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Coinbase Pushes for Single Crypto Regulator: CEO Says ‘We Have 53 Regulators in Just One Country, the US’
15.11.2021
Crypto exchange Coinbase has been meeting with a number of regulators to convince them that the U.S. should have just one federal regulator overseeing the crypto sector. Currently, there is a variety of different regulators in the U.S., CEO Brian Armstrong explained, noting that Coinbase...
Santander Prepares to Offer Bitcoin ETF in Spain
14.11.2021
Santander, a leading financial institution in Spain, is preparing to offer a Bitcoin ETF to its customers in the country. This, while Spanish asset managers have been largely reluctant to embrace crypto products as part of their investment portfolio offerings to customers. Santander Bitcoin ETF...
Every Large Bank Will Actively Consider Crypto in 1-3 Years, Says Former Citi CEO
14.11.2021
A former CEO of Citigroup said that every major bank and securities firm will consider crypto trading or services within one to three years. He also hopes that central banks worldwide will adopt digital currencies. Former Citi CEO Expects All Major Banks to Embrace Crypto in 1-3 Years...
Russian Nationalists Prepare Bill to Regulate Cryptocurrency Mining
13.11.2021
Lawmakers from the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia are gearing up to introduce a draft law designed to regulate crypto mining. The nationalists say the legislation will benefit both Russian citizens and the state, as well as those who want to get involved in the business legally. Nationalists...
SEC rejects VanEck’s spot Bitcoin ETF as BTC price falls below $63K
12.11.2021
The SEC said any rule change in favor of approving the ETF would not be “‘designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices” nor “protect investors and the public interest.”
AMC Starts Accepting Crypto, Regulatory Meetings, Bitcoin Mining Difficulty + More News
12.11.2021
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USDC issuer Circle supports proposal to regulate stablecoin issuers as banks
12.11.2021
"There's a real recognition that as these payment stablecoins grow, they could grow at internet scale relatively quickly," Circle CEO said
India’s Central Bank RBI Reiterates ‘Serious Concerns’ About Crypto — Governor Doubts Reports on Indian Crypto Investors
12.11.2021
India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), still has “serious concerns” about cryptocurrency from a macroeconomic and financial stability standpoint. Furthermore, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das says he doubts the veracity of the number of Indian crypto investors...
DeFi Industry Must Tackle Lack Of Transparency, Pseudonymity: SEC Commissioner
12.11.2021
US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Caroline A. Crenshaw identified two specific structural problems that the decentralized finance (DeFi) industry needs to address: a lack of transparency and pseudonymity....
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US Congress plans 'demystifying crypto' committee hearing for Nov. 17
11.11.2021
Representative Don Beyer — who has previously proposed legislation expanding the regulatory and legal framework for digital assets in the U.S. — will be chairing the hearing
Indonesia’s Islamic Authority Declares Cryptocurrency Haram, Forbidden for Muslims
11.11.2021
Indonesia’s top Islamic body, the country’s authority on Shariah compliance, has reportedly declared cryptocurrency haram, forbidden for Muslims under Islamic law. The Indonesian Ulema Council explained that crypto has elements of uncertainty, wagering, and harm. Cryptocurrency...
Crypto Dilemma in Indonesia, 'Bitcoin Yield' In Miami, Disney's Metaverse + More News
11.11.2021
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Nigerian banks tracking customer accounts for crypto trading
11.11.2021
Personal accounts with large multi-day inflow and outflow are being tracked per an order by the country's central bank
If Stablecoins Are Going to Be Regulated Like Banks, They Should Enjoy All the Benefits
11.11.2021
The U.S. Treasury Department proposed regulating stablecoin issuers as banking institutions, which may be a great idea if stablecoin issuers are offered the same privileges as regulated banks. US Treasury Department Report: Stablecoins Regulation Is Urgently Needed The rise of stablecoins within...
Bank of England Governor Warns Crypto Is Providing Means of Payment for Criminals
11.11.2021
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has warned that crypto assets are providing another means of payment for people who want to conduct criminal activity. Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey Sees Crypto Helping Criminal Activities The governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, said...
Fresh Bitcoin price highs put bulls in profit for Friday’s $1.2B BTC options expiry
10.11.2021
Bitcoin’s surge to $69,000 took bears by surprise and cemented bulls expected $400 million profit at Friday’s $1.2 billion options expiry
Russian Officials Back Idea of Recognizing Crypto Miners as Entrepreneurs
10.11.2021
Cryptocurrency mining should be recognized as an entrepreneurial activity under Russian law and taxed accordingly, representatives of key ministries in Moscow and the parliament have indicated. Officials believe the regulatory move would benefit both the state and the crypto industry. Russian...
SEC Commissioner: DeFi must address transparency and pseudonymity
10.11.2021
Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw wants DeFi projects to cooperate with the SEC in order to find solutions for compliance with existing regulations
Democratic challenger to crypto-friendly senator's seat is interested in space
9.11.2021
38-year-old Senate candidate Morgan Harper said she would be "in learning mode" on the crypto space and solicited comments from her followers
PBoC governor says digital yuan to be more privacy-enhanced than payment apps
9.11.2021
Making the e-CNY more privacy-orientated aside, the PBoC already has ambitions to bring the CBDC onto the world stage