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Crypto-Friendly Special Economic Zone in Honduras Adopts Bitcoin as Legal Tender
9.4.2022
A crypto-friendly special economic zone in Honduras has adopted bitcoin as legal tender, allowing the cryptocurrency to be used to pay taxes and fees. In addition, bitcoin bonds can be issued within its jurisdiction using “world-class standards for AML and KYC.” Bitcoin Operates...
Pro traders turn into bears after Ethereum price dropped to $3,200
8.4.2022
Regulatory uncertainty, potential competition from tech giants and a market nearing exhaustion are all factors impacting ETH price
When Bitcoin Meets Inflation
8.4.2022
Alice Liu, Senior Associate, Cryptocurrency Investments at exchange-traded fund and exchange-traded product sponsor WisdomTree.
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Number of UK crypto firms operating under FCA temporary registration status drops
8.4.2022
The Financial Conduct Authority named CEX.IO, Revolut, Copper, Globalblock, and Moneybrain as companies in the crypto space temporarily allowed to operate in the United Kingdom
Meme Coins, Gambling and Crypto Regulation
8.4.2022
As the Biden administration develops a crypto regulation framework, one type of token could be due for particularly close scrutiny
EU bans providing 'high-value crypto-asset services' to Russia
8.4.2022
Prohibiting crypto services was one of three financial measures the European Commission proposed in addition to an import ban on Russian coal
UK, US, India, Singapore See More Crypto-Related Regulations, EU Bans High-Value Provision of Crypto Services to Russia + More News
8.4.2022
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Treasury Secretary Yellen Says Crypto Regulation Should Support Responsible Innovation, Manage Risks
8.4.2022
Treasury Secretary Yellen says the regulatory frameworks for crypto assets in the U.S. should “support responsible innovation while managing risks.” She emphasized, “Regulation should be based on risks and activities, not specific technologies.” Treasury Secretary Yellen...
Russian Trade Ministry Wants Bitcoin Miners to Use Domestic Hardware
8.4.2022
The Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade has stated that it wants to create a legal system that would oblige Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto miners operating in the country to prioritize domestically produced mining hardware and apps – and buy from Russian providers when possible....
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National Bank of Georgia to Regulate Country’s Crypto Sector
8.4.2022
The National Bank of Georgia is taking steps to regulate the crypto market in the Southern Caucasus country, its governor revealed in a recent interview. While companies in the industry are to expect a licensing regime, financial institutions have already been banned from providing crypto-related...
Former US Senator and House member joins Crypto Council for Innovation
7.4.2022
Sheila Warren said the addition of Cory Gardner was based on his experience "to build a stronger economy and support innovation" as well as his commitment to Web3 and crypto
Bears have a $100M reason to keep Bitcoin price under $45K until Friday’s options expiry
7.4.2022
BTC price is in a freefall, and data suggests bears will keep the pressure on until Friday’s options expiry
Treasury Secretary hints at regulatory framework to address potential risks in digital asset markets
7.4.2022
"Digital asset exchanges and other digital native intermediaries — they should be subject to appropriate forms of oversight,” said Janet Yellen
Janet Yellen on Crypto Regulation, UFC's Bitcoin Bonuses, 'Largest Crypto Merger' + More News
7.4.2022
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Report: Four Nigerian Lenders Penalized for Failing to Block Crypto Transactions
7.4.2022
The Nigerian central bank recently fined four financial institutions it accuses of failing to stop clients from using their respective platforms to conduct cryptocurrency transactions. According to one of the affected institutions, the central bank is using a certain “advanced...
Positive News for Two Biggest Cryptos: Hope Sparked for Spot BTC ETFs; Goldman Sachs' ETH-Based Options Contracts
7.4.2022
There's some positive news for the two biggest cryptoassets in the world. The approval of a new bitcoin (BTC) futures-backed exchange-traded fund (ETF) by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has again sparked hope that a spot-based bitcoin ETF could come next. Meanwhile, investment...
Bank of Russia Rejects Idea of Using Cryptocurrency to Circumvent Sanctions
7.4.2022
The Central Bank of Russia has turned down a proposal to allow the use of digital currencies for the purpose of sanctions evasion. The monetary authority believes this is hardly an option as Western regulators are already taking steps to prevent such transactions. Employing Bitcoin to Evade...
Grayscale CEO pleads Bitcoin spot ETF as SEC backs third BTC Futures ETF
7.4.2022
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has approved another Bitcoin futures ETF; could this mean a spot ETF is on its way?
Indian Parliament Member Insists Crypto Is Like Gambling — Wants to Tax at 50%
7.4.2022
An Indian parliament member says crypto is like gambling and must be taxed at a very high rate, such as 50%. “We need to discourage and disincentivize” trading and investing in the asset class, he stressed. Indian Parliament Member Wants to Tax Crypto at 50% Indian parliament member...
Bank of England Governor Says Crypto Creates ‘Opportunity for the Downright Criminal’
7.4.2022
The governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, has warned that crypto creates an “opportunity for the downright criminal.” The central bank chief described: “You only have to ask the question ‘What do people committing ransom attacks usually demand payment...