Regulations
New York Banks Must Seek Advance Permission for Crypto Activity, Regulator Says
New guidance from the state Department of Financial Services sets a 90-day advance notice period

Incoming FCA Chair Calls Crypto Firms Like FTX 'Deliberately Evasive'
Ashley Alder, who is currently the CEO of Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission, will be commencing his role with the Financial Conduct Authority on Feb. 20, he told the Treasury Committee.

After Sam Bankman-Fried's Arrest, the FTX Show Goes On
Sam Bankman-Fried was arrested, Congress is holding multiple hearings and FTX’s bankruptcy case continues to work its way through court.

FTX Hearing in US Senate Reveals Congress Doesn’t Have Immediate Answers
As the crypto industry’s epic disaster continues to unfold with a criminal case and regulatory actions, U.S. senators didn’t find any clear path during a Wednesday hearing.

FTX Bankruptcy Court Is Warned Against Granting Bahamas 'Dangerous' IT Access
Testimony from new boss John Ray has proven inflammatory in the Bahamas, where parallel proceedings are also attempting to wind up the crypto exchange.

Celsius Seeks $7.7M From Voyager's Estate as Bankruptcy Cases Intertwine
Celsius previously missed an apparent deadline to make a claim based on its relationship with fellow crypto lender Voyager.

Brazil Central Bank Plans to Launch a CBDC in 2024
The central bank sees a digital currency as a way of increasing participation in the financial system.

FTX CEO Warned Not to ‘Obstruct’ Bahamas Probe as He Gives Testimony
The Securities Commission said John J. Ray III had a "questionable agenda" as a row over bankruptcy proceedings deepens.

With Founder Facing Charges, New CEO Says FTX Embezzled Customer Cash
Sam Bankman-Fried is now a criminal defendant, and CEO John Ray III told lawmakers FTX embezzled customer funds "right in front of their eyes."


