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National Australia Bank joins crypto exchange boycott, cites ‘scams’

National Australia Bank is the latest bank to announce blocks on certain cryptocurrency exchanges, citing the high risk of scams.

Ripple case: SEC appeal unlikely as it gains from 'current confusion' — Haun Ventures CEO

An immediate appeal could potentially jeopardize the SEC’s “entire enforcement agenda” if it ends up losing, said Katie Haun of Haun Ventures.

Ripple decision is 'troublesome on multiple fronts', says former SEC official

According to John Reed Stark, former attorney in the SEC's Enforcement Division, the ruling in favor of Ripple Labs "resides on shaky ground".

Senator Lummis urges clear crypto regulations after XRP ruling

The outcome of this case could establish a precedent that shapes the regulatory landscape for various digital assets within the United States.

SEC could be waiting ‘years’ to file appeal in Ripple case: Brad Garlinghouse

According to Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, the filing of an appeal by the SEC would “only further” solidify Judge Torres decision that XRP is not a security.

XRP is not a security, Celsius CEO arrested on criminal charges, and more: Hodler’s Digest, July 9-15

Ripple Labs has partially defeated the SEC in court, triggering a price increase for XRP. A billion-dollar fine was imposed on Celsius Network by the FTC, and its CEO was arrested for fraud.

Ron DeSantis vows to ban CDBCs in the US if elected president

Speaking at the Family Leadership Summit on July 14, DeSantis promised to ban CBDCs in the United States if he is elected president.

Binance customers represented by entity, citing inadequate representation

Eeon seeks compensation from both Binance and the US SEC, equivalent to 20% of the daily value of withheld funds per customer, totaling $1000 per day.

SEC accepts BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF application, signaling regulatory review

The SEC’s acknowledgment indicates the commencement of the official review process for BlackRock’s ETF proposal.

Allowing Coinbase to go public was not a 'blessing' of the business: SEC

The SEC argued that just because it approves an S-1 filing from a company, does not mean the firm is not operating, or will not operate in “violation of the law.”

It’s time for the SEC to settle with Coinbase and Ripple

The Securities and Exchange Commission should recognize it’s time to settle its cases against Coinbase and Ripple Labs.

Coinbase pauses staking services in four US states following regulators' orders

According to the U.S. crypto exchange, only regulators’ actions in California, New Jersey, South Carolina, and Wisconsin require the pause in staking additional assets.

United Kingdom’s digital pound meets public backlash — Why?

The use of physical currency for transactions is plummeting globally, so why is the U.K. so tentative with its own central bank digital currency?

Indonesia to launch crypto exchange in July: Report

Once launched, Indonesia’s national crypto exchange will be the only platform allowing crypto transactions, the local regulator said.

Celsius 'pleased' with resolutions amid $4.7B FTC fine

A community member responded that they were also “pleased” to see former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky charged with multiple crimes.

US Representative Torres demands investigation of SEC deal with Prometheum

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission might be investigated for a “haphazard and heavy-handed approach to digital assets.”

Experts want to give AI human ‘souls’ so they don’t kill us all

Some experts believe the alignment problem can be fixed by making AI more human — but others say that will just make things much worse.

XRP ruling a ‘watershed moment’ but we’re not out of the woods yet — Lawyers

The crypto community has gathered to celebrate the recent ruling on XRP's securities status, but lawyers warn there's more to it than meets the eye.

Circle CEO spells doom scenario for US dollar in warning to Congress

Jeremy Allaire claimed the U.S. dollar is “under threat” and urged lawmakers to pass stablecoin regulation to “build trust” in a digital dollar.

Interactive NFTs the future for sport, Vegas Sphere excites: NFT Collector

Andy Murray, UFC, women’s golf and NBA embrace unique NFTs as the interactive future for sport fans, and meet NFT Creator tjo.

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