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Nigeria Still Holding Binance Execs Amid Crypto Crisis
Cryptocurrency // March 12, 2024

Nigeria is still reportedly holding two Binance executives as it deals with a currency crisis. As The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday (March 11), the detentions are happening as Africa’s largest economy is blaming the world’s largest cryptocurrency company for driving down the value of its currency. To help...

JPMorgan Raises Concerns About Tether’s Compliance, Transparency
Cryptocurrency // February 01, 2024

Tether is making headlines in the cryptocurrency market as its USDT token approaches $100 billion in market capitalization, the largest on the market.  While this milestone signifies Tether’s growing popularity and success, a recent report by JPMorgan Chase has raised concerns about the company’s compliance and transparency, Bloomberg reported Thursday (Feb....

EU Regulator Proposes New Rules For Foreign Crypto Firms
Cryptocurrency // January 29, 2024

A European regulator has proposed new rules for cryptocurrency companies headquartered outside of the bloc. The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) introduced regulations Monday (Jan. 29) that would place limits on those companies’ ability to serve customers in the European Union (EU) to prevent unfair competition. The...

SEC Denies Petition for New Crypto Rules; Coinbase Seeks Judicial Review 
Cryptocurrency // December 15, 2023

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase plans to seek a judicial review of a decision by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to deny its petition for new rules in the digital asset sector.  The SEC, in a 3-2 vote, said Friday (Dec. 15) that it would not propose new regulations as...

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US House to Vote on Crypto Bill

May 10, 2024
A bill that promises regulatory clarity for digital assets has moved a step closer to a vote in the U.S. House. The House Committee on Rules said Friday (May 10) that it will consider the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century (FIT21) Act (H.R. 4763), which means the bill could go to a floor vote later in […]

Nigeria Still Holding Binance Execs Amid Crypto Crisis

March 12, 2024
Nigeria is still reportedly holding two Binance executives as it deals with a currency crisis. As The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday (March 11), the detentions are happening as Africa’s largest economy is blaming...

JPMorgan Raises Concerns About Tether’s Compliance, Transparency

February 01, 2024
Tether is making headlines in the cryptocurrency market as its USDT token approaches $100 billion in market capitalization, the largest on the market.  While this milestone signifies Tether’s growing popularity and success, a...

EU Regulator Proposes New Rules For Foreign Crypto Firms

January 29, 2024
A European regulator has proposed new rules for cryptocurrency companies headquartered outside of the bloc. The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) introduced regulations Monday (Jan. 29) that would place limits on those...