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Former Coinbase Manager’s Brother Pleads Guilty in Cryptocurrency Insider Trading Case

The brother of a former Coinbase product manager has pleaded guilty in a cryptocurrency insider trading case. According to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), he is facing up to…

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Head Trader of $100M Global Crypto Ponzi Scheme Pleads Guilty in US

The head trader of a $100 million global cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme has pleaded guilty and is facing up to five years in prison, according to the U.S. Department of Justice…

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Uruguay Introduces Cryptocurrency Law in Parliament

A new cryptocurrency bill project was introduced by the executive power to the Parliament of Uruguay. The bill seeks to clarify how crypto assets will be regulated in the country,…

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Stone Ridge board approved plan for ‘liquidation and dissolution’ of its Bitcoin fund

“Effective after the close of business on October 3, 2022, the Fund’s shares will generally no longer be available for purchase," said a Stone Ridge filing with the SEC.

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Buenos Aires Might Implement Blockchain Systems to Make Social Aid Payments

Dario Nieto, a lawmaker in the city of Buenos Aires, has introduced a bill that would use blockchain systems to make social aid payments in order to bring clarity to…

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Gary Gensler Asks SEC Staff to Fine-Tune Crypto Compliance — Says ‘Vast Majority Are Securities’

The chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, revealed that he has asked staff at the SEC to fine-tune compliance for crypto tokens and intermediaries. He…

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Brazilian Securities Watchdog Demands Changes in Cryptocurrency Bill

The new directive of the Brazilian securities watchdog, the CVM, is now demanding specific changes to the cryptocurrency bill pending discussion in Congress. The organization wants to correct a loophole…

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US SEC Sets Up Dedicated Office to Review Crypto Filings

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is setting up a dedicated office to review crypto-related filings. The securities regulator stressed the need to “provide greater and more specialized support”…

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