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Kenya Suspends WorldCoin Operations, Launches Investigation For Collecting Public Data
2.8.2023
The Ministry of Interior of Kenya has suspended the operations of Sam Altman’s WorldCoin and launched an investigation into the company for collecting public data.
Kenya’s Ministry of Interior and National Administration issued a statement earlier today saying that the government is concerned...
GameStop will stop support for its crypto wallets, citing ‘regulatory uncertainty’
1.8.2023
The retail company used to be known primarily for its brick-and-mortar retail stores but has also launched an NFT marketplace and a soon-to-be-canceled line of crypto wallets
3AC co-founder rejects jurisdiction of bankruptcy court, claiming he renounced US citizenship
1.8.2023
As Singapore does not allow dual nationality, 3AC co-founder Kyle Davies said he chose to renounce his U.S. citizenship after getting married and receiving permanent residency
Why MiCA Is Overly Burdensome Regulation for Ukraine's Crypto Industry
1.8.2023
As a European Union's candidate member, Ukraine is set to adopt the EU's landmark Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA). But the law's requirements may become too strict for the country’s blockchain future, says Ukraine's deputy minister of digital transformation
GameStop to Remove Crypto Wallets Citing 'Regulatory Uncertainty'
1.8.2023
Leading game retailer GameStop will suspend its crypto wallets due to regulatory uncertainty in the United States, just one year after launching, the company announced Tuesday
Bankruptcy judge signs off on order allowing Terraform Labs to subpoena FTX entities
1.8.2023
Terraform Labs claimed that the failures of its algorithmic stablecoin and governance token were the result of an attack from short sellers, potentially involving Alameda Research
Today in Crypto: FTX Proposes Possible Restart of FTX.com for 'Dotcom Customers', US IRS Says Income From Staking Crypto Must be Reported, Justin Sun Announces Tron-Curve Partnership and Buys $3M Worth of CRV for $2M
1.8.2023
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Read More: Today in Crypto: FTX Proposes Possible Restart of FTX.com for 'Dotcom Customers', US IRS Says Income From Staking Crypto...
Ukraine Mandates Digital Asset Firms To Disclose Financials As Wider Regulation Looms
1.8.2023
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has requested local cryptocurrency firms to file details of their financials, raising concerns over new regulatory measures.
The bank demanded at least four virtual asset firms including Kuna, CoinPay, Geo Pay, and Qmall to provide financial documents alongside...
Crypto Staking in the Crosshairs: IRS Unveils New Tax Guidance
1.8.2023
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a decree stating that American citizens drawing income from cryptocurrency staking services must categorize the value of those digital assets as gross income, the moment they officially take possession of the staking reward. IRS Clarifies...
US defense bill may be ‘problematic’ for USDC and stablecoins: Analysts
1.8.2023
A proposed U.S. national defense bill could subject stablecoins issuers to KYC and AML requirements they would be unable to comply with, said Berenberg analyst Mark Palmer
4 Crypto Bills Pass US House Committee
1.8.2023
The U.S. House Financial Services Committee has passed four crypto bills. “Congress is asserting its authority to design a regulatory framework, rather than allowing overzealous federal agencies to fill the gap with enforcement actions,” said the CEO of Blockchain Association. US House Committee...
Republican candidate wants to end President Biden's supposed 'war on Bitcoin' if elected
31.7.2023
“As president, on day one, CBDC goes into the trash can — we’re not going to allow it," said Ron DeSantis at a New Hampshire campaign event
German government watchdog launched Worldcoin probe in November 2022: Report
31.7.2023
Authorities in the United Kingdom and France have also reportedly cited concerns over Worldcoin's data collection methods, which involve collecting iris scans from users
Apple's App Store Guidelines Under Scrutiny by Lawmakers for Blockchain and NFT Limitations
31.7.2023
Apple is facing regulatory scrutiny in the US over its App Store guidelines, which allegedly hurt apps related to blockchain and non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
In a formal letter, US Representatives Gus Bilirakis of the Republican Party, representing Florida, and Jan Schakowsky of the Democratic...
Today in Crypto: Crypto Firms in Hong Kong Can Open 'Simple' Bank Accounts Only, Elderly Couple in US Held Hostage for $156,000 in Crypto, Binance Can Operate in Dubai But Not in Nigeria
31.7.2023
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Read More: Today in Crypto: Crypto Firms in Hong Kong Can Open 'Simple' Bank Accounts Only, Elderly Couple in US Held Hostage...
SEC files complaint against HEX founder for allegedly offering unregistered securities
31.7.2023
According to the SEC, Richard Heart allegedly used more than $12 million of investor funds to buy "a 555-carat diamond, expensive watches, and high-end automobiles.”
Binance's Activities Are Illegal in Nigeria, Securities Regulator Says
31.7.2023
The regulator also ordered all crypto platform providers to stop reaching out to Nigerian investors
US House Committee Passes ‘Keep Your Coins Act’ to Protect Right to Self-Custody Crypto
30.7.2023
The U.S. House Committee on Financial Services has passed the Keep Your Coins Act of 2023 to protect the self-custody of crypto. “Those attacking self-custody oppose individual freedom. They want someone they control to control your assets,” said Congressman Warren Davidson who introduced the bill....
SEC Chair Gary Gensler Says Crypto Is a Highly Speculative Field ‘Rife With Fraud’
30.7.2023
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler has called crypto “a highly speculative asset class” and a field that is “rife with fraud.” He stressed that there are far too many bad actors in crypto, noting that crypto platforms often commingle funds...
Bank Policy Institute Supports Elizabeth Warren's Push for Stricter Crypto Rules
29.7.2023
The Bank Policy Institute (BPI), an organization that advocates for the banking industry in the US, has publicly backed Senator Elizabeth Warren's efforts to tighten regulations for cryptocurrencies.
Warren, along with three other senators, has recently reintroduced the Digital Asset Anti-Money...