The recent filing of settled charges by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against crypto lending firm Abra has sent shockwaves through the industry. The SEC alleged that Abra failed to register its crypto asset lending product, Abra Earn, and also charged Abra’s owner, Plutus Lending LLC, for operating as an unregistered investment company.
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In recent years, France has seen a surge in crypto businesses making it their base in Europe. The country offered favorable tax rates, a talented pool of individuals, and a strong sense of innovation in the Web3 space. Additionally, France was quick to adopt clear regulations for the crypto sector, making it an attractive location
The joint statement from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Spotify CEO Daniel Ek sheds light on the challenges facing AI innovation in the European Union. They argue that the EU’s “fragmented regulatory structure” is stifling AI innovation, making it difficult for companies to navigate the complex web of regulations. The lack of clear rules and
The DeFi Education Fund and the Blockchain Association have raised significant privacy and security concerns regarding the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT). They argue that the CAT poses a threat to the financial privacy of participants in the digital asset market. The CAT, which has been operational since April, represents the
Cryptocurrencies have been a topic of discussion and debate in India for quite some time now. The Indian government is gearing up to introduce comprehensive regulations for the crypto sector, with the aim of establishing a regulatory framework for digital currencies in the country. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the need for unified crypto regulation
In a recent coordinated operation, German authorities have seized $28 million in cash and 13 crypto ATMs in an effort to crack down on unlicensed activities within the country’s rapidly expanding crypto market. Spearheaded by the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), this operation is part of a broader initiative to strengthen oversight and mitigate the