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US Treasury lists BTC, ETH addresses tied to Russian sanctions evasion group
1.2.2023
The government department said it would impose “full blocking sanctions” on Jonatan Zimenkov and his crypto addresses due to his connections with a sanctions evasion network
Meta gets court win in metaverse acquisition plans: Report
1.2.2023
Should the Federal Trade Commission not appeal the ruling, Meta would likely be able to acquire additional companies offering metaverse-related products or services
Federal judge bars SBF from contacting FTX and Alameda employees, using Signal
1.2.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried could also be barred from accessing FTX and Alameda funds as part of his bail conditions, with a judge scheduled to discuss the matter in a Feb. 7 hearing
India Highlights Need for ‘Common Approach to Regulating Crypto Ecosystem’
1.2.2023
India’s Finance Ministry has highlighted the necessity for “a common approach to regulating the crypto ecosystem” in its flagship Economic Survey this year. “Crypto assets are self-referential instruments and do not strictly pass the test of being a financial asset because...
Bitcoin on-chain data and BTC’s recent price rally point to a healthier ecosystem
31.1.2023
Positive signs of Bitcoin's recovery can be seen in on-chain, spot exchange and futures data
Bitcoin mining advocate is going state-to-state to educate US lawmakers
31.1.2023
The legislatures in Mississippi and Missouri have separately introduced bills aimed at protecting certain activities of Bitcoin miners following visits from the Satoshi Action Fund
Commissioner: CFTC Needs More Dialogue With Market Participants to Modernize Regulation
31.1.2023
Kristin N. Johnson says it is important the agency has a working relationship with the parent company of a subsidiary operating in its market
US lawmakers renew request for answers from Silvergate on FTX: Report
31.1.2023
Silvergate reportedly cited restrictions on disclosing “confidential supervisory information” related to the collapse of FTX in response to a similar December 2022 letter
Today in Crypto: Bitcoin Suisse Joins Liquid Collective to Enable ETH Staking, METACO Partnered with DekaBank, Celsius ‘Abandoned Promise of Transparency from Start’
31.1.2023
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South Korean Regulators Set to Carry out ‘Regular’ Crypto Firm Probes
31.1.2023
South Korean financial regulators will start conducting “regular” on-site inspections at domestic crypto firms this year. And they say they will investigate not only exchanges, but also wallet operators and crypto custody-related firms.
The announcement was made by the top financial regulator,...
Panamanian Crypto Bill Might Get a Second Wind in the Highest Court of the Country
31.1.2023
The fate of the Panamanian crypto bill project, which was approved by the Panamanian National Assembly last year, now depends on the decision of the supreme court of the country. The sanction of the project, which was vetoed by President Laurentino Cortizo, is now in the hands of the court after...
Hong Kong will not tolerate algorithmic stablecoins in new regulation
31.1.2023
The new regulatory regime for stablecoins in Hong Kong should arrive no later than 2024
Korean Government to Adopt Cryptocurrency Tracking System Within 5 Months
31.1.2023
The South Korean government will adopt a cryptocurrency tracking system within the first half of this year, the country’s Ministry of Justice reportedly announced. The tracking system will be used to monitor and analyze crypto transactions, particularly to uncover the sources of illegal...
Justice Dept defends motion to bar SBF from accessing FTX, Alameda assets
30.1.2023
In a Jan. 2 email to FTX CEO John Ray, Sam Bankman-Fried offered to meet in New York City around the time he was to appear in court and enter the plea in his criminal case
New York financial regulator investigates Gemini over FDIC claims: Report
30.1.2023
Many Gemini Earn users reportedly claimed assets in their accounts had been protected by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
UK regulator investigates charity linked to FTX
30.1.2023
The Charity Commission opened the inquiry on Dec. 19, after FTX had filed for bankruptcy in the United States and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried was arrested
Kazakhstan Parliament Adopts Law Regulating Crypto Mining and Exchange
30.1.2023
Lawmakers in Nur-Sultan have approved the final version of the law “On Digital Assets in the Republic of Kazakhstan.” The new legislation, including several other bills, regulates the circulation of cryptocurrencies in the country and introduces a licensing regime for crypto miners and exchanges....
US Senator’s Resolution Encourages Capitol Gift Shops to Accept Cryptocurrency
30.1.2023
A U.S. lawmaker has introduced a resolution that encourages Capitol gift shops to accept cryptocurrency payments. He stressed that lawmakers “should increase accessibility and signal our support for the burgeoning cryptocurrency industry to those who visit Capitol Hill.” US Senator...
US Senator Focused on Crypto Money Laundering Crackdown — Urges Congress, Regulators to Take Action
30.1.2023
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has called on Congress to ensure regulators, such as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), have the tools to regulate the crypto industry effectively and crack down on crypto money laundering activities. “The current legal structure essentially holds up...
White House Unveils Plan to Tackle Cryptocurrency Risks, Calls for Increased Enforcement
29.1.2023
The White House has published a roadmap asking authorities to increase enforcement and ramp up efforts to regulate the crypto sector.
In an official blog on Friday, the Biden Administration detailed its plans to address potential risks from cryptocurrencies in a roadmap that calls for authorities...