Coinbase, the famous cryptocurrency exchange, stated on February 27, 2023, that dealing of the Binance USD (BUSD) stablecoin will be suspended starting March 13, 2023. The move follows the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) recent governmental assault on the stablecoin on February 13, 2023.
Robinhood Markets Inc, a popular brokerage firm known for its commission-free trading, has received an investigative subpoena from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) related to listings of cryptocurrencies.
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) stated last Wednesday that cryptocurrency platforms must register in order to safeguard cryptocurrency buyers. The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is the parent body for Canada's province and local securities authorities.
Sam Bankman-Fried, the co-founder of FTX, was charged with four new counts in a fresh indictment released on February 22, 2023. Operating an illegal money transfer company and plotting to conduct bank theft are among the accusations.
Binance faced backlash for freezing user accounts without explanation, leading to users planning to sue the company. Binance later stated that misclassification caused the issue and would compensate affected users. The incident emphasizes the importance of due diligence and clear regulatory policies.
The Bank of Israel is exploring the issue of digital assets and their impact on the areas it oversees, including maintaining financial stability, managing monetary policy, and regulating payment systems.
The U.S. New York Attorney General Letitia James accused CoinEx, a Hong Kong-based bitcoin exchange, of operating unlawfully in New York without appropriate licensing. James submitted documents in a Manhattan court charging CoinEx of participating in repetitive and relentless deceptive practices, in violation of the Martin Act, a strong state statute designed to fight financial fraud.
Paxos, the company behind the BUSD stablecoin, has ended its partnership with Binance, alleging a divergence of strategic interests.
Ripple and other cryptocurrency initiatives have faced regulatory challenges. TMS Network (TMSN), and Polkadot (DOT), however, are taking the lead with regulatory-compliant, user-focused utilities.
The relocation is part of Hong Kong's plans to become a digital asset center, and Huobi's Asia headquarters will be transferred from Singapore to Hong Kong as well.
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