Key Takeaways Leading crypto exchange, Binance to introduce new identity verification steps for users in South Africa, in a move aimed at aligning with the country’s growing regulatory framework for digital assets. Starting April 30, 2025, South African users transferring…
Key Takeaways Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield has filed a lawsuit against Coinbase, alleging the crypto exchange violated state securities laws by offering and selling digital assets that qualify as unregistered securities. The legal action, announced on April 18, centers…
Key Takeaways A U.S. federal judge has ordered the transfer of a lawsuit against Binance to Florida, citing substantial overlap with a prior case already filed in that district. The decision, issued April 21 by U.S. District Judge Barbara Rothstein,…
Key Takeaways The OM token issued by blockchain project MANTRA saw a steep drop in value on April 13, falling from over $6 to $0.37 within a single day. Blockchain data suggests that large volumes of OM tokens were moved…
Key Takeaways The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Binance have jointly requested a second 60-day pause in their legal proceedings, citing continued discussions that could lead to a resolution. The request, filed on April 11 with the U.S.…
Key Takeaways Lomond School, a private boarding and day school located in Helensburgh, Scotland, has announced it will begin accepting Bitcoin as a form of tuition payment starting in the autumn term of 2025. The school stated that this decision…
Key Takeaways Thailand has approved amendments to two emergency decrees to address the rising use of digital assets in cybercrime. The Cabinet resolution, passed on April 8, strengthens the country’s legal framework around digital asset businesses and cybercrime prevention. The…
Key Takeaways India-based crypto exchange WazirX has secured strong creditor support for its post-hack restructuring plan, with over 93% of participating users voting in favour. The development comes more than nine months after the platform suffered a major cyberattack that…
Key Takeaways Close to 400,000 creditors of the bankrupt crypto exchange FTX could lose a combined $2.5 billion in repayment claims if they fail to meet the extended Know Your Customer (KYC) verification deadline, according to court filings submitted on…
Key Takeaways Brazil’s Superior Court of Justice (STJ) has ruled that crypto assets can be frozen to recover unpaid debts, establishing a legal precedent that treats digital currencies similarly to traditional property in debt enforcement cases. The unanimous decision was…
