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Senators unveil bipartisan blueprint for comprehensive AI regulation

It is expected to be a guide in managing both the potential benefits and risks associated with AI technology.

Congressman Tom Emmer seeks amendment to limit SEC's crypto oversight

Emmer intends to introduce an appropriations amendment that will limit the SEC's utilization of funds for digital asset enforcement until comprehensive rules and regulations are put in place.

SEC urges court to grant Ripple Labs appeal citing ‘knotty legal problems’

The SEC highlighted contradictory conclusions from similar cases, along with other pending decisions as some of the contentious legal issues.

Fed vice chair Barr gives update on CBDC research, plugs stablecoin legislation

Michael Barr expressed “strong concern” about stablecoins and appreciation of legislative efforts to address them at the Philadelphia Fed’s fintech event.

BIS thinks DeFi has no use cases, but CZ is bullish: Finance Redefined

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao says DeFi will outpace CeFi in the next bull run, but the Bank for International Settlements is skeptical.

Blockchain Association responds to US lawmakers’ request for crypto tax guidance

Lawmakers with the U.S. Senate Financial Services Committee announced in July they would be accepting suggestions on how to tax crypto until Sept. 8.

Ripple acquires Fortress Trust, expands license portfolio in the US

Fortress holds a Nevada Trust license for asset custody. Ripple holds more than 30 licenses across the United States.

CFTC fines Mirror Trading $1.7B for Bitcoin-related forex fraud

The CFTC has brought or resolved ten fraud cases involving digital assets or forex since June 2023, Commissioner Kristin Johnson said.

Big Questions: What’s with all the crypto deaths? 

Stuffed down toilets, dismembered in suitcases — crypto has been the common denominator for several gruesome murders and mysterious deaths this year.

DeFi enforcement sparks dissenting opinion from CFTC commissioner

The commissioner advocates public and stakeholder engagement through rulemaking, not just enforcement.

Turkish crypto exchange Thodex CEO gets 11,000-year sentence for $2B scam: Report

The Thodex founder fled the country in 2021 only to be detained in Albania in Aug. 2022 and extradited to Turkey in April 2023.

Tencent’s AI leviathan, $83M scam busted, China’s influencer ban: Asia Express

Tencent builds the largest AI LLM model ever, South Korean authorities bust $83M crypto scam.

Singapore regulatory sandbox lacks qualified crypto payment providers

The MAS has said that rising malware scam cases in Singapore have nothing to do with cryptocurrencies. On the contrary, it claimed, such scams are more prevalent in the fiat economy.

Aussie fintech prays for crypto clarity as it launches Bitcoin-backed loans

Block Earner has unveiled a new crypto-backed loan product for the Australian market, amid an ongoing tussle with a federal regulator over its shuttered Earn product.

LBRY decides to fight: Blockchain firm files notice of appeal against SEC

Blockchain-based file-sharing and payment network LBRY is planning to pick up the fight against the federal regulator again after losing the battle in November last year.

Coinbase signals EU, Canada, Brazil, Singapore and Australia as priorities

The crypto exchange’s focus on non-U.S. markets is part of a next phase in its expansion plans, said the firm.

CTFC cracks down on DeFi protocols Opyn, ZeroEx and Deridex

The commodities regulator handed out fines of $250,000, $200,000, and $100,000 respectively to the three firms in addition to cease and desist orders.

CFTC commissioner calls for crypto regulatory pilot program

Commissioner Caroline Pham called for the pilot program to kick off with a stakeholder roundtable and for the CFTC to propose and adopt rules on the risks retail investors face.

Former FTX exec will give up real estate, car, and $11M following guilty plea: Report

Ryan Salame will reportedly remain free on a $1-million bond until his sentencing hearing scheduled for March 2024.

House committee will reopen discussions on digital dollar in Sept. 14 hearing

Following an August recess, members of the House Financial Services Committee will gather for a “Digital Dollar Dilemma” hearing on Sept. 14.

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