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US lawmaker says crypto regulation from SEC is 'needed now'
13.10.2022
Senator Hickenlooper requested the SEC engage with the public by opening a “notice-and-comment period” to develop rules and regulations applicable to crypto
Hodlers prefer centralized exchanges over DeFi for security: Chainalysis
13.10.2022
Security remains a perennial concern for DeFi protocols, but DeFi will still inevitably “grow and flourish,” Bitfinex CTO Paolo Ardoino believes
Draft Law Seeks to Oblige Kazakhstan’s Crypto Miners to Exchange Bulk of Income in Country
13.10.2022
Cryptocurrency miners in Kazakhstan are to be required to convert up to three quarters of their income on locally registered exchanges, according to a new bill that’s advancing in the nation’s legislature. Lawmakers also want to make sure crypto companies pay their taxes and fees. Parliament...
Crypto markets to see ‘explosive volatility’ soon: Arcane Research
13.10.2022
Ballooning leverage and reduced volatility on crypto markets create a situation where explosive volatility is very possible in the short-to-medium term
Crypto Exchanges Still Available to Russians Despite Latest EU Sanctions, Report Unveils
13.10.2022
A list of crypto exchanges, including global platforms, have not introduced new restrictions on Russian users after the EU’s most recent sanctions round, Russian crypto media reported. The latest European penalties target an array of crypto-related services to increase pressure on Russia amid...
Brazil's Rio de Janeiro will accept crypto-payments for property taxes
12.10.2022
The city will allow taxpayers to make crypto payments through third-party service providers
Many crypto asset activities pose 'novel risks' to banks, says Fed vice chair for supervision
12.10.2022
Michael Barr suggested financial institutions engage with U.S. regulators to ensure “safe, sound, and legally permissible” activities around use cases of innovative technologies
Coin Center Sues US Treasury Over Tornado Cash Ban — Lawsuit Says Government’s Action ‘Was Unlawful’
12.10.2022
The non-profit that focuses on policy issues facing cryptocurrencies, Coin Center, has filed a lawsuit against the Treasury department, the secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control’s (OFAC) director Andrea Gacki. Coin Center’s court filing says...
Axie Infinity player count falls back to Jan 2021 levels
12.10.2022
The numbers represent a 74% decrease from peak levels witnessed just ten months ago
Coinsquare becomes first Canadian crypto exchange to receive IIROC registration
12.10.2022
All crypto exchanges must register with IIROC if they want to operate in Canada, and there is currently a backlog of applications
Mango Markets hacker proposes steep settlement
12.10.2022
The Solana DeFi protocol suffered a $117 million exploit yesterday, and the hacker wants 70M USDC in 'bug bounty.'
Greg Foss says Bitcoin is a hedge against monetary inflation: Bitcoin Amsterdam
12.10.2022
As global inflation rumors continue to circulate, debates rage on both inside and outside of the decentralized finance space on whether Bitcoin is the answer
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC, ETH Move Higher Ahead of US Inflation Report
12.10.2022
Bitcoin was trading marginally higher on Wednesday, as markets prepared for the upcoming U.S. inflation report. Cryptocurrencies have mostly consolidated ahead of the release, which many believe could trigger further action from the Federal Reserve Bank. Ethereum was also higher, as the token rose...
Key EU Parliament Committee Approves MiCA Deal to Regulate Crypto
12.10.2022
European Parliament’s economic committee has backed the adoption of the comprehensive Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation. It has also supported the introduction of rules for tracing cryptocurrency transfers, part of the latest EU anti-money laundering push. European Union’s MiCA Crypto...
Valkyrie Funds to liquidate Bitcoin-related ETF by late October
12.10.2022
Despite delisting VBB, Valkyrie still continues to manage the Bitcoin Strategy ETF and its Bitcoin futures ETF and the Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF
Middle East gets physical Bitcoin ETP listed on Nasdaq Dubai
12.10.2022
The Middle East, one of the world’s fastest-growing crypto markets, now offers a new opportunity for direct investment in Bitcoin through the 21Shares Bitcoin ETP
Google Cloud Partners With Coinbase to Accept Crypto Payments, Drive Web3 Innovation
12.10.2022
Google Cloud has announced a partnership with Coinbase to drive Web3 innovation that includes using the crypto exchange to accept cryptocurrency payments. “We are excited Google Cloud has selected Coinbase to help bring Web3 to a new set of users and provide powerful solutions...
CNN to shut down its NFT marketplace and issue 20% refund
11.10.2022
The nonfungible token venture, originally scheduled with a half-year road map, lasted little under four months
Financial Stability Board opens proposed crypto regulatory framework for public comments
11.10.2022
“Effective regulatory and supervisory frameworks should be based on the principle of ‘same activity, same risk, same regulation,’” said the FSB proposal
Portugal Prepares to Tax Crypto Gains at Rate of 28%, Draft Budget Unveils
11.10.2022
Authorities in Portugal intend to impose a levy on gains from short-term crypto investments with the state budget for next year. The document, which still needs the approval of Portuguese lawmakers, signals a change in the EU nation’s positive attitude towards crypto assets. Government...