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Rating agencies, not regulators, can rebuild trust in crypto after FTX

Private rating agencies could work better and more quickly than regulators when it comes to reviewing businesses in the cryptocurrency industry.

Marshall Islands legally recognizes DAOs as domestic limited liability companies

The law enables legal entities registered in the country to formally adopt DAO structures and governance tools.

SBF sent home after his parents put up their house to cover his astronomical bail bond

The former billionaire, who has since claimed to be worth no more than $100,000, is out of jail on a $250 million bond.

The driving forces behind crypto adoption in Latin America in 2022

Inflation has fueled crypto growth in the region, stimulating asset tokenization and remittance infrastructure development.

Brazilian president signs crypto bill into law

The law included many digital currencies under the definition of legal payment methods in Brazil and established a licensing regime for virtual asset service providers.

Third parties could return FTX funds directly to customers: Law firm

According to Louise Abbott, FTX users could claim in court that assets “remained their property at all times” and could be treated separately from bankruptcy proceedings.

Ripple CEO compares Wells Fargo billions mismanagement with FTX collapse

One of the biggest banks in America has once again paid a billion-dollar fine for the illegal treatment of its customers.

Alameda's Caroline Ellison escapes potentially 110 years in jail via plea deal

Former Alameda Research CEO could be released on a $250,000 bail, but she's not allowed to leave the United States.

Alameda's Caroline Ellison and FTX's Gary Wang hit with additional fraud charges

Arrested crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried's former entourage faces additional charges by key U.S. government agencies.

British Columbia to halt new power connections for crypto miners

British Columbia has cited prioritizing clean energy and job creation as the main reasons for suspending cryptocurrency mining operations

US senator Toomey introduces stablecoin bill as congressional session wraps up

The soon-to-retire senator introduced the new stablecoin bill only a few weeks before the end of the 117th US congressional session.

California regulators order MyConstant to cease crypto-lending services

The California DFPI warned in July that it would be cracking down on crypto interest account providers in the state.

Breaking: Caroline Ellison and Gary Wang plead guilty to fraud charges

Both former executives of FTX and Alameda Research have been charged for their role in the frauds that led to FTX's collapse.

Crypto could spark the next financial crisis, says India’s RBI head

Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das warned that if crypto becomes regulated and is allowed to grow, it could cause the next financial meltdown.

SEC files unregistered securities charges against Thor Token creators for 2018 ICO

Thor Technologies got a lump of coal in its Christmas stocking from the SEC in the form of charges relating to the ICO for its Thor Token that failed a year later.

Coinbase secures VASP registration in Ireland

Operations in the country will be overseen by Cormac Dinan, a former employee of Crypto.com, Deloitte and Citigroup.

Sam Bankman-Fried is one step closer to US extradition: Report

Officials from the U.S. Embassy, FBI, and U.S. Marshals Service were reportedly in attendance to witness the former FTX CEO waiving his right to a formal extradition process.

Opposition press links Russian lawmaker to local crypto OTC

Russia’s crypto OTC platform Bankoff has reportedly not only helped officials avoid sanctions but has also generated some gains.

French regulator AMF blacklists only two crypto websites in the whole year

The AMF and ACPR have blacklisted only two crypto-related websites amid the bear market of 2022 versus 24 such websites last year.

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