Uzbek Court Sentences Student to 10 Days in Prison for Crypto Sales

A 24-year-old Termez State University graduate has been sentenced to 10 days of administrative imprisonment for selling cryptocurrency notcoin. Termez State University is a public institution located in the capital of Surkhandarya province, Uzbekistan. The court found him guilty of violating laws governing the circulation of crypto assets. The case began when a complaint was … Read more

Hong Kong Reveals 17 Crypto Trading Platform Applicants as New Regulations Take Effect

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has published a list of two licensed crypto trading platforms and 17 pending applicants under the new regulations that went into effect on June 1. The financial regulator stresses that operating without a license is a criminal offense and commits to taking appropriate actions against any legal breaches. … Read more

Senate Urged to Pass Landmark Crypto Bill After Biden Vetoes Resolution to Overturn SEC Rules

Following President Joe Biden’s veto of the resolution to overturn the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s controversial crypto rules in SAB 121, U.S. lawmakers in both the Senate and House of Representatives have intensified their efforts to pass the landmark crypto bill, the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century (FIT21) Act. ‘Senate … Read more

SEC Commissioner Proposes Joint US-UK Digital Securities Sandbox

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce has proposed a joint US-UK digital securities sandbox. She noted that the U.S. and UK are ideally positioned for this initiative, emphasizing that this collaboration would benefit innovators, regulators, and consumers in both countries. Hester Peirce Pushes for US-UK Collaborative Financial Sandbox U.S. Securities and Exchange … Read more

White House Opposes Crypto Bill FIT21 — Offers to Work With Congress on Balanced Framework for Digital Assets

The White House has issued a statement opposing the passage of the crypto bill Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century (FIT21) Act ahead of the House vote today. However, the Biden Administration offered to collaborate with Congress to establish a balanced regulatory framework for digital assets. The White House’s statement was preceded by … Read more

US Congress Passes First Standalone Crypto Legislation

The U.S. Congress has passed its first standalone crypto legislation, which aims to overturn the controversial U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s SAB 121 rules regarding crypto assets. However, President Joe Biden has threatened to veto this decision, citing concerns about financial stability and market uncertainty. ‘We Are Just Getting Started’ In a historic move, … Read more

New UK Law Empowering Authorities to Seize and Destroy Crypto Assets Takes Effect Today

A new law enabling the National Crime Agency and police to seize, freeze, and destroy crypto assets is now in effect in the UK. Under this law, police can seize crypto from suspects without needing to make an arrest first. Additionally, victims have the right to request the release of funds held in crypto accounts … Read more

Lawmaker Highlights 2 Bills to Make US a Crypto Leader — Says Bitcoin Is ‘Unstoppable’

Congressman Patrick McHenry says bitcoin is unstoppable and every regime that’s tried to shut it down has failed. He emphasized that the U.S. must become a leader in digital assets, noting that two congressional bills offer a path toward clear regulations. Two Pieces of Legislation Could Provide Greater Clarity in Digital Assets Congressman Patrick McHenry … Read more