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Coinbase Challenges SEC’s Rulemaking Process, Argues for Clear Regulations on Digital Assets

Coinbase Challenges SEC’s Rulemaking Process, Argues for Clear Regulations on Digital AssetsCoinbase, Inc. has escalated its dispute with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by filing a reply brief in the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, arguing the necessity of clear rulemaking for the digital asset industry. The case underscores the ongoing tensions between regulators and the digital asset sector over compliance and operational standards. Coinbase […]

EU elections 2024: Pro-crypto parties pick up seats amid Green losses

Class Action Lawsuit Claims Coinbase Operates as Unregistered Broker

Class Action Lawsuit Claims Coinbase Operates as Unregistered BrokerA new class action lawsuit was initiated against the San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase on May 3. The legal action claims that Coinbase deliberately sold securities that are unregistered with regulatory authorities. Additionally, the lawsuit charges Coinbase with operating as an unregistered securities broker. Lawsuit Alleges Coinbase Illegally Sold Securities Without Registration According to legal […]

EU elections 2024: Pro-crypto parties pick up seats amid Green losses

Coin Center Warns of DOJ Overreach in Tornado Cash, Samourai Wallet Cases

Coin Center Warns of DOJ Overreach in Tornado Cash, Samourai Wallet CasesThe recent actions by the Department of Justice (DOJ) against non-custodial crypto wallet developers have sparked controversy and concern within the cryptocurrency community. According to Coin Center, these charges mark a significant shift from previous U.S. policies regarding money transmission, potentially impacting the liberty and privacy rights of developers and users alike. Coin Center: DOJ […]

EU elections 2024: Pro-crypto parties pick up seats amid Green losses

Does Money Transmitting Require Control? DOJ Says No in Tornado Cash Litigation

Does Money Transmitting Require Control? DOJ Says No in Tornado Cash LitigationSince the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed its legal opposition to the pretrial motions of Tornado Cash developers Roman Storm and Roman Semenov, there has been a buzz within the cryptocurrency community regarding specific aspects of the court filing. A key point raised by the prosecutors is their belief that the definition of “money transmitting” […]

EU elections 2024: Pro-crypto parties pick up seats amid Green losses

Coinbase Challenges SEC’s Definition of ‘Investment Contracts’ in Crypto Transactions

Coinbase Challenges SEC’s Definition of ‘Investment Contracts’ in Crypto TransactionsIn a recent legal challenge, Coinbase has filed a brief with the Southern District of New York, seeking permission for an interlocutory appeal against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s expansive interpretation of what constitutes an “investment contract” in digital asset transactions. This pivotal case could set significant precedents for the cryptocurrency industry in the […]

EU elections 2024: Pro-crypto parties pick up seats amid Green losses

Coinbase Files Legal Challenge Against SEC for Crypto Regulation Clarity

Coinbase Files Legal Challenge Against SEC for Crypto Regulation ClarityIn a significant legal confrontation, Coinbase has filed a challenge against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the Third Circuit, contesting the SEC’s refusal to establish clear rulemaking for digital assets. San Francisco Crypto Exchange Coinbase Initiates Legal Action Against SEC’s Crypto Regulation Approach Coinbase’s legal action underscores the ongoing tension between the […]

EU elections 2024: Pro-crypto parties pick up seats amid Green losses

Voyager Investors Sue the NBA and New Jersey’s Oldest Law Firm

Voyager Investors Sue the NBA and New Jersey’s Oldest Law FirmInvestors in the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange Voyager Digital are suing the National Basketball Association (NBA), and New Jersey’s oldest law firm, McCarter & English. This emerging legal battle illustrates how even some of the largest and most reputable brands and companies can quickly become ensnared in controversy in an industry marred by a tangled web […]

EU elections 2024: Pro-crypto parties pick up seats amid Green losses

Thailand Doesn’t Prohibit Crypto Use for Payments but Warns of Price Fluctuation

Thailand Doesn’t Prohibit Crypto Use for Payments but Warns of Price FluctuationBank of Thailand’s officials say that using cryptocurrency as a means of payment is not illegal. However, they added that users “must be able to accept the risks,” including price fluctuation. Using Crypto to Pay for Goods and Services Is Not Illegal in Thailand Sakkapop Panyanukul, senior director at the Bank of Thailand (BOT)’s Monetary […]

EU elections 2024: Pro-crypto parties pick up seats amid Green losses