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The recently introduced US Senate bill, Crypto-Asset National Security Enhancement Act (CANSEE), targets the DeFi sector with the aim of curbing money laundering. However, its ambiguous definition of ‘control’ over DeFi protocol and potential infringement on software developers’ rights have led to widespread disapproval.

“Cryptocurrency figures, Ryan Salame and Michelle Bond, face scrutiny for possible violations of campaign-finance law. The investigation revolves around contributions from Salame to Bond’s political campaign and the source of Bond’s campaign loans. This raises questions about the intersection of politics and cryptocurrencies.”

“Russia’s parliament is moving towards legislation for the ‘digital ruble’, their prospective Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). The proposed law hands power to the Bank of Russia to manage the CBDC infrastructure, issue currency, and guarantee safety. This move opens opportunities for new payment avenues and cross-border solutions, despite an initial skepticism and ban on digital assets.”

“Tokenized securities, or traditional securities converted into digital tokens on a blockchain platform, promise enhanced investor protection and revolution in financial transactions. Their immutable nature improves transparency and tracking, simplifying regulatory compliance, facilitating faster settlements, and molding a fluid trading environment with reduced transaction costs.”

The Washington D.C. assembly in October aims to align traditional and decentralized finance with policy goals. This high-level meeting, convening top legal and compliance officers and policy leaders, aims to create a secure future for the digital economy. However, challenges, especially over digital currency regulations, are expected. The goal is to create crypto regulatory frameworks that meet governmental and corporate interests while ensuring market competitiveness and promoting innovation.

Valkyrie Digital Assets updated its filing for the Valkyrie Bitcoin Fund, aiming to provide investors an affordable way to invest in Bitcoin. The fund would reflect the price of CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate – New York Variant (BRRNY). Valkyrie’s potential success hinges on overcoming regulatory challenges and market sentiment.

Crypto startup Prometheum gains attention as the first crypto-centric broker-dealer registered with the SEC and a member of FINRA. Despite controversy, the firm’s regulatory status may provide insights into the SEC’s perspective on digital asset compliance, impacting future crypto startups seeking regulation.

BCB Group’s plan to acquire century-old Sutor Bank was terminated due to regulatory delays and market conditions. The company will now focus on its Europe-wide strategy through its e-money license in France, demonstrating the challenges of navigating the evolving relationship between the cryptocurrency and banking sectors amid changing regulations.

This excerpt discusses a fraud lawsuit filed against Michael Egorov, CEO of Curve Finance, by venture capital firms alleging misappropriation of trade secrets and defrauding them out of nearly $1 million. The case highlights the ongoing challenge of enforcing regulations and ensuring legal accountability across decentralized platforms in the world of DeFi.

Memecoins themed around SEC chair Gary Gensler and the regulatory body have experienced significant price surges following recent lawsuits against Coinbase and Binance. Investors need caution as memecoins’ small market capitalizations and low liquidity levels lead to extreme volatility and major price swings. The long-term sustainability of such investments is uncertain.

Former Minnesota Vikings part-owner Reggie Fowler has been sentenced to over six years in prison and ordered to forfeit $740M for his involvement in a large-scale cryptocurrency scheme as a shadow bank. The case highlights risks of operating in an unregulated and decentralized cryptocurrency market, prompting calls for improved transparency, regulation, and security.