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House Resolution to Overturn Controversial SEC Rule Likely to Pass in Senate: Sources
15.5.2024
A House proposal to revoke the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 is likely to pass through the Senate in a vote on Thursday, multiple people familiar with the situation told CoinDesk
Will Biden Get the Final Say Over a Controversial Crypto Accounting Rule?
9.5.2024
Critics of SAB 121, introduced in March 2022, have called the rule “obscure,” a “diktat” and a “pernicious weed.”
President Biden says he would veto resolution countermanding SEC crypto rule
8.5.2024
After the U.S. House of Representatives postponed proceedings on a resolution overturning an SEC policy affecting crypto, President Joe Biden said he would veto the measure
Grayscale Withdraws Ether Futures ETF Application Before SEC Decision
8.5.2024
Grayscale Investments withdrew its application for an Ether futures exchange-traded fund (ETF) just three weeks before the US SEC was set to rule on several spot ETH ETFs.
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South Africa’s FIC Unveils Draft Directive for Travel Rule Implementation; Crypto Industry Leader Issues Warning
5.5.2024
The South African Financial Intelligence Centre recently issued a draft directive calling crypto-asset service providers to implement the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) travel rule. However, key figures in South Africa’s crypto industry say several factors could hinder the implementation...
SEC Initiates Consultations on Rule Change for Bitcoin Trading Options
26.4.2024
The SEC has initiated a new phase of discussions regarding a proposed rule alteration for the trading of options on Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) while also inviting public input on the matter.
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Upbit Halts Transactions Over 1 Million KRW Following Changes to VASP – Here’s the Latest
17.4.2024
Upbit has announced the suspension of processing deposits and withdrawals exceeding 1 million Korean won due to the recent suspension of Ten&Ten's Travel Rule Solution service.
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Overwatch 2 Players Are Getting Banned For Swearing, And They’re Not Thrilled
16.4.2024
Blizzard’s customer service is in hot water after a series of exchanges about Overwatch 2’s profanity rules caught the attention of the community and subsequently went viral. Apparently, profanity of any kind is considered against the hero shooter’s code of conduct, and if someone reports...
Why older games rule - and new games drool - in Discoveryland
3.4.2024
Also: interesting stats from a niche success & lots of discovery news
Argentina President Milei Disappoints Some Bitcoiners as Crypto Registration Rule Begins
2.4.2024
The nation unveiled a mandatory registration process for cryptocurrency platforms
Fewer Than 30% of Jurisdictions Globally Have Started Regulating Crypto: FATF Chief
28.3.2024
Globally, less than 30% of jurisdictions have started regulating the crypto sector as of June 2023, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) President T. Raja Kumar told CoinDesk in an interview from Singapore
DeFi Education Fund, Apparel Firm Sue SEC Over Unwritten Airdrop Securities Rule
26.3.2024
Crypto advocacy group DeFi Education Fund and Texas-based apparel firm Beba sued the SEC on Monday, aiming to establish that airdrops should not be classified as securities.
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Coinbase launches feeless membership for TRUST’s travel rule service, enhancing user privacy
22.3.2024
Coinbase has introduced the option of a feeless membership facility for the travel rule universal solution technology (TRUST), a travel rule service. It is industry-propelled and considers client safety and privacy its topmost priority. TRUST is a prime travel rule service targeting virtual asset...
AI to rule the Web: VR and Metaverse take over, says Web inventor
20.3.2024
According to the creator of the World Wide Web, Tim Berners Lee, the future of the Internet will be dominated by AI, which is virtual reality (VR) connected with metaverse platforms. These include USM of the Raca ecosystem and a reconfiguration of Big Techs. Lee’s second observation is that...
Nigeria Proposes Rule Requiring Foreign Crypto Exchanges to Incorporate in the Country
17.3.2024
The Nigerian Securities Regulator has proposed a rule requiring virtual asset service providers to be incorporated and maintain an office within Nigeria. The regulator has also suggested a fivefold increase in the registration fee, which must be submitted alongside license applications from...
Thai Rule Change Allows Asset Management Funds to Invest in Bitcoin ETFs
14.3.2024
Thailand-based asset management funds can now launch private funds for investing in U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to the country’s securities regulator. The approval of bitcoin ETFs by U.S. regulators has opened opportunities for Thai asset management firms to gain...
President Biden Proposes Crypto Mining Tax and Wash Sale Rule in 2025 Budget Proposal
11.3.2024
President Biden's 2025 budget proposal aims to introduce a crypto mining tax and close the wash sale loophole for digital assets. The move faces opposition from House Republicans, who criticize the administration's spending. As the 2024 presidential race heats up, the outcome could shape the future...
U.S. President Again Proposes Crypto Mining Tax, 'Wash Sale Rule' for Digital Assets in New Budget
11.3.2024
The U.S. president's budget proposal for 2025 suggests the administration can reduce the national deficit by nearly $10 billion just by "modernizing rules" that include cryptocurrencies
Economist Peter Schiff Says Gold Price Not Rising Fast Enough, Condemns Civil Ruling Against Donald Trump
27.2.2024
Peter Schiff, a U.S. economist and gold advocate, has attributed the lacklustre performance of gold mining companies to the rising inflation rate, which contrasts with a largely static gold price. Schiff maintains that the U.S. inflation rate would have been even higher if the U.S. Federal Reserve...
Public Input Sought by SEC on Bitwise, Grayscale Bitcoin ETF Options
24.2.2024
The SEC has opened the floor for public comments regarding a proposed rule change that would allow the listing and trading of options for Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
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