Enhanced Financial Market Surveillance
During a recent Senate oversight hearing, the President of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler,…
SEC Chairman Gensler Urges Regulation of Cryptocurrencies
Approaching the crucial audience at the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday morning, SEC Chairman Gary Gensler remains steadfast…
India’s Crypto Future: Navigating Global Perspectives and Domestic Needs
India is on the verge of shaping its future path in the cryptocurrency landscape, a sector that has…
SBF’s Lawyers Striving to Release Their Client
Weeks away from SBF’s trial, the former FTX CEO’s lawyers are still maneuvering to get their client out…
SEC Crypto War Continues
The month of September is definitely proving to be an obstacle course for the US financial watchdog. Constantly…
Standardizing Regulations for Cryptocurrencies
In a collaborative effort to standardize regulations related to cryptocurrencies, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Financial…
The Legal Woes of Former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky
In the ever-evolving narrative of former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky, recent developments suggest heightened legal scrutiny. A court…
European Central Bank Praises Legislative Plans for Digital Euro
European Central Bank welcomes legislative plans for digital euro The European Central Bank (ECB) has expressed satisfaction with…
Australia Faces Crossroads in Digital Asset Regulation
Australia at a Crossroads in Regulation of Digital Assets Australia finds itself at a crossroads when it comes…
China Takes the Lead in the Digital Currency Revolution
In a world where the trajectory of digital currencies is radically reshaping financial landscapes, China is taking the…
London Stock Exchange Sets Blockchain Trading as New Standard
In a move that marks a significant shift in the financial industry’s approach to technological integration, the London…
The Battle Rages On Between Ripple and the SEC
The battle between Ripple and the SEC is in full swing. A few weeks after suffering a significant…
Chinese Courts Confirm the Legality of Virtual Assets
Despite Beijing’s strict ban on cryptocurrencies and related activities, Chinese courts have recently taken a different direction. According…
SEC Extends Deadline for Bitcoin ETF Approvals
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed its final decisions on Bitcoin spot ETF applications, affecting…
Victory for Grayscale against the SEC
The District of Columbia court has ruled that the SEC wrongfully rejected Grayscale’s Bitcoin spot ETF. The court…
DOJ Disqualifies Expert Witnesses in FTX Founder’s Fraud Case
In a legal maneuver that could have a significant impact on the upcoming fraud and conspiracy trial of…
Ronaldinho: From Football Star to Cryptocurrency Scam Investigation
Brazilian football icon Ronaldinho Gaúcho is walking on thin ice, having avoided a second summons to testify before…
LBRY Inc: Closing Shop After Losing Case Against SEC
LBRY Inc – the firm that’s responsible for developing the LBRY Protocol – announced that it will be…
Global Interest Surges in BRICS Summit and Expanding Membership
Set to take place in less than two months, the upcoming BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, scheduled for August…
Bolivian President Calls for De-Dollarization and Diversification
Bolivian President Calls for De-Dollarization and Diversification Bolivian President Luis Arce called for the de-dollarization and the diversification…
Celsius Crypto Platform Under Investigation
Investigations into Celsius’ Business Practices Three days after Celsius imploded on the 13th of July 2022, the CFTC,…
Mark Cuban Slams SEC for Crypto Regulation Mistakes
Mark Cuban, a Shark Tank star and owner of the NBA team Dallas Mavericks, has slammed the U.S.…
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin Push for Increased Use of National Currencies in Settlements
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have pushed for the increased use of national currencies…
Winklevoss Demands Action from DCG’s Silbert
Cameron Winklevoss, the co-founder and president of cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, has given Barry Silbert, the founder and CEO…
Thailand Implements Crypto Risk Warning for Investors
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission has announced new guidelines that will require digital asset service providers to warn…
UK Economy Gets Boost From Regulation of Crypto Assets and Stablecoins
Rocket Boost for UK Economy On June 28, King Charles III granted Royal Assent to a landmark bill…
Javier Milei Advances Dollarization Plan in Argentina
Javier Milei, a liberal presidential candidate in Argentina, stated recently that he has the funds needed for the…
FTX Halts Sale of Stake in AI Startup Anthropic
Failed crypto exchange FTX has unexpectedly halted the sale of its stake in the artificial intelligence (AI) startup…
Judge Denies Binance’s Motion Against SEC
Binance’s attempt to prevent the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from making public statements alleging that the…
FTX Stake in Anthropic Sale Freeze
On June 28, it was reported that the investment bank acting as an adviser to FTX, informed bidders…
Shanghai Clearing House Announces Support for Digital Yuan
The Shanghai Clearing House, Asia’s first counterparty clearing institution, announced support for payments made with the digital yuan…
