Binance pushes back against warning from South Africa regulator
Though the FSCA is an agency of the South African government, Binance claimed the country’s Financial Intelligence Centre was the “major regulator” with which it had been working to be…
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SEC Allegedly Probes Operators Behind World’s Largest Decentralized Exchange, Uniswap: Report
According to a recent report, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has allegedly started probing the startup that operates the decentralized exchange (dex) Uniswap. The dex platform Uniswap is…
SEC reportedly investigates decentralized exchange Uniswap
Enforcement attorneys are reportedly looking for information about Uniswap’s marketing and investor services.
South Africa’s financial regulator issues warning against Binance
South African authorities are the latest to warn against using Binance, saying the exchange is not authorized to operate in the country.
Nigeria’s securities regulator establishes fintech unit to study crypto
With much of the Nigerian crypto market underground or peer-to-peer due to government restrictions, the country’s securities regulator is looking into ways to make investors safer.
$2 Billion Crypto Fraud Bitconnect and Founder Charged — Director Pleads Guilty to Criminal Charges
The $2 billion crypto fraud scheme Bitconnect and its founder have been charged in the U.S. In a parallel enforcement action, a Bitconnect director and top promoter has pleaded guilty…
Stablecoins are assets — not currencies, says ECB president
“Stablecoins are pretending to be a coin, but in fact it’s completely associated with an actual currency,” said Christine Lagarde.
Cryptocurrencies now legally recognized under commercial law in Texas
Texas House Bills 4474 and 1576 officially took effect on Sept. 1 after being signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott in June.
Poll: 3 Out of 4 Russian Investors Would Rather Buy Cryptocurrency Than Gold or Fiat
An overwhelming majority of Russian investors view cryptocurrencies as a more attractive investment proposition than traditional fiat currencies or gold, a new survey has established. Even among those who have…
Mayoral candidate pledges to make NYC ‘most cryptocurrency-friendly city in the nation’
Some mayors of cities large and small in the U.S. have been pushing for the adoption of cryptocurrencies or otherwise taking a position in favor of digital assets.