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The FCA has warned cryptoasset firms to get ready for new rules controlling their financial promotions that reach UK residents.

Last month, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed suit against convicted felon Neil Chandran and others for an alleged $45 million dollar fraudulent investment scheme ...

On February 9, 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced charges against Payward Ventures, Inc. and Payward Trading Ltd. (collectively, Kraken) for failing...

Ransomware payments were down 40% in 2022. According to Chainalysis, a blockchain data platform, ransomware payments declined from an all-time high of $766 million in 2021 to $457 million in 2022.

In Osbourne v Persons Unknown & Others,the High Court of England and Wales confirmed that there is ‘at least a realistically arguable case' that non-fungible tokens are to be treated...

On February 7, 2023 the SEC's Division of Examinations (the "Division") released its 2023 Examination Priorities, announcing key areas of focus for the upcoming year...

The SEC implies, however, in its proposing release, that most cryptoassets are today likely covered by the Custody Rule as either funds or securities.

The SEC will continue to bring its considerable resources to bear to address ESG-related matters, misconduct in the digital asset markets, cybersecurity, insider trading and other regulatory...

Throughout a tumultuous 2022, the digital currency and blockchain space saw a number of significant investigation, litigation, and enforcement matters as regulators continue their laser focus on the industry.

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) may have captured the imagination of the public but they are an increasingly risky purchase. Not only have NFT values plummeted in recent months, in common...