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Texas, Vermont regulators object to Celsius stablecoin sale plan
30.9.2022
A key concern is that the firm hasn’t explicitly outlined what it will do with the stablecoin sale proceeds
The 'Brussels Effect' wields real influence over US crypto regulation
30.9.2022
The European Union is leading the way when it comes to global cryptocurrency regulations
Bittrex, Merkle Science, Bitgo Join Crypto Market Integrity Coalition
30.9.2022
Following the introduction of the Crypto Market Integrity Coalition (CMIC) with 17 member firms last February, the organization has added eight new members. New coalition recruits include Bittrex, Merkle Science, Crystal Blockchain and Bitgo. 8 Crypto Market Firms Join Crypto Market Integrity...
Market manipulation claims will be hardest 'nut to crack' in Bitcoin ETF approval — WisdomTree
30.9.2022
“We’re all kind of watching this and seeing what’s going to happen,” said WisdomTree's Will Peck on spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the United States
Why this tiny country is adopting the Bitcoin Lightning Network
29.9.2022
Gibraltar is becoming well known for its pioneering crypto regulations, support for blockchain development and bitcoin adoption
US lawmaker hints at calling for Republican votes in 2022 Midterms over crypto policies
29.9.2022
Representative Patrick McHenry said regulatory clarity for digital assets would be one of his "top priorities" if he became the next chair of the House Financial Services Committee
SEC alleges fintech and 'market maker' firms manipulated crypto market in token scheme
29.9.2022
Though the SEC has pursued many enforcement actions related to initial coin offerings, the regulator’s stance on airdrops’ role in alleged token schemes is unclear
Russia Said to Allow Crypto Mining in Regions With Hydroelectric and Nuclear Power
29.9.2022
Cryptocurrency mining should be allowed in areas with excess energy and prohibited in those that experience deficits, according to Russian officials preparing to legalize it. An expert from the crypto industry has recently marked the regions where Moscow is likely to authorize mining and the ones...
WSJ: Terraform Labs claims case against Do Kwon is ‘highly politicized’
29.9.2022
A spokesperson for the company behind Terra said it believes prosecutors heeled to public pressure and expanded the definition of a security after its associated cryptocurrencies collapsed
French Central Banker Warns Complex Crypto Regulations Could Create ‘Uneven Playing Field’
29.9.2022
The governor of France’s central bank, François Villeroy de Galhau, has urged EU regulators to “avoid adopting diverging or contradictory regulations, or regulating too late.” He warned that “To do so would be to create an uneven playing field, risking arbitrage...
Fed Chair Jerome Powell Updates Work on Digital Dollar — Says US Central Bank Digital Currency Will Take ‘at Least a Couple of Years’
29.9.2022
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says the U.S. central bank is looking at whether to issue a digital dollar with a “very broad scope.” He noted that the Fed is collaborating with Congress and the executive branch on whether to issue a central bank digital currency. Fed Chair...
Bitcoin Could ‘Double in Price’ Under CFTC Regulation, Chairman Behnam Says
29.9.2022
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Rostin Behnam said Thursday that CFTC-led regulation could have significant benefits for the crypto industry, including a potential boost to the price of bitcoin
US lawmakers propose amending cybersecurity bill to include crypto firms reporting potential threats
28.9.2022
Under the proposed amendment, the 2015 legislation would be renamed the Cryptocurrency Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act
Israel, Norway and Sweden's central banks partner with BIS to explore CBDC
28.9.2022
The Project Icebreaker initiative aimed to improve cross-border payments by reducing costs and increasing speed and transparency, with a final report expected in Q1 2023
Thai SEC Comes After Bitkub Exchange, OpenSea Rewards Whitehats, BIS Working With (at Least) 7 Central Banks on CBDC Projects + More News
28.9.2022
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Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC, ETH Lower as Powell Claims There Are ‘Structural Issues’ With Cryptocurrency
28.9.2022
Bitcoin was back in the red on Wednesday, as U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell called for more regulation in decentralized finance (defi), citing “structural issues” as a key reason. The token fell below $19,000 on the comments, moving closer to a key support point as a result....
Crypto exchange Bitkub targeted by Thai SEC with wash trading claims
28.9.2022
2022 has proven to be a regulatory disaster for Thailand’s largest crypto exchange as it has faced multiple enforcement actions and fines worth hundreds of thousands of dollars
California Launches Crackdown on 11 Crypto Firms Accused of Operating Ponzi Schemes
28.9.2022
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has cracked down on 11 cryptocurrency companies that are accused of violating California securities laws. Nine of the firms reportedly solicited funds from investors in order to trade cryptocurrencies on the customer’s...
Binance Seeks License to Reenter Japanese Crypto Market After Exiting 4 Years Ago: Report
28.9.2022
Crypto exchange Binance is reportedly seeking to reenter the Japanese crypto market. The company exited Japan four years ago after the country’s financial regulator warned that Binance was operating illegally without a license. Binance Wants Back in Japan Crypto exchange Binance is seeking...
Fed's Powell: DeFi needs appropriate regulation before expanding to retail
28.9.2022
Jerome Powell acknowledged that DeFi will start to reach more retail customers, highlighting the need for regulation