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Bitcoin soars in Argentina as Javier Milei wins presidential primary

Despite slumping in global crytocurrency markets, Bitcoin has jumped to new highs in Argentine after BTC-friendly presidential candidate Javier Milei won the primary vote on August 13.

Axie Infinity’s play-to-earn ‘scheme’ alarms Phillippine National Police

Playing crypto games can be riskier than investing in cryptocurrencies, according to the Filipino ACG, considering the ease with which gamers can lose their digital tokens and NFTs.

Ripple Labs bites back against SEC's request to file appeal

Ripple’s chief legal officer said no “extraordinary circumstance” in the case exists which warrants the Court to accept the SEC’s request for leave.

Strict Canadian crypto exchange rules allowed Kraken clarity to invest there, exec says

Kraken’s Canada managing director told Cointelegraph in an interview that attaining restricted dealer status provided a clear regulatory pathway.

Canada’s regulatory clarity is bringing institutions to crypto — WonderFi CEO

Dean Skurka stated that although regulations have increased costs, they have also led to greater interest in crypto from institutions.

CoinSmart president says crypto taxes are a 'little bit more favorable' outside US

According to Jeremy Koven, Canadian crypto firms may have a better regulatory environment than ones in the United States, benefitting users in a number of ways.

Binance.US request for protective order against SEC goes to magistrate judge

The legal team for Binance.US filed a motion for a protective order on Aug. 14, claiming it was necessary to protect the firm from the SEC’s “fishing expedition” during discovery.

Breaking: Valkyrie files for Ether futures ETF with the SEC

Asset management firm Valkyrie has filed for an Ether futures ETF with the U.S. SEC on Aug. 16.

Banning ransomware payments: An attractive but dangerous idea

The U.S. and Australia are considering banning ransomware payments, but will it solve the problem, or harm people and destroy businesses?

3AC founders fined by Dubai regulator over OPNX exchange

OPNX CEO Leslie Lamb and executives Kyle Davies, Su Zhu and Mark Lamb were all issued a $58,000 fine for violating marketing regulations in the emirate.

From the U.S. to Japan, regulators are beginning to embrace crypto

Switzerland, Singapore and the EU have taken the early regulatory lead, but Japan and the UAE are coming on now. Even the U.S. may be awakening.

PayPal UK to halt Bitcoin purchases until early 2024

PayPal will temporarily halt crypto purchases in the United Kingdom starting from Oct. 1, 2023, expecting to re-enable the service in early 2024.

Abu Dhabi grants virtual asset firm M2 permission to offer crypto services

M2 platform will launch later in 2023, allowing UAE-based retail and institutional clients to buy, sell and custody virtual assets.

Coinbase wins NFA approval to offer Bitcoin and Ether futures in US

Coinbase is preparing to roll out cryptocurrency futures trading for institutional investors in the United States.

SEC v. Ripple: Judge greenlights investment banker declarant's entry

The court seeks to address issues related to orders that rejected the SEC's plea to seal the Hinman speech documents and Ripple's request to seal information regarding XRP sales.

Uzbekistan permits two banks to issue crypto cards

Kapital Bank and Ravnaq Bank got approval from the National Agency for Perspective Projects to participate in the digital sandbox of crypto regulation.

US House Democratic coalition creates AI working group

Rep. Derek Kilmer, will chair the Artificial Intelligence Working Group aimed at introducing “sensible, bipartisan” policies for AI technology.

Lobby group to dispel crypto mining misconceptions in DC, says founder

The crypto mining industry is getting a dedicated lobby group aimed at opening up discussions with lawmakers in Washington D.C.

Caroline Ellison’s list of ‘Things Sam Is Freaking Out About’ could be used in trial

The prosecution intends to use Caroline Ellison's personal memos alongside a trove of other evidence against Sam Bankman-Fried at his criminal trial.

US lawmakers press SEC and FINRA on Prometheum's broker-dealer approval

Members of the House Financial Services Committee questioned the “timing and circumstances” of FINRA approving Prometheum’s special purpose broker-dealer license in May.

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