Robinhood’s cryptocurrency division has recently agreed to pay a $3.9 million fine to settle a California investigation into its past practices. California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated that the settlement was reached after Robinhood Crypto prevented users from withdrawing their digital assets from 2018 to 2022. It was also found that the company failed to
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Recently, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged and settled with Galois Capital Management LLC, a hedge fund that managed a private fund primarily investing in crypto assets. The charges stemmed from Galois Capital’s failure to comply with client asset safeguarding requirements, particularly concerning crypto assets labeled as securities by the SEC. As a
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda recently addressed the need for specialized S-1 registration forms tailored specifically for digital asset securities. This call for updating regulatory tools comes in light of the unique features and complexities of digital assets that may not be adequately captured by current standard forms. During
Congressman Wiley Nickel from North Carolina has recently taken a stand against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), criticizing the agency for what he calls a “regulation by enforcement” approach. Nickel believes that this method undermines trust in the regulatory system and poses a threat to digital innovation in the United States. Nickel has
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently raised concerns over the repayment strategy proposed in the ongoing FTX bankruptcy case. The plan, which involves repaying creditors through stablecoins or other digital assets, has sparked uncertainty and controversy within the industry. In an Aug. 30 court filing, the SEC stated that while it is
The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) in Doha recently announced the introduction of a new regulatory framework aimed at governing digital assets in the region. The QFC Digital Assets Framework 2024 sets the stage for local and international companies to apply for licenses to operate as token service providers. This move signifies a significant step towards
The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently granted Approval-in-Principle to two local crypto exchanges, Busha Digital Limited and Quidax, allowing them to commence operations under the Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Program (ARIP). This move signifies the SEC’s commitment to fostering innovation while ensuring investor protection within the digital asset space. The Approval-in-Principle granted to
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been vocal about the need for retail investors to have more timely access to fund portfolio data. However, the existing regulatory framework falls short in ensuring that this data is readily available. With the current system, investors are often left with outdated information, especially during market uncertainties
Cryptocurrency firms are showing a reluctance to operate in the UK due to burdensome regulatory processes, leading to a significant drop in registration applications with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Law firm Reed Smith’s analysis revealed that the past three years have seen a drastic decrease in applications, with only 29 received between May 2023
Recently, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov found himself in legal hot water, being charged with multiple offenses by the Paris Judicial Court. These charges include serious allegations such as complicity in managing an online platform used for illegal transactions by organized crime groups, money laundering, and failure to cooperate with authorities by providing necessary information. As
