Tag: Decoded
Tax services are getting pushy to have crypto declared: Law Decoded, Nov. 27–Dec. 4
Spain and Brazil are chasing cryptocurrency stored abroad, while th [...]
The end of an era for Binance, troubles for Kraken: Law Decoded
Binance and CZ’s ongoing legal drama with United States law enforcement ended with a plea deal.
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US regulators continue to discuss crypto: Law Decoded, Nov. 13–20
The United States House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion received an education in the uses of blo [...]
First deadline window looms for SEC to approve Bitcoin ETFs: Law Decoded
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could approve all 12 pending spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications by Nov. 1 [...]
Jury finds SBF guilty on all charges, sentencing set for March 2024: Law Decoded
Former FTX CEO Sam “SBF” Bankman-Fried’s public trial in a New York court ended with the jury finding him guilty on all seven charges on Nov. 3, inclu [...]
SBF claims innocence, contradicts other witnesses: Law Decoded
Last week, the criminal trial of FTX founder and CEO Sam “SBF” Bankman-Fried continued in New York, with the man himself giving testimony as part of h [...]
Regulators around the globe assert more control over crypto: Law Decoded
In the last week, several major financial regulators, both national and international, simultaneously produced new guidelines for decentralized assets [...]
The explosive revelations of Caroline Ellison: Law Decoded
Last week, the FTX court saga had elements of a TV drama, with Sam “SBF” Bankman-Fried’s former business associate and girlfriend, Caroline Ellison, s [...]
Judge sides with Ripple again, denies SEC appeal: Law Decoded
On Oct. 3, United States District Court Judge Analisa Torres rejected the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) motion to appeal its loss [...]
SEC continues to delay decisions on crypto ETFs: Law Decoded
Despite United States Representatives Mike Flood, Wiley Nickel, Tom Emmer and Ritchie Torres calling on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) t [...]
Hong Kong to tighten crypto regulation, Thailand to tax crypto overseas: Law Decoded
Hong Kong regulators are looking to tighten the noose around the crypto market after arresting six individuals following allegations of fraud around a [...]
SEC accuses Binance of noncooperation, court unseals case documents: Law Decoded
The legal struggle between crypto exchange Binance and the United States Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) continues. The SEC has accused Binance.U [...]
How senators plan on regulating AI: Law Decoded, Sept. 4–11
Last week, two United States senators unveiled a bipartisan blueprint for artificial intelligence (AI) legislation. The framework put forward by Senat [...]
Grayscale victory, SEC delays decision on Bitcoin ETFs: Law Decoded
On Aug. 29, crypto asset manager Grayscale Investments scored a major victory against the United States Securities and Exchange Commission in its effo [...]
New tax rules for crypto in the US: Law Decoded
The United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS), which is responsible for tax collection in the United States, has released proposed regulations on t [...]