The recent filing by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding the proposed repayment strategy in the FTX bankruptcy case has raised significant concerns within the industry. The plan to repay creditors using stablecoins or other digital assets has prompted the SEC to reserve the right to challenge these transactions under federal securities laws.
Regulation
Congressman Wiley Nickel (D-NC) recently made headlines for his strong criticism of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), accusing the agency of undermining trust in the regulatory system. He specifically called out the SEC’s “regulation by enforcement” approach, labeling it as a “blatant abuse of power” that could potentially stifle digital innovation in the
Recently, news broke that Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has been released from prison but placed under judicial supervision with strict conditions. One of these conditions includes the requirement to post a hefty €5 million bond. Additionally, Durov is not allowed to leave the French territory and is mandated to report to the police station twice
In a recent statement, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) highlighted the pressing need for retail investors to have more timely access to fund portfolio data. The existing regulatory framework mandates that registered investment companies provide periodic portfolio holdings data to the Commission and investors. However, this data is often delayed, leaving approximately 70
The Financial Times recently reported that crypto firms are increasingly shying away from the UK due to burdensome and time-consuming regulatory processes. According to law firm Reed Smith, registrations for crypto exchanges and custodian wallet providers with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have seen a significant drop of over 50% in the past three years.
The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently announced that two local crypto exchanges, Busha Digital Limited and Quidax, have received an “Approval-in-Principle” to start operating under the Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Program (ARIP). This initiative was created to onboard operational firms before the release of the Rules on Virtual Asset Service Providers in May 2022,
OpenSea CEO Devin Finzer recently announced that the company had received a Wells Notice from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This notice indicates that the SEC views the NFTs traded on OpenSea as securities, setting the stage for a potential regulatory battle. In response to the SEC’s actions, Finzer expressed his shock at
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.
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