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Judge denies motions from Celsius users seeking to reclaim assets

Two claimants called out former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky in motions, claiming he misled users, while all suggested that the platform's terms of use left assets in their control.

Genesis sues Roger Ver for $20M over unsettled crypto options trades

Roger Ver, commonly known as “Bitcoin Jesus,” has 20 days to answer the summons from Genesis unit GGC International before being required to pay by default.

Court to hear oral arguments in Grayscale's lawsuit against SEC in March

Grayscale previously anticipated being able to voice their arguments in the second quarter of the year, calling the recent motion “welcome news.”

Arizona lawmakers seek to make crypto a tax-exempt property

Should the bill pass the legislature, Arizona voters could choose whether virtual currency is tax exempt as part of a November 2024 ballot measure.

New 'Celsius token' may be used to repay creditors: report

It was suggested that the token could be part of a reorganization that would turn it into a publicly traded, U.S. regulated company.

UK gov't is hiring a central bank digital currency lead for Treasury team

The team lead will determine the “strategic direction” for Treasury’s efforts to develop a digital pound in line with the U.K. government’s agenda.

EU lawmakers vote for more restrictive capital requirements on banks holding crypto

Banks could be required to hold a “risk-weighted exposure amount” of up to 1,250% of capital based on exposure to crypto if the full parliament passes the measures.

Amid crypto winter, central banks rethink in-house digital currencies

In recent months, four countries that had previously initiated major CBDC pilot programs have scrapped their adoption plans altogether.

Genesis creditors file securities lawsuit against Barry Silbert and DCG

Amid Genesis going through its first bankruptcy hearings, a group of creditors have slapped the firm with a new class action lawsuit.

British authorities split on banning sale of crypto investment products

The policymakers in the United Kingdom got split on whether the sale, marketing, and distribution of derivatives and exchange-traded notes, tied with crypto, should be banned.

SEC Commissioner reminds 'the point of crypto' as market aims recovery

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce highlighted that despite a very bad year, there are lessons for the crypto industry to learn.

BlockFi to sell $160M in Bitcoin miner-backed loans: Report

The deadline for bidders to submit offers for the Bitcoin-machine-backed loans is set for Jan. 24.

SEC's 'one-dimensional' approach is slowing Bitcoin progress: Grayscale CEO

Grayscale’s chief was the latest to take a swing at the authority for its so-called “regulation by enforcement” actions.

North Korea's Lazarus Group masterminded $100M Harmony hack: FBI confirms

The FBI also confirmed earlier reports this month by figures such as ZachXBT that the hackers had started moving a large chunk of the funds around via privacy protocols.

BlockFi exec argues bankruptcy court should approve bonuses to retain talent

According to Megan Crowell, losing certain employees could "severely [limit] the debtors’ options" amid bankruptcy proceedings.

NYDFS advises crypto firms not to commingle user and corporate funds in the event of insolvency

“A VCE's customer agreement should make clear the parties’ intentions to enter into a custodial relationship, rather than a debtor-creditor relationship," said the NYDFS.

Europol reports $19.5M in crypto seized in enforcement action against Bitzlato

The operation conducted by authorities across Europe and the U.S. resulted in the arrest of 5 individuals linked to the exchange, including Bitzlato founder Anatoly Legkodymov.

Japan’s FSA expects to allow certain stablecoins by June 2023

There is yet no opportunity to know whether US dollar-backed stablecoins like USDT or USDC will be allowed in Japan by June 2023, the FSA said.

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