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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.
SEC Faces Another Failure in Case Against Kraken
A New Failure for the SEC in its Case Against Kraken: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of…
An Examination of the SEC and Its Approach to Cryptocurrency Cases
Hester Peirce Questions the Actions of the SEC: Hester Peirce criticizes the SEC’s approach to handling cryptocurrency cases.…
US Treasury’s ‘Savior’ Approach to Crypto Regulations
Representative Tom Emmer has criticized the Department of the Treasury for its approach as a ‘self-proclaimed savior’ regarding…
Circle Responds and Denies Accusations
Circle refutes allegations of illicit financing or connections with Justin Sun, founder of Tron. In an open letter…
US Treasury Official Calls for Stricter Regulation of Cryptocurrency Companies
US Treasury Official Urges Cryptocurrency Companies to Comply with Regulations Wally Adeyemo, Deputy Secretary of the US Treasury,…
SEC Seeks Public Input on Bitcoin ETF Approval
The SEC Seeks Community Input: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently sought public input on the…
Coinbase Receives Subpoena from CFTC for User Information
Coinbase reveals that the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued a subpoena to provide information about…
Founder of Binance Temporarily Confined in the US Pending Sentencing
Founder of Binance, CZ, Temporarily Confined in the US Pending Sentencing The legal situation of Changpeng “CZ” Zhao,…
Terra Founder Do Kwon to Be Extradited
A Montenegro Tribunal Approves Extradition of Terra Founder Do Kwon to South Korea or the United States In…
Christine Lagarde: Skepticism Towards Crypto Highlighted by Son’s Loss
Christine Lagarde, President of the ECB, Shares Personal Story of Son’s Loss in Cryptocurrency Investments Christine Lagarde, the…
Clarifying the Taxation of Staking Rewards in France
Clarification of Staking Taxation: The amendment proposed by the French National Assembly aims to classify staking rewards as…
Kraken Co-Founder Approves Legal Action Against Binance
Jesse Powell comments on Binance’s recent fine: Co-founder of Kraken praises legal action against Binance Jesse Powell, co-founder…
Binance Faces Massive Sanctions and Fines in the US
Binance Faces One of the Largest Sanctions in US History with a $1.8 Billion Criminal Fine Plus $2.5…
SEC Examines Celsius Network’s Restructuring Plan, Seeking More Information on Company’s Assets
SEC Examining Celsius Network’s Restructuring Plan, Seeking More Information on Company’s Assets The ambitious plan of Celsius Network…
Binance in Advanced Negotiations with the US DOJ for Settlement
Binance in Negotiations with the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to Settle Criminal Charges, Potentially Paying Over $4…
Tether Freezes $225M in Stablecoins Linked to International Human Trafficking Syndicate
Tether Freezes $225M in USDT Linked to International Human Trafficking Syndicate Under Investigation by DOJ In a significant…
IOSCO Puts into Perspective the Regulatory Expectations of the Crypto Market
IOSCO puts into perspective the regulatory expectations of the crypto market: IOSCO proposes different suggestions to improve the…
WisdomTree Modifies Bitcoin ETF Filing: A Step Closer to Approval
WisdomTree has recently filed an amended S-1 form for its Spot Bitcoin ETF, bringing it a step closer…
Appeal Rejected: Terrafounder Sentenced to Prison
Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon’s appeal against a four-month prison sentence for document forgery has been rejected by…
IMF Managing Director Promotes the Potential of CBDCs
Kristalina Georgieva from the IMF advocates for CBDCs as crucial instruments for financial transformation in response to rapid…
Commerzbank Becomes First German Bank to Obtain Cryptocurrency License
Commerzbank Becomes First German Bank to Obtain Cryptocurrency License The fourth largest bank in Germany, Commerzbank, has recently…
Unmasking the Consequences of the Fake XRP ETF Filing on SEC’s Decisions
The Impact of the Fake XRP ETF Filing on SEC’s Decisions: A fake filing for a BlackRock XRP…
BlackRock Warns of Stablecoins’ Risk to Bitcoin
BlackRock identifies stablecoins as a risk to Bitcoin: BlackRock highlights the risks that stablecoins could pose to Bitcoin…
Crypto.com Takes on Dubai: New License Signals Expansion
Expanding Crypto.com’s Reach with a New License in Dubai Crypto.com has obtained a crypto license from regulators in…
A Reduced Fine for Ripple
A Considerably Reduced Fine for Ripple The SEC fine imposed on Ripple is likely to be reduced. The…
BlackRock Questions SEC’s Differential Treatment of Spot ETFs
BlackRock Challenges SEC’s Logic Regarding Spot ETFs: BlackRock disputes the SEC’s differential treatment of cryptocurrency Futures ETFs and…
European Parliament Approves Data Act with ‘Kill Switch’ for Smart Contracts
The European Parliament has approved the Data Act, including a “kill switch” clause for smart contracts. The law…
SEC Chairman Advocates for Restart of FTX Exchange
SEC Chairman Advocates for FTX Exchange Restart: Gary Gensler, SEC Chairman, supports the idea of a full restart…
