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Binance Australia Derivatives is facing a lawsuit from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) for misclassifying over 500 retail clients as wholesale clients, denying them essential consumer protections. The allegations include failing to provide necessary disclosures and adequate compliance systems, leading to significant financial losses for investors, with Binance compensating affected clients approximately $13 million in 2023. This case is part of broader regulatory efforts by ASIC to enhance oversight of digital assets and protect consumers.
Dutch prosecutors have announced they will request that Ralph Hamers, the former CEO of UBS and ING, not be prosecuted over allegations related to anti-money laundering failures at ING. The court is expected to grant this request, although it retains the authority to make a different decision.
Dutch prosecutors have announced they will request that Ralph Hamers, the former CEO of UBS and ING, not be prosecuted over allegations related to anti-money laundering failures at ING. The court is expected to grant this request, although it retains the authority to make a different decision.
Dutch prosecutors have announced they will request that Ralph Hamers, the former CEO of UBS and ING, not be prosecuted over allegations related to anti-money laundering failures at ING. The court is expected to grant this request, although it retains the option to reject it.
Polygon has accused Aave of monopolistic practices, claiming the DeFi platform is stifling innovation and using intimidation tactics against competitors like Morpho. Aave's founder defended the protocol's actions as necessary for user protection, rejecting allegations of anti-competitive behavior. Polygon's leadership emphasized their commitment to a decentralized and competitive DeFi ecosystem, vowing to resist any actions that undermine Web3 principles.
Bybit will cease withdrawal and custody services in France by January 8, 2025, amid increasing regulatory pressures. French users must withdraw their assets or verify with Coinhouse to access any unclaimed funds transferred after the service termination. The move follows earlier restrictions on French accounts and highlights the growing scrutiny of crypto platforms in the European market.
Norwegian regulations now mandate data centers to disclose ownership and services, aiming to empower local authorities in decision-making. Meanwhile, global enforcement against digital asset fraud intensified, with the CFTC and SEC reporting record recoveries from scams, including the FTX collapse and Terraform Labs fraud. In the U.K., a proposed bill seeks to classify digital assets as property, addressing legal ambiguities, while China revises AML laws to include virtual assets, maintaining a ban on digital asset transactions.
Morocco is set to adopt a legal framework regulating crypto-assets, aiming to balance innovation and financial security, as announced by Bank Al-Maghrib Governor Abdellatif Jouahri. Developed with support from the IMF and World Bank, the framework follows G20 recommendations and includes consultations with various stakeholders. This initiative positions Morocco as a leader among developing nations in crypto regulation, while also addressing the growing interest in its secondary market for non-performing loans.
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has finalized guidelines for the implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), set to take effect on December 30, 2024. This comprehensive framework aims to enhance investor protection, prevent market abuse, and clarify the classification of crypto-assets across EU member states. While it primarily targets centralized services, ESMA is also monitoring decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for potential future regulation.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has filed a lawsuit against Binance Australia for misclassifying 505 retail investors as wholesale clients, denying them essential consumer protections. The regulator claims this misclassification occurred between July 2022 and April 2023, affecting 83% of Binance's client base. Binance has reportedly compensated affected clients with approximately $13 million in 2023, amid allegations of inadequate compliance systems and failure to provide necessary disclosures.
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