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Crypto Exchange Binance Receives License to Operate in Kazakhstan
6.10.2022
The exchange had earlier got a preliminary approval to operate in the country
Terra Founder Do Kwon's Passport 'Invalidated,' S. Korea Says
6.10.2022
The South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs posted a public notice on its website Wednesday announcing it would invalidate Terra creator Do Kwon's passport
US CFTC as Crypto’s Regulatory Savior? Crypto Firms Might Not Like What They Get
5.10.2022
Just because Rostin Behnam is the rare government official who can casually drop a comment that suggests a future explosion in bitcoin price, doesn’t mean he’s a crypto bro. The chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is widely seen in crypto circles as a relatively friendly...
Republican Lawmakers Who Oppose a Fed-Issued CBDC Ask for US Justice Department's Assessment
5.10.2022
A group of Republican lawmakers on the House Financial Services Committee have asked U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to share the Justice Department's assessment on whether the Federal Reserve has the necessary authority to issue a central bank digital currency (CBDC)
Second Crypto Group Objects to CFTC's Use of Chat Bot to Serve Legal Papers
5.10.2022
The DeFi Education Fund, a D.C.-based organization, has filed to join the Ooki DAO case in hopes of blocking the CFTC from being able to serve the DAO through a website post
EU Seals Text of Landmark Crypto Law MiCA, Fund Transfer Rules
5.10.2022
The text of the two laws was agreed to by national diplomats after political deals struck in June
Italy Has a Registry of 73 Unvetted Crypto Firms
5.10.2022
Companies entered into a new registry for crypto firms have said they’ve secured regulatory approval in Italy, but the country's supervisory body – the Organismo Agenti e Mediatori – hasn't actually checked their operations
Crypto Lender Celsius Co-Founder, Chief Strategy Officer Leon Resigns: Report
4.10.2022
Crypto lender Celsius's co-founder and CSO S. Daniel Leon resigned Tuesday, becoming the second company executive to depart in recent weeks
Kim Kardashian's EthereumMax Promotion Was a 'Gift' to the SEC
4.10.2022
Lisa Bragança, former SEC enforcement branch chief, joined “First Mover,” to discuss the implications for celebrities after reality TV star Kim Kardashian was fined for upwards of $1 million by the SEC for promoting crypto tokens
NFT Firm Seeks US Election Commission’s OK to Market Campaign Souvenirs
4.10.2022
In the grand political tradition of campaign buttons – think “All the Way with LBJ” or “I Like Ike” – the crypto world is trying its own version, with a non-fungible token (NFT) firm seeking approval from the U.S. Federal Election Commission to offer souvenir tokens to political committees
‘Prohibitive’ Global Crypto Capital Norms Could ‘Derail’ Market, TradFi Groups Say
4.10.2022
Banks want to see caps on bitcoin holdings increased fivefold under planned global standards
EU's ESMA Raises Alarm Bells Over Growing Crypto Use as It Prepares for New Powers
4.10.2022
The European Securities and Markets Authority is worried about consumer rip-offs, as well as novel risks like hacks and consensus manipulation
Court Rules CFTC Legally Served Ooki DAO Through Help Bot
4.10.2022
The ruling came the same day a group of crypto lawyers and developers filed to join the CFTC's case against Ooki DAO
US Risk Watchdog Asks Congress to Name Crypto Spot Market Regulator
3.10.2022
The top U.S. financial regulators are warning of dangerous holes in the oversight of crypto and are asking Congress for more powers, including settling which agency will oversee the bulk of trading in bitcoins and other non-security tokens
Even 'Safe' Stablecoins Might Pose Financial Stability Risk, New York Fed Says
3.10.2022
The rise of Circle’s USDC stablecoin – as opposed to the controversial Tether (USDT) – is a threat to the broader financial system, as it could increase the chance of run risks from smaller issuers, researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York wrote in a new paper published Monday
UK Shuts Down Temporary Crypto Company Licensing Program
3.10.2022
The time it takes to register a firm depends on the quality of the information provided to the Financial Conduct Authority, the regulator told CoinDesk
Forex Shortages Blamed After Nigerian Currency Hits New Low Versus the US Dollar
3.10.2022
A surge in the demand for foreign exchange and the general scarcity of the resource may be the reasons why the naira currency recently slumped to a new all-time low of 735 versus the U.S. dollar, a report has said. One Nigerian currency dealer said he expects the naira to further depreciate to...
Ex-CEO of Bankrupt Crypto Lender Celsius Withdrew $10M Weeks Before Company Froze Customer Accounts: Report
3.10.2022
Mashinsky resigned as CEO last Tuesday; the company filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in mid July
Kenyan Central Bank Raises Key Rate by 75 Basis Points
2.10.2022
The monetary policy committee of the Kenyan central bank recently revealed it increased the central bank rate by 75 basis points from 7.5% to 8.25%. Justifying its decision to act, the committee cites growing inflationary pressures and increased global risks, as well as their likely impact on...
Crypto Lender Celsius Shouldn't Reopen Custody Withdrawals, US Trustee Says
30.9.2022
The regulatory body tasked with overseeing Celsius’ bankruptcy proceedings has asked a New York judge to deny the failed crypto lender’s recent motions to reopen customer withdrawals and sell off its $23 million in stablecoin holdings, calling the actions impulsive and premature