# SEC wants ‘terabytes’ of Slack communications from Ripple

# SEC wants ‘terabytes’ of Slack communications from Ripple

“# SEC wants ‘terabytes’ of Slack communications from Ripple ” The legal battle between the United States Securities Exchange Commission (SEC and blockchain-based payments firm Ripple continues, with the regulator wanting further access to Ripple’s internal communications. The SEC filed a motion with the Southern District of New York on Monday, requesting Judge Sarah Netbrun…

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# Operating a crypto exchange in Japan is ‘rather tough,’ FSA chief admits

# Operating a crypto exchange in Japan is ‘rather tough,’ FSA chief admits

“# Operating a crypto exchange in Japan is ‘rather tough,’ FSA chief admits ” The new commissioner of Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA), Junichi Nakajima, believes the country needs to think carefully before making Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies more accessible to the general public. Nakajima believes crypto assets like Bitcoin have the potential to benefit…

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# ‘Crypto Mom’ Hester Peirce slams SEC for m Poloniex settlement

# ‘Crypto Mom’ Hester Peirce slams SEC for $10m Poloniex settlement

“# ‘Crypto Mom’ Hester Peirce slams SEC for $10m Poloniex settlement ” Commissioner Hester Peirce, known colloquially as “Crypto Mom,” has slammed the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its $10 million settlement with cryptocurrency exchange, Poloniex. The SEC announced the $10 million settlement on Aug. 9, with Poloniex being charged with facilitating trades…

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# BREAKING: US lawmakers behind crypto amendments to infrastructure bill introduce compromise

# BREAKING: US lawmakers behind crypto amendments to infrastructure bill introduce compromise

“# BREAKING: US lawmakers behind crypto amendments to infrastructure bill introduce compromise ” Senators putting forth differing amendments for provisions in the infrastructure deal which apply to crypto have reached a compromise after a legislative setback.  In a press conference today, Senator Pat Toomey said there was now a bipartisan agreement on an amendment to…

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# Cryptocurrency mining under proposed US policy changes

# Cryptocurrency mining under proposed US policy changes

“# Cryptocurrency mining under proposed US policy changes ” The regulatory scrutiny of blockchains and cryptocurrencies is increasing. From the cryptocurrency mining ban in China to President Joe Biden’s Working Group on Financial Markets, convened by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, the economic activities that support and are enabled by blockchains have become a significant concern…

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# Poloniex settles charges with SEC for operating unregistered exchange

# Poloniex settles charges with SEC for operating unregistered exchange

“# Poloniex settles charges with SEC for operating unregistered exchange ” The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged crypto exchange platform Poloniex for breaching securities trading regulations. According to an announcement by the SEC on Monday, Poloniex offered trading of cryptos deemed securities to U.S. investors on its platform between July 2017…

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# UK-based independent legal team to tackle international crypto disputes

# UK-based independent legal team to tackle international crypto disputes

“# UK-based independent legal team to tackle international crypto disputes ” Crypto experts across the United Kingdom’s legal industry have announced the launch of the Crypto Fraud and Asset Recovery (CFAAR) network, aimed at providing redressal against crypto-related fraudulent activities.  The group includes a diverse range of professionals such as “lawyers, barristers, forensic accountants, corporate…

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