Fantasy Sports Company Sorare Charged With Providing Unlicensed Gambling Facilities in U.K.
Sorare was charged with violating the Gambling Act 2005 in the regulator’s first move against a blockchain-based platform.
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Binance Founder Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao Could Be Released on Friday
Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, could be released on Friday, two days ahead of his scheduled release date of September 29th (Sunday), according to an interpretation of the law.
SEC’s Gensler Won’t Reveal His View on Trump’s Bitcoin Reserve, Reiterates Bitcoin Isn’t a Security
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler reiterated his stance that bitcoin is “not a security” but doubled down on his stated position that regulatory clarity exists for the crypto space in an interview with CNBC on Thursday.
Global Effort Disrupts Russia Linked Network Using Crypto to Evade Sanctions, U.S. Charges Two Russians
Russian nationals Sergey Ivanov and Timur Shakhmametov have been charged for their involvement in operating money laundering services that catered to cybercriminals using cryptocurrencies, U.S. authorities announced on Thursday.
Crypto PACs Dominate Ohio Senate Race, Spending $40M on Sherrod Brown’s Foe
The colossal campaign spending from the cryptocurrency industry is showing up in dominant fashion in Ohio’s U.S. Senate race, where its political action committees have devoted $40 million to support Republican Bernie Moreno’s opposition of Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), the crypto-skeptical chairman of the Senate Banking Committee.
Tornado Cash Dev Roman Storm’s Criminal Case Will Proceed to Trial, NY Judge Orders
The U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) case against Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm will proceed to trial, a New York judge ruled during a telephonic hearing on Thursday.
Singapore Court Grants WazirX Four-Month Conditional Moratorium
A Singapore court has granted Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX a four month moratorium based on certain conditions on Thursday, an industry source told CoinDesk.
NYDFS ‘More Eager Than Anyone’ for Federal Legislation, Chief Says
NYDFS Superintendent Adrienne Harris said any federal legislation should still keep a role for state regulators.
Utah Judge Rules SEC’s Case Against Alleged Crypto Mining Scam Green United Can Proceed to Trial
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) lawsuit against Green United can proceed to trial, a Utah judge ruled Monday.
Former Government Employees, Compliance Officers Rally for Detained Binance Executive
A handful of former prosecutors and compliance professionals staged a protest in front of the United Nations General Assembly Wednesday.