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SEC FDIC clarify crypto custody roles for financial firms

qatarinformer.comApril 28, 2025April 28, 2025

April 28, 2025April 28, 2025

The United States Federal Reserve Board has announced the withdrawal of previous guidance that restricted banks from participating in cryptocurrency-related activities without prior approval. The...

Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit replaces SEC’s crypto squad

qatarinformer.comFebruary 20, 2025February 20, 2025

February 20, 2025February 20, 2025

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a restructuring of its crypto enforcement efforts, renaming and downsizing the unit previously dedicated to digital...

SEC’s lawsuit against Binance faces pause amid regulatory shift

qatarinformer.comFebruary 11, 2025February 11, 2025

February 11, 2025February 11, 2025

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested a 60-day pause in its ongoing lawsuit against Binance and its founder, Changpeng Zhao, in a...

Financial sector poised for crypto integration after SEC’s SAB 121 reversal

qatarinformer.comJanuary 25, 2025January 25, 2025

January 25, 2025January 25, 2025

In a pivotal decision, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has rescinded Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 121, eliminating a significant barrier for banks...