Regulations
It Takes a Fake Token to Catch a Volume Faker
Last week, the DOJ unveiled an indictment against Gotbit, which CoinDesk profiled in 2019.
By Nikhilesh DeOct 18, 2024
NYSE, Cboe Win SEC Approval for Bitcoin ETF Options
The decision follows Nasdaq recently also getting permission for options on spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S.
By Cheyenne LigonOct 18, 2024
U.S. Election Betting: Federal Court 'Erred' in Letting Kalshi Launch Prediction Markets, CFTC Says
The regulator filed its opening brief in its appeals case to tamp down on political event contracts.
By Nikhilesh DeOct 17, 2024
Bitfinex Hacker Ilya Lichtenstein Should Serve 5 Years in Prison, DOJ Says
Lichtenstein pleaded guilty to stealing nearly 120,000 bitcoins from Bitfinex in 2016, and then conspiring with his wife, Heather “Razzlelkhan” Morgan, to launder a portion of the funds.
By Cheyenne LigonOct 16, 2024
Editorial: We Applaud Trump’s Crypto Efforts Though His Record, Rhetoric Raise Red Flags
The former president deserves credit for making crypto a campaign issue. We wish his opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, would say more about it.
By Kevin ReynoldsOct 16, 2024
Italy to Raise Capital Gains Tax on Crypto to 42% From 26%: Reports
The price of bitcoin (BTC) remained unaffected by the development, rising above $68,000 for the first time since late July.
By Amitoj SinghOct 16, 2024
Dubai's VARA Has Struck Correct Balance in Licensing Time Frame, Says Senior Official
Senior official Sean McHugh disputed any perception of VARA being a friendlier-than-usual crypto regulator.
By Amitoj SinghOct 16, 2024
Coinbase Escalates SEC Fight Over the Agency's Inside Chatter on ETH
The company's go-between on a quest to see SEC documents – History Associates – told a court it intends to ask for an immediate judgment in the dispute over internal communications.
By Jesse HamiltonOct 15, 2024
Kamala Harris Speech Offers No Further Details on Crypto 'Regulatory Framework'
The vice president touted her "opportunity agenda" but did not drill down on what it would mean for digital assets during an appearance in Erie, Pa.
By Nikhilesh DeOct 14, 2024
FTX's Salame Hoped Dog Bite Would Delay Prison, But Tucker Carlson Derailed Effort
Ryan Salame is set to start a prison sentence today after a judge rejected his attempt to delay his arrival to treat a bite to his face, noting it didn't stop him from doing a media interview.
By Jesse HamiltonOct 11, 2024