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Nigerian fintechs crack down on crypto, users face account blocks
3.5.2024
The CBN's attitude to crypto has been inconsistent in recent years and the crackdown contradicts a decision taken in 2021 to facilitate crypto account opening
Tether Enters Transaction Surveillance Partnership with Chainalysis as Regulatory Pressure Mounts
2.5.2024
The monitoring system would help Tether identify risky crypto addresses that could be used for bypassing sanctions or illicit activities like terrorist financing, the company said
Messari CEO Criticizes US President’s Crypto Stance, Foresees ‘Mass Wealth Confiscation’ if Biden Gets Reelected
2.5.2024
Recently, Messari’s founder and CEO, Ryan Selkis, has expressed strong opinions about the potential impact of a Joe Biden reelection on the cryptocurrency industry in the United States. On Thursday, Selkis voiced his concerns on the social media platform X, stating that a “second Biden term...
TradFi Veterans Pitch Tokenized Asset Marketplace With Eyes on U.S. Regulatory Approval
2.5.2024
Ironlight, helmed by the former global head of trading of Schroeder and Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund ADIA with the ex-CEO of TD Bank as an adviser, aims to be a premier tokenization, listing and trading ecosystem for real-world assets targeting big investors
Hackers Drain Funds from Defunct DeFi Lending Protocol Yield Protocol
30.4.2024
Yield Protocol ceased operations in December 2023, citing challenges with diminishing business demand and mounting global regulatory pressures.
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Venezuela’s Digital Currency Use to Face Tighter Regulatory Scrutiny
30.4.2024
With the US reportedly cutting off Venezuelan oil sales by May 31, experts warn that the country’s likely shift towards digital currency necessitates stricter regulations.
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Trust Wallet Back On Google Play Store After Temporary Removal
29.4.2024
Trust Wallet is reportedly back on the Google Play Store following its temporary removal Monday morning. News of the application's sudden removal comes amid a greater regulatory crackdown on a number of self-custody crypto wallet services.
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Bitcoin Price Prediction as BTC Falls to $62,247 Despite Positive Market Expectations – Time to Buy?
29.4.2024
Bitcoin stumbles to $62,247, hitting a daily low amid global tensions and regulatory crackdowns—could this be a golden buying opportunity?
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Acinq to Withdraw Phoenix Wallet From US Markets Amid Regulatory Concerns
26.4.2024
On Friday, April 26, Acinq announced that its Lightning Network bitcoin wallet, Phoenix, will cease services for U.S. residents from May 3, 2024. This announcement followed closely on the heels of the Samourai Wallet indictment and what is perceived as a targeted U.S. government effort against...
a16z Crypto Advises Against U.S. Token Sales, Citing Regulatory Risks
26.4.2024
a16z Crypto, the crypto arm of Andreessen Horowitz, has issued a stern warning to startup founders considering token sales in the United States.
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S&P Global Says US Stablecoin Adoption Could Soar Following New Rules
25.4.2024
S&P Global said the recent change in rules involving the Lummis-Gillibrand Payment Stablecoin Act could see U.S. stablecoin adoption soar as the regulatory framework could bolster confidence.
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SEC delays Ethereum ETF decision amid regulatory review
24.4.2024
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has opted to defer its decision on Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) proposals submitted by investment firms Grayscale and Franklin Templeton. The SEC’s decision marks a significant development in the quest to bring...
SEC Delays Decision on Franklin Templeton’s Spot Ethereum ETF Application
24.4.2024
The fate of spot Ethereum ETFs hangs in the balance as the SEC announces a delay in its decision. This move reflects a cautious approach amidst growing interest and regulatory complexities surrounding crypto-based investment products. Dive deeper into the implications for the future of spot...
SEC Lawyers Resign Amid Criticisms in Crypto Case Against DEBT Box
23.4.2024
Two lawyers from the SEC, Michael Welsh and Joseph Watkins, resigned following a federal judge's sanction and severe criticism of the regulatory agency's handling of a crypto-related case.
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Hong Kong Officials Recommends Self-Regulatory Committee for Compliance Monitoring in Crypto Industry
23.4.2024
The Hong Kong Securities & Futures Professionals Association (HKSFPA) has advocated establishing a self-regulatory committee within the city's crypto firms to enhance compliance monitoring.
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Thailand to Block Access to 'Unauthorized' Crypto Platforms
22.4.2024
Authorities in Thailand have decided to block "unauthorized" crypto platforms to increase the efficiency of law enforcement in solving the problem of online crime, an announcement on Friday last week said
Binance Co-Founder Says Former CEO CZ Is in a ‘Positive Situation’ Ahead of Sentencing
19.4.2024
At a Dubai event, Binance co-founder He Yi discussed former CEO Binance CZ's legal situation, describing it as "largely peaceful" despite his upcoming sentencing in the US. CZ's plea deal led to his resignation and a $4.3 billion forfeiture by Binance. Yi also addressed Binance's regulatory stance...
U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Charles Grassley Demand CFTC Chair Rostin Benham Explain Ties To Sam Bankman-Fried
16.4.2024
U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Charles E. Grassley are demanding Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Rostin Benham shed light on correspondence he had with FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried in the lead-up to the exchange’s collapse, a letter from the lawmakers to Benham dated April...
UAE Records $25B in Crypto Transactions, Promotes Further Investment With Regulatory Flexibility
16.4.2024
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) recorded $25b in crypto transactions in 2022. Now, it is adopting accommodative regulatory policies to pursue further investment, according to a report published Monday.
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StanChart-Backed Zodia Markets’ Co-Founder Applauds Abu Dhabi’s Crypto Regulators, Calls Out UK’s Lag
12.4.2024
Zodia Markets' co-founder, Nick Philpott, praised Abu Dhabi’s crypto regulations, emphasizing the “remarkable” degree of interaction with regulatory authorities in the region.
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