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Binance Halts Visa Debit Card Service in Europe Amid Regulatory Concerns
23.10.2023
Following Visa and Mastercard's termination of partnerships with Binance a couple of months ago, the world's largest cryptocurrency trading platform is now ceasing service of its Visa debit card in the European Economic Area (EEA)....
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Crypto Exchange Coinbase Chooses Ireland as EU MiCA Hub
21.10.2023
U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has selected Ireland as the main regulatory hub for its operations across the European Union. The company hopes to obtain a license in Ireland that will allow it to provide services in EU member states under the pan-European Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) law....
Oliver Linch, CEO of Bittrex Global, on Developing Regulatory Framework for A Digital Asset Economy | Ep. 275
20.10.2023
In an exclusive interview with cryptonews.com, Oliver Linch, CEO of Bittrex Global, talks about developing the regulatory framework for a digital asset economy and the importance of security, regulation, and innovation to empower + grow the crypto economy....
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What Crypto Can Learn From Regulatory Overhauls at PayPal, Robinhood and Revolut
19.10.2023
Coinbase Chooses Ireland as Main European Hub as Regulatory Pressure Continues in the US
19.10.2023
Digital asset exchange Coinbase is set to become a dominant player in the European market following the announcement of Ireland as its crypto hub in the continent.
The exchange unveiled plans on Oct 19 to make the country its operational and regulatory hub within the European Union (EU)...
Fidelity Submits Updated Spot Bitcoin ETF Application
19.10.2023
Fidelity has submitted an updated proposal for a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The asset manager joins other applicants in continued efforts to address regulatory concerns that have stood in the way of approving the investment product....
U.S. Crypto Regulatory Fog Keeps Standard Chartered Rooted in UAE, Asia
18.10.2023
Standard Chartered chose Dubai to launch crypto services from. However, reading between the lines, almost anywhere is preferable to the U.S. – that’s the message coming from banks and large institutions
South Korean Crypto Exchange Upbit Obtains Regulatory Approval in Singapore
18.10.2023
Leading South Korean crypto exchange Upbit has been granted regulatory approval by Singapore’s main financial regulator. The authorization will allow the trading platform to provide regulated services in the Southeast Asian city-state which has established itself as a crypto hub. Upbit Singapore...
Middle East regulatory clarity drives crypto industry growth — Binance FZE head
18.10.2023
UAE, Dubai and Bahrain continue to attract major cryptocurrency exchanges and businesses due to their progressive regulatory approaches
Future of DAOs limited by lack of regulatory framework: ECB Occasional Paper
18.10.2023
Uncertain regulatory conditions continue to have a negative impact on the sustainable growth of the DAO ecosystem, revealed a new European Central Bank occasional paper
SEC Chairman Gary Gensler Warns AI Could Spark Financial Crisis in Next Decade
18.10.2023
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) could spark a financial crisis in the next decade. Noting that he has raised this concern at the Financial Stability Board and at the Financial Stability Oversight Council, the SEC chief...
Crypto Projects Turn to Asia for Growth Opportunities Amid Regulatory Scrutiny in the U.S.
16.10.2023
Crypto projects and investors are turning to Asia in search of growth opportunities amid increasing regulatory scrutiny in the United States.
Over the past year, there has been a notable increase in the expansion of U.S.-based crypto projects into the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, driven...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Slips 2.5% as Regulatory Winds and National Reserves Shape the Future
16.10.2023
As Bitcoin price oscillates in its valuation, showing a recent dip of 2.5% in seven days, several fundamental and geopolitical factors are coming into play to chart its future course.
Trading at $27,231 with a Monday surge of 1.50%, the cryptocurrency titan is facing pivotal moments.
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Ripple’s Legal Chief Calls for ‘Rational’ Crypto Regulation — Urges US to Stop Elevating Politics Over Sound Policy
15.10.2023
Ripple’s chief legal officer says the U.S. needs to ”stop elevating politics over sound policy.” Noting that countries and regions outside of the U.S., such as Singapore, the U.K., the EU, and Japan, welcome crypto businesses, he emphasized: “I think we need a rational...
Bitfinex Owner Seeks Regulatory Leverage with $150 Million Buyback
11.10.2023
In response to the recent regulatory challenges faced by Bitfinex, iFinex Inc., the Hong Kong-based parent company, is set to repurchase shares worth $150 million from its shareholders, constituting approximately 9% of the company's total outstanding capital. This move, reported by Bloomberg...
Digital Asset Recap Q3 2023: Bitcoin and Ether Outperform Wider Market Amid Regulatory Pressure and the Promise of ETFs
9.10.2023
The CoinDesk Market Index fell 11% overall as we saw increased bifurcation between established majors (Bitcoin and Ether) and all other digital asset protocols and projects, writes Todd Groth, head of research at CoinDesk Indices
Crypto Cards Still an Option to Spend Digital Cash in Fiat Environment
8.10.2023
Rising regulatory pressures may have limited crypto cards on offer but they remain a viable way to pay with coins where only fiat is accepted. With them, you spend crypto and that’s without the need to exchange it beforehand as it often happens when you want to pay with cryptocurrency in...
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Predicts ‘Comprehensive Overhaul’ of SEC With 100% Probability
8.10.2023
Billionaire Elon Musk has called for a “comprehensive overhaul” of regulatory agencies, which includes the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The Tesla and Spacex CEO added that there needs to be a commission to take punitive action against individuals who abuse their regulatory power...
Chainalysis Lays Off More Staff in New Round of Crypto Job Cuts
7.10.2023
Blockchain forensics firm Chainalysis is shedding a chunk of its workforce, the second time it’s doing so within this year. The news comes in a difficult period for the whole industry which saw a number of such moves in 2023, against the backdrop of a persistent bear market and increased regulatory...
Taiwanese Lawmakers Target November for First Crypto Regulatory Draft Bill: Report
6.10.2023
Taiwan legislators are working towards presenting the country's first crypto regulatory bill in November 2023, according to an exclusive interview granted to the Block's Timmy Shen.
Parliament member under the Yuan's arm, Yung-Chang Chiang, stressed the need for a special law to guide...