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US Court Orders BitMEX Founders to Pay $30M for Illegal Trading
According to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the three co-founders of BitMEX have been ordered to pay $30 million for operating an illegal cryptocurrency derivatives platform and violating money-laundering rules. “The Hash” group discusses BitMEX’s role in the early stages of the crypto space and how newer exchanges like Coinbase and Binance have dealt with regulatory tensions.
California Governor Signs Executive Order to Spur Crypto Industry in the State
The order prompts the creation of a regulatory framework for blockchain technologies and crypto financial assets.
Binance Secures Regulatory Approval in France
Binance's registration allows it to custody digital assets and operate a trading platform in the country.
Hester Peirce Knocks SEC’s Plans to Add to Crypto Enforcement Staff
The SEC commissioner has been wary of heavy-handed policing of digital assets.
Crypto Community Rallies Against NY State New Mining Bill
A rally was recently held in Albany, New York, against the crypto mining bill that the State Senate will vote on soon. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De shares his experience at the event, explaining why the Empire State's crypto community is frustrated with the legislation and a proposed alternative bill.
How the SEC Plans to Ramp Up its Anti-Crypto Scam Efforts
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is hiring 20 new enforcement staff for a unit that protects investors from crypto scams, focusing on NFTs, decentralized finance (DeFi) and coin offerings. “The Hash” group discusses how added personnel could diversify perspective within the SEC and the downfalls of “regulation by enforcement.”
Uzbekistan Publishes Crypto Regulation Framework, Assigns Supervising Agency
The Perspective Projects Agency will ensure that only fully identified people trade crypto on national exchanges.
SEC to Add Staff as It Ramps Up Anti-Crypto Scam Efforts
The U.S. securities regulator plans to hire another 20 people to police coin offerings, non-fungible tokens and decentralized finance.
Ohio's Senate Candidates Stake Out Crypto Positions
While crypto policy is unlikely to sway the outcome of Tuesday’s primary, its mindshare among the candidates augurs well for the industry’s clout in the nation’s capital.
Everything You Need to Know About New York’s New Crypto Bill
The Blockchain Association New York State Lead John Olsen discusses a recent bill passed in the New York State Assembly to ban non-renewable crypto mining. Olsen explains the details of the legislation, the chances of it getting passed in the Senate and misconceptions about blockchain technology amongst lawmakers.