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As UK Elections Approach, Crypto Industry Leaders Turn Attention to Keir Starmer, Labour Party
13.6.2024
With U.K. opinion polls indicating a strong performance by the Labour Party in the July 4 elections, crypto executives and lobbyists are reportedly focusing their attention on party leader Keir Starmer. The crypto industry has also prioritized two other pro-tech Labour Party leaders in its ongoing...
Britain’s public healthcare chief flags rise in crypto trading addiction
13.6.2024
NHS boss Amanda Pritchard called for action, saying specialist clinics are seeing a rise in young people with crypto trading addictions
Trump vs Biden: Riot’s Morgenstern Highlights Stark Contrast in Crypto Policies
13.6.2024
Brian Morgenstern of Riot Platforms shared his insights on the 2024 election’s impact on bitcoin and the crypto industry, praising former U.S. President Donald Trump’s pro-bitcoin stance and criticizing President Joe Biden’s regulatory measures. Trump promised to protect...
Zimbabwe consults crypto firms on virtual asset regulation needs
12.6.2024
The Zimbabwean government hopes to create a regulatory structure tailored to country’s specific needs and conditions
Judge okays early approval of $2.4M deal with sports stars over Voyager
11.6.2024
After months of proceedings, Robert Gronkowski, Victor Oladipo and Landon Cassill may see the light at the end of the tunnel for a lawsuit involving promoting Voyager Digital
Thai SEC revokes Zipmex’s licenses after failure to comply with orders
11.6.2024
Thailand’s Finance Minister determined the cryptocurrency exchange was “still in contravention” of orders imposed by the SEC in February
Crypto.com gains approval from Ireland’s central bank
11.6.2024
The Central Bank of Ireland approved 15 different VASPs as of June 7, 2024, including Crypto.com, Coinbase, Gemini, Ripple and others
How Web3 is transforming global regulatory frameworks
11.6.2024
At the 2024 Proof of Talk event in Paris, France Jenny Johnson CEO of Franklin Templeton and Mo Shaikh the founder of Aptos explained the protocol economy’s impact on regulators
Nigerian Minister: Binance Fails to Pay Taxes on Over $20 Billion Turnover
11.6.2024
In 2023, Binance generated revenues exceeding $20 billion in Nigeria; however, the company has not paid taxes, a government minister disclosed. The Nigerian official also seemed to refute U.S. lawmakers’ claims that Tigran Gambaryan, an imprisoned Binance executive, is being held hostage by...
EU Innovation Hub criticizes privacy coins and crypto mixers in new report
11.6.2024
In its inaugural report on encryption, the EU Innovation Hub for Internal Security examined how privacy coins and mixing protocols are complicating regulatory efforts
Abu Dhabi Regulator, ADGM, Signs Digital Assets MoU With Bermuda Monetary Authority
11.6.2024
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) have signed a digital assets Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This MOU establishes a framework for collaboration between the two regulatory authorities to support...
Australia’s peak crypto lobby group drops ‘blockchain’ from name
11.6.2024
Blockchain Australia is now the Digital Economic Council of Australia (DECA) with a membership category for banks, most of which have blocked crypto exchanges
FTC Warns of Crypto Scams From Online Love Interests
11.6.2024
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a warning about cryptocurrency romance scammers who offer investment advice. The FTC emphasizes the risks involved and urges immediate reporting and caution to protect others. “They establish an emotional connection with you so you’re more...
South Korean Regulator Excludes Certain NFTs From Crypto Regulations
11.6.2024
South Korea’s top financial regulator has issued guidelines clarifying when non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are considered virtual assets. This distinction aims to minimize the risk of widespread user harm. The guidelines will be part of the Virtual Asset User Protection Act, effective July...
Modi Reappoints Nirmala Sitharaman as India’s Finance Minister — Investors Remain Concerned Over High Crypto Taxes
11.6.2024
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reappointed Nirmala Sitharaman as Finance Minister. She remains instrumental in shaping India’s economic policies, including cryptocurrency regulation and taxation. Nirmala Sitharaman Reappointed as Finance Minister Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi...
SEC considers spot Ether ETF application from ProShares
10.6.2024
The commission approved 19b-4 filings from eight asset managers in May, but they won’t begin trading on U.S. exchanges until the SEC signs off on the S-1 registration statements
Libertarian VP nominee: No new regulatory structure needed for crypto
10.6.2024
Mike ter Maat spoke with Cointelegraph on the role digital assets might play in the 2024 U.S. presidential elections, the Fed looking into CBDCs, and Donald Trump’s conviction
South Korea labels mass-produced NFTs as virtual assets
10.6.2024
NFTs considered as virtual assets are eligible to receive interest when deposited to exchanges according to the FSC’s guidelines published in 2023
Donald Trump Vows to Be the ‘Crypto President’ — Pledges to End Biden-Gensler Crypto Policies Within One Hour
9.6.2024
Former U.S. President and presidential candidate Donald Trump has pledged to become “the crypto president” if re-elected. He vowed to terminate the anti-crypto policies introduced by Joe Biden and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler, emphasizing that their...
Ripple CEO Expects SEC to Approve Spot XRP ETF Next Year
8.6.2024
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse believes that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will approve spot XRP ETFs next year, reiterating that they are inevitable. The executive discussed cryptocurrency regulations in the U.S., highlighting the SEC’s shift towards pragmatism after...