LBRY vs SEC: The Fight Continues
https://twitter.com/LBRYcom/status/1699874353213559145 LBRY, a blockchain based, censorship resistant, network for file and video sharing, seems to be deviating from its previous intention to cease operations after being ruled as a security. Instead, it has chosen to contest a ruling made by a
Liberty & Freedom at Risk As SEC Sues Binance & Coinbase
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a sweeping lawsuit against the world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance, its CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ), and BAM Trading, the operating company for Binance. The SEC alleges that Binance violated federal securities laws
Crypto Mining in the Crosshairs: Biden’s Proposed 30% Tax
The White House is urging Congress to impose a tax of 30% on cryptocurrency miners because of the amount of electricity they use. This proposed tax is part of the upcoming federal budget plan. According to a blog post posted on
Seeking Legal Eagles: SEC Hiring Attorneys for Cyber & Crypto Unit
These days it's easy to feel a bit lost in the ever-evolving landscape of cryptocurrency regulations. It seems like there are new developments coming out of D.C. everyday. And the ramp up for a crypto crackdown continues. Now, the Securities and Exchange
Unveiling Who Controls Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency is a new and innovative technology. Since the Bitcoin whitepaper was released in 2008, the idea of cryptocurrency, what it is, why it is, and how it works, have spawned questions from new investors entering the space. One of the
Biden’s Crypto Executive Order
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden issued an executive order directing the federal government to begin developing policy for digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, that encourages innovation whilst reducing dangers to consumers, investors and the global financial system. The details of the executive
Secret Service Unveils Cryptocurrency Awareness Hub
The cryptocurrency market has significantly grown over the past year, with the U.S. now being one of the largest crypto economies globally. Amidst this growth, the regulatory framework is also shifting. U.S. authorities have been working their way into regulating this
EU Propose Ban on Proof-of-Work Cryptos
Lawmakers in Europe are planning to target crypto’s using proof-of-work mining, which could result in a ban on proof-of-work cryptocurrency mining across the 27 countries that make up the European Union. This move comes amid concerns over the associated energy
Bank of Russia Registers Country’s First Digital Asset Manager
Russia is one of the largest crypto economies globally. The country’s crypto regulatory framework has been in the “gray zone” for a long time, but a shift is now happening. The Bank of Russia has registered the first digital asset management company,
Former Thai SEC Chief Addresses Proposed Crypto Taxation
The former deputy secretary-general of the Thailand Security and Exchange Commission (SEC), Tipsuda Thavaramara, has addressed the issue surrounding cryptocurrency transactions in the country. Thavaramara noted that while the move to collect taxes from the cryptocurrency sector was good, several issues