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Sam Bankman-Fried Ends Campaign Contribution Fees
US prosecutors are set to dismiss charges against Sam Bankman-Fried, the co-founder of cryptocurrency exchange FTX,Wayne IngramLandmark Ruling: DC Circuit Overturns SEC Decision on SPIKES Futures
On July 28, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) faced a setback when a Washington,Jerry McNeillGitHub and Hugging Face Appeal to EU: Loosen Open-Source AI Regulations
Several tech companies, including GitHub, Hugging Face, and Creative Commons, have jointly written an open letter to the European Union (EU)Sherry CantwellBanking Group Backs Warren's Cryptocurrency Bill
The Bank Policy Institute (BPI), A US BANKING Advocacy Group, Has Expressed ITS SUPPORT for Legislation INTRODUCED by Senator Elizabeth and Other Senator CallingBarry StidhamWorldcoin Audit Report: Security Issues Addressed
On July 28, the Proof-of-Humanity protocol Worldcoin released its audit report conducted by security consultancy firms Nethermind and Least Authority.Cornell RachelGerman Regulators Alarm Binance CEO with License Withdrawal
Germany's Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) reportedly advised cryptocurrency exchange Binance to withdraw its license application due to concernsMartha GrizzardBankman-Fried's Legal Team Submits Documents, Seeks Confidentiality
Lawyers representing former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, also known as "SBF," have requested the court to seal documents related to his interview with a reporter from The New York Times.Wayne IngramFrench Privacy Watchdog Raises Concerns Over Worldcoin's Data Collection Methods
French data protection agency CNIL (CNIL) is raising concerns about the legality of Worldcoin's data collection methods, according to Reuters.Hallie GillIndia's Supreme Court Blames Govt for Crypto Rules Delay
On July 27, India's Supreme Court criticized the federal government for its lack of cryptocurrency regulation, as reported by local media.Jerry McNeillUS Senate Targets Crypto Mixers in Defense Bill
On July 27, the US Senate approved the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) worth $886 billion.Sherry CantwellKyrgyz President Endorses Hydro-Crypto Mining
The Kyrgyz Republic, a country in Central Asia, is reportedly ramping up its cryptocurrency mining capabilities with the support of the local government.James DeanFTX & Genesis Reach Agreement to Settle Bankruptcy
FTX, a bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange, and cryptocurrency lender Genesis have reached an agreement in principle to settle claims brought by FTXBarry StidhamStablecoin & Self-Custody Bill Advances House in Historic Week
The House Financial Services Committee has recently introduced two significant crypto bills that were previously under consideration,Craig GreenSEC Warns Accountants on Auditing Crypto Firms
Paul Munter, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chief accountant, issued a statement reminding accounting firms of their obligationsChristopher SmithUS House Committee Passes 'Support Cryptocurrency Act
On July 27, the US House of Representatives Agriculture Committee held discussions on the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act,Cornell RachelRep. McHenry Blames White House for Slow Stablecoin Bill Talks
During a July 27 hearing, Chairman of the US House of Representatives Financial Services Committee, Patrick McHenry, accused the Biden administrationMartha GrizzardBlock.one ICO Losses 'Farly Exceeded' $22M, ENF Founder Reveals
According to Yves La Rose, the founder and CEO of the EOS Network Foundation (ENF), legal action against Block.one, the creator and original seller of EOSWayne IngramNexo Joins Sanctions Association Amid Growing Regulatory Scrutiny
Cryptocurrency lending platform Nexo is taking steps to enhance its compliance measures by joining the Association of Certified Sanctions Specialists (ACSS).Hallie GillBlockchain Collaboration: Hong Kong & Saudi Arabia on Tokens & Payments
Hong Kong and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are expanding their financial cooperation, with a focus on tokenization and payments infrastructure agreements.Jerry McNeillRipple Legal Head Foresees Ripple Victory Amplification in SEC Appeal
Ripple's Chief Legal Office, Stuart Alderoty, Has Expressed Confidence in the Recent Landmark Ruling in Favor OF Ripple Labs Against The US Securitys and Exch.Craig Green
