Pro-XRP lawyer tips outright SEC victory at ‘less than 3%’

Pro-XRP lawyer John Deaton has tipped less than a 3% chance for the United States Securities and Exchange Commission to score an outright win against Ripple, as an end to the long-running lawsuit draws closer. The CryptoLaw founder has been a vocal advocate for Ripple against the SEC, which filed a lawsuit against the company in December 2020, alleging that the sale of its XRP (XRP) token represented an unregistered securities offering. In a June 3 episode of The Good Morning Crypto podcast, Deaton said he tipped a 25% chance…

IMF to prefer regulating crypto than banning it outright: Report

The International Monetary Fund would prefer to differentiate and regulate crypto assets rather than enforce an outright ban, though the nuclear option will remain on the table for now. Speaking on the sidelines of the G20 finance ministers meetings in Bengaluru, India, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva explained how the United Nations financial agency views digital assets and what it would like to see in terms of regulation. “We are very much in favor of regulating the world of digital money,” and this is a top priority, she stated. During…

IMF prefers to regulate crypto than banning it outright: Report

The International Monetary Fund would prefer to differentiate and regulate crypto assets rather than enforce an outright ban, though the nuclear option will remain on the table for now. Speaking on the sidelines of the G20 finance ministers meetings in Bengaluru, India, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva explained how the United Nations financial agency views digital assets and what it would like to see in terms of regulation. “We are very much in favor of regulating the world of digital money,” and this is a top priority, she stated. During…

Janet Yellen Says ‘Critical’ to Establish Strong Crypto Regulation — ‘We Haven’t Suggested Outright Banning’ – Regulation Bitcoin News

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says “it is critical to put in place a strong regulatory framework” for crypto on the sidelines of the G20 meeting for finance ministers and central bank governors. “We haven’t suggested outright banning of crypto activities,” Yellen added. Janet Yellen on ‘Strong’ Crypto Regulation U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen talked about crypto regulation in an interview with Reuters Saturday on the sidelines of the G20 meeting for finance ministers and central bank governors under India’s presidency in Bengaluru. Yellen emphasized the importance of establishing a…

India’s Swadeshi Jagran Manch Calls for Outright Ban on Cryptocurrency – Regulation Bitcoin News

The Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM), an affiliate of the nationalist Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, has reportedly passed a resolution demanding a ban on cryptocurrency in India. “Disobeying the ban should make person/entity liable to financial penalty,” the resolution states. Swadeshi Jagran Manch Wants Crypto Outrightly Banned in India The Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM), the Indian economic, political, and cultural organization affiliated with the nationalist Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, reportedly passed a resolution about cryptocurrency Sunday. SJM co-convenor Ashwani Mahajan told PTI publication: “The resolution was passed by the 15th Rashtriya Sabha of…

Russia doesn’t plan to follow in China’s footsteps by banning crypto outright, says deputy finance minister

While Russia continues to enforce a ban on cryptocurrency payments as part of a law which took effect in January, the country has no plans at this time to completely prohibit trading by its citizens. According to an Oct. 12 report from local news agency Interfax, Alexey Moiseev, the deputy finance minister of the Russian Federation, said he believes Russian citizens will continue to be allowed to buy and use cryptocurrencies outside the country on foreign exchanges without the threat of legal action at home. Crypto payments in the country…

Enterprise Blockchain Consortium R3 Mulls IPO, Outright Sale: Report

Enterprise blockchain startup R3 is the latest industry firm to hold high-level discussions about taking its business public. Wall Street-Backed R3 Eyes Public Offering Citing anonymous sources familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reports that the New York-based firm has approached advisers holding an initial public offering (IPO). The sources also said that potential buyers have approached the company seeking to purchase it outright. R3 has raised more than $120 million in funding since its launch in 2014, attracting investments from a variety of high-profile financial companies including Bank of America…