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December 27, 2023

South Korea Takes Strides to Boost Crypto Transparency and Regulation

In a bid to enhance transparency and accountability in the crypto industry, South Korea is set to implement a groundbreaking measure requiring public officials, including elected representatives and high-ranking civil servants, to disclose their cryptocurrency holdings as part of their annual asset...

#Crypto #NEWS #Regulation #South Korea

December 25, 2023

Nigeria Lifts Crypto Ban, Paving the Way for Regulatory Clarity

Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy and a major player in the global crypto market, has lifted its two-year ban on cryptocurrency trading. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced on December 22 a significant policy reversal, allowing banks to provide services to crypto-related businesses, m...

#CRYPTOCURRENCY #NEWS #Nigeria #Regulation

December 13, 2023

Binance Fires Back at SEC, Challenges Lawsuit Over Alleged Securities Violations

Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, and its U.S. counterpart, Binance.US, are mounting a vigorous defense against the lawsuit brought forth by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in June. The regulatory battle centers around accusations that the platforms, alon...

#Binance #CRYPTOCURRENCY #NEWS #Regulation #SEC

November 23, 2023

Binance Founder Pleads Guilty to AML Violations Amidst New Twist

As we reported yesterday, Changpeng Zhao, the visionary founder of Binance—the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange—has confessed to breaching anti-money laundering (AML) regulations in the United States. Zhao pleaded guilty to causing Binance to operate without a robust AML program, poten...

#Binance #Changpeng Zhao #CRYPTOCURRENCY #NEWS #Regulation

October 20, 2023

Ripple’s XRP Surges as SEC Drops Charges Against CEO and Chairman

In an unexpected twist, the native cryptocurrency of the Ripple network, XRP, experienced a significant upswing of nearly 8% on Thursday, October 19, 2023, after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dropped charges against Ripple’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, and Chairman Christian L...

#CRYPTOCURRENCY #NEWS #Regulation #RIPPLE #SEC #XRP

September 27, 2023

SEC Delays Decision on Bitcoin ETF Filings Amidst Growing Speculation

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has once again extended its deliberation on two spot Bitcoin ETF applications, citing the need for additional review time. The regulatory body announced its decision to push back the deadline for the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF to January 10, 2024, and...

#BITCOIN #Bitcoin ETF #CRYPTOCURRENCY #NEWS #Regulation #SEC

September 15, 2023

Binance.US Faces Leadership Crisis Amid Regulatory Challenges

In the midst of escalating regulatory hurdles, Binance.US, the American branch of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is grappling with a leadership crisis. This turbulence follows the abrupt resignations of two high-ranking executives, Krishna Juvvadi, the head of legal, and Sidney ...

#Binance #Binance.US #CRYPTOCURRENCY #NEWS #Regulation

September 13, 2023

Binance.US Announces CEO Departure Amid Regulatory Storm

In a strategic move aimed at weathering the regulatory storm, Binance.US, the American counterpart of the global cryptocurrency exchange giant Binance, has revealed that its CEO, Brian Shroder, is stepping down from his position. Norman Reed, the company’s chief legal officer, will assume the...

#Binance #Binance.US #CRYPTOCURRENCY #NEWS #Regulation

September 04, 2023

High-Profile Exodus: Another Binance Executive Resigns

Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, faces another high-level departure as Mayur Kamat, its global head of product and design, steps down. Kamat confirmed his resignation, citing personal reasons and the need for a break after two decades of continuous product development. JU...

#Binance #BNB #NEWS #Regulation