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Fed issues discussion paper on benefits and risks of a digital dollar
20.1.2022
"The Federal Reserve would only pursue a CBDC in the context of broad public and cross-governmental support," said the recently published paper
Bulls aim to turn the tide in Friday’s $580M options expiry after BTC tops $43K
20.1.2022
Regulatory uncertainty and tighter monetary policies continue to weigh on BTC price, but data shows bulls are attempting to provoke a reversal
SEC Chairman Gary Gensler Stresses Crypto Trading Platforms Must Be Regulated to Ensure Investor Protection
20.1.2022
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is focusing on bringing cryptocurrency exchanges “inside the investor protection remit,” Chairman Gary Gensler has revealed. “If the trading platforms don’t come into the regulated space, it’d be another year...
Bitcoin & Crypto Miners Must Take Note as Davos Chiefs Say ‘Nobody Can Hide’ from ESG Standards
20.1.2022
Senior figures at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos have agreed that Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards are coming – and will soon apply to all industries. And furthermore, they suggested, even those who do not want a part of the ESG drive will eventually be left with...
SEC rejects Skybridge's application for spot Bitcoin ETF
20.1.2022
The commission rejected a rule change allowing listing and trading shares of the First Trust SkyBridge Bitcoin ETF Trust, citing similar reasons for disapproving Bitcoin spot ETFs from VanEck in November and WisdomTree in December
Binance US officially launches trading services in Connecticut
20.1.2022
Despite regulatory uncertainty, the United States is one of the world's foremost cryptocurrency markets and dominates daily Bitcoin trading volumes
Witnesses address energy impacts of crypto mining during House hearing
20.1.2022
“If policymakers take a cautious approach and foster a pro-innovation environment, the rewards for consumers, investors and all Americans are likely to be great," said Jordan Ramis shareholder Gregory Zerzan
Prada & Adidas Launch NFTs on Polygon, USD 140B Man Group Mulls Crypto Fund + More News
20.1.2022
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Watch Mining Hearing Live: Bitcoin Is More Energy-Efficient than Banks, Bitfury CEO Tells US Lawmakers
20.1.2022
Traditional banking requires 2.5 times the amount of power as Bitcoin (BTC) to produce the same amount of value, and only proof-of-work (PoW) provides “a truly trustless system,” according to Brian Brooks, CEO of major blockchain technology firm Bitfury and a former Comptroller of the Currency...
Russian Central Bank Proposes Crypto Use and Mining Ban
20.1.2022
The central Bank of Russia today proposed banning the use and mining of cryptoaassets on the country's territory. The proposed ban encompasses crypto exchanges too.
The bank is citing threats to financial stability, economic security, and monetary policy sovereignty to justify this...
Canadian Bitcoin platform Shakepay raises $35M in Series A funding
20.1.2022
Bitcoin startup Shakepay raised $35 million ($44 million CAD) in Series A funding round, valuing the company at $251 million
Ad restrictions won’t impact crypto demand, Binance CEO says
20.1.2022
Changpeng Zhao said that the majority of crypto demand and user adoption come from word-of-mouth marketing
El Salvador explores low-interest loans backed by Bitcoin
20.1.2022
The Salvadoran government is looking to create a Bitcoin-backed loan product for micro and small businesses across the country
Pakistan Telecom Authority Asked to Block Over 1,600 Crypto Sites — Minister Says Government Intends to ‘Regularize’ Crypto
20.1.2022
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has been requested to ban more than 1,600 crypto websites by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). The action followed a complete crypto ban recommendation by the central bank, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Meanwhile, the country’s science...
China’s Central Bank Digital Currency Now Has 261 Million Users — $14 Billion in Digital Yuan Transactions Made
20.1.2022
China’s central bank digital currency now has 261 million unique users, according to an official of the central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC). Furthermore, transactions worth 87.5 billion yuan ($13.78 billion) have been made using the digital yuan and more than 8 million...
Top Risks for DeFi Users and Investors According to Moody's and Gauntlet
19.1.2022
Decentralized finance (DeFi) is rapidly evolving, but insufficient transparency, a lack of shared awareness about its risks, and methods to measure and mitigate those risks continue to pose challenges to its users, according to a report by international risk assessment firm Moody’s.
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BIS general manager: Central banks generate trust, not big techs or “anonymous ledgers"
19.1.2022
According to the boss of the international institution owned by central banks, it is central banks that are best positioned to shape the future of money
Google Pays 'a Lot of Attention to' Crypto, Partners With Coinbase, BitPay + More News
19.1.2022
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SEC Advisory Committee member calls agency to open for public comment on crypto regulation
19.1.2022
"This open call for comment is the only way to appropriately crowd source this issue and appropriately develop a digital asset regulation Genesis Block," said J.W. Verret
Cryptocurrency ATMs Close Down in Singapore Following Central Bank’s Announcement
19.1.2022
Cryptocurrency ATMs have closed down in Singapore following the guidelines issued by the central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). “To comply with the sudden announcement, we have ceased to offer buy or sell services via our five ATMs while seeking further clarification from...