Terraform Labs, currently facing a securities lawsuit from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has recently filed a request for a summary judgment to conclude the case. The defense argues that the SEC misinterpreted facts in a separate case involving DEBT Box, pointing out the regulatory body’s misrepresentations. The presiding judge acknowledged the defense’s
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In a recent development in the lawsuit against cryptocurrency firm Debt Box, U.S. District Judge Robert Shelby has expressed his dissatisfaction with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s attorneys. According to court filings, Judge Shelby warned the SEC about possible sanctions for their “misleading” court proceedings in the case. This stern warning comes after the
The recent arrest of Alejandro Cao de Benos, a Spanish citizen, by the Spanish police has brought to light a case of alleged involvement in assisting Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith in violating U.S. sanctions and traveling to North Korea. The incident has sparked international interest and raises questions about the role individuals play in bypassing
The Vice Chair for Supervision at the U.S. Federal Reserve, Michael Barr, recently addressed the issue of stablecoins and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). This article examines Barr’s comments and their potential impact on the cryptocurrency industry. Barr emphasized the need for a “strong, federal regulation” of stablecoins to ensure proper approval, regulation, and enforcement
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and its Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) recently imposed sanctions on Russian businesswoman Ekaterina Zhdanova for her involvement in money laundering and fund movement using virtual currency and other methods. These sanctions highlight the increasing use of cryptocurrencies in illicit activities and the need for stronger regulatory controls
Ripple, the blockchain payments firm, recently announced that its XRP token has been approved under the Dubai Financial Services Authority’s (DFSA) virtual assets regime. This approval is significant as it enables virtual asset firms, licensed within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) area, to make use of XRP. As Dubai is a major financial hub
California Governor Gavin Newsom has recently given his approval to a new cryptocurrency regulation bill, signaling a significant shift in his stance on digital assets. The legislation, known as the Digital Financial Assets Law, introduces stricter regulations for crypto businesses operating in California. These regulations are set to take effect in July 2025 and aim
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) held a meeting in September to discuss the current economic environment and its impact on monetary policy. Despite facing a complex set of challenges, the committee confirmed its commitment to raising interest rates, with many participants anticipating at least one more increase in the near future. One of the
Elon Musk finds himself in a difficult situation as he attempts to contest the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC recently announced legal action against Musk seeking to compel him to comply with a subpoena related to his acquisition of Twitter (now X). Despite receiving the subpoena in May, Musk attempted to avoid
On October 5th, Elon Musk, the owner and Chief Technology Officer of X (formerly Twitter), took to Twitter to voice his opinion on the state of the United States’ regulatory agencies. In a tweet, Musk called for a comprehensive overhaul of these agencies and the establishment of a commission to punish individuals who have abused
