Regulations
Top US Treasury Official Says Leaders ‘Actively Evaluating’ Digital Dollar Question
The U.S. government is still weighing whether to start a CBDC, but Treasury Under Secretary Nellie Liang highlights benefits such as reinforcing the dollar’s global role.
Puerto Rico Extends 4% Tax Incentive to Crypto and Blockchain Activities
Staking and exporting crypto services qualify for the tax rate.
French Regulator Working to Clarify New Crypto Rules, Align With EU
The National Assembly voted for new regulations on Tuesday in the wake of FTX's collapse.
Crypto Lender Voyager Says Majority of Customers Voted for Restructuring Plan With Binance.US
The plan will be discussed during a bankruptcy hearing on Thursday.
Ex-Biden Adviser Said Administration Was Pushing for Digital Dollar
As the crypto industry awaits a U.S. government decision on whether to issue a central bank digital currency, a former economic official said it was working toward that end.
SEC, CFTC Charge FTX's Singh With Fraud Following Criminal Plea
Singh pleaded guilty to fraud and conspiracy charges filed by the Department of Justice earlier on Tuesday.
Ohio Joins $22.5M Multistate Settlement Against Crypto Lender Nexo
The North American Securities Administrators Association and the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission announced the settlement in January.
French National Assembly Votes for Tougher Registration Rules for Crypto Firms
The approval Tuesday means a new regime cast in the wake of the FTX collapse will pass into law.
Grayscale to Argue SEC’s Inconsistency as Bitcoin ETF Dispute Heads to Court
The company’s appeal of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rejection of its bitcoin ETF will be argued in U.S. federal court next week in Washington, D.C.
Former FTX Engineering Director Nishad Singh Pleads Guilty to Criminal Charges: Reuters
Singh joins fellow ex-FTX executives Caroline Ellison and Gary Wang in pleading guilty to charges. Founder Sam Bankman-Fried has pleaded not guilty to fraud and other charges and will face trial this fall.
