The United States Court of Appeal has issued a mandate requiring the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to review Grayscale Investments’ application for a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The court’s decision, which was made on August 29, took effect on October 23 after the SEC failed to present an appeal by October 13. This […]
The IRS has proposed new reporting requirements for cryptocurrency users in response to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Although the proposal is not as severe as initially feared, it still raises concerns about privacy and financial surveillance. The IRS’s approach focuses on whether businesses have the ability to collect customer information, rather than whether […]
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 Calgary Police Service has issued a warning to residents about the increasing number of crypto-related scams in the city. According to a report from the police, residents in Calgary have lost over $22.5 million to these scams in 2023, a significant increase from the $14 million recorded in 2022. The police believe that these […]
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 […]
Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial is nearing its conclusion, with the prosecution set to wrap up their case on October 26th after presenting nearly 20 testimonies. The prosecution has called upon a diverse range of witnesses, including former FTX employees, customers, investors, government officials, and law enforcement agents. The central argument of the case is that Bankman-Fried […]
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, […]
