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'We’re not giving crypto a pass' on enforcement action, says SEC's Gurbir Grewal
9.9.2022
The SEC enforcement director said the commission "will continue to bring actions regardless of what label is used or technology is involved," including cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Beyond $21,000, ETH Above $1,700 as Powell Remains Hawkish
9.9.2022
Bitcoin rose by over $2,000 in the last 24 hours, as markets responded to bullish comments from United States Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Speaking yesterday, Powell stated, “We need to act now, forthrightly, strongly as we have been doing.” Ethereum also surged, moving above...
Huobi wins license in the British Virgin Islands, no timeline for the UK yet
9.9.2022
Huobi positions its subsidiary Brtuomi Worldwide as one of the first exchanges to provide compliant crypto derivatives and trading services in the British Overseas Territory
Bitcoin on the streets: the trick to onboarding UK merchants into BTC
9.9.2022
Tips, tricks and tribulations from the grassroots mission of two Bitcoiners who spent a day trying to “orange pill” merchants in a U.K. town
Ford prepares to enter the Metaverse with virtual automobiles and NFTs
9.9.2022
A trademark application covering its future efforts in the Metaverse and NFT space comes only a month after the company announced huge staff cuts
UK economic secretary commits to make country a crypto hub under new PM
8.9.2022
“We want to become the country of choice for those looking to create, innovate and build in the crypto space," said MP Richard Fuller
Republican lawmakers call for answers on digital dollar from Fed vice chair
8.9.2022
The House members asked for clarification on whether the Fed may be considering an “intermediated model” for a digital dollar that could require authorization from Congress
SEC chair suggests openness to crypto bills that don't 'inadvertently undermine securities laws'
8.9.2022
“I look forward to working with crypto projects and intermediaries looking to come into compliance with the laws,” said Gary Gensler
Cato Institute CEO says his daughter married the 'Bitcoin Sign Guy' from 2017 hearing
8.9.2022
Jerome Powell said that he also had “close family members” who argued that crypto was still in the development phase, suggesting Bitcoin proponents may be close to home
UK advertising watchdog cites 2 former reality stars for crypto ads on Instagram stories
7.9.2022
The ASA said the Gale twins could not post the crypto ads “in the form complained about” again, but did not bar them from promoting digital assets in future advertisements
FBI seeks Bitcoin wallet information of ransomware attackers
7.9.2022
The FBI, along with two other federal agencies, CISA and MS-ISAC, asked U.S. citizens to report information that helps track the whereabouts of the hackers
Lawyer of Alleged Crypto Launderer Vinnik Calls on Russia to Talk Prisoner Swap With US
7.9.2022
A lawyer representing Russian IT specialist Alexander Vinnik has urged the government in Moscow to discuss a potential exchange of prisoners with the United States, where he was recently extradited. The French legal expert is convinced only a return to his homeland could save Vinnik who...
Trademark applications for crypto, NFTs, and metaverse surge in 2022: Report
6.9.2022
Data from March reportedly showed the largest number of U.S. trademark filings in 2022, with 1,078 for NFTs, 604 for cryptocurrencies, and 759 for the metaverse
New finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng leaves crypto policy in the UK unclear
6.9.2022
While serving as the secretary of state for business, energy and industrial strategy, Nadhim Zahawi was part of a department suggesting support for blockchain technology in 2021
Basketball star for a crypto launderer? Alexander Vinnik's lawyers considers prisoner swap: Report
6.9.2022
Though political tensions may be high between the U.S. and Russia, authorities still negotiated a prisoner swap of Trevor Reed for drug smuggler Konstantin Yaroshenko in April
DeFi Regulations: Where US regulators should draw the line
6.9.2022
The U.S Federal agency’s approach to the DeFi market has raised several concerns over the future of the industry: Experts weigh in on what’s the right approach
Report: Saudi Arabia’s Central Bank Hires Virtual Assets and Digital Currency Program Lead
6.9.2022
The Saudi Arabian central bank has reportedly appointed Mohsen Al Zahrani as the lead of the bank’s virtual assets and digital currency project. The emergence of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the regional crypto hub is believed to have forced authorities in Saudi Arabia to consider...
UK regulators target Revolut for 'material misstatement' in audit: Report
5.9.2022
“The auditors are being significantly more challenging now, because they’re getting beaten up by their regulators,” reportedly said an individual familiar with Revolut's situation
Liz Truss, who said UK 'should welcome cryptocurrencies' will be the next prime minister
5.9.2022
Winning the election to be Conservative Party leader with 57.4% of the vote from members compared to Rishi Sunak’s 42.6%, Liz Truss will be the next U.K. prime minister
US congressman and crypto skeptic explains why a crypto ban won't work
5.9.2022
Sherman said any task force or committee set up to help and protect investors wouldn’t work as long as gullible investors keep investing in meme coins