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Taiwan To Enforce Strict Laws Against Virtual Asset-Tied Money Laundering

The Executive Yuan, Taiwan’s executive branch, introduces a new regulation — the “New Four Laws to Combat Fraud” — to strengthen the crackdown on fraud and regulate money laundering. Virtual assets-related financial crimes are included in the amendments, as reported by local media ABMedia. Notably, this regulation includes bills such

May 9, 2024 1 min read

Donald Trump Seeks Crypto Enthusiasts Support for Presidential Campaign

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to accept cryptocurrency donations for his 2024 presidential campaign. The declaration, made at an exclusive dinner for buyers of his Mugshot Edition NFTs, signals a notable shift in political fundraising strategies.  Trump expressed a firm commitment to facilitating cryptocurrency contributions, positioning himself

May 9, 2024 2 mins read

Is Bipartisan Backing for Reversing SEC Rule a Turning Point for Crypto?

US House of Representatives passed a resolution to overturn a contentious Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) bulletin concerning accounting standards for cryptocurrency custodians. The resolution, passed by a vote of 228-182, garnered significant support from Republicans and 21 Democrats, underscoring growing tensions between legislative preferences and regulatory measures within the

May 9, 2024 2 mins read

Indonesia’s Bappebti Forms Crypto Asset Committee to Enhance Regulation

In response to the surge in global crypto interest, regulatory bodies in many countries are tightening their oversight to prevent violations. Recently, the Indonesian government’s Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency, known as Bappebti, has taken a proactive step by forming a dedicated committee to monitor the crypto industry. The committee,

May 8, 2024 1 min read

SEC Dismisses Ripple’s Defenses, Highlights Concerns Over Future Breaches

In the ongoing legal battle between Ripple Labs and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), significant progress has been made as both parties filed their final replies in the lawsuit’s remedies stage. The SEC challenged Ripple’s assertion of acting without recklessness and argued against any “widespread uncertainty” regarding

May 8, 2024 1 min read

SEC Chair Gensler Faces Critique from Crypto Community Again 

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler’s recent remarks regarding the classification of Ethereum have sparked a flurry of responses within the crypto community. While Gensler refrained from directly addressing whether Ethereum should be classified as a security or a commodity, he commented on investor protection and regulatory concerns.

May 8, 2024 2 mins read

Nigeria Set to Ban P2P Crypto Trading on All Platforms

Nigeria has intensified its crackdown on cryptocurrency trading in the country’s currency, the naira, to combat what it perceives as detrimental effects on the struggling local economy. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced plans to implement new regulations targeting crypto exchanges and other sectors of the industry. The

May 7, 2024 1 min read

Memecoins in Turbulent Waters: What Traders Need to Know

In a notable downturn, the cryptocurrency market experienced a significant dip, with Bitcoin, the leader of the pack, plunging below the $60,000 mark, hitting a two-month low of $56,465. This downward trend was mirrored by many altcoins, painting the market red. However, amidst the sea of losses, Solana and certain

May 3, 2024 1 min read

Crypto Options Market Braces For Massive Expiration as BTC and ETH Fluctuate

As the crypto market continues to experience volatility, the options market is gearing up for a significant expiration event.  On May 2nd, 2024, 23,000 Bitcoin (BTC) options contracts with a notional value of $1.4 billion are set to expire. The Put Call Ratio for these options is 0.49, indicating a

May 3, 2024 2 mins read
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