No, Stablecoins Don’t Aid Criminals in Laundering Money Directly – but Banks Want You to Think So
A recent New York Times piece misleadingly suggests that stablecoins facilitate money laundering by criminal actors. However, the article reveals…
Regulatory Battle Over Tokenized U.S. Stocks Escalates, HSBC Says
The debate over how the U.S. should regulate a potential market for tokenized equities is heating up as Wall Street’s…
‘Huge Step’: Coinbase CEO Hails CFTC Crypto Move
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong praises the recent move by CFTC to allow select digital assets to be used as collateral…
SEC emphasizes AML measures for low-priced securities in omnibus accounts
Key Takeaways The SEC is increasing its focus on anti-money laundering (AML) requirements for financial institutions dealing with low-priced securities…
Do Kwon Judge Demands Answers Before Sentencing Over ‘Assurance’ He’ll Serve Time
The U.S. district judge sentencing Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon for defrauding investors requested answers to a number of questions…
Marjorie Taylor Greene Claims ‘CBDC Loophole Remains’ in GENIUS Act
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) has taken aim at the GENIUS Act—which provides a legislative framework for stablecoins in the…
European Commission unveils a significant package for financial markets to boost the economy
EU Commissioner for Financial Services and the Capital Markets Union, Maria Luís Albuquerque, announced plans to commence the implementation of…
Senator Lummis anticipates crypto market structure markup next week
Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis, a member of the US Senate Banking Committee and one of the most prominent proponents for…
OCC head says crypto banks deserve same treatment as traditional banks
Jonathan Gould, the Senior Deputy Comptroller and Chief Counsel at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), said…
New Developments Regarding the Fate of Terra (LUNA) Founder Do Kwon – Sentence Was to Be Announced on Thursday, But New Details Have Emerged
In the case of Terraform Labs and Terra (LUNA) founder Do Kwon, who is accused of defrauding investors, U.S. federal…