Regulations
Coinbase Will Be Surveillance Partner for Fidelity, Other Bitcoin ETFs, Refiled Applications Say
The SEC told Cboe it needed to name its partner earlier Friday.

Bankrupt Celsius Can Convert Altcoins to BTC, ETH Starting July 1 Following SEC Talks
The sell-off precedes creditor distributions that will only be made in the two most popular cryptocurrencies.

The Crypto Industry’s New Favorite Punching Bag – Prometheum – Asks for a Chance
Its SEC-praising co-CEO insists he’s pro-crypto and just needs a little time to prove his company can trade digital assets, even if the token issuers would rather it didn’t.

New Zealand Is Not Exploring Crypto Regulation, but Recommends Increased Vigilance
"Issues raised by crypto-assets and other innovations do not fall neatly within agency boundaries," said Ian Woolford, Director of Money and Cash, Reserve Bank of New Zealand.

SEC vs Coinbase Case Set for July 13 After Exchange’s ‘Creative' Opening Response
The date for the court hearing is much earlier than expected, prompted by a "creative" defense tactic by Coinbase – it filed its response 40 days before the deadline of August 7, 2023.

Prime Trust Is Having a Bad Month
The crypto custodian has been ordered to halt operations while its regulator looks to take it over.

UK Crypto, Stablecoin Rules Receive Royal Assent, Passing Into Law
The Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 classifies crypto as a regulated financial activity.

Canadian Lawmakers Call for National Blockchain, Crypto Strategy
The government of Canada should recognize blockchain as an emerging industry with "significant" long-term economic and job creation opportunities, a lawmaker committee on industry and tech said.

Slovakian Crypto Tax-Cutting Bill Passes National Parliament
Lawmakers wanted to see a 7% income tax rate for crypto held longer than a year.

Binance Crypto Custody License Application Denied by German Regulator BaFin: Report
The firm told CoinDesk that it is continuing to comply with BaFin requirements in "a detailed and ongoing process."
