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Dasset, a cryptocurrency exchange in New Zealand, has left its users unable to access their holdings. Attempts to log onto the official site redirect customers to the webpage of the law firm Grant Thornton.
A released statement details that Grant Thornton will control the liquidation process of the exchange. It has immediate plans to cooperate with all customers to safeguard all the residual funds.
"Dasset’s management says a significant reduction in asset values and trading levels impacted its ability to trade profitably. It was determined the appointment of liquidators was in the best interests of all stakeholders," Grant Thornton highlighted. 
US District Judge Analisa Torres in New York had previously indicated that XRP sales to sophisticated investors fulfilled the criteria for an investment contract under federal securities law
However, this characterization didn’t extend to programmatic investors, which pertains to the general public buying crypto through exchanges. 
According to Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, the SEC requested the exchange to halt trading in all cryptocurrencies except bitcoin before filing a lawsuit against the platform in June.
“We really didn’t have a choice at that point. Delisting every asset other than bitcoin, which, by the way, is not what the law says, would have essentially meant the end of the crypto industry in the US,” said Armstrong. 
Optimism announced Law of Chains v0: a foundation for the future of Superchain.
Law of Chains v0 will change Optimism Governance to govern standards for multiple chains, defining the necessary conditions for integration into Superchain and prioritizing user security. According to the developers, this will:
1. Preserve a unified, neutral, and open blockchain space.
2. Conduct blockchain modernization.
3. Ensure infrastructure availability.
Optimism aims to officially unveil this project and the first version of the new chain governance process after discussions with the community in the next governance season. 
Belgium’s Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) has taken action against Binance, instructing the popular cryptocurrency exchange to immediately stop offering any virtual currency services in the country.
In a statement released on Friday, the FSMA emphasized that individuals and firms governed by Belgian law, but not belonging to the European Economic Area, are prohibited from offering exchange services involving virtual currencies and legal currencies, as well as custody wallet services.
Failure to comply with this order could result in criminal sanctions, as warned by the regulator. John Stark and Mark Cuban: Respect Fuels Constructive Talks
Mark Cuban, an American entrepreneur and blockchain enthusiast, recently entered into a discussion with John Reed Stark, a former representative of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), regarding securities law and its applicability to cryptocurrencies. 
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has disclosed details concerning the approval process for registrations of cryptocurrency-related companies. Since the beginning of 2020, out of 291 applications received, only 38 have met the criteria for approval.
This culminates in an endorsement of only 13% of the requests. Meanwhile, 155 were retracted, often on the advice of the FCA, for re-submission at a later date when in better adherence to the requisite standards.
In the UK, cryptocurrency companies must be formally registered with the FCA to conduct their activities within the bounds of the law. 
South Korea Passes First Domestic Law Dedicated to Virtual Assets
South Korea has approved its first standalone digital-asset bill aimed at enhancing investor protection. The move comes more than a year after the $2 trillion cryptocurrency market collapse caused by South Korean entrepreneur Do Kwon. 
Japan’s Largest Bank Plans to Issue Global Stablecoins
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. is engaged in discussions with global stablecoin issuers to launch its own tokens on its blockchain platform. With Japan’s stablecoin law in place, MUFG plans to utilize its Progmat blockchain platform to create stablecoins linked to foreign currencies such as the US Dollar. Estonia Tightens Regulations: Why Crypto Firms Are Shutting Down?
In the past year, a considerable number of cryptocurrency companies in Estonia have been compelled to close their doors, either voluntarily or due to regulatory pressure. The catalyst for these closures was the introduction of amendments to the law on combating money laundering and preventing the financing of terrorism in 2022. 
Shin Hyun-sung Prepares for Court Battle
Shin Hyun-sung, Terra co-founder, has formed a substantial defense team of around 30 people in preparation for his trial. The team includes numerous lawyers, some of whom specialize in coin and capital market law. Park Hyung-cheol, the former anti-corruption secretary of the Blue House, is also part of the defense.