Coinbase was hit with a $3.6 million fine by the Dutch central bank for failure to properly register in the country
Coinbase refuted the claims, adding that the crypto company is "carefully considering the objections and appeals process" for the fine.

Coinbase’s $3.6M Dutch Fine Shows Crypto Will Hit Road Bumps as It Goes Mainstream
As crypto comes within the regulatory fold, there will be disputes over rules, procedures and jurisdiction – and the relatively compliant may end up bearing the brunt of regulators’ wrath.

South Korean Lawmakers Are Gearing Up to Regulate Crypto. What Could That Look Like?
The 300 members of South Korea’s National Assembly are currently considering 17 separate crypto-related proposals, from which they hope to shape the Digital Asset Basic Act.

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Mother and Brother Not Cooperating With Financial Probe, FTX Lawyers Say
Seeking to locate allegedly misappropriated funds, the lawyers from the bankrupt crypto exchange have gotten some answers from the founder's father.

Stablecoin Regulation Is First on New Subcommittee’s To-Do List, Says Chairman
Rep. French Hill said the digital assets subcommittee plans to use its stablecoins draft as a model for how it will approach digital asset regulation moving forward.

Hollywood in Web3: StoryCo Raises $6M to Decentralize Storytelling
The platform just released its first story universe, a token-gated experience that encourages community members to build out its narrative while decentralizing IP.

You Want Crypto Regulation? I’ll Give You Crypto Regulation
Maybe Congress should separate custody from exchange, the way it severed Wall Street from commercial banking nearly a century ago. This piece is part of CoinDesk’s Policy Week.

Bitcoin Prices Reached Their Highest Since August Last Night
Bitcoin prices climbed yesterday, reaching their highest in over five months. In spite of this, the digital currency is down sharply from its all-time high reached in 2021. Where will the cryptocurrency head next?

We finally know whom FTX owes money to: Goldman Sachs, Southwest Airlines and Netflix
Newly unsealed bankruptcy documents revealed thousands of creditors to whom FTX owes money after the once-mighty crypto exchange collapsed in November.
FTX Seeks to Question Sam Bankman-Fried’s Family About Its Wealth
(Bloomberg) -- The parents and brother of alleged crypto fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried should be forced to answer questions and provide financial documents...

UK’s FCA Issues Advice for Crypto Firms After Only 41 of 300 Applicants Win Regulatory Approval
The Financial Conduct Authority has faced criticism over its arduous registration regime, with some companies dropping out of the process altogether.

Moody’s Developing Scoring System for Stablecoins: Bloomberg
The move comes as the quality of stablecoin reserves continues to receive scrutiny.