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Australian regulators rattle their saber as adoption takes a major leap: Law Decoded, Aug. 22-29

ASIC prepares to put crypto and DeFi firmly in its sights. Australia’s Northern Territory Racing Commission is preparing to adopt cryptocurrencies in gambling

South Korean central bank eyes MiCA, says future regulations may allow ICOs again

A Korean translation of the EU regulatory framework gave the Bank of Korea food for thought, and it shared its views on ICOs, stablecoins and protecting innovation.

Where in the world are the 3AC founders? Speculations abound

Rumor has it that they are heading to or already in Dubai, says a lawyer with 30 years of experience. But can they stay there forever?

What the Taliban crackdown means for crypto's future in Afghanistan

The Taliban have finally banned crypto in Afghanistan, but many users and traders call it one of the “worst” decisions taken by the government so far.

MAS doesn’t trust retail crypto investments, mulling more regulations

Regulators in Singapore say cryptocurrencies are problematic due to high market volatility and warn against retail investments in cryptocurrencies.

Ripple CEO comments on Crypto Leaks, denies funding law firm to target others

Kyle Roche allegedly approached Ripple's CEO with an idea to invest in a law firm that would target competitor firms with similar lawsuits that Ripple was facing in the U.S.

Dubai issues crypto marketing rules to better protect investors

Dubai's new Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority requires more clarity and transparency from industry marketers and promoters in order to protect investors.

Ava Labs CEO denies CryptoLeaks' claims as 'conspiracy theory nonsense'

The CEO’s comments come after a CryptoLeaks blog post alleged that Ava Labs had a "secret pact" with a U.S. law firm to sue competitors in exchange for AVAX tokens and equity.

MakerDAO co-founder recommends DAI-USD depegging to limit attack surface

While revealing the protocol's inability to comply with regulators, Christensen suggested that "we must choose the path of decentralization."

Binance froze $1M corporate account due to law enforcement request

The crypto exchange accused a Tezos tool contributor of "mislead[ing] the community" by claiming it was unaware of the reason Binance blocked access to its corporate account.

Regulators have a weak case against FTX on deposit insurance

FTX made an error in messaging when it suggested depositors were insured, but federal regulators will have a hard time proving the exchange did so with sinister motives.

Celsius bankruptcy proceedings show complexities amid declining hope of recovery

Celsius Network’s bankruptcy proceedings have highlighted that the firm has misrepresented many of its assets with deep complexities in its operations.

Still waiting: SEC delays VanEck's third Bitcoin spot ETF application

The wait for a first Bitcoin spot exchange-traded fund continues as the U.S. SEC buys more time to make a decision on VanEck's proposed BTC ETF.

Singapore MAS examines crypto firms ahead of new regulations: Report

The MAS reportedly asked crypto firms about their owned tokens, top lending and borrowing counterparties, loans and top tokens staked via DeFi.

A16z-backed CoinSwitch exchange raided over alleged forex law breaches

The Andreessen Horowitz-backed crypto exchange is the latest on the Enforcement Directorate’s anti-money laundering hit list.

Wen moon? Probably not soon: Why Bitcoin traders should make friends with the trend

Recurring bear flags and the Fed’s telegraphed monetary policy are painting a roadmap for BTC’s future price action.

Afghan police close down cryptocurrency exchanges to enforce central bank ban: Report

The Afghan central bank declared forex trading un-Islamic and illegal earlier this year, and issued a warning about continuing activities a month later; now arrests have been made.

Binance gives security assurances in Philippine senate banking committee hearing

Binance is seeking licensing to establish a presence in the Philippines ahead of a moratorium and providing educational resources for future traders and blockchain developers.

DeFi vs. CeFi: Decentralization for the win?

Crypto ATM firm Bitcoin Depot aims to go public in 2023 via $885M SPAC deal

One of the largest crypto ATM providers in North America, Bitcoin Depot, plans to list its stock on Nasdaq in the first quarter of 2023.

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