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Blackrock CEO Expects Inflation to Persist, but No Major US Recession in 2023
15.4.2023
Blackrock’s CEO, Larry Fink, stated in an interview on Friday that he does not anticipate a “big recession” in the United States. However, he believes that “inflation is going to be stickier for longer.” In contrast to the U.S. central bank’s 2% goal, Fink predicts that...
Fight between crypto and governments “just getting started”, says ShapeShift CEO
15.4.2023
The crypto industry needs to prepare for increasing government pressure as it ramps up its challenge to the State monopoly over money, says ShapeShift CEO Erik Voorhees
True Consumer Protection in Crypto Lies Between Centralization and Decentralization
15.4.2023
Individual behind $3.4B Silk Road Bitcoin theft sentenced to one year in prison
14.4.2023
James Zhong pleaded guilty to the wire fraud charges in November 2022 and had been awaiting sentencing for his role in the "unlawfully obtained" Bitcoin scheme
SEC targets DeFi in vote to revisit proposal concerning the definition of 'exchange'
14.4.2023
"It seems perverse to me that we would be encouraging centralization,” said SEC commissioner Hester Peirce prior to a vote on the proposal
Sweden Drives Final Nail Into Its Bitcoin Mining Industry With Tax Hike
14.4.2023
The 6,000% increase in taxes per kilowatt hour of energy will likely kill any potential bitcoin mining investments in the country
MoneyGram Head of Fintech Strategy: Bad News Can't Stop the Blockchain
14.4.2023
As the world rapidly embraces digital transformation, blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies are gaining significant traction in the realm of global remittance, according to Luther Maday, Head of Fintech Strategy and Innovation at MoneyGram.
However, the journey to mainstream adoption...
Arizona governor vetoes bill targeting taxes on blockchain node hosts
14.4.2023
The bill aimed to have only state authorities impose regulations and taxes on individuals and businesses running blockchain nodes, as opposed to those at the city and county level
San Francisco authorities make arrest in stabbing of Cash App creator Bob Lee
13.4.2023
Police chief Bill Scott said there was evidence that the suspect and Bob Lee knew each other but did not comment on the possible motive of the attack
US court issues summons to Tron's Justin Sun, threatens default judgment if no response
13.4.2023
The summons was related to a civil lawsuit filed by the SEC against Justin Sun and others over allegedly offering and selling TRX tokens as unregistered crypto asset securities
Bitcoin Should Be Central to Regulation of Digital Assets
13.4.2023
U.S. lawmakers should recognize the unique qualities of Bitcoin as they set out market structure for the crypto economy, says John Rizzo
Judge orders YouTuber 'BitBoy Crypto' to appear and address alleged harassment
13.4.2023
Ben Armstrong was ordered to appear in Florida court to address allegations he threatened and harassed lawyers behind a class-action lawsuit against him and other crypto influencers
Today in Crypto: US Authorities Crack a $3.4 Billion Silk Road Heist Case, Striga Launches Program for Entities to Issue Crypto Cards, Push Protocol Reveals ‘Wallet-to-Wallet’ Video Chat
13.4.2023
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EU's MiCA Law Nears Final Vote, Raising High Hopes for Crypto Regulation
13.4.2023
The EU’s new regulatory framework for crypto known as MiCA is expected to be debated in the European Parliament on Tuesday or Wednesday next week, with a final vote expected to follow one day later.
The new regulatory framework covers a wide range of issues within the crypto sector, including...
First of many? How Italy’s ChatGPT ban could trigger a wave of AI regulation
13.4.2023
A data breach and a lack of transparency led Italy to ban ChatGPT, the popular AI-powered chatbot, sparking a debate on the future of AI regulation and innovation
Zambia to Wrap Crypto Regulation Tests by June: Report
13.4.2023
The country is also exploring issuing a central bank digital currency
G7 to Discuss More Crypto Regulation and How to Help Developing Nations Introduce Central Bank Digital Currencies
13.4.2023
The G7 countries are discussing more crypto regulation and ways to help developing nations introduce central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). “As a priority of this year, the G7 will consider how best to help developing countries introduce CBDC consistent with appropriate standards, including...
Zambia’s crypto regulation tests to be wrapped by June: Report
13.4.2023
According to Zambia’s tech minister, Felix Mutati, the country needs digital identities and other necessary digital infrastructures before it introduces crypto
Bill limiting incentives for crypto miners passes Texas Senate, moves to House
12.4.2023
Senate Bill 1751 will next move to the Texas House of Representatives, which is scheduled to meet and discuss legislation on April 13
Blockchain Financial Services Firm Paxos Sets Withdrawal From Canada
12.4.2023
Paxos, whose businesses include crypto brokerage and stablecoin issuance, is exiting the Canadian market, effective June 2, according to a posting on its website