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Warren’s battle to curtail crypto gets boost from Ukraine conflict
1.4.2022
While Senator Warren’s new bill officially targets Russia, could this just be an excuse to tighten crypto regulation?
EU Draft Regulation Threatens Crypto Industry But the Fight Is Not Over Yet
1.4.2022
Yesterday’s decision by lawmakers to approve controversial amendments to the Transfer of Funds Regulation (TFR) could put many crypto exchanges in jeopardy in the European Union. However, the crypto sector is determined to keep fighting against the looming clampdown, as indicated by recent...
China Jails Kidnappers That Demanded ‘Hundreds of Bitcoins’ as Ransom Payment
1.4.2022
Chinese authorities have jailed four individuals that were accused of kidnapping one person and demanding “hundreds of bitcoins” as a ransom payment. While the alleged kidnapping is reported to have occurred in the Philippines, the cooperation between the two countries eventually...
Japan Considers Stricter Crypto Regulations in Light of Russia Sanctions
1.4.2022
Authorities in Japan are planning to introduce tougher new rules for crypto operators as part of efforts to prevent Russia from using cryptocurrencies to evade sanctions. The legislative initiative comes after Tokyo asked digital asset exchanges to strengthen transactions monitoring this month....
Crypto industry fires back after EU vote to block ‘unhosted’ wallets
1.4.2022
"Imagine if the EU required your bank to report you to the authorities every time you paid your rent merely because the transaction was over 1,000 euros,” said Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong
Citi Predicts Metaverse Could Be $13 Trillion Opportunity With 5 Billion Users
1.4.2022
Citi has predicted that the total market for the metaverse economy could grow to between $8 trillion and $13 trillion by 2030. In addition, the global bank expects that the number of metaverse users could be as many as five billion. The Metaverse Is Potentially an $8 Trillion to $13 Trillion...
SEC Names Crypto an Exam Priority This Year
1.4.2022
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has listed crypto assets as an examination priority for market participants this year. “In this time of heightened market volatility, our priorities are tailored to focus on emerging issues, such as crypto assets,” said an official with...
‘The cryptocurrency world will help in this war’: Kuna CLO breaks down Ukraine’s digital asset law
31.3.2022
According to Ganna Voievodina, Ukraine’s law on digital assets was adopted “just in time” for companies handling crypto and a government looking for tax revenue
European Parliament Committee Passes Controversial Crypto Regulation of 'Unhosted Wallets'
31.3.2022
In another installment of the European Union’s discussions on the controversial Transfer of Funds Regulation (TFR), the European Parliament’s Committee for Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) has passed a controversial draft that could exert a negative impact on the industry.
The provisions...
Apple's Plan for Future Financial Products, Binance Enters GRAMMY + More News
31.3.2022
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FCA Extends Deadline for Crypto Firms to Meet Regulatory Requirements in UK — 33 Firms Licensed so Far
31.3.2022
The U.K. financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has extended its April 1 registration deadline for a number of crypto firms to meet its regulatory requirements. The British regulator has registered 33 crypto firms so far and 12 firms are holding temporary registration....
US Senator Suggests Banning Fed From Issuing a Direct-to-Consumer CBDC
31.3.2022
US Senator Ted Cruz has introduced companion legislation to a January 2022 bill drafted by Representative Tom Emmer, which prohibits the Federal Reserve (Fed) from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) directly to individuals.
The legislation bans the Fed from developing...
UAE-Based Crypto Exchange Bitoasis Obtains Provisional Approval From Dubai’s New Regulator
31.3.2022
A major cryptocurrency exchange in the UAE, Bitoasis, has obtained provisional approval from Dubai’s new cryptocurrency regulator. Binance and FTX have also been green-lighted by the regulator. Bitoasis Pursuing License From Dubai’s New Crypto Regulator Bitoasis, a major crypto...
Billionaire Mike Novogratz Says ‘People Have Realized Crypto Is Really Popular’ — Expects Softer Stance From Lawmakers
31.3.2022
Billionaire Mike Novogratz says he is much more optimistic about the crypto market now than he was a month ago. He explained that bond sell-offs and increased crypto adoption have boosted the prices of cryptocurrencies, particularly bitcoin. “I think you are going to see the Democrats taking...
IMF: We Need a Lot More Work Done on Crypto Regulation
31.3.2022
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says a lot more work needs to be done on crypto regulation. “We’ve certainly seen an increase in the use of cryptocurrencies before this war, and we’ve seen it happen more in emerging markets than in others,” said the deputy managing...
ECB official suggests importance of physical stores accepting digital euro
30.3.2022
Findings from the ECB's focus groups said the public was more likely to accept a digital euro accepted in physical and online stores and allowed easy person-to-person payments
UK financial watchdog extends registration deadline for some crypto firms
30.3.2022
As of March 25, there were 12 firms permitted to “carry out cryptoasset activities” under FCA temporary registration status, including CEX.IO, Revolut, and Copper
Visa's NFT Move, Shiba Gets Own DEX, Polygon ID, Huobi ETFs in Hong Kong + More News
30.3.2022
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Crypto Industry Rallies Ahead of Vote on Controversial EU Crypto Regulation
30.3.2022
As the European Union institutions are advancing their discussions on the controversial Transfer of Funds Regulation (TFR), crypto industry representatives are looking to hamper the proposal’s potentially harmful impact on the sector’s future development....
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Russian Ministry of Energy Calls for Urgent Legalization of Crypto Mining
30.3.2022
The legal vacuum in the crypto mining sector must be filled “as soon as possible,” according to a statement by Russian Deputy Minister of Energy Evgeniy Grabchak. The government official also called for introducing regional quotas for crypto farms instead of regulating their business...