crypto regulation

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ: COIN) has decided to broaden the reach of its subscription-based product, Coinbase One, to encompass the United Kingdom, Germany, and Ireland. In an emailed statement to Benzinga, the company said that the product, priced at a...

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) dipped below $27,000 for the second consecutive day, mirroring its late March figures. At the time of reporting, the most significant digital currency by market size was priced around $27,370 — a 4% decline from the previous day. Throughout the season, Bitcoin's...

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the U.K.'s financial watchdog, is intensifying its efforts to combat unregistered cryptocurrency ATMs. What Happened: In a statement released on Friday, the FCA reported that it had conducted inspections in Exeter, Nottingham and Sheffield in...

Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) is diversifying its business by launching an international derivatives exchange for institutional crypto traders outside the United States. The Coinbase International Exchange will list Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ether (CRYPTO: ETH) perpetual futures starting this...

Lawyers for Do Kwon, founder of the defunct crypto issuer Terraform Labs, have requested a U.S. court to dismiss charges brought against him by the SEC, citing lack of jurisdiction among other reasons, according to court filings from Friday. Kwon has been on the run since the collapse of his...

In the wake of the recent SEC lawsuit against Tron (CRYPTO: TRON) blockchain founder Justin Sun, the Grenadian government has announced the end of his term as the Ambassador of Grenada to the World Trade Organization (WTO) effective March 31. In a series of tweets on Friday, Sun expressed his...

The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has extended its crackdown on unregistered crypto businesses in the country. What Happened: In a joint operation with the Metropolitan Police, the FCA inspected several sites in East London suspected of operating illegal cryptocurrency ATMs. The FCA's...

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) has seen a dramatic rise in investor sentiment, with major investors believing that it has compelling growth. What Happened: According to a CoinShares survey, a record 60% of respondents believe Ethereum to be the asset with the most potential for growth, outperforming...

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro approved a crypto regulation bill on Thursday morning. The move establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for the usage and trading of digital assets in the country, according to the federal government’s official journal (DOU). The crypto regulation...

By Ben Richmond, CEO at Cube The dramatic fall of the stablecoin, Terra (CRYPTO: LUNC), earlier this year has shaken the industry and raised questions about the permanent viability of crypto markets. Many are seeing the movement as a much-needed market correction, rather than a ‘crash...

Keading cryptocurrencies are not the only investments that are down in 2022, according to FTX CEO and co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried. “Everything’s down this year because dollars are up this year,” Bankman-Fried told SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci at the SALT...

Investor and entrepreneur Mark Cuban took to Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) Monday to criticize SEC Chairman Gary Gensler and his latest comments on cryptocurrency regulation. Here’s what Cuban had to say. What Happened: Gensler wrote an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal titled, “The SEC...

The CEO of a sports betting platform that has entered the non-fungible token market is calling for more centralization in the cryptocurrency space. What Happened: Speaking on a Decrypt podcast, DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ: DKNG) CEO and co-founder Jason Robins called for centralization. Robins compared...

Stablecoins have dominated the headlines in the world of cryptocurrency this week with the crash of several coins. The downward moves and negative connotations building for stablecoins could spell trouble for a SPAC deal that involves a leading stablecoin company. What Happened: A SPAC deal ...

The collapse of cryptocurrency Terra has been one of the most talked-about topics in the crypto world over the past few weeks. A famous hedge fund manager weighed in with his take on the situation and offered up a harsh comparison. What Happened: Blockchain protocol Terra has a token called Terra (...