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SEC approves Exodus wallet for Regulation A stock offering
9.4.2021
Exodus shares are now available for purchase through its wallet
US isn't prepared to regulate new industries like crypto, says Ripple CTO
9.4.2021
"My number one recommendation to U.S. regulators is: look at the rest of the world and don’t get out of step," David Schwartz said in an exclusive interview with Cointelegraph
Lawyer Files Class Action Complaint to Stop Argentinean Central Bank from Collecting Crypto Users Data
8.4.2021
The idea of the Argentinean central bank asking local banks for information on customers who deal with cryptocurrencies is generating controversy in the local industry. A new chapter in this story has been written, as a local lawyer has filed a class-action complaint before a national court...
US Regulator Accuses Lbry Project of Selling Unregistered Securities, CEO Denies Charges
8.4.2021
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a complaint against the blockchain-based file-sharing and payment network called Lbry last week, as the U.S. regulator has accused the company Lbry Inc. of selling unregistered securities. However, the CEO of Lbry denies the project’s...
Petition Calls on New SEC Chairman to Drop Ripple Lawsuit and ‘End War on XRP’
8.4.2021
A petition has been started calling on U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman-Designate Gary Gensler to end the lawsuit against Ripple Labs and its executives over XRP tokens. The petition also demands “a thorough investigation of the matters that led to the last-minute...
SEC likely to approve Bitcoin ETF in 1-2 years, says analyst
8.4.2021
"We think we're likely to see one in the coming year or two, but we don't have a firm timeframe as to when the answer would be yes," said Todd Rosenbluth
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...
Hedge Fund Giant Invests In Bitcoin Trust, JPMorgan's CEO On Crypto Regulation + More News
7.4.2021
Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan. Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.
Investments news
USD 48bn hedge fund giant Millennium Management invested in Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC)...
Is Regulation the Silver Bullet for Financial Malpractice? / What is Financial Regulation and Does it Matter to DeFi?
7.4.2021
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In traditional finance, financial regulation is intended to provide protection, safety and stability for institutions and consumers alike. Organisations such as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)...
Ripple Wins Discovery: Judge Grants Access to SEC Internal Records on Bitcoin, Ether, XRP
7.4.2021
Ripple Labs has reportedly won discovery from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The court has ordered the commission to produce internal records relating to discussions of whether XRP tokens are similar to bitcoin and ether, which are currently not classified as securities. Ripple...
Nexo Sued for ‘Unlawful’ Liquidation of Clients’ Collateral XRP Amid SEC’s Ripple Lawsuit
6.4.2021
Crypto lending firm Nexo is facing a class-action lawsuit filed by an XRP investor for “unlawfully” suspending the use of the cryptocurrency as collateral without giving notice to clients and subsequently liquidating the tokens. This happened following the lawsuit filed by the U.S....
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
Argentinean Central Bank Asks Local Banks for Information on Customers Who Deal With Cryptocurrencies
5.4.2021
As cryptocurrencies keep gaining adoption in Argentina, there are discussions on how the national regulatory bodies should regulate the industry. The Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA) seems to have taken a step forward in making the picture clearer. Banks Should Provide Data Such as National...
Ron Paul Warns of Government Crackdown on Bitcoin — ‘The Government Is the Threat’
5.4.2021
Former congressman Ron Paul has warned of a government crackdown on bitcoin and safe-haven assets may not be safe from government intervention. “The government is the threat,” he said, noting that “they will crack down because they have the ability to do it.” Ron Paul Warns...
Singapore PM tells followers to 'remain vigilant' on crypto after seeing name used to sell tokens
4.4.2021
"I have nothing to do with the platform," said Lee Hsien Loong. "It is misleading and done without my permission."
US Court Authorizes IRS to Summon Cryptocurrency User Records From Circle and Poloniex
4.4.2021
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has obtained authorization from a federal court to seek information on cryptocurrency users from Circle and Poloniex exchange platforms. The tax authority wants records identifying crypto users who conducted $20,000 or more in crypto transactions during the years...
Abkhazia Plans to Criminalize Crypto Mining as Energy Crisis Deepens— Extends Temporary Ban
3.4.2021
Crypto mining in Abkhazia is still a hot potato for the de facto state government, which is now determined to criminalize such activities. Continuous massive power disruptions, in parallel, are fueling the anger of the people towards crypto miners. Public Officials to Face Bigger Penalties...
Japanese Regulator Aims to Implement FATF Rules Toward Crypto Companies in 2022
3.4.2021
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has revealed that the regulating body will adopt the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) “travel rule” and standards toward the cryptocurrency industry throughout the nation. Meanwhile, FATF’s rule has been considered far-reaching...
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...