In an enlightening episode of Binance VIP Voices, Raoul Pal, CEO and co-founder of Real Vision Group & Global Macro Investor, shared his expertise on the burgeoning world of institutional crypto trading.

https://www.cryptoglobe.com/latest/2023/12/former-goldman-sachs-exec-foresees-massive-institutional-crypto-adoption-surge/

In a recent court development, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) faced severe criticism from a federal judge regarding its handling of a case involving a crypto firm's assets. The judge expressed concerns over allegedly misleading representations made by the SEC's attorneys, which led to the freezing of millions of dollars in assets belonging to the crypto company.

https://thecurrencyanalytics.com/crypto-exchanges/sec-faces-criticism-over-handling-of-crypto-firms-assets-court-threatens-sanctions-84459.php

British legislators scrutinize risks and benefits, contemplating a retail digital pound amidst evolving cryptocurrency landscapes and privacy concerns.

https://dailycoin.com/uk-lawmakers-warn-against-hasty-rollout-digital-pound/

Australians are increasingly adding cryptocurrency to their “self-managed super funds” as a means to secure their retirement life, according to newly released data.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/australia-self-managed-retirement-funds-increase-crypto-holdings

Portuguese professional soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo has been named in a class-action lawsuit filed in a United States district court in Florida, that centers around his involvement in promoting the cryptocurrency exchange Binance (CRYPTO: BNB). The suit, filed on Nov. 27, 2023, stated that in 2022, Ronaldo entered into a multi-year partnership with Binance, involving the launch of his first-ever NFT (Non-Fungible Token) collection.

https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/23/11/35996572/cristiano-ronaldo-faces-legal-action-over-binance-crypto-promotions?utm_source=snapi

South Korea to modernize financial infrastructure with digital currency. Pilot program begins Q4 2024, involving 100,000 citizens.

https://cryptopotato.com/south-korea-to-launch-digital-currency-pilot-program-in-2024/

Netherlands-based cryptocurrency exchange Bitvavo has successfully registered as a digital asset service provider with France's Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), paving the way for its expansion into the French market. This move follows recent regulatory approvals in Austria and Italy, solidifying Bitvavo's strategic approach to European market penetration.

https://www.cryptopolitan.com/bitvavo-expands-services-to-france/

Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal shares the latest update in the Coinbase-SEC legal battle.

https://u.today/coinbase-v-sec-heres-whats-happening-now?utm_source=snapi

In a recent turn of events, US Senator Cynthia Lummis has taken aim at the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its regulatory actions against Kraken, the San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange. The SEC's lawsuit, filed on November 20, alleges that Kraken operated an unregistered trading platform, sparking a response from the senator who criticized the lack of clear crypto rules.

https://thecurrencyanalytics.com/crypto-exchanges/us-senator-cynthia-lummis-criticizes-secs-kraken-lawsuit-calls-for-clear-crypto-rules-82285.php

What do crypto exchanges normally offer on Black Friday?

https://dailycoin.com/black-friday-crypto-expect-cryptocurrency-exchanges/

The European Central Bank's (ECB) chief supervisor, Andrea Enria, is calling for urgent action to fix a loophole in European Union (EU) rules that allows banks to bypass certain safeguards related to cryptocurrencies. Speaking Tuesday (Nov.

https://www.pymnts.com/cryptocurrency/2023/ecb-chief-supervisor-calls-for-regulation-of-crypto-asset-service-providers/?utm_source=snapi

"The crypto markets have seen tremendous growth, but also rampant misconduct," says Gary Gensler.

https://decrypt.co/206084/sec-crypto-digital-asset-enforcement-actions-2023

Deutsche Börse also intends to launch its stablecoins to facilitate a seamless entry into the digital asset economy for institutional investors.

https://www.coinspeaker.com/deutsche-borse-cryptocurrency-exchange-2024/

Expobank, a large financial institution in Russia, has reportedly issued the first tokenized diamond offering in the country. According to local media, Expobank used the Multichain blockchain platform to issue these tokens, with each one of them having the value of 1/5,000 of a diamond, democratizing access to these investments in gemstones for small investors.

https://news.bitcoin.com/expobank-issues-first-tokenized-diamond-offering-in-russia/

Belgium has emerged as a potentially crypto-friendly market, with over 40% of adults under 35 already owning digital assets.

https://www.coinspeaker.com/kraken-vasp-belgium/