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Crypto regulation decided by Congress, not the SEC: Blockchain Association

The group’s policy head doubted a divided Congress can create crypto legislation but said it doesn’t give regulators absolute authority in the interim.

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Nexo shutters US Earn product a month after settling with regulators

The shutdown of Nexo’s earn product follows from a multi-million dollar settlement the firm paid last month with U.S. regulators.

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‘Agent of an anti-crypto agenda’ — Community slams Gensler over Kraken crackdown

SEC’s recent charges against crypto exchange Kraken over its staking program have sent tremors through the crypto industry.

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‘Kraken Down’ — SEC commissioner rebukes own agency over recent action

“Today, the SEC shut down Kraken’s staking program and counted it as a win for investors. I disagree and therefore dissent,” said commissioner Hester Pierce.

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Nexo Agrees to Pay $45 Million to SEC and State Regulators for Unregistered Offering of Earn Interest Product

The cryptocurrency lender, Nexo, has agreed to pay $45 million to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and several state regulators after charges were levied against the firm for failing to register the company’s Earn Interest Product (EIP). Nexo detailed that the settlements are on a “no admit, no deny” basis and that the […]

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Ripple CEO: XRP lawsuit resolved by June, SEC conduct ’embarrassing’

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said the firm’s XRP lawsuit could come to an end within “single-digit months.”

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Binance Launches Off-Exchange Settlement Solution ‘Binance Mirror’ for Institutional Clients

The largest crypto-asset exchange by global trade volume, Binance, announced that its custody business has launched an off-exchange settlement solution for institutional clients. With this solution, institutions can lock a specified amount of crypto with a qualified cold storage wallet, and assets will be mirrored on their Binance exchange account with a 1:1 balance. Binance […]

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Report Claims U.S. Prosecutors Investigate Hedge Funds in Connection with Binance Dealings

Federal prosecutors are reportedly investigating U.S.-based hedge funds that have dealt with the cryptocurrency exchange Binance, according to two people familiar with the matter. The hedge funds were allegedly issued subpoenas by the U.S. attorney’s office for the Western District of Washington. Sources Say U.S. Department of Justice Probes American Hedge Funds in Cryptocurrency Investigation […]

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Sberbank Analyst’s Editorial Delves Into the ‘Tremendous Potential’ of a BRICS Reserve Currency Fueling De-Dollarization

During the last month, Russia’s ruble has dropped 16.48% against the U.S. dollar as energy and commodity prices have slowed over the last few weeks. Russia’s central bank revealed two weeks ago that it is further distancing itself from U.S. dollar dependence by purchasing the Chinese yuan on foreign exchange markets. Roughly around the same […]

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Coinbase Agrees to $100 Million Settlement With New York Financial Regulator for Anti-Money Laundering Violations

Coinbase has agreed to pay a $100 million settlement with the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), according to a consent order signed by the NYDFS superintendent Adrienne Harris on Jan. 4, 2023. New York’s financial regulator said compliance problems were detected and the exchange’s anti-money laundering controls were inadequate from 2020 through 2021. […]

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