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House committee reviews cryptocurrency risks, regulations in hearing
30.6.2021
A panel of expert witnesses and members of congress discussed the risks and rewards of cryptocurrency in committee Wednesday
FINRA orders Robinhood to pay $70M due in part to 'significant harm' platform caused users
30.6.2021
Regulators said the trading app should pay restitution to users like the 20-year-old who committed suicide after an erroneous negative balance appeared in his account
'We don't have much time left' to regulate crypto, says Bank of France governor
29.6.2021
"We in Europe need to move as quickly as possible or risk an erosion of our monetary sovereignty," said Francois Villeroy de Galhau
Mexico may not be following El Salvador's example on Bitcoin... yet
28.6.2021
A warning from the country's financial regulators seemed to be specifically targeting Ricardo Salinas Pliego, who on Sunday said he would explore his bank accepting Bitcoin
Germany’s financial watchdog approves crypto custody license for Coinbase
28.6.2021
Since January 2020, all crypto firms operating in the German market have required BaFin approval
Crypto Industry Will Benefit From Tighter Regulation, Says Law Professor
28.6.2021
The chairman of International Banking Law and Finance at the University of Edinburgh, professor Emilios Avgouleas, says that tighter crypto regulation will benefit the industry in the long run. He is bullish about the prospects of cryptocurrencies becoming widely used around the world. Tight...
UK financial watchdog orders Binance to halt 'regulated activity' in the country
27.6.2021
The cryptocurrency exchange has until Wednesday to comply with the Financial Conduct Authority
Crypto in Canada: Where are we today, and where are we heading?
26.6.2021
An exploration into the country’s crypto landscape today and what it means for the future of the digital asset industry in Canada
SEC inquiry regarding Robinhood’s crypto business reportedly delays IPO
25.6.2021
Robinhood had initially hoped to begin its public offering after American investors returned from the July 4 holidays
Will regulation adapt to crypto, or crypto to regulation? Experts answer
23.6.2021
Here’s what crypto and blockchain industry experts think about the regulatory dilemma related to cryptocurrency
Chinese crypto mining firm Canaan sets up shop in Kazakhstan amid crackdown
23.6.2021
Canaan has started mining Bitcoin with its latest Avalon Miner units in Kazakhstan after setting up a service center in the country earlier this month
Biden nominee for Treasury Dept will prioritize crypto regulation
22.6.2021
"If I am confirmed, I will prioritize implementing that piece of legislation, including new regulations around cryptocurrency," said Brian Nelson
Portugal Begins Approving Cryptocurrency Exchanges — Two Licensed So Far
22.6.2021
Portugal now has two approved cryptocurrency exchanges. The country’s central bank, the Banco de Portugal, has licensed Mind the Coin and Criptoloja. In Portugal, the central bank is responsible for registering entities that intend to act as virtual asset service providers (VASPs). The bank...
Banks fall in line as China’s central bank cracks down on crypto accounts
21.6.2021
AgBank — the world's third-largest bank by assets — has indicated it will follow the PBoC's cue and work to stamp out its clients' crypto-related activities
“Bitcoin maximalists? They can't stop innovation”, says Mati Greenspan
17.6.2021
Mati Greenspan shared some strong opinions about Bitcoin maximalists in this interview from Bitcoin 2021
Steve Hanke warns BTC could 'completely collapse the economy' of El Salvador
16.6.2021
Steve Hanke slammed El Salvador’s Bitcoin adoption as legal tender, and questioned how Bitcoin would function in day-to-day transactions
Italy’s Financial Watchdog Raises Concerns Over Unregulated Cryptocurrency Market
16.6.2021
The chairman of Italy’s financial regulator has raised concerns over the cryptocurrency market without proper regulation. “Without proper oversight there could be a worsening in market transparency, the basis of legality and rational choice for (market) operators,” he said....
Democratic lawmakers have formed group to address regulatory concerns around crypto
15.6.2021
U.S. President Joe Biden is also expected to discuss crypto's role in ransomware attacks during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday
‘Bitcoin is not an asset that is designed to be leveraged’ says Caitlin Long
14.6.2021
Avanti Financial CEO says Bitcoin shouldn’t be leveraged, while regulations for stablecoins are underway
Korean banks will need to classify crypto exchange clients as ‘high risk’
14.6.2021
A further tightening of cryptocurrency regulation in South Korea is underway, with new rules for banks and crypto exchange operators