Category: Law of the Chain
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Coinbase sues SecureAuth over 2FA patent infringement claims in 2023 litigation
Coinbase sued SecureAuth for patent infringement regarding two-factor authentication technology, involving 2FA systems and potential financial damages exceeding $1 million.
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DOJ investigates Fed’s Lisa Cook for misconduct ahead of July FOMC policy meeting
DOJ investigates Fed Governor Lisa Cook before FOMC meeting, involving potential policy influence and confidential data handling amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny.
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UK regulators implement 2025 AML rules for crypto firms including Binance and Coinbase
UK regulators proposed new AML rules requiring crypto firms like Binance and Coinbase to verify customer identities, affecting over 200 registered businesses by 2025.
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SEC enforces 12 new crypto regulations under Paul Atkins’ 2025 agenda for Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Paul Atkins’ SEC agenda in 2025 targets Bitcoin and Ethereum with stricter oversight, proposing 12 new regulations for digital asset markets.
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DOJ Opens Criminal Investigation of Fed Governor Lisa Cook Over Mortgage Violations in 2023
DOJ investigates Fed Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage allegations involving Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, with potential penalties up to $1 million.
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SEC approves 12 crypto rulemakings including Bitcoin ETF and Ethereum classifications in 2023
The SEC advanced 12 digital asset rulemakings in 2023, focusing on Bitcoin ETFs and Ethereum classifications under Chair Gary Gensler’s regulatory framework.
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Japan FSA classifies crypto as securities under Financial Instruments Law effective 2024
Japan’s FSA reclassifies crypto as securities under Financial Instruments Law, affecting 30 exchanges including BitFlyer and Coincheck by 2024.
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SEC sets 2024 crypto regulatory framework agenda for Bitcoin and Ethereum compliance
SEC agenda outlines crypto regulatory framework, impacting Bitcoin and Ethereum with 2024 deadlines for new compliance rules and enforcement actions.
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Wintermute opposes SEC classifying network tokens as securities in 2024 policy stance
Wintermute argues SEC should not classify network tokens like ETH or SOL as securities, citing 2023 regulatory clarity needs and market impact.
