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Binance Secures 20th Global Milestone With Argentina Crypto Registration

October 3, 2024

Crypto exchange Binance has achieved a significant milestone by joining Argentina’s Virtual Asset Service Providers Registry, marking its 20th global regulatory achievement. This allows Binance to expand its full range of services to Argentina-based users, further embedding itself in the country’s cryptocurrency market. Binance Joins Argentina’s Crypto Registry, Strengthens Global Compliance Crypto exchange Binance announced…
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Lawyer Expects SEC to Challenge XRP Ruling as Appeal Deadline Approaches

September 30, 2024

A former lawyer with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) anticipates the agency will challenge Judge Analisa Torres’ decision regarding XRP in the Ripple lawsuit. The SEC views the ruling as flawed and is likely to submit an appeal before the approaching Oct. 7 deadline. Ripple XRP Case: SEC Expected to Appeal Judge’s Ruling…
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SEC Fines Mango DAO for Unregistered MNGO Tokens

September 27, 2024

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges against Mango DAO, Blockworks Foundation, and Mango Labs LLC for offering unregistered securities. The case centers around the sale of MNGO tokens and the operation of Mango Markets without proper registration. Mango Markets Hit With SEC Charges The SEC alleges that since August 2021, Mango…
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Fintech Veteran: Crypto Market Growth Not Tied to US Election Outcome

September 22, 2024

While the crypto market’s brief dip after U.S. Presidential candidate Kamala Harris’ debate “win” against Donald Trump suggested the market favours the former president, Ziad El Baba, Ramp Network’s chief product officer, says the drop’s short-lived nature indicates users are wary of both candidates. El Baba also notes the market’s quick recovery reinforces a notion…
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Nigerian Regulator Threatens Crackdown on Unlicensed Crypto Entities

September 10, 2024

The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has vowed to crack down on unlicensed cryptocurrency businesses targeting Nigerians. This comes just two weeks after approving two crypto exchanges and promising to consider similar applications. The SEC aims to protect investors without hindering innovation. To achieve this balance, Emomotimi Agama believes Nigeria needs a clear regulatory…
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Nigeria Aims to Include Cryptocurrencies in Tax System Overhaul

August 20, 2024

The Nigerian government is looking to impose taxes on the cryptocurrency industry. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) plans to introduce a new tax law to achieve this. Despite being a major crypto market, Nigeria currently receives minimal tax income from crypto-related activities. The FIRS is seeking support from the Nigerian National Assembly to implement…
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Federal Reserve Cites Significant Deficiencies in Customers Bancorp’s AML Compliance

August 9, 2024

The U.S. Federal Reserve Board has found “significant deficiencies” in Customers Bancorp, Inc.’s management of risk and adherence to anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. These issues, particularly troubling for the bank known for its crypto-friendly stance, were detailed in an enforcement action filed on Thursday. Kamala’s Crypto Reset: Still Loading… Please Wait The Federal Reserve’s action…
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Veteran Blockchain Developer: Overregulation Creates Hurdles for Crypto Companies, Diminishing Overall User Experience

July 21, 2024

While regulations are generally meant to protect consumers, in practice, they create hoops for crypto companies to jump through, thus diminishing the overall user experience, said Ivo Georgiev, co-founder and CEO of Ambire Wallet. Georgiev argues that regulations like the Eurozone’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) actually “enable more sketchy companies and scams.” Overregulation Beneficial to…
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SEC Enforcement Director Calls for Stronger Crypto Regulation Citing Rising Investor Harm

July 15, 2024

Gurbir S. Grewal, Director of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s Division of Enforcement, addressed crypto regulation at the William & Mary Business Law Review’s Symposium earlier this month. He stressed the need to enforce federal securities laws in the evolving crypto market. Grewal noted that the principles-based definition of securities from the 1946…
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SEC Withdraws Enforcement Action Against Paxos’ BUSD Stablecoin

July 11, 2024

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has decided to end its investigation into Paxos, a New York-based issuer of stablecoins, suggesting that stablecoins may not be treated as securities in most cases. This decision comes more than a year after the SEC sent Paxos a Wells Notice concerning the BUSD stablecoin, which is backed by…
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