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UK police authorized to seize criminal crypto holdings without arrests
26.4.2024
From April 26, police can transfer seized illicit crypto to their controlled wallets, with victims able to reclaim funds from the accounts
Chinese 'Crypto Dad' faces government investigation
26.4.2024
Yao Qian, the first director of CBDC development at China’s central bank, is reportedly under investigation for suspected law violations
Ex-Head of China's Digital Yuan Effort Facing Government Probe: Report
26.4.2024
Yao Qian is reportedly being investigated for "violations of discipline and law."
Anti-crypto SEC commissioner’s term is up in 41 days — Will she be replaced?
26.4.2024
Caroline Crenshaw may continue to serve at the SEC for an additional 18 months after her term ends in June if the White House doesn't nominate a replacement
House committee ranking member says a stablecoin bill could be coming soon
25.4.2024
House Financial Services Committee Ranking Member Maxine Waters said a stablecoin bill “in the short run” was coming amid negotiations with Republican lawmakers and the Senate
Nigeria puts faith in new crypto-friendly regulator
25.4.2024
The Nigerian president appointed the new Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair to regulate the capital market, bolster investor confidence and advance economic development
Thai SEC Instructed to Share Information on Unauthorized Digital Asset Platforms With Government
24.4.2024
The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission has been instructed to share information on unauthorized digital asset service providers with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society. The regulator warned investors using such platforms of the risks they face which include the possibility of being...
Two ardent supporters of Worldcoin approach Malaysia’s government
24.4.2024
Sam Altman and Alex Blania, two of the biggest supporters of the Worldcoin project, have approached Malaysia’s government officials to work out a viable deal. Blania is the Co-Founder and CEO of Tools of Humanity and is leading the building of the Worldcoin project. He had a conversation...
Nigeria’s central bank forced to deny claims of crypto account freeze
24.4.2024
The CBN, through the circular, also stated that regulated financial institutions dealing in crypto or facilitating payments for crypto exchanges are prohibited
Hackers Expose Code Of El Salvador’s Bitcoin Wallet App Chivo
24.4.2024
The government of El Salvador is yet to address the massive data hack against its Chivo wallet and ATMs.
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Kenya Establishes Multi-Agency Group To Lead Crypto Regulation
23.4.2024
Kenya is initiating efforts toward crypto regulation, with the government forming a multi-agency team that includes the central bank.
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Ukrainian Lawmaker to Face Trial Over Alleged Bitcoin Bribes
18.4.2024
A Ukrainian lawmaker is set to stand trial after allegedly trying to bribe a government official with $10,000 worth of Bitcoin, anti-corruption officials said on April 16.
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Telegram Founder Says Crypto-Like Communication Devices Could Thwart Government Spying
17.4.2024
Pavel Durov, founder of the encrypted instant messaging app Telegram, believes that growing government surveillance will drive innovation in secure communication, modeled on cryptocurrency hardware wallets. During an interview with Tucker Carlson, Durov expressed concern about government pressure...
OKX Sees Departures of Global Government Relations Head, Product Head, and Compliance Head: Report
17.4.2024
OKX, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has reportedly lost two of its top executives, Tim Byun and Wei Lan amid latest strategic restructuring.
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Norway’s New Data Center Law Raises Concerns for BTC Miners
16.4.2024
According to a report on April 15, The Norwegian government is proposing a new legislation to control data centres across the country and oversee the operations of Bitcoin miners. According to the law, every data centre must register with the relevant authorities and submit comprehensive...
UK Set To Launch New Crypto Staking And Stablecoin Legislation By July, Economic Secretary Bim Afolami Says
15.4.2024
The UK is set to introduce new crypto staking and stablecoin legislation by July, according to recent remarks by Economic Secretary Bim Afolami. Afolami previously hinted at the legislation in February as the current conservative-led government aims to introduce new regulation ahead of this year's...
Fleeing Binance Executive Traced to Kenya, Nigeria Pursues Extradition
15.4.2024
The Nigerian government has traced the whereabouts of Nadeem Anjarwalla, a high-ranking executive of Binance, to Kenya.
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Japan’s Ruling Party Urges ‘Immediate’ Crypto Tax Reform
15.4.2024
Japan’s ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party, wants the government to carry out “immediate” crypto tax reforms.
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Chinese Fraud Victims Seek Government Aid in Recovering 61,000 BTC Seized by UK Law Enforcement
14.4.2024
A group of Chinese victims of a $6 billion fraud scheme have requested assistance from their country’s foreign ministry in recovering 61,000 bitcoins, seized from a fraudster and her associate. The fraud victims have strongly opposed attempts to transfer the ownership of these bitcoins to the U.K....
US, UK, Germany Among Countries With Largest Government Crypto Holdings, Arkham’s Data Shows
14.4.2024
The United States, United Kingdom, and Germany rank among the top countries holding cryptocurrencies at the government level, according to data from Arkham Intelligence. The crypto analytic firm’s onchain analysis shows that the U.S. government holds 212,847 bitcoins while El Salvador...