Trusttoken, Truecoin Settle SEC Charges Over Misleading TUSD Claims

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced settled charges against crypto companies Trusttoken Inc. and Truecoin LLC. The charges allege fraudulent misrepresentations and unregistered sales of investment contracts related to the stablecoin trueusd (TUSD). U.S. Securities Regulator Charges Crypto Companies Trusttoken and Truecoin According to the SEC’s complaint released on Tuesday, Truecoin and Trusttoken … Read more

5 US States Settle With GSB Group Over Unregistered Crypto Sales

Five U.S. states have reached a settlement with GSB Group over unregistered securities sales tied to digital assets. Residents of the states will receive refunds for all fiat and cryptocurrency deposits. GSB chairman Josip Heit agreed to cease selling unregistered securities without admitting or denying violations. 5 States Reach Settlement With GSB Group Over Unregistered … Read more

Etoro Restricts US Crypto Trading to 3 Cryptocurrencies Following SEC $1.5M Fine

Etoro USA has agreed to pay $1.5 million to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to settle charges of operating as an unregistered broker and clearing agency for crypto trading. Etoro will limit U.S. customers’ trading options to bitcoin, bitcoin cash, and ether, with a 180-day window to sell other crypto assets. If certain … Read more

Robinhood Fined $3.9 Million Over Crypto Withdrawal Restrictions in California

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced a $3.9 million settlement with Robinhood Crypto for restricting cryptocurrency withdrawals and not fully disclosing trading practices. The settlement marks the first public action by California’s Department of Justice against a cryptocurrency firm. As part of the settlement, Robinhood must allow customers to withdraw cryptocurrencies to their own … Read more

Sberbank to Join Russia’s Crypto Settlement Pilot This Fall, Executive Reveals

Sberbank, Russia’s largest financial institution, plans to join a cryptocurrency settlement pilot program this fall. The bank also aims to serve clients using digital rubles by 2025. Deputy Chairman Anatoly Popov supports regulatory efforts to legitimize cryptocurrencies for international payments and mining. He highlighted cryptocurrencies as effective payment methods, especially for small businesses, amid global … Read more

Mango Markets’ Future Hangs in the Balance With New SEC Settlement Vote

Mango Markets, the Solana-based decentralized finance (defi) platform that lost more than $110 million in 2022, is currently holding a vote on a proposed settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over alleged securities violations. Should the proposal pass, it could result in a settlement involving a financial penalty and the end of … Read more

Binance Pays $1.75 Million to Settle Irregular Derivatives Offering Procedure in Brazil

Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, has settled an administrative procedure with the CVM, the securities regulator of Brazil. The exchange proposed to pay 9.6 million Brazilian reais (approximately $1.75 million) to resolve a case involving the irregular offering of derivatives, including futures contracts and options, dating back to 2022. Binance … Read more