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Stablecoins, DeFi Could be in SEC’s Crosshairs Next, Berenberg Predicts
Stablecoins and decentralized finance (DeFi) are likely to become the next targets in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)'s crackdown on the crypto industry, Berenberg said in a research report. This comes after the SEC said earlier this month that it was suing crypto exchange Binance, its founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao and the operating company for Binance.US on allegations of violating federal securities laws. A day later it sued rival exchange Coinbase (COIN) on similar charges. The Hash" panel weighs in on the agency's approach to crypto regulation.
Binance Will Expand Zero-Fee Trading on TrueUSD after Minting $1B of TUSD
Binance crypto wallets hold some 90% of TUSD’s $3.1 billion market cap, according to blockchain data by Arkham Intelligence.
The SEC Needs to 'Wake Up': Sen. Tuberville
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) shares his thoughts on the state of crypto regulation in the United States after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sues Coinbase and Binance. The lawmaker also explains why he is introducing a bill that aims to block Chinese ownership of American crypto companies.
Binance Sets Up Bitcoin Lightning Nodes to Ease Deposits and Withdrawals
Crypto exchange Binance said it has set up Lightning nodes on the Bitcoin network to eventually offer Lightning-based bitcoin deposit and withdrawal services to users, according to a tweet on Tuesday. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for users after Binance said it would integrate the Lightning network back in May.
Australian Payment Provider Cuscal Imposes New Restrictions on Crypto; Industry Body Criticizes Move
"Australians ... expect to be able to spend their money and use their assets as they choose, without undue restrictions," a Blockchain Australia official said.
Binance Sets Up Bitcoin Lightning Nodes to Ease Deposits and Withdrawals
A host of crypto exchanges have set up their own Lightning nodes in recent months to offer faster bitcoin transactions to users.
UK Financial Watchdog Cancels Binance Permissions on Firm's Request
U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority said Binance's local unit is no longer authorized to provide any regulated services in the country.
Judge Signs Off on Binance, SEC Deal to Move All U.S. Customer Funds, Wallet Keys Back Onshore in Lieu of Restraining Order
The proposed agreement addresses the SEC's motion for a temporary restraining order.
Binance Under Investigation in France for 'Aggravated' Money Laundering
Crypto exchange Binance's French unit is under investigation by local authorities for the "illegal" provision of digital asset services and "acts of aggravated money laundering," according to the Paris public prosecutor's office. Separately, Binance is leaving the Netherlands, after failing to persuade the Dutch regulator to issue a virtual asset service provider (VASP) license, which attests that it meets anti-money laundering (AML) guidelines. "The Hash" panel breaks down the latest developments.
BlackRock's iShares Files Paperwork for Spot Bitcoin ETF; Binance Global Fallout
The iShares unit of fund management giant BlackRock (BLK) filed paperwork Thursday afternoon with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the formation of a spot bitcoin (BTC) ETF. Separately, Binance's French unit undergoes investigation by local authorities for potential money laundering. The exchange is also leaving the Netherlands after failing to acquire a license from the Dutch regulator. "First Mover" hosts weigh in.