Blockpit Acquires Accointing: A Strategic Move in Crypto Taxation
Anchoring a Strategic Merger: Blockpit Acquires Accointing Blockpit, an Austrian platform specialising in crypto taxation, has recently acquired…
Bybit Prepares to Return to the UK
[Key Points] Bybit prepares to return to the UK: Bybit, after a pause imposed by the FCA directives,…
SEC Faces Challenges in Cryptocurrency Management and Performance
SEC Faces Challenges in Cryptocurrency Management and Performance Key Points: The ban on candidates owning cryptocurrencies significantly limits…
Gensler’s Observations on Legal Counsel in Crypto
Observations of Gensler on Legal Advice in Crypto Gary Gensler suggests that crypto projects consulting lawyers could be…
SEC Claims Jury Too Lenient Towards Do Kwon
Key Points: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sought summary judgment against Do Kwon and Terraform Labs.…
Bitfinex under Scrutiny by UK’s FCA
Bitfinex in the Crosshairs of the UK’s FCA Bitfinex, a renowned cryptocurrency exchange platform in the market, has…
No Green Light for Spot Bitcoin ETFs
Key Points: Invesco and Galaxy’s Bitcoin ETF recently added to DTCC website This addition does not indicate SEC…
Spain Takes Lead in Implementing Crypto Regulations
Spain Takes Lead in Implementing Crypto Regulations Spain is positioning itself as a pioneer in applying European regulations…
Shin Defends Himself in Terraform Collapse Trial
Shin Defends Himself in Terraform Collapse Trial Contested Responsibility: Shin Hyun-Seong, also known as Daniel Shin, denies his…
A New Era of Regulation: UK Introduces Plans to Regulate Stablecoins
A New Era of Regulation for Stablecoins The United Kingdom is preparing to take a decisive step in…
UK NFT Regulation: Lessons to Learn from Singapore
Key Points: Zach Burks, CEO of Mintable, warns against misguided UK regulation of NFTs. According to Burks, the…
Ripple CEO Slams Former SEC Chairman
The Ripple CEO Slams Former SEC Chairman in Heated Exchange In a scathing critique, Brad Garlinghouse, the CEO…
SEC Commissioner Challenges Agency’s Approach to Crypto Regulation
SEC Commissioner Challenges Agency’s Approach to Crypto Regulation Key points: SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce publicly criticizes the agency’s…
The FED’s Push for Stablecoin Regulation
The Federal Reserve (FED) may accelerate its lobbying for stablecoin regulation. According to Michael Barr, Vice President of…
Kraken Suspends Trading for Five Assets in Canada
Key points: Kraken suspends trading for five specific assets in Canada. The decision is made in response to…
US Lawmakers Call for Investigation into Binance and Tether
Key points: Two American lawmakers, Cynthia Lummis and French Hill, recently sent a letter to the DOJ, calling…
UK Adopts Innovative Law Allowing Seizure of Cryptocurrencies
UK Adopts Innovative Law Allowing Seizure of Cryptocurrencies Used in Criminal Activities The United Kingdom has taken a…
SEC Enforcement Actions and Gensler’s Critique of the Crypto World
Key Points: Gary Gensler revealed that the SEC has taken significant enforcement actions over the past year, resulting…
Another Departure at Binance: Former UK Director Jonathan Farnell Resigns
Another Departure at Binance: Former UK Director Jonathan Farnell Resigns Jonathan Farnell, the former director of Binance UK,…
BlackRock Preparing to Launch Bitcoin ETF
Key Points: BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF has recently been listed with the DTCC under the symbol ‘$IBTC’.…
Grayscale’s Bitcoin ETF: A Path to Approval
The Way is Paved for Grayscale’s Bitcoin ETF Approval The market for cryptocurrencies seems to be picking up…
Slim Chances of Success for SEC Appeal Against Ripple
Key points: The SEC’s chances of success in its appeal against Ripple are estimated between 3% and 14%…
ZachXBT, the Blockchain Detective, Faces a Mysterious Data Request
ZachXBT, the Blockchain Detective, Facing a Request for a Vast Amount of Data A Mysterious Information Request: ZachXBT,…
SEC Drops Allegations Against Ripple Executives
In a notable turnaround, the SEC has decided to drop its allegations against Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and…
New York Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against Prominent Crypto Entities for Deception
In a significant move, New York Attorney General Letitia James has launched legal proceedings against three leading crypto…
EU Strengthens Tax Transparency for Crypto Assets
EU Adopts Regulations to Increase Tax Transparency for Crypto Assets The European Union has strengthened its stance on…
New Guidelines: Basel Committee’s Call for Crypto Transparency
The Basel Committee’s Focus on Crypto Transparency As the world becomes increasingly intertwined with digital currencies, global financial…
Genesis Directed to Comply with Subpoena in Wake of terraUSD Failure
In a recent development surrounding the tumultuous failure of the stablecoin terraUSD (UST), Genesis, a leading crypto lending…
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…
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…