50 Chinese Nationals Arrested for Illegal Crypto Mining Operation in Libya
Around 50 Chinese nationals have reportedly been apprehended by Libyan authorities following allegations of running a cryptocurrency mining…
Regulating Crypto Conglomerates Requires International Cooperation, Says Bank of France Governor
Regulating Crypto Conglomerates Requires International Cooperation, Says Bank of France Governor The head of the central bank of…
JPMorgan Talks About Future of US Dollar Amid China’s Rise
JPMorgan’s strategists have explained that even if China overtakes the U.S. as the world’s largest economy around 2030,…
Bittrex Receives Withdrawal Approval From Judge Shannon
The US Affiliate of Bittrex, the cryptocurrency platform, is reportedly going to allow user withdrawals from June 15.…
Sam Bankman-Fried blocks new charges in indictment
In a temporary respite for Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced founder of now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX was able to…
TRON Unveils New Mission, Vision, and Values
TRON Unveils New Mission, Vision, and Values at Annual Internal Conference TRON’s New Goals and Vision Last June…
BRICS Bank President Rousseff Calls for Direct Liquidity to Global South Countries
BRICS Bank President Rousseff Calls for Direct Liquidity to Global South Countries Dilma Rousseff, president of the New…
JP Morgan Agrees to Pay $290 Million Settlement to Epstein Victims
JP Morgan has agreed to pay $290 million to settle a class-action lawsuit from the victims of Jeffrey…
CFTC Lawsuit Could Define Legal Status of DAOs in the United States
On June 9, 2023, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) declared victory in a lawsuit against Ooki DAO,…
Economist Predicts New BRICS Currency Could Weaken the Dollar Role in Payments
Jim Rickards, an economist and the author of “Currency Wars,” has predicted the unveiling of a new BRICS…
Central Bank of Kenya Still Monitoring CBDC
The Allure of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) is Known to the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) but…
Do Kwon Approved for Bail by Basic Court of Podgorica
A Co-founder of Terraforms Labs, Do Kwon, who was accused of document forgery allegations, has been reapproved for…
Silvergate Bank Ordered to Submit Self-Liquidation Plan Within 10 Days
In a recent press release from the U.S. Federal Reserve Board of Governors, it was disclosed that Silvergate…
Gemini to Expand Presence in UAE with Acquisition of Crypto License
The Winklevoss-led crypto exchange Gemini has announced that it is acquiring a crypto license to serve customers in…
Brazil President proposes South American Union and shifting away from US dollar
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio ‘Lula’ Da Silva has proposed uniting all countries in South America through the Union…
The Coinbase CEO Urges Policymakers to See the Bigger Picture with Crypto
The Urgent Need for U.S. Policymakers to Embrace Crypto Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong wrote in a recent opinion…
Bali Imposes Strict Penalties on Foreign Tourists Using Cryptocurrency
The Bali provincial government is imposing strict penalties on foreign tourists using cryptocurrency as a means of payment…
South Korean Lawmakers Propose Crypto Disclosure Bill Amid Opposition Lawmaker Scandal
A new bill proposing that South Korean lawmakers, public officials and candidates must disclose their cryptocurrency holdings has…
Russian Tax Administration to Regulate Crypto Industry
Russia’s tax administration is going to be tasked with overseeing the crypto industry in the country, a high-ranking…
Judge Denies SEC’s Request to Seal Documents Related to Hinman’s Speech
In the latest development in a long-running court case, Judge Analisa Torres has denied the SEC’s request to…
Nigeria Passes National Blockchain Policy After Extensive Consultations
The National Blockchain Policy Passes in Nigeria Wide Consultations Result in New National Blockchain Policy The Nigerian Federal…
Iran Eases Import Payments with Dedicated Crypto Platform
Iran is making it easier for local businesses to pay for imported goods using cryptocurrencies with the establishment…
Coinbase Shares Plummet as Regulatory Action Scares Away Investors
Coinbase Shares Plummet 28.6% as Investors Flee Amidst Regulatory Action Coinbase is currently facing massive setbacks in the…
White House Proposes 30% Tax on Cryptocurrency Miners to Combat Climate Change
The White House is attempting to persuade Congress to pass a 30% climate change tax on cryptocurrency miners…
Coinbase Responds to SEC’s Wells Notice
Coinbase, a San Francisco-based crypto exchange, publicly disclosed its response to the Wells notice from the US Securities and Exchange Commission
Binance Lifts Restrictions on Russian Users for Deposits and Balances
Binance Lifts Restrictions on Russian Users, Allowing Deposits with Bank Cards and Removing Balance Limitation Binance, the world’s…
Bahamas to Strengthen Cryptocurrency Regulations After FTX Collapse
The Bahamian regulatory body of cryptocurrencies, the Securities Commission, plans to strengthen the country’s crypto regulations following the…
Digital Euro Project Nears End of Research Phase: Universal Payment Method a Focus
Fabio Panetta, a member of the executive board of the European Central Bank (ECB), announced that the digital…
