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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently warned that digital payment apps like PayPal and Venmo, as well as crypto exchanges, lack FDIC insurance, posing risks to users’ funds. The FDIC has been targeting crypto companies making misleading claims about their insured status, emphasizing that no crypto exchanges are insured by the FDIC. Users must be cautious of potential risks associated with these platforms.

Experts raise concerns about gaps in the European Union’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) policy package, specifically in token classification, staking, and NFTs. The study suggests considering the US’s Howey Test for token classification and highlights the need for clarity on granting interest and investors’ profit expectations.

The Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) bill has been signed into law by European Union officials, aiming to establish a consistent regulatory framework for crypto assets among EU member states. With regulations likely starting in 2024, the MiCA framework’s implementation could significantly impact balancing innovation and stakeholder protection in the crypto ecosystem.

The recent crypto crisis of 2022, triggered by the collapse of TerraUSD, followed by the downfall of Three Arrow Capital and FTX, exposed the dangers of relying on high-yield investments without proper safeguards. The crisis led to significant outflows of customer funds from major crypto lenders, while highlighting the need for enhanced security and risk mitigation in the crypto sphere.

The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) report cites poor governance and unsatisfactory risk-management practices as primary causes of Signature Bank’s failure in March, acknowledging the bank’s exposure to the crypto industry as a potential contributing factor. The continued debate on the role of crypto in failed banks’ circumstances directly affects the fintech and regulatory spaces.

A restraining order has been issued against BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes due to his targeted Twitter posts concerning a $6 million dispute following the collapse of Three Arrows Capital (3AC). The case highlights the need for a balance between communication, regulation, and social media usage in the evolving crypto industry.