Crypto Trust Charters Face U.S. Regulatory Pushback
@JonathanGould of the OCC warns against banks hindering digital asset charters, stating 14 new applicants emerged last year, including Erebor’s recent provisional charter. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Regulatory & Legal
Includes news and discussions about regulatory measures, legal challenges, and the legal environment affecting cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin Ethereum USDC: CFTC Launches Tokenized Collateral
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission launches a pilot program allowing $BTC, $ETH, and $USDC as margin collateral in U.S. derivatives markets under new regulatory guidance. Crypto
Bitcoin and Ether Approved as CFTC Collateral
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) launched a pilot program allowing $BTC, $ETH, and $USDC as collateral in U.S. derivatives markets, enhancing monitoring and reporting for futures commission merchants. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH $USDC
Bitcoin Ethereum: CFTC Launches Collateral Pilot
The CFTC launched a pilot allowing $BTC, $ETH, and $USDC as collateral in derivatives markets, integrating digital assets into US financial systems. #Update #Crypto $BTC
SEC Clears Ondo Finance Boosting Tokenized Treasuries
The SEC has concluded its investigation into @OndoFinance without charges, allowing expansion of its U.S. operations; ONDO token rose 6.12% to $0.4879. #Update #Crypto $ONDO
Binance Launches Regulatory License in Abu Dhabi
@Binance has secured a full license from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) to operate in the Abu Dhabi Global Market, becoming the first global crypto exchange with this authorization. #Update #Crypto $BNB
SEC Weighs Approval for BlackRock Bitcoin ETF
@BOXExchange seeks SEC approval for FLEX equity options on the BlackRock Bitcoin ETF (IBIT), joining Nasdaq PHLX and Nasdaq ISE. Bitcoin spikes 8% to $93,243 amid increased trading interest. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Infrastructure Expands: BitGo Partners Goobit
BitGo Europe GmbH partners with Goobit to enhance digital asset infrastructure for BTCX, strengthening operations and scalability in the Nordic cryptocurrency market. #Update #Crypto $BTC
CFTC Approves Spot Bitcoin Ethereum Trading
Gold surged 4,000% after the CFTC’s approval in the 1970s, prompting analysts to view similar potential for $BTC and $ETH following recent CFTC-approved spot trading. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
XRP Fraud Surges 60% During Holidays
@Ripple intensifies defenses against rising $XRP fraud as deepfake scams surge during holidays, highlighting its threat-mitigation success in reducing crypto impersonation attacks. #Update #Security $XRP
SEC Proposal Triggers Licensing Concerns in Europe
The European Commission’s proposal to empower the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) for crypto licensing raises concerns about centralization and potential slowdowns in startup growth, pending approval from the European Parliament. #Update #Crypto $BTC
SEC Schedules Crypto Privacy Roundtable for December
The U.S. SEC will hold a Crypto Privacy Roundtable on December 15, focusing on financial surveillance and user data protection, following its postponement from October. #Update #Crypto
Pi Network Launches AI Tools for KYC
@PiNetwork upgrades KYC with AI tools, reducing human review by 50%, ahead of a December token unlock of 190M tokens worth $43M. Validator rewards expected by Q1 2026. #Update #Crypto
SEC Targets Terra’s Do Kwon: 12-Year Sentence
The DOJ seeks a 12-year sentence for Terra founder Do Kwon, citing fairness compared to Sam Bankman-Fried’s 25-year term. Sentencing is set for December 11.