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FATF agrees on roadmap for implementation of crypto standards
24.2.2023
Part of the FATF's ‘Travel Rule’ includes recommendations that financial institutions obtain information on the originators and beneficiaries of certain crypto transactions
South Korean Regulator Is Probing Crypto Staking Services
24.2.2023
A top South Korean financial regulator has launched a probe into domestic crypto staking services. And crypto exchanges are concerned this means new staking-related regulations could be incoming.
The media outlet News1 reported that the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has “recently requested”...
Bitcoin price continues to fall, but derivatives data hints at a short-term rally to $25K
24.2.2023
This week regulators joined hands to highlight the crypto sector’s inherent risk, but pro traders fought back by adding leverage to their long positions
Why Nigerians Aren't Turning to the eNaira Despite Crippling Cash Shortages
24.2.2023
A lack of infrastructure, merchants and interest may all be contributing factors to Nigeria’s low eNaira pickup – despite its recent cash issues
US Lawmaker Launches CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act to Protect Americans’ Right to Financial Privacy
24.2.2023
U.S. Congressman Tom Emmer has introduced the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Anti-Surveillance State Act “to halt efforts of unelected bureaucrats” from “stripping Americans of their right to financial privacy.” The bill also prohibits the Federal Reserve “from...
Dapper Labs Ruling Could Spell Trouble for Other Centralized NFT Projects, Experts Say
23.2.2023
If Dapper Labs’ NBA Top Shots Moments are found to be securities, the company and its CEO could potentially face civil and criminal penalties for selling unregistered securities
Montana Senate Passes Bill Protecting Crypto Miners
23.2.2023
The state's congress will vote next on the bill, which protects bitcoin miners from utility rate hikes and measures by local governments
FTC Launches Investigation into Voyager's Alleged Deceptive Crypto Marketing Tactics – Here's the Latest
23.2.2023
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced that it is investigating the bankrupt crypto lender Voyager Digital for “deceptive and unfair marketing of cryptocurrency to the public.”
The announcement of the investigation came in a filing with the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District...
Unsealed superseding indictment against Sam Bankman-Fried includes 12 criminal charges
23.2.2023
The original indictment against the former FTX CEO included eight criminal charges without breaking down separate counts involving his alleged actions at both FTX and Alameda
New York Attorney General Sues Crypto Exchange Coinex — Claims Trading Platform Offers Unregistered Securities
23.2.2023
New York Attorney General Letitia James has sued cryptocurrency exchange Coinex “for failing to register as a securities and commodities broker-dealer and for falsely representing itself as a crypto exchange.” The NY attorney general also stressed that Coinex is not registered with...
NFT Industry Faces Uncertainty as Federal Judge May Categorize NBA Top Shot Tokens as Securities – Regulation Incoming?
23.2.2023
The popular NBA Top Shot NFT trading cards could be deemed securities for regulatory purposes in the US, after a judge allowed a lawsuit against Top Shot’s creator to move forward.
Top Shot creator Dapper Labs was sued by a buyer of the NFTs who alleged that the creator’s failure to register them...
Regulation stole the show at Barcelona’s European Blockchain Convention
23.2.2023
Across numerous panels, fireside chats and on stage discussions the word regulation rang out at Barcelona's 4th European Blockchain Convention
Crypto Regulatory Initiatives Show SEC’s Dominance Among US Regulators: JPMorgan
23.2.2023
JPMorgan foresees more regulatory actions on stablecoin issuers, custody and protection of investors’ digital assets and on the unbundling of crypto services, the report said
US Congressman Proposes Bill to Block Federal Reserve from Creating American CBDC – What's Going On?
23.2.2023
US Republican House Majority Whip Tom Emmer has introduced a bill on Wednesday to prevent the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) or using it to control monetary policy.
"Today, I introduced the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act to halt efforts of unelected...
Indian Finance Minister Pushes for International Cooperation on Crypto Regulation — Discusses Awareness Campaign
23.2.2023
Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has stressed the importance of international cooperation in order to regulate the crypto sector. She also confirmed that Indian regulators’ crypto awareness campaign will continue to alert people about the risks of investing in crypto. Indian Finance...
Rep. Maxine Waters says all US regulators 'better get together on crypto'
22.2.2023
According to Representative Maxine Waters, the crypto market crash and bankruptcies gave U.S. lawmakers an opportunity of “getting accountability” in the space through legislation
What Coinbase's Q4 Earnings Mean for Crypto Adoption
22.2.2023
Anthony Georgiades, co-founder of Pastel Network, says that the cryptocurrency exchange may be building trust with users and retailers because of its centralized nature, but cautioned that it may simultaneously face headwinds as it comes under the scope of regulatory scrutiny
US Federal Trade Commission Investigates Marketing Schemes of Crypto Firm Voyager
22.2.2023
According to a court document filed recently in the Voyager Digital bankruptcy case, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating the marketing of the crypto firm. Like the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the FTC has objected to Binance US purchasing Voyager’s...
FTC announces investigation into Voyager's 'deceptive and unfair marketing' of crypto
22.2.2023
In an objection to Voyager's proposed restructuring plan, the commission argued some of the involved parties should not be exempt from certain financial claims in the future
Crypto Long & Short: Washington Plays Tennis With Crypto
22.2.2023
Glenn Williams Jr. examines what politicians are saying about crypto regulation in Washington, D.C. Then, Jodie Gunzberg, managing director of CoinDesk Indices, talks about the crypto sectors that continue to thrive despite the regulatory crackdown