HK regulator vows to intensify crackdown on unregistered crypto platforms

In the wake of the ongoing JPEX scandal, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission says it will issue a public list of suspicious crypto trading platforms. Read more »

13% of applications approved: British regulator discloses crypto registration stats

Since January 2020, almost 300 crypto companies have applied for registration with the Financial Conduct Authority, 38 of which were approved. Read more »

Crypto lender Abra has been insolvent since March, says Texas regulator

Abra and its CEO William Barhydt have been issued with an emergency cease and desist order. Read more »

Hong Kong security regulator to issue crypto license guidelines in May

The crypto business guidelines were reportedly revealed by the chief executive of Hong Kong’s Securities Futures Commission, Julia Leung. Read more »

What's next for crypto as Bitcoin boom continues: Top U.S. currency regulator

Digital currency exchange Coinbase is going public as renewed investor interest in cryptocurrencies has pushed bitcoin to an all-time high. The IPO comes amid a record-breaking run for Bitcoin, which broke through... Read more »

Former top SEC crypto regulator hired by Caroline Ellison

Ex-Alameda Research head will be represented by Stephanie Avakian and a team of attorneys from WilmerHale. Read more »

Abu Dhabi regulator introduces its ‘guiding principles’ for crypto

The FSRA is taking a pro-market stance but pledges to comply with international safety standards. Read more »

Vermont's financial regulator alleges Celsius and its CEO made 'false and misleading claims'

According to the regulator, Celsius “lacked sufficient assets to repay its obligations” despite suggesting it had enough funds in its reserves to mitigate the risk of insolvency. Read more »