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February 6, 2024

Ripple’s Legal Showdown with the SEC:


Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are set to square off over the controversial topic of On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) sales in a legal drama that is developing and has the potential to alter the regulatory environment surrounding cryptocurrencies drastically. This crucial stage of the ongoing legal dispute is expected to test Ripple’s […]

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February 5, 2024

Bitcoin ETFs: South Korea’s Strategic Engagement with the SEC


The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) of South Korea is set to have consultations with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the United States over the nuances of spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). This interaction follows the SEC’s historic approval of eleven spot Bitcoin ETFs, which sent shockwaves across the world’s financial markets. South Korea’s […]

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January 30, 2024

EU Securities and Markets Authority to Release MiCA Papers


The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has released two essential consultation papers as part of its goal to create thorough rules and regulations under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) legislation. The consultation papers notably address two critical topics in crypto asset services: categorising crypto assets as financial instruments and the complex procedure of reverse […]

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February 3, 2022

Does Cryptocurrency Industry Really Need Regulation?


The cryptocurrency industry is still in its early stages, and it may be too soon to regulate it. Cryptocurrency was meant to be the antithesis of regulation. It was designed with the intention of being outside of any centralized authority. However, as cryptocurrencies have gained more popularity and adoption, they have started to become more […]