Messari, a prominent US-based crypto market intelligence platform, has made a bold declaration of independence from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The CEO, Ryan Selkis, announced this decision, citing the regulator’s strict approach to the growing crypto industry. This move signifies Messari’s dissatisfaction with the SEC and its leadership under Chair Gary Gensler. In
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Former Solicitor General Donald B. Verrilli, who currently serves as Grayscale Investments’ senior legal strategist, has accused US regulators of intentionally stifling the crypto industry through debanking practices. In a joint amicus brief filed on July 3 with Paul Clement, the former Solicitor General under President George W. Bush, Verrilli highlighted growing bipartisan concerns about
South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) is taking proactive steps to tighten oversight of crypto trading platforms within its jurisdiction. The regulator recently announced that local exchanges will be required to establish a continuous monitoring system for unfair transactions and report any abnormal activities promptly. This move aims to eliminate fraudulent transactions and ensure compliance
Mike Novogratz, the CEO of Galaxy Digital, recently expressed his optimistic outlook for cryptocurrency regulation in the US, regardless of the outcome of the 2024 presidential election. He emphasized the importance of bipartisan support for the crypto sector, stating that it cannot afford to have one party in favor of it while the other opposes
Entrepreneur and billionaire Mark Cuban has recently called on the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to make adjustments to Form S-1 to accommodate token-based companies looking to register with the authorities. This request comes in response to SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda’s concerns about the current challenges with crypto disclosure filings. Form S-1 is a
Silvergate Capital found itself in hot water after settling with the SEC for a hefty $50 million. The SEC accused the company, its subsidiary Silvergate Bank, and two executives of deceiving investors about the strength of their BSA/AML compliance program. In addition, they were accused of failing to adequately monitor crypto customers, including the exchange
The head of Digital Assets Research at VanEck, Matthew Sigel, recently confirmed that the company’s proposal for a Solana spot ETF is banking on Donald Trump winning the US presidency. This move comes amid speculation and uncertainty surrounding the outcome of the upcoming US Presidential elections in November. The deadline for VanEck’s application is set
Circle, a prominent player in the cryptocurrency space, recently made headlines by announcing that it has obtained an e-money license from France. This development positions Circle as the first global stablecoin issuer to comply with the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations. This article delves into the significance of this achievement and what it means
The Bahamas are taking steps to increase the adoption of their central bank digital currency, the “Sand Dollar”, by providing access through commercial banks. This move is seen as critical by the Central Bank of The Bahamas to raise adoption rates for CBDCs and mobile payments. Governor of the Central Bank of The Bahamas, John
Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, has raised significant concerns about the current state of cryptocurrency regulation, particularly in the United States. He believes that the existing regulatory framework creates a paradox that hampers the growth and integrity of the industry. Buterin points out that projects with vague promises and unclear potential returns are allowed
