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Boerse Stuttgart Digital Secures MiCA License in Germany
Boerse Stuttgart Digital, a subsidiary of the Boerse Stuttgart stock exchange, has been awarded a crypto asset service provider license by the German financial regulator BaFin, enabling it to operate under the EU's Markets in Crypto Assets regulations. The company, which runs a brokerage and exchange, plans to utilize this license to enhance its services for financial institutions across Europe, …
Jan. 17, 2025, 12:49 p.m.
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Texas Resident Takes Legal Action Against US Attorney General Over Prosecution of Cryptocurrency Software Developers
A Coin Center fellow has filed a lawsuit against US Attorney General Merrick Garland, seeking a judicial guarantee that the Department of Justice will not prosecute his upcoming cryptocurrency project for violating money transmission laws. The lawsuit, filed by blockchain entrepreneur Michael Lewellen, argues that the Department of Justice's prosecution of software developers who create non-custo…
Jan. 16, 2025, 10:23 p.m.
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Key SEC Official Departs, Paving the Way for a New Era Under Trump
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission is set to lose its top legal expert, General Counsel Megan Barbero, who will be leaving her position next week. This move follows a string of departures by senior officials who played pivotal roles in shaping the SEC's stance on cryptocurrency in recent years. According to SEC Chair Gary Gensler, Barbero's "measured advice and judgment have be…
Jan. 16, 2025, 10:07 p.m.
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Senator Lummis Advocates for Crypto Industry, Urges Federal Agencies to Reconsider Digital Asset Policies
US Senator Cynthia Lummis has taken a strong stance in support of the crypto industry, targeting two federal agencies with concerns over their handling of digital assets. As the new Congress begins and President Donald Trump prepares to take office, Lummis warned the US Marshals Office to slow down its crypto asset sales, citing the potential for a US bitcoin reserve. She also cautioned the Feder…
Jan. 16, 2025, 9:52 p.m.
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Trump's Treasury Nominee Opposes US Central Bank Digital Currency
During his Senate confirmation hearing, Scott Bessent, the nominee for Treasury Secretary, voiced his strong opposition to the idea of a US central bank digital currency. He stated that the Federal Reserve should not issue a digital dollar, citing that such a move is more suitable for countries with limited investment options. Bessent emphasized that the US has no need for a central bank digital …
Jan. 16, 2025, 8:10 p.m.
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Malaysia Considers Implementing Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Regulations
Malaysia is contemplating the introduction of legislation to govern the cryptocurrency and blockchain sector, enabling the country to stay abreast of developments in other jurisdictions, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who made the announcement during a visit to Abu Dhabi. The Prime Minister revealed that he had proposed an exploratory study several months prior, which invo…
Jan. 16, 2025, 10:55 a.m.
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UK Names Emma Reynolds as New Economic Secretary to Supervise Cryptocurrency
The UK government has designated Emma Reynolds as the new Economic Secretary, tasked with overseeing digital assets, central bank digital currencies, and the broader financial sector. This appointment comes after Tulip Siddiq's resignation, who had recently outlined the government's cryptocurrency plans. The impact of Reynolds' appointment on the country's crypto plans is still uncertain, but the…
Jan. 15, 2025, 4:42 p.m.
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US Authorities Seek Court Approval to Return 95,000 Stolen Bitcoins to Bitfinex
US prosecutors have submitted a request to a federal court to authorize the restitution of approximately 80% of the 119,754 bitcoins that were stolen during the 2016 Bitfinex crypto exchange hack. According to a court filing made on Tuesday, the 94,643 recovered bitcoins, which were traced back to the original wallet used by the hacker Ilya Lichtenstein, can be returned to Bitfinex as in-kind res…
Jan. 15, 2025, 4:09 p.m.
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The Blurred Lines Between Prediction Markets and Gambling
Platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi invest significant resources in persuading regulators that their services do not constitute gambling. However, authorities outside the U.S. have begun to block access to Polymarket, categorizing it as an unlicensed gambling operation. The core of prediction markets lies in traders taking positions on event outcomes, with prices determined by market participant…
Jan. 14, 2025, 5:14 p.m.
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US Judges Order SEC to Justify Its Stance on Crypto Regulations
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has been instructed to provide a thorough explanation for its decision not to create regulations for the crypto industry, following a court ruling on Monday. A panel of three judges from the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit partially supported Coinbase's request for the agency to offer clearer guidelines on crypto assets. The judges stated that i…
Jan. 13, 2025, 8:45 p.m.