Tag: Cryptocurrency regulations
UK Legalizes Ethereum and Solana Staking: What Investors Need to Know
UK Legalizes Ethereum and Solana Staking: A Game-Changer for Crypto InvestorsIn a groundbreaking move, the UK Treasury has recently amended the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA) to exclude Ethereum and Solana staking...
EU Regulations on Cryptocurrency Liquidity and USDT Delistings: What to Expect
The imminent implementation of the Markets in Cryptoassets (MiCA) regulations in the European Union is sending ripples through the cryptocurrency market, with exchanges bracing for potential disruptions in liquidity following the delisting of Tether's...
Investors Sue ‘Hawk Tuah’ Memecoin Creators for Securities Law Violations
Investors Sue 'Hawk Tuah' Memecoin Creators for Securities Law ViolationsInvestors are taking legal action against the creators and promoters of the "Hawk Tuah" memecoin, inspired by internet sensation Haliey Welch, for alleged securities law...
Tornado Cash Ruling: Crypto Wins Big
The recent ruling by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals regarding Tornado Cash's immutable smart contracts has significant implications for the cryptocurrency industry. The court found that the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets...
Coinbase to End USDC Earn Program in MiCA Compliant Regions
Coinbase, a popular cryptocurrency exchange, will be ending its USDC Earn program for users located in MiCA compliant regions. The decision comes as a response to the new regulations surrounding e-money tokens, specifically affecting...
Tether Shifts Focus to Hadron Amid European Regulatory Challenges
Tether, a well-known stablecoin issuer, has decided to stop supporting its Euro-pegged stablecoin, EURt, due to regulatory challenges in Europe. The CEO of Tether, Paolo Ardoino, mentioned that the regulatory hurdles with MiCA have...
Howard Lutnick appointed as commerce secretary under Trump administration
President-elect Donald Trump has made a surprising nomination for Secretary of Commerce, selecting Howard Lutnick, the CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, a financial services firm. Lutnick is known for his support of protectionist trade measures...
Understanding SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s Actions: Insights from Tyler Winklevoss
Former Olympic rower and crypto exchange Gemini co-founder Tyler Winklevoss has strong opinions about SEC Chair Gary Gensler's recent actions. In a post on X, Winklevoss expressed his belief that Gensler's behavior cannot be...
Greenidge Bitcoin Mining Legal Victory in New York: Keeping Operations Running
Bitcoin mining company Greenidge Generation has emerged victorious in a legal battle against the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), allowing it to continue its operations in the state. The court ruling,...
Ensuring Bitcoin’s Promise: The Fight Continues in 2025
The fight to ensure Bitcoin's promise continues in 2025 as the industry anticipates regulatory advancements under Trump's pro-crypto stance. While many in the crypto community are hopeful, there remains a sense of caution regarding...
