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A Fifth Circuit panel of three judges ruled against Richard Gratkowski’s appeal that Fourth Amendment rights should protect Bitcoin data. The panel ruled that the FBI agents who subpoenaed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase to track Gratkowski’s payments to a child pornography website acted according to the law.4th Amendment Doesn’t Hinder US Law Enforcement to Track Bitcoin TransactionsOn Tuesday, a US court compared Coinbase to a traditional bank, citing the US Supreme Court’s decision in the...

A new report informed that the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) had proposed new licensing rules that could ultimately facilitate companies to engage in any cryptocurrency business in the state.NYDFS to Ease Crypto BusinessThe New York Post reported earlier today that New York’s regulator is asking for the public’s opinion about the proposed legislation, which could ease the regulations on cryptocurrency-related business operations. Locals have until August 10th to...

Initial coin offerings (ICOs) indicted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may see a significant reduction in fines owed following a recent Supreme Court ruling.Apex Court Caps SEC Disgorgement AbilityAccording to Bloomberg, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling on Monday (June 22, 2020), placing a cap on the disgorgement sought by the SEC in fraud cases. As part of the court’s decision which came by way of an 8-to-1 majority, the Commission can no longer seek disgorgement...

The Switzerland government has rejected the 100 million Swiss Francs ($102.7 million) funding request made by the country’s famous Crypto Valley, according to a local media report.Located in the heart of Zug, Crypto Valley is a fintech friendly region with favorable regulations for cryptocurrency and blockchain startups, making it a much-celebrated blockchain hub. Despite the open arms towards blockchain technology, the recent COVID-19 pandemic has forced many private equity investors to...

Months after India’s Supreme Court lifted a 2-year-old directive against cryptocurrency usage in the country, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is still not cooperating with digital asset businesses. Several exchanges have requested clarifications from the bank regarding their status as the scrutiny from lenders continues.Crypto Exchanges Contact RBIA local report from today indicated that digital asset exchanges are still unclear regarding their stance. Therefore, many platforms have written...

Cryptocurrency prices are quite susceptible to news, according to a recent paper. While, somewhat unsurprisingly, adverse announcements lead to immediate sharp declines, the establishment of clear regulations tends to mark serious market gains.Crypto Reactions For News And RegulationsThe report compiled by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas initially questioned the efficiency of instituting actual regulations on cryptocurrencies. It argued that digital assets can “function without...

The G20’s Financial Stability Board (FSB) has issued ten recommendations for a common regulation on stablecoins. Their growing usage and volume may undermine financial stability if world governments don’t set up the necessary legislation.FSB’s Recommendations For Stablecoin RegulationReuters reported earlier today the FSB’s intentions to “proportionately” regulate stablecoins. The agency has developed a paper, which it will deliver to G20 finance ministers and central bank governors during a...

New regulations for cryptocurrencies are in the making in the EU. Lawmakers are considering creating a new regulatory body after the parliament has published a paper pointing out some legislative “blind spots” concerning the supervision of crypto assets in the European Union.Lawmakers Say Crypto Mining Might Be Used for Money LaunderingIt’s a bit of a throwback to December 2019 when The Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (5AMLD) – an updated legislation version, was announced. The updated...

The unexpected COVID-19 outbreak is delaying the adoption of Russia’s legislation “On Digital Financial Assets,” according to a government official. However, he outlined that the law is completed. It will define cryptocurrency usage in the country, but it will also ban them from being used as a means of payment.Russia Postponing Crypto Law (Again)Russia’s law regarding digital usage in the country has been discussed since early 2018, according to Anatoly Aksakov, head of the Duma committee on...

Malta’s financial regulator has issued warnings against two cryptocurrency exchanges that claim to have valid licenses to operate in the country. The nation’s watchdog denied that COINMALEX and Crypto Foxtrades operate under local legislation, and advised potential customers to refrain from using them.MFSA Versus Crypto FoxtradesThe first warning issued by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) was aimed at an entity operating under the name of Crypto Foxtradex. It’s a cryptocurrency...