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South Korea's FIU Moves to Block Access to Two Unregistered Crypto Platforms as Illegal Operator Count Rises to 47
South Korea's FIU blocks two unregistered crypto firms, raising the total illegal operators to 47 as part of tighter regulations on virtual asset services.
Circle Calls on SEC to Define Stablecoins as Cash and Eliminate Broker-Dealer Capital Haircut
Circle is lobbying the SEC to classify payment stablecoins as cash and eliminate the 2% capital haircut for broker-dealers in crypto fundraising.
CFTC Chairman Selig Advocates for Regulatory Updates in Onchain Finance at Link:NYC Event
CFTC Chair Michael Selig supports onchain finance regulations at Link:NYC, aiming to create a federal framework for crypto trading platforms.
SEC Charges Companies in $130 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud Scheme, Highlights Investor Scams
The SEC has charged BG Wealth Sharing Ltd and DSJ Exchange Pty Ltd for orchestrating a fraudulent scheme that defrauded investors out of over $130 million through a fake…
Galaxy Digital Pursues Federal Banking Charter Amid Traditional Banks' Legal Challenge to Crypto Regulations
Galaxy Digital applies for a US bank charter amid legal disputes involving traditional banks over cryptocurrency banking licenses and regulatory authority.
ED Launches Inquiry into $525 Million Cryptocurrency Deals Involving Mudrex and Instadapp
India's ED investigates Mudrex and Instadapp for unauthorized $525 million crypto transactions, conducting searches in Bengaluru and Madhya Pradesh.
French Senate Approves Legislative Measure for Automatic Crypto Tax Information Exchange
The French Senate has approved a bill for automatic sharing of crypto tax data among international tax authorities, enhancing transparency and compliance.
Bank of England Initiates Consultation on Accepting Digital Collateral for Clearing
The Bank of England consults on accepting tokenized collateral in clearing, ensuring liquidity and risk standards for central counterparties.
Carlo Comporti appointed as new Chair of ESMA; Newsletter details future priorities and collaborations
ESMA announces Carlo Comporti as new Chair and outlines key regulations and priorities for EU capital markets in its latest newsletter.
US Sanctions Individuals Linked to North Korean Cryptocurrency Schemes
Chainalysis reveals how North Korean IT workers cashed out crypto through Russian intermediaries, leading to U.S. sanctions against key individuals.
Coinbase Pursues Licensing in Brazil, Assures Continuity of Services During Review Process
Coinbase applies for a crypto license in Brazil, ensuring no service disruption during the regulatory review ahead of the October 30 deadline.
Cardano Foundation Teams Up with CMTA to Promote Standards for Tokenized Securities
Cardano Foundation joins CMTA to promote standards for tokenized shares, recognizing its CIP-0113 token standard for regulated securities in Switzerland.
Authorities Intensify Investigation Into Bithumb Amid Allegations of Misused Funds
South Korean prosecutors raided Bithumb's headquarters amid an investigation into the misuse of company funds by its executives for luxury housing.
Ripple CEO Envisions a Promising 2026 as Transaction Volumes Surge
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse predicts 2026 will be a phenomenal year, highlighting increased transaction volumes and strategic growth in XRP use cases.
Russia Unveils Unified Testing Standards for Cryptocurrency Investors as Brokers Lead Implementation
Russia's new crypto regulations include investor testing by brokers, ensuring a standardized assessment process for trading digital assets.
Alipay Refutes Claims of Facilitating Cryptocurrency Transactions via Peer
Alipay denies supporting cryptocurrency trading through Peer, clarifying no authorization for virtual currency transactions via its payment network.
CFTC Chair Advocates for Adaptive Regulations as AI Agents Reshape Finance
CFTC chair warns that AI agents could change trading and regulatory landscapes, highlighting potential risks and need for adaptive oversight in finance.
Jury Set to Deliberate in Case Against Canadian 'Crypto King' Aiden Pleterski
Aiden Pleterski, the 'crypto king,' faces jury deliberations in his fraud trial over a $30M Ponzi scheme as he pleads innocence of the charges.
Young Canadian sentenced for role in $13M cryptocurrency scam, emphasizes need for better security measures
Trenton Johnston sentenced for his role in a $13M Bitcoin scam, involving cryptocurrency laundering and false support calls via Discord.
Phantom Introduces New Prediction Markets Features for US Users via Kalshi Integration
Phantom has launched Kalshi-powered prediction markets for US users, enabling trading on crypto prices and events through a CFTC-regulated platform.
