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OKX Middle East receives an MVP Preparatory license from Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, preparing for its license to become operational. The exchange plans to offer spot, derivatives, and fiat services, and recognizes Dubai’s comprehensive regulation standards as crucial to their regional strategy.

Kyle Davies, founder of Three Arrows Capital, faces contempt of court charges for failing to respond to a subpoena concerning the collapse of the hedge fund. This case raises questions about the need for tighter regulations in the unregulated crypto industry to protect investors and maintain market stability.

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is pressuring major banks like HSBC and Standard Chartered to accept crypto exchanges as clients, highlighting growing cryptocurrency acceptance and the need for traditional financial institutions to adapt to this evolving landscape.

The complex regulatory landscape surrounding the crypto industry faces pushback from House Financial Services Committee Republicans, who urge the SEC to rescind a proposed rule change on defining “exchange.” Opponents argue that the SEC’s overreach hinders innovation and technological advancements within the digital asset ecosystem, further impacting the broader U.S. economy.

XRP prices experienced a significant 8.5% drop in one day amid a digital asset market sell-off. The decrease coincided with Bitcoin and Ether losing crucial price levels after the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. Traders earlier anticipated a document release related to Ripple Labs’ ongoing lawsuit with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that could boost XRP’s value.

A Congressional hearing discussed the Digital Asset Market Structure Discussion Draft, aiming to establish a regulatory framework for digital assets. The industry seeks regulatory clarity amid concerns that insufficient action could have “devastating consequences” for the U.S.’s global digital economy competitiveness.

In a recent hearing, U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson declined the SEC’s request to freeze Binance’s US arm assets, leading experts to suggest a possible settlement. The federal judge requested a mediation hearing, raising questions about the SEC’s approach towards the crypto industry. The case’s outcome could have broader implications for the relationship between crypto exchanges and regulatory authorities.

The House Financial Services Committee discussed regulation of digital asset markets, focusing on crypto market structure and stablecoin regulation. Aaron Kaplan, CEO of Prometheum, stated that existing securities laws suffice for crypto regulation, echoing SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s viewpoint. However, some argue that the SEC’s current approach doesn’t provide a clear path for crypto exchanges.

The SEC filed a lawsuit against Binance, accusing the exchange of selling unregistered securities and alleging fraud and lack of disclosure. This raises questions about Binance’s compliance with U.S. securities laws and the broader implications on the crypto market’s future.

Last week, the SEC labeled Solana’s SOL token as a security, leading to intense debate on Crypto Twitter about a potential hard fork. Despite concerns over regulatory clampdowns and the protocol’s relationship with the now-defunct crypto exchange FTX, developers and the Solana Foundation have not seriously considered the fork.

The U.S. SEC recently filed its response to Coinbase’s writ of mandamus seeking clarity on crypto regulations, causing frustration within the cryptocurrency community. The commission’s reluctance to commit to a clear deadline highlights the delicate balance between wanting regulatory clarity and protecting the long-term health of the crypto industry.

Ripple’s chief legal officer, Stuart Alderoty, calls for an investigation into former SEC director Bill Hinman after unsealing documents related to his 2018 speech on Ethereum’s decentralization. Alderoty alleges Hinman ignored warnings and “invented factors” to determine decentralization, resulting in confusion and questions about the regulatory landscape of the crypto market.

The US Financial Services Committee will vote on a digital asset bill to establish a regulatory framework for the crypto industry, providing clear rules and guidelines. The intended outcome is to offer clarity and take the first step towards regulating crypto in the US, addressing issues related to the SEC’s regulation-by-enforcement approach.

Regulators such as the SEC could lead to a Bitcoin-focused crypto industry, potentially pushing BTC’s price over $250,000, according to MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor. However, some argue for a multichain future and warn of considerable danger for BTC in the upcoming years.

Banq’s bankruptcy filing amidst Prime Trust’s acquisition deal with BitGo has raised concerns over accountability and transparency in the crypto space. With TrueUSD and Haru Invest also affected, the industry must address safety and integrity challenges in the midst of a demanding regulatory climate.