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Turkish crypto exchange halts trading amid reports of police raid
22.4.2021
Thodex has gone silent since announcing a halt in trading and withdrawals
Coinbase hires former Google Pay exec to lead India operations
22.4.2021
Coinbase has started hiring in India despite rumors of an impending ban on crypto in the country
Norwegian authorities urge crypto users to declare earnings on upcoming return
21.4.2021
"Our experience is that most people will follow all laws and regulations, and we will help those who invest in crypto to do it right," said Marius Johansen
Binance has appointed new head of ‘Greater China’
21.4.2021
It’s not entirely clear when Terence Zeng assumed his leadership role, though the appointment appears to have been recent
Ohio senator wants clarity for crypto tax reporting in proposed bill
20.4.2021
Senator Rob Portman said lawmakers were "still pulling in information" on crypto to formulate the bill, implying he announced it to the public prematurely
Biden Administration Developing Cryptocurrency Regulation — Treasury to Provide Direction to SEC
20.4.2021
The Biden administration is reportedly developing a regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency markets. The new chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, is waiting for direction from the Treasury to establish cryptocurrency regulation. New Crypto Regulation...
US SEC Expected to Impose ‘Fair Amount’ of Regulation on Cryptocurrencies, Says Former Chairman
19.4.2021
Former SEC Chairman Harvey Pitt says that he expects a “fair amount” of crypto regulation coming from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) following the confirmation of the new chairman. Former SEC Chair Expects ‘Fair Amount’ of New Crypto Regulation Harvey Pitt...
Crypto users demand reinstatement of Pakistani government adviser following sudden resignation
18.4.2021
Zia Ullah Bangash's potential departure from an important role in facilitating Pakistan's regulatory environment for crypto had many threatening to withhold votes and demanding answers
Turkey to ban cryptocurrency payments
16.4.2021
Turkey's central bank is also banning payment providers from offering fiat-to-crypto onramps for cryptocurrency exchanges
MIT Crypto Professor Gary Gensler Confirmed as New SEC Chairman
15.4.2021
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) now has a new chairman, Gary Gensler. President Joe Biden’s pick, the MIT professor, whose classes included blockchain technology, digital currencies, and financial technology, has been confirmed by the Senate to lead the SEC. SEC Has a...
There will be drama, warns WEF expert on Bitcoin regulation
15.4.2021
Recent events in the crypto space have the smell of victory, but only represent small battles in an ongoing war. “Dramatic” changes are on the way
Republican Kevin McCarthy says Fed chair needs more education on crypto
13.4.2021
The House minority leader said the United States should not take a backseat to China when it comes to digital currencies
Galaxy Digital submits Bitcoin ETF application with SEC
12.4.2021
Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital is the latest Bitcoin exchange-traded fund applicant in the United States
Why cryptocurrency is booming in India despite national ban fears
12.4.2021
Cryptocurrency is taking off in India, despite regulatory fears which many are now dismissing as nothing but FUD
Sri Lanka’s Crypto Regulation: Central Bank Warns of Cryptocurrency Risks, Unlicensed Exchanges
12.4.2021
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has published a warning notice about the risks associated with cryptocurrency as interest and trading volumes of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies surge locally and globally. Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Warns About Bitcoin The Central Bank of Sri Lanka...
Goldman Sachs Predicts ‘Big Evolution’ Coming to Cryptocurrency Regulation
11.4.2021
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon foresees “big evolution” coming to cryptocurrency regulation as demand for bitcoin from clients continues to rise. He says that Goldman will “continue to find ways to serve our clients as we move forward.” Crypto Regulation Will Experience...
Economist Says Bitcoin Isn’t Too Big to Fail — Warns BTC Can Only Establish Itself if Governments Allow It
7.4.2021
Allianz’s chief economic advisor Mohamed El-Erian says that bitcoin is not too big to fail and that governments may intervene. While he believes that cryptocurrency will grow in popularity, the economist says “it takes away a lot from governments,” adding that this asset...
Crypto lobby groups are gaining traction in Washington as the threat of regulatory bottleneck looms
6.4.2021
The blockchain industry is looking to shed the negative association between digital assets and crime as the threat of additional regulatory oversight looms
Tyler Winklevoss thinks Bitcoin is past the risk of a US ban
2.4.2021
Bitcoin has likely become too interwoven into the world for a ban to be plausible, says the Gemini CEO
Ex-SEC Chair On Bitcoin Regulation, New BTC ETF, N Korean Crypto Hackers + More News
2.4.2021
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Former US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman Jay Clayton, who now advises One River Asset...