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This article discusses the ongoing saga of the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX and its controversial reorganization strategy. Key issues include the lack of direct communication with creditors, the proposed “reboot” plan, potential criminal sanctions for the founder, and a contentious tug of war over liquid assets. The handling of this bankruptcy sets a precedent for the volatile cryptocurrency industry.

The U.S. Federal Reserve is extending oversight of banks involved in the crypto and blockchain sector with the Novel Activities Supervision Program. It aims to balance innovation with risk management, covering crypto-related services including custody, lending, and trading. This move raises questions about the intersection of banking, regulations, and the emerging crypto domain which could shape blockchain’s future.

“The SEC recently froze assets of DEBT Box, a Utah-based company and its defendants, accusing them of a fraudulent scheme involving the sale of unregistered “node licenses”. This illustrates the need for robust safeguards and clear regulations within the evolving crypto space to protect investors and spur innovation.”

Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyers are defending against witness tampering allegations related to a legal battle, arguing that his actions were misinterpreted as intimidation. Meanwhile, FTX crypto exchange faces criticism from the UCC over its post-bankruptcy restructuring plans, pointing to a lack of consultation, late planning, and the need for a crypto-experienced individual for oversight if it relaunches as an offshore exchange.

FTX’s bankruptcy exit plan was met with dissatisfaction from its unsecured creditors. They argue that the plan adds unnecessary costs and lacks their input. FTX is ignoring their requests to discuss the draft Chapter 11 plan, causing them to consider presenting their own plan for customers to vote on. The creditors’ committee believes that a plan must establish a regulatory-compliant recovery token and allocate worth to the most impacted clients – Suggestions currently neglected by FTX.

FTX Trading Ltd., under new CEO John J. Ray III, proposed a daring plan to offer claimants equity in a fresh offshore entity amidst recent massive losses. Some laud the scheme as an innovative recapture of lost value, while others question its complexity and lack of transparency. The reorganization includes specific categorization of claimants and creation of recovery pools. However, the plan’s treatment of US investors and FTT holders raises concerns. It remains to be seen how this initiative will impact FTX’s future.

As Ukraine nears EU membership, it faces a critical shift with the impending Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). The law’s stringent requirements for crypto service providers might reduce the attraction of Ukraine’s jurisdiction. Moreover, compliance challenges could discourage new entrants, potential legal risks, and steep issuance costs, affecting crypto exchange services. The regulation also overlooks certain crypto assets, leaving a potential legislative gap. However, feasible adaptation of MiCA could help Ukraine influence European crypto policy upon getting full EU membership.

“The Bank of Korea is poised to launch a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) pilot program in 2023, excluding Seoul for smaller regions like Jeju, Busan, or Incheon. It aims to leverage the stability of local currencies and the versatility of digital transactions, amidst concerns of hasty implementations and potential challenges.”

India’s Supreme Court has voiced concern over the’ ongoing delay in setting clear crypto regulations by the union government, amid increasing crypto-related criminal activities. Despite intense trading volumes and central interest in the crypto market, the government’s unclear guidelines and imposed taxation laws risk pushing established firms overseas.

“This episode highlights the long-standing practice of banks denying services based on arbitrary reasoning, an issue familiar to the crypto community. Crypto advocates push for innovations that remove human bias from banking decisions, seeing cryptocurrencies as the solution to financial censorship. Yet, as numerous individuals are debanked annually, the question of institutional accountability lingers.”

“The debate in the House over stablecoins legislation reveals the significance of addressing regulatory ambiguity in the digital asset sector. Despite disagreements, legislators acknowledge the importance of stablecoins, and the outcome of this issue will inevitably influence its future regulation.”

The Israeli government has created a team to examine the world of decentralized governance organizations (DAOs). Comprised of high-ranking officials, the team will explore the potential uses, activities enabled, and decision-making processes inherent to DAOs, as well as the risks associated with their use of native crypto tokens. Through an open dialogue with the public and innovators in the space, this initiative aims to provide regulatory clarity in the crypto industry, a prized goal within the sector.