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‘Compliance is a journey,’ says Binance CEO amid regulatory scrutiny
7.7.2021
The crypto industry has massively evolved since Binance’s launch four years ago, but it still needs more regulatory certainty, Binance's CEO said
BREAKING: Binance suspends euro bank transfers amid regulatory heat
6.7.2021
As of 8 am UTC on Wednesday, Binance users will no longer be able to make euro deposits through their bank. However, they can still fund their accounts with credit cards and debit cards
Binance disappointed by Barclays’ ‘unilateral action’ to block customer payments
5.7.2021
A Binance spokesperson reiterated to Cointelegraph that the Financial Conduct Authority's recent edict only applied to Binance Markets Limited, or BML, which is a separate legal entity from the main global exchange that operates through Binance.com
HK production company plans to launch crypto-themed drama series on NFTs
5.7.2021
The series will reportedly incorporate interactive features from video games, allowing viewers to collect scenes, characters and props within the story after its run time
Barclays tells cardholders it's stopping payments to Binance
5.7.2021
The British multinational bank has informed customers it is no longer facilitating payments made to the crypto exchange, confirming reports from users over the last week
Wyoming legally recognizes first DAO in the United States
5.7.2021
Wyoming is further solidifying its position as the most crypto-friendly state in North America
Fed chair met with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and former House speaker in May
2.7.2021
Armstrong said he had spoken about China’s central bank digital currency with lawmakers and heads of federal agencies, believing it to be "a threat to U.S. reserve currency status long term."
Bitcoin of America’s Chief Financial Officer Reports Record Company Growth
2.7.2021
PRESS RELEASE. Bitcoin of America (BOA), a popular virtual currency exchange, is reporting record growth. Bitcoin of America is registered as a money services business with the United States Department of Treasury (FinCEN). Their mission is to provide their customers with a fast and easy...
Crypto ownership has nothing to do with distrust in fiat: BIS study
2.7.2021
Cryptocurrency owners are “generally more educated than the average,” according to a new study by the Bank for International Settlements
US state dept urges El Salvador to be 'responsible' about Bitcoin adoption
2.7.2021
Victoria Nuland said the United States was taking a "tough look at Bitcoin" following a major ransomware attack and suggested El Salvador take a similar approach
Study names United States ‘most crypto-ready’ country
1.7.2021
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether are considered to be commodities by the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission
UK chancellor names CBDC on list of financial reforms for Treasury
1.7.2021
“While I believe in the power of new technology, we also need to manage its impact on our economy and society,” said Rishi Sunak
FinCEN lists cryptocurrencies as top AML and CFT priorities
1.7.2021
FinCEN will soon issue regulations on how financial institutions should incorporate its priorities on crypto considerations into their AML programs
FINRA orders Robinhood to pay $70M due in part to 'significant harm' platform caused users
30.6.2021
Regulators said the trading app should pay restitution to users like the 20-year-old who committed suicide after an erroneous negative balance appeared in his account
Binance faces regulatory upheaval as lawmakers target ‘global’ exchanges
29.6.2021
Regulators in Japan, the United Kingdom and the Canadian province of Ontario have all tightened their grip on cryptocurrency exchanges. Binance has been caught in the crosshairs
13 more crypto firms withdraw licensing applications in the UK
29.6.2021
Local and international crypto businesses in the United Kingdom seem unable to meet stringent demands set by financial regulators
Expect even more oversight of crypto from regulators, says eToro
29.6.2021
Yonni Assia believes that unprecedented retail investor interest will push regulators to be more proactive about crypto regulation
Binance tackles travel rule compliance after multiple bans
29.6.2021
Following bans in Japan, the U.K. and Ontario, Binance is ramping up its compliance efforts with a specialized tool developed by crypto intelligence firm CipherTrace
ICAP to launch Bitcoin exchange with Fidelity, Standard Chartered
29.6.2021
Now pursuant to approval from the United Kingdom’s financial regulator, TP ICAP’s crypto platform will initially offer Bitcoin trading
Foreign CBDCs and stablecoins unlikely to threaten US dollar, says Fed vice chair
28.6.2021
Though Randal Quarles said there was a "legitimate and strong regulatory interest in how stablecoins are constructed and managed," a U.S. dollar-pegged coin could help provide support for its fiat counterpart