CRYPTOCURRENCY REGULATION
South Africa Drafts Bill to Tighten Crypto Controls, Bitcoin (BTC) in Focus
South Africa's Treasury proposes a bill criminalizing unauthorized crypto transactions, with fines up to $60,000 and prison terms of five years.
UK Considers Keeping $6.4B Bitcoin Gains From Chinese Fraud
The High Court is considering if to reimburse only the original investment value of £640 million while the seized Bitcoin is now worth nearly $7.24 billion, potentially leaving $6.4 billion in government hands.
Congressional Panel Tackles Digital Asset Taxation Amid Treasury Relief
The U.S. Treasury Department's exemption of digital assets from corporate minimum tax rules marks a victory for the cryptocurrency industry, particularly for firms like MicroStrategy and Coinbase.
White House Pulls Quintenz From Top Crypto Regulator Post
The Trump administration abruptly withdrew Brian Quintenz's nomination to lead America's top derivatives regulator late Monday, dealing a stunning blow ...
Congressional Republicans Target Former SEC Chief's Lost Messages
A bombshell congressional investigation has erupted over nearly a year of mysteriously vanished text messages from former Securities and Exchange Commis...
Republicans Demand Answers Over Former SEC Chief's Lost Texts
KEYWORDS=== Gary Gensler, SEC investigation, deleted text messages, House Republicans, cryptocurrency regulation, government transparency, SEC enforceme...
Consensys Files Lawsuit Against SEC Over Ethereum Regulation
Consensys, a software development firm, has filed a lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its commissioners, claiming the SEC plans to regulate Ethereum as a security, highlighting the ongoing debate on cryptocurrencies' regulatory classification and potential industry impact.
Binance Faces Intensified Scrutiny in Nigeria Amid Accusations of Impacting Local Currency
Binance is under heightened scrutiny in Nigeria, with allegations of contributing to the naira's devaluation, challenging the crypto exchange's regulatory dialogues.
South Korea's National Tax Service Advances on Cryptocurrency Oversight with Integrated Management System
South Korea's National Tax Service is set to complete the 'Integrated Cryptocurrency Management System' by 2025, aiming to enhance tax compliance and prevent illicit activities.
South Korea Probes OKX for Unregistered Operations
South Korean financial authorities are investigating OKX, a cryptocurrency exchange, for potentially operating without proper registration, following allegations from the Digital Asset Exchange Association.
Brazil's Tax Authority Cracks Down on Unreported Bitcoin Holdings
The Brazilian Federal Revenue Service identifies over 25,000 individuals with undeclared bitcoins, leveraging advanced technologies to enforce tax compliance in the cryptocurrency sector, signaling increased scrutiny and regulatory measures for crypto investors.
Binance Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Support for Hamas in Israel Attack
Three families of victims from the Hamas attack on Israel have filed a lawsuit against Binance, its former CEO Changpeng Zhao, Iran, and Syria, alleging their support for terrorism. The suit claims these parties provided substantial assistance to Hamas, spotlighting the challenges of regulating cryptocurrency in combating terrorism financing.
South Korea May Reconsider Stance on Bitcoin ETFs
South Korea's Presidential Office has urged the Financial Services Commission to reconsider its stance on Bitcoin ETFs, indicating a potential shift in the country's cryptocurrency regulation, following initial warnings against U.S.-based spot Bitcoin ETFs.
South Korea and U.S. Set for High-Level Crypto Regulatory Talks in January
South Korea's FSS Chief, Lee Bok-hyun, is set to meet with SEC Chair Gary Gensler in January to discuss cryptocurrency market regulation in light of global market changes.
Jump Crypto Enters Confidential Phase in SEC vs. Terraform Labs Case
Jump Crypto has been granted access to confidential documents in the SEC vs. Terraform Labs case, allegedly implicating them in the TerraUSD devaluation and Terra's collapse.