The joint group was established in light of the ongoing crypto scandal in Hong Kong involving the JPEX crypto exchange.
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Custodia CEO Slams US Government Over Broad Crackdown, Lack of Regulatory Clarity in Crypto Industry
Caitlin Long, CEO of crypto bank Custodia, criticized the U.S. government for its handling of a massive crypto fraud that occurred months before the company’s collapse. She made her remarks in a blog post after disclosing evidence to law enforcement. Long’s post followed Custodia’s unsuccessful application to become a member of the Federal Reserve System, […]Powered by WPeMatico
Paxos ‘categorically disagrees’ with the SEC that BUSD is a security
Paxos said it will engage with the US securities regulator on the matter and is prepared to “vigorously litigate if necessary.”
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Paxos Receives Wells Notice from SEC, NYDFS Orders Issuer to Stop Minting BUSD
According to a report published on Feb. 12, 2023, the New York-based financial institution and technology company, Paxos, has received a Wells Notice from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding alleged violations of investor protection laws. Paxos revealed the following day that it would no longer mint BUSD and it was ending its […]Powered by WPeMatico
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Expresses Concern Over Rumors of SEC Ban on Crypto Staking for Retail Customers
Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, expressed concern about rumors that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may eliminate cryptocurrency staking for retail customers in the United States. Armstrong insisted that “staking is not a security” and that the trend allows users to “participate directly in running open crypto networks.” Coinbase CEO Vocalizes Worry Over […]Powered by WPeMatico
Philippines securities regulator seeks more authority to police the crypto industry
The Filipino securities regulator is moving to enact tighter rules on crypto, crypto companies and other financial products using blockchain technology.
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Ripple CEO ‘Optimistic’ About SEC Lawsuit Over XRP — Says ‘I Feel Very Good About Where We Are’
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says that he is “optimistic” that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit over xrp “will certainly be resolved in 2023.” He added that it could even be resolved in the first half of this year. “I feel very good about where we are relative to the law and the facts, […]Powered by WPeMatico
Bahamas Regulator Appoints ‘Big Four’ Auditor PWC as Joint Provisional FTX Liquidator
On Nov. 14, 2022, the Securities Commission of the Bahamas (SCB) published a press release that explains the ‘Big Four’ accounting firm PWC (Pricewaterhousecoopers) has been designated as provisional liquidator in the FTX investigation. The SCB detailed that “given the magnitude” of the events surrounding FTX, the Bahamas regulator recognized that it had to “move […]Powered by WPeMatico
Europe’s Securities Watchdog Seeks Feedback on Regulations Ahead of DLT Pilot
ESMA, the European Securities and Markets Authority, has set out to establish if EU authorities need to amend existing regulations in order to facilitate the trading and settlement of tokenized securities. The regulator is now seeking opinions on the matter ahead of launching a pilot regime for market infrastructures based on distributed ledger technology (DLT). […]Powered by WPeMatico
Malaysia Takes Enforcement Actions Against Binance, Advises Investors to ‘Withdraw All Investments Immediately’
The securities regulator of Malaysia has taken enforcement actions against the global cryptocurrency exchange Binance. Noting that the exchange is operating illegally in the country, the regulator has advised those who currently have accounts with Binance “to immediately cease trading through its platforms and to withdraw all their investments immediately.” Malaysia Issues Public Reprimand Against […]Powered by WPeMatico