Solana-based decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Marinade Finance has restricted access for users in the United Kingdom in compliance with new regulations set by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The FCA introduced these regulations earlier in the year to govern the promotion of crypto products in the region. As a result, several crypto companies have either […]
California legislators have proposed a new bill aimed at regulating crypto ATMs in response to growing scams. The bill, titled “Digital financial asset transaction kiosks,” seeks to impose a daily withdrawal limit of $1,000 on crypto ATMs and cap operators’ fees at $5 or 15% (whichever is higher) starting in 2025. The legislation was prompted […]
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against cryptocurrency firms Gemini, Genesis, and Digital Currency Group (DCG), accusing them of defrauding 230,000 investors out of $1.1 billion. The lawsuit specifically focuses on Gemini’s investment product, Gemini Earn, which was marketed as a safe way to earn interest on cryptocurrencies. However, it was […]
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has achieved a significant victory in its legal battle against Thor Technologies and its founder, David Chin. The SEC has obtained a default judgment against the company and Chin for conducting an unregistered crypto asset securities offering worth $2.6 million. This judgment comes after charges were initially filed […]
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has apprehended a group of Indian nationals accused of running an unlicensed business that converted cryptocurrency into cash for clients seeking anonymity. Five out of the six suspects were arrested and charged with operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business. The individuals involved were Raju Patel, Brijeshkumar Patel, Hirenkumar Patel, Naineshkumar […]
Investment expert Linda P. Jones has provided insight into the ongoing legal battle between Ripple and the SEC. Talks of a potential settlement have emerged after the SEC dropped charges against Ripple executives Brad Garlinghouse and Chris Larsen. Jones believes that Ripple has the upper hand in negotiations with the SEC, stating that they can […]
Ripple and its cryptocurrency XRP have achieved another legal victory in their ongoing battle against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC has dropped its charges against Ripple’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, and Executive Chairman, Chris Larsen. The SEC had accused them of facilitating Ripple in violating federal securities laws through XRP transactions. However, […]
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dropped its charges against Ripple executives Chris Larsen and Brad Garlinghouse, canceling the scheduled trial for April 2024. However, the focus now shifts to Ripple’s alleged violation of securities laws through the sale of XRP. The company is accused of marketing over $700 million worth of XRP […]
Ripple, a leading blockchain-based payment and liquidity hub provider, is expanding its global presence in response to the growing demand for its services and the development of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). The company is currently in discussions with more than a dozen governments worldwide to facilitate the issuance of CBDCs using Ripple’s blockchain technology. […]
The U.S. Department of the Treasury is cracking down on crypto mixing services, which are used to obscure the source of funds in cryptocurrency transactions. While these services can have legitimate uses for privacy-conscious individuals, they are also frequently exploited by cybercriminals. The Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has proposed a rule to designate […]
