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Crypto enthusiast Richard Heart, real name Richard Schueler, is accused by the SEC of raising $1 billion in unregistered securities offerings and misusing funds intended for his projects, Hex, PulseChain, and PulseX. His alleged luxury purchases with investor funds violated federal securities laws. Amidst this, the SEC is pushing for heightened crypto industry oversight in 2023.

“Richard Teng, head of regional markets at Binance, clarified that unlike the collapsed FTX, Binance’s assets are backed one-to-one, offering a safety net for users. He also revealed commitment to international norms, including MiCA regulation, and tackling regulatory hurdles to maintain complete compliance.”

A lawsuit against Curve Finance’s CEO, Michael Egorov, alleging fraud and misappropriation of trade secrets was dismissed by a California judge due to procedural technicality. Egorov’s lawyers argued the case belongs in Switzerland, where both Egorov and his company, Swiss Stake resides.

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) is proposing the first U.S. specific accounting rule for cryptocurrency, endorsing a fair-value approach for measuring digital assets. This could lead to wider crypto adoption, requiring businesses to report crypto dealings in quarterly income statements, promoting increased visibility and scrutiny. However, it’s uncertain if this will accelerate or slow corporate crypto adoption.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is pressing charges against Richard Heart, the backer of projects Hex, PulseChain and PulseX, accusing him of fraudulent practices. Heart allegedly recycled investment funds during Hex’s inception phase, effectively inflating initial investment, attracting more victims, and misleading investors with a fictitious “staking” program. This serves as a warning to evaluate the underlying technology and financial models of investment targets.

The crypto market recently experienced a plunge, with Bitcoin dipping around 2%, amidst political and lawsuit shocks. The SEC has accused Richard Heart, Hex creator, of selling unregistered securities worth $1 billion, causing the HEX price to plummet. This has led to increased anxiety in the crypto community, with investors also watching out for potential regulations. Meanwhile, the IRS has issued a ruling requiring US taxpayers to add crypto staking rewards to their annual income. Despite the challenges, crypto enthusiasts see potential in the top 15 digital assets for 2023, but caution and thorough research are advised.

Authors Sarah Silverman, Richard Kadrey, and Christopher Golden accuse Meta Platforms and OpenAI of copyright infringement, claiming that their copyrighted content was used without permission for AI training. The lawsuit highlights the ethical boundaries around incorporating copyrighted material into AI technology development and could have significant implications for the blockchain and AI industry.

U.S. Senators Blumenthal and Hawley criticize Meta’s “unrestrained and permissive” release of AI model LLaMA, fearing its potential misuse in cybercrime and harmful content generation. They question Mark Zuckerberg about risk assessments and mitigation efforts prior to LLaMA’s release, emphasizing the importance of responsible AI development and oversight.

Binance, facing numerous regulatory challenges, may find a way forward with potential CEO successor Richard Teng, a civil servant-turned-crypto executive. Teng’s background in Singapore’s central bank and Abu Dhabi’s free-trade zone makes him an exceptional candidate to guide Binance through its regulatory storm and help the company navigate complex regulatory landscapes.

Richard Teng’s appointment as overseer of Binance’s regional markets outside the U.S. signals a potential management shift, with founder Changpeng Zhou aiming to reduce his Binance.US ownership to appease regulators. Teng’s extensive regulatory experience will aid Binance in addressing enforcement actions and improving compliance. The company is also showing interest in crypto-friendly regions like Hong Kong, Dubai, and Europe.

Gulf Binance, a collaboration between crypto exchange Binance and Gulf Energy’s Gulf Innova, has received a digital asset operator license in Thailand, enabling the launch of a regulated cryptocurrency exchange and broker. Amid a cautious and balanced approach to crypto adoption, Thailand’s government aims to showcase the potential of blockchain technology and emerge as an Asian crypto hub.

The EU’s landmark crypto regulation, Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA), set to become law in July, aims to govern crypto transactions and has increased VC investment in European crypto projects. While attracting attention and investment, potential downsides include resistance from industry players and risk of bubbles due to excessive investment.

“Binance regional markets head Richard Teng insists that despite facing regulatory scrutiny, the exchange remains financially secure and welcomes said scrutiny. Teng expresses support for harmonized standards for the cryptocurrency industry, like the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. This standardization, however, could challenge the decentralization ethos of blockchain technology.”

Senators Richard Blumenthal and Josh Hawley released a cross-party plan for comprehensive AI regulation, proposing mandatory licensing for AI firms and enforceable AI safeguards. The framework also aims to balance potential benefits and risks of AI technology through corporate transparency, consumer protection, and national security safeguards.

The U.S. Copyright Office seeks insight on copyright concerns related to Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly the use of copyrighted works to train AI and issues around AI-generated content. Pressing issues include AI’s capacity to mimic human artists. Media and entertainment industries grapple with unauthorised use of copyrighted materials for AI training. This discourse on AI, copyright, and regulation intertwines ethics, transparency, and surveillance matters.