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The amendments marked the latest Democratic Party-driven push to prevent US officials from profiting off of crypto interests.
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Law is a fundamental system of rules and regulations established by a society to govern behavior and ensure justice. In the context of cryptocurrencies, the legal landscape is intricate and continuously evolving. Cryptocurrency laws encompass regulations related to digital assets, blockchain technology and decentralized finance (DeFi).
Recent years have seen significant developments in crypto law, with governments worldwide working to establish clear guidelines for the industry. These regulations cover taxation, security regulations and Anti-Money Laundering measures. Compliance with these laws is essential for businesses and individuals operating in the crypto space, ensuring legitimacy and investor confidence.
Crypto law news plays a pivotal role in keeping stakeholders informed about changing regulations and their impact on the market. As the crypto industry matures, staying updated with the latest legal developments is crucial for navigating this innovative and complex sector.
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The SEC was satisfied with Gemini’s agreement to contribute $40 million toward the full recovery of Gemini Earn investors’ assets lost as a result of the Genesis bankruptcy.
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The Justice Department will drop its case against Nathaniel Chastain, a former OpenSea manager who successfully appealed a wire fraud and money laundering conviction.
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Scheduled for release from a halfway house on Wednesday, former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison will have served 440 days in federal custody.
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Crypto’s move into banks and state-backed systems is accelerating a clash between financial privacy and public ledger design, said Aleo’s Yaya Fanusie.
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A preliminary injunction against the prediction markets platform reportedly came at the request of Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell.
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CFTC Chair Michael Selig named two senior advisers, including a crypto lawyer who helped draft a law firm's letter that led to an SEC no-action position on crypto custody.
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South Korea is reportedly reviewing exclusive bank partnerships for crypto exchanges as regulators assess competition and prepare the Digital Asset Basic Act.
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The moves highlight growing uncertainty over whether crypto prediction markets are to be treated as finance or gambling.
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The warning came as Hong Kong consults on new virtual asset advisory and management licenses, expanding oversight beyond crypto trading platforms.
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One of then-presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign promises to the crypto industry was to fire the SEC chair “on day one“ if elected.
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Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed new laws creating licensed crypto exchanges and giving the central bank authority to approve tradable coins.
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Many in the industry expect it could be weeks before lawmakers on the Senate Banking Committee return to consider a markup for the CLARITY Act.
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It's unclear when US lawmakers will return to address a market structure bill, but CEO David Solomon said Goldman Sachs was monitoring its progress for tokenization and stablecoins.
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The CLARITY Act is becoming a fight over who controls yield as rules split DeFi companies and incumbents and risk pushing onchain US dollar yield offshore.
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