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Biden administration releases executive order for new AI safety standards

30.10.2023
The U.S. government’s executive order establishes six new standards for AI safety and security and its intentions for ethical AI usage within the government

UK Government Rolls Out Final Proposals for Stablecoin Regulation

30.10.2023
The United Kingdom has released proposals for a stablecoin framework alongside wider industry regulations in a bid to position the country as an investment destination and to protect users. In an Oct 30 release, His Majesty’s Treasury published a set of guidelines for regulating...

Crypto Exchange Wants to See India Lower Tax on Trading

30.10.2023
Indian government should lower a tax on crypto transactions as it’s not fulfilling its stated purpose, a local cryptocurrency exchange said. The company blames the levy, which was introduced last year, for driving Indian crypto trading volumes to overseas platforms. Indian Exchange Expects...

UK risks regulating NFTs the wrong way, says Mintable CEO

30.10.2023
“It’s not just a piece of artwork”: Mintable CEO Zach Burks argues that the United Kingdom government still hasn’t caught up on what NFTs are becoming

New Law Expands Police Powers to Seize Crypto in UK

28.10.2023
A new law that gives law enforcement agencies greater powers to seize, freeze, and recover crypto assets has entered into force in the U.K. The law introduces provisions for police to “seize crypto assets more easily and convert them into money before a forfeiture hearing has taken...

Fed Reserve Official Michael Barr Calls for Stablecoin Regulation

28.10.2023
US regulators are finally discussing the subject of fiat-backed digital assets, popularly known as stablecoins. According to Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr, it’s imperative that stablecoins also fall under the supervisory oversight of the government. Presenting...

Hester Peirce speaks out against LBRY enforcement action: 'The market could have decided'

27.10.2023
The SEC commissioner said the regulator’s actions “forced a group of entrepreneurs to abandon what they built,” with LBRY announcing in October it planned to wind down operations

US Deputy Treasury Secretary Implies Some Crypto Firms Refuse to Stop Illegal Fund Movements

27.10.2023
The US government is increasing its efforts to combat cryptocurrency criminal funding, especially in response to terrorist attacks in Israel. The world’s largest economy has expressed concerns that some crypto firms are not doing enough to prevent illegal funds flowing to bad actors. Speaking...

SBF’s Legal Battle: Scaramucci’s Grim Outlook on Testimony

27.10.2023
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried began testimony in his own fraud trial on Thursday, defending himself from accusations of intentionally defrauding his exchange’s customers. Prior to taking the stand, SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci said that the former crypto mogul’s odds...

Turkey Projects Finalization of Cryptocurrency Taxes by Next Year

27.10.2023
Turkish government intends to establish a regulatory framework for crypto assets, including plans to tax these digital assets, starting 2024. The regulatory measure came as a part of the government’s 2024 Presidential Annual Program, unveiled on Wednesday. The translated document sheds light...

Sam Bankman-Fried’s testimony to challenge government claims, lawyer tells judge

26.10.2023
The testimony will challenge the government‘s claims, especially the counsel’s role in auto-deletion, North Dimension creation, Payment Agent Agreement, Alameda loans, and FTX Terms of Service

Senior Public Officials in South Korea Declare Crypto Holdings

26.10.2023
Senior public officials in South Korea’s Gyeonggi province have declared their cryptocurrency holdings. The disclosure comes as part of the province’s efforts to ensure transparency among its government employees to avoid conflict of interest. Gyeonggi province announced that it...

US lawmakers discuss digital assets and the House gets a new Speaker

25.10.2023
With the election of Mike Johnson as speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Congress will once again be able to move forward on crypto bills

Report: Operators of Central African Republic-Based Crypto Investment Firm Disappear With $1.6 Million

25.10.2023
According to reports, the operators of a Central African Republic (CAR) crypto company which promised a high return on money invested have disappeared along with $1.6 million in investor funds. High-profile personalities including lawmakers and senior government employees are among the hundreds...

Pro-crypto lawmaker Tom Emmer ends hours-long Speaker campaign: Report

24.10.2023
The Minnesota congressman was one of only a few crypto proponents in Congress being considered as a possible Speaker of the House by Republican lawmakers

US Congress remains legislatively paralyzed on crypto bills without a House Speaker

23.10.2023
Pieces of legislation aimed at establishing clarity on certain crypto policies are unable to move forward with half of the legislative branch of the U.S. government lacking leadership

Blockchain Publishing Company LBRY Announces Shutdown Following Court Judgment and Debts

21.10.2023
Facing a judgment from the federal government and encumbered with significant debts, LBRY Inc., the blockchain-based publishing company, has signaled its intent to terminate operations. This announcement, shared via a blog post hosted on Odysee, arrives in the aftermath of a contentious legal...