Wintermute requests SEC clarification on network tokens not being securities in 2023.
Wintermute requested SEC clarification that network tokens like ETH and SOL are not securities, citing a 2023 court ruling on Ripple’s XRP.
CFTC approves Polymarket return to U.S. after three-year regulatory ban on prediction markets
Polymarket received CFTC approval to resume U.S. operations after a three-year ban, allowing prediction markets on events like elections and Bitcoin prices.
Japan FSA mandates 2024 crypto exchange capital requirements and governance rules
Japan’s FSA proposed stricter crypto regulations in 2024, affecting exchanges like BitFlyer and Coincheck with enhanced capital and governance requirements.
Ukraine parliament passes crypto bill with 23% tax rate on digital assets in first reading
Ukraine’s parliament passed the first reading of a crypto legalization bill imposing a 23% tax rate on digital asset transactions, affecting Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Binance CEO Richard Teng meets South Korean regulators on June 15 for compliance review
Binance CEO Richard Teng visits South Korea amid regulatory scrutiny, focusing on compliance with local financial authorities and cryptocurrency market oversight.
CFTC Commissioner Kristin Johnson warns on prediction markets in 2024 exit statement
CFTC Commissioner Kristin Johnson warns on prediction markets, citing risks in 2024; mentions Bitcoin and Ethereum amid regulatory scrutiny.
SEC reviews quantum-safe roadmap for digital assets with 2025 implementation deadline
The SEC is reviewing a quantum-safe roadmap for digital assets including Bitcoin and Ethereum, with a 2025 deadline for initial implementation.
NFT intellectual property law disputes increased 200% in 2023 on Ethereum platform
NFT sales reached $24.9 billion in 2021. Ethereum and OpenSea dominate the market, while intellectual property disputes increase with artists and creators.
Wintermute advises SEC on tokenized securities as Coinbase and Kraken file license applications in 2023
Wintermute advised the SEC on tokenized securities as Coinbase and Kraken applied for licenses, with 15% of crypto firms seeking regulatory approval in 2023.
India, US, Pakistan lead 2025 crypto adoption index with 35% global growth
India, US, and Pakistan lead Chainalysis 2025 crypto adoption index with 35% global growth, driven by remittances and regulatory clarity.
