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Today in Crypto: Goldman Sachs Reportedly to Spend Millions on Crypto Companies, US FTC Investigating Crypto Firms, ConsenSys Releases Data Collection Update
6.12.2022
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US lawmakers request answers from Silvergate over ties to FTX: Report
6.12.2022
Three senators said they were concerned about Silvergate following reports suggesting that the bank "facilitated the transfer of FTX customer funds to Alameda."
Crypto Lender Nexo to Leave the USA After Discussions with Regulators Hit a Stalemate
6.12.2022
Major crypto lender Nexo will be leaving the United States over the next few months, as the company was unable to reach an agreement with the country's regulators.
In a blog post published on Monday, Nexo stated that it would be "phasing out its products and services in the United States in...
US House Financial Services Chairwoman Maxine Waters Says it is ‘Imperative’ That Sam Bankman-Fried Attends Hearing on 13 December After – This is What Happened
6.12.2022
The Financial Services Committee Chair Maxine Waters has demanded Sam Bankman-Fried participate in the upcoming U.S. House committee’s hearing and testify on the collapse of his crypto empire.
In a response to a tweet by Bankman-Fried that suggested he might not appear in the hearing,...
Morgan Creek CEO Says FTX Co-Founder SBF Was a ‘Pawn’ Used to ‘Punish’ the Crypto Industry
6.12.2022
Following FTX’s collapse, many industry executives, influencers, luminaries, and politicians have shared their opinions about the carnage the event has caused to crypto markets and a great deal of innocent bystanders. On Dec. 2, the CEO and founder of Morgan Creek Capital, Mark Yusko...
India’s Central Bank Digital Currency Should Be Able to Do Anything Cryptocurrency Can Do With No Risk, Official Claims
6.12.2022
An Indian central bank official claims that if there is anything cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ether can do, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) should be able to create a product that will do the same job without the associated risks. “This is essentially what we are doing in the CBDC...
US House committee chair pushes back against SBF's excuse to potentially delay testimony
5.12.2022
"It is imperative that you attend our hearing on the 13th, and we are willing to schedule continued hearings if there is more information to be shared later,” said Maxine Waters
How can UK-based businesses accept Bitcoin?
5.12.2022
Through Bitcoin payment processors like BitPay, businesses in the UK can offer BTC as a payment method during checkout
Setting a Standard for Global Regulation of Crypto
5.12.2022
As the European Commissioner for financial services, McGuinness had the mammoth task of getting the EU’s landmark Markets in Crypto Assets framework through to the finish line this year. That’s why she is one of CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2022
FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Publicly Refuses to Testify in US House Committee – Here’s What Happened
5.12.2022
Sam Bankman-Fried, former CEO and founder of collapsed crypto exchange FTX, has publicly suggested that he might not appear in the upcoming U.S. House committee’s hearing to testify on the collapse of his crypto empire.
In a tweet to the Financial Services Committee Chair Maxine Waters and...
Bank of America Say Regulation Is Key for Mainstream Adoption of Crypto
5.12.2022
Despite the correction in cryptocurrency markets, the development of blockchain technology has accelerated, the report said
$15 Billion Palantir Firm Co-Founder Says ‘Most’ Crypto Companies Will Crash – Here’s Why
5.12.2022
Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale has warned that the crypto meltdown could worsen in the future, saying that "most" crypto companies will go to zero.
In an interview with Fox News, Lonsdale said more crypto companies are going to crash as many crypto tokens were Ponzi schemes. However,...
Russia’s Largest Digital Asset Deal Denominated in Chinese Yuan
5.12.2022
A Russian company has announced the country’s first authorized transaction with digital financial assets (DFAs) involving a foreign currency, China’s yuan. The deal, reportedly the largest made to date under the current Russian DFA law, covers the issuance of tokens secured by commercial debt....
Maxine Waters Criticized for Praising SBF — Lawmaker Says ‘We Appreciate That You’ve Been Candid’
4.12.2022
Congresswoman Maxine Waters has been heavily criticized for saying that she appreciates former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) being candid in his discussions about the collapse of his crypto exchange, FTX. “SBF has not, in fact, been candid in his discussions. He committed fraud, full...
US Senator John Boozman Says Bitcoin is a Commodity, No Doubt About It – Here’s Why
3.12.2022
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) has revealed that federal courts and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman view Bitcoin as a commodity.
In his opening remarks at the hearing entitled “Why Congress Needs to Act: Lessons Learned from the FTX Collapse” on Thursday...
EU Parliament to ‘Vote on Adopting the Regulation on MiCA’ — Expert Says Industry Needs Legal Clarity
3.12.2022
In a recent statement, the European Parliament said its members would shortly “vote on adopting the regulation on markets in crypto-assets (MiCA).” According to the parliamentary body’s think tank, the envisaged regulations are expected to provide “legal certainty...
Uzbekistan Approves Rules for Issuance and Circulation of Crypto Assets
3.12.2022
The authority responsible for crypto oversight in Uzbekistan has determined the order of issuing and circulating digital assets in the country. The main reason behind the move is to establish a mechanism that would allow local companies to attract capital through coins and tokens. Uzbekistan...
US Lawmakers Say Any Digital Dollar Must Be Open, Permissionless, and Private
3.12.2022
Nine U.S. lawmakers have raised concerns regarding the U.S. central bank digital currency project led by the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. The lawmakers stressed: “Any U.S. CBDC must be open, permissionless, and private.” Congressmen Say Any US CBDC Must Be Open, Permissionless,...
US Senator: Bitcoin Is a Commodity — ‘There Is No Dispute About This’
3.12.2022
U.S. Senator John Boozman says bitcoin, although a cryptocurrency, is a commodity in the eyes of the federal courts and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman. He stressed that exchanges where commodities are traded, including bitcoin, must be regulated and the Commodity Futures...
South Korean judge dismisses arrest warrants for Terra co-founder Do Kwon's former associates
2.12.2022
Judge Hong Jin-Pyo reportedly said there was little risk of Shin Hyun-seong or other Terra associates destroying evidence related to the case against the platform