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SEC files charges against Quantstamp for $28M initial coin offering

Quantstamp agreed to settle charges and will repay proceeds from its 2017 ICO that raised $28 million.

‘Elegant and ass-backward’: Jameson Lopp’s first impression of Bitcoin

Jameson Lopp says none of the developers “deep into Bitcoin” think the protocol should be allowed to ossify: “There’s so much work to be done.”

Meta Platforms fined $14 million for Onavo privacy issues: Report

The decision in an Australian court was driven by increasing concerns about illicit activities in the crypto market and the desire to safeguard investors.

Existential threat? Why some banks are anxious about CBDCs

The prospect of a retail CBDC has some major banks anxious over their revenue streams.

Worldcoin struggles to find new users willing to scan iris for crypto

The controversial crypto project’s new sign-ups have dwindled and numbers pale in comparison to the 2 million sign-ups before the launch of the project.

Binance withdraws crypto license application in Germany

The crypto exchange’s move to withdraw its license in Germany comes amid reports that the exchange faced rejection from regulators.

Google, OpenAI, Microsoft form ‘Frontier Model Forum’ to regulate AI development

The Big Tech giants came together to form the Frontier Model Forum in a joint effort to focus on “safe and responsible” development of frontier AI models.

Singapore High Court rules crypto personal property, compares it to fiat money

Judge didn’t see any difference between crypto, fiat money or shells, as long as all those objects, physical or not, share value, created by mutual faith in it.

US Senate wants companies to report investments in Chinese technologies

The Senate overwhelmingly supported legislation requiring U.S. companies to report any outbound investments into Chinese technologies.

UK crime agency scouts for seasoned crypto investigators

The ideal candidate to join the National Crime Agency will be an existing member of the police staff who is a certified accredited financial investigator (AFI).

SEC appeal could amplify Ripple win, says Ripple Labs legal chief

Stuart Alderoty said that an appeal on behalf of the SEC could see Ripple consolidate its victory over the regulator even further.

CFTC charges Tennessee couple over 'Blessings of God Thru Crypto’ scheme

Despite having no trading experience a Tennessee couple convinced 100 people to hand over their money for a uniquely named crypto investment pool.

Namibia signs crypto exchange regulation bill into law

The law will officially enter into force at a date determined by Namibia’s Ministry of Finance.

USD-backed stablecoin pilot project launched by Pacific island nation of Palau

The Palau Stablecoin, or “Kluk,” will be minted on XRP Ledger using the Ripple CBDC Platform and will be distributed first to government employees.

Trademark attorney predicts legal fights ahead with Twitter's rebrand to X

According to Josh Gerben, the social media platform could be embroiled in lawsuits over its 'X' branding for years, costing upwards of millions of dollars.

Judge gives US prosecutors until Oct. 3 for discovery in case against Alex Mashinsky

U.S. District Judge John Koeltl granted a continuance for former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky’s trial start date, citing the “volume of discovery” and the “complexity of the case.”

Abu Dhabi regulator grants trading firm Rain permission to offer crypto services

The announcement followed crypto exchange Binance receiving similar permission from the Abu Dhabi regulator in November 2022.

Crypto-friendly Robinhood inches to UK with local CEO appointment

Robinhood has been planning expansion into the United Kingdom since 2019 but the project has faced multiple delays.

Former CFTC chairman says stablecoins can be a bridge between two worlds

Timothy Massad, the former CFTC chairman, highlighted the benefits of stablecoins and urged regulators not to discredit their utility.

Worldcoin may face UK data regulators inquiry days after launch: Report

The project has faced criticism from within the fintech world over its dystopian features and privacy concerns.

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