Coinbase axes plans to expand into Turkey
The reversal comes just three months after the US-based crypto exchange submitted its pre-application to the Turkish government. Go to Source
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Changpeng Zhao says he ‘wouldn’t mind a pardon’ from Donald Trump
The former Binance CEO already pleaded guilty to one felony charge and served four months in prison, but receiving a presidential pardon could present certain opportunities. Go to Source
Dubai Police Teams Up With Crystal Intelligence to Tackle Crypto Crime
Dubai Police has partnered with blockchain analytics firm Crystal Intelligence and virtual asset broker-dealer Bitoasis to enhance security and combat economic crimes in the digital asset space. Making Dubai the ‘Safest City in the World’ Blockchain analytics firm Crystal Intelligence recently announced a partnership with the Dubai Police to identify and predict future economic crimes … Read more
SEC Expected to Drop Ripple-XRP Lawsuit: Ex-Regulator Foresees Crypto-Friendly Shift
Former CFTC Chair boldly predicts the SEC will drop its Ripple lawsuit, heralding a regulatory shift that could ignite a major rally for XRP. Former CFTC Chair Bets SEC Will Drop Ripple-XRP Lawsuit Under Incoming Crypto-Friendly Admin Former U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Chris Giancarlo, known as “Crypto Dad” for his support of … Read more
‘Government has become addicted to indirect regulation’ — Ripple CTO
In a recent Joe Rogan interview, Mark Andreesen revealed that the debanking of tech firms caused the Silicon Valley shift toward Trump. Go to Source
Japanese Regulator Issues Warning Letters to 5 Unregistered Crypto Exchanges
Japan’s financial regulator, the FSA, has cracked down on five unregistered cryptocurrency exchanges targeting Japanese residents. Users of 5 Exchanges May Lack Asset Protection The Financial Services Agency (FSA), Japan’s financial regulator, announced Nov. 29 that it has issued warning letters to five cryptocurrency exchanges it accuses of operating without registration. The five crypto exchanges … Read more
Putin Signs Law Declaring Crypto as Property in Russia
Russia officially declares cryptocurrency as property, unleashing groundbreaking tax rules: mining exemptions, progressive income taxes, and steep corporate levies starting in 2025. Crypto Officially Property in Russia After Putin Signs Landmark Law Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law officially designating digital currencies as property, laying the groundwork for taxation and regulation within the … Read more
EU Banking Rules Give Crypto Firms an Edge Over US Counterparts, Analysis Finds
European Union banking regulations have provided a significant competitive advantage for crypto firms compared to the challenges faced by their U.S. counterparts, according to an analysis by Patrick Hansen, senior director of EU strategy and policy at Circle. Circle Exec: Regulatory Clarity Helps Europe Surpass U.S. in Crypto-Friendly Banks According to Hansen’s report, he highlights … Read more
Ex-Binance employee sues UK exchange, alleging bribery: Report
Amrita Srivastava, who worked at Binance from 2022 to 2023, alleged reporting a bribe at the crypto exchange resulted in her dismissal. Go to Source
Ripple Drops $25M to Champion Crypto-Friendly Policies
Ripple boosts Fairshake with another $25M, amplifying its push for crypto-friendly policies and challenging regulatory overreach to solidify its leadership in innovation advocacy. Ripple Doubles Down on Fairshake With Third $25M Contribution Ripple has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering innovation-friendly policies by contributing $25 million to Fairshake, a bipartisan Super PAC supporting pro-crypto candidates. CEO … Read more