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Behnam Reiterates Call for Congressional Action on Crypto Regulation During House Committee Hearing
6.3.2024
Rostin Behnam, Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has reiterated his call for Congress to pass legislation clarifying cryptocurrency regulation. The call for congressional action was presented during Wednesday's hearing before the House Agriculture Committee.
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Latam Insights: Argentina to Regulate Crypto via Decree, Bitget Eyes Latam Expansion
26.2.2024
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: The government of Argentina seeks to regulate the crypto industry with an executive order, Bitget announces expansion in Latam, and Honduras reiterates...
Charles Hoskinson Signals Alert of Legacy Finance’s Creeping Influence in Crypto
21.2.2024
In a video address, Charles Hoskinson casts a spotlight on the advance of traditional financial mechanisms into the realm of cryptocurrency, warning that the essence of digital currencies is at stake. Charles Hoskinson Warns of Crypto’s Creeping Centralization In a recent video titled...
Expert Calls for Full Cryptocurrency Regulation in Nigeria to Mitigate Digital Asset-Related Financial Crimes
12.2.2024
Nigeria must fully regulate crypto activities if it wants to curb financial crimes associated with digital assets, a forensic expert has said. The co-founder of A&D Forensics also called on Nigeria to enact laws that would mandate banks to vet service providers before granting them account...
With Bitcoin ETF Approvals, Market Eyes Inflows and Potential Spot Ether ETF
12.1.2024
The SEC’s approval of spot bitcoin ETFs marks a major milestone in cryptocurrency regulation, yet it’s ethereum that captures the market’s attention with a price rally, as investors and analysts now turn their eyes towards potential spot ether ETF approvals in the near future....
Proactive Reforms: Lithuania Intends to Refine Crypto Landscape Ahead of MiCA Rollout
11.1.2024
In order to manage the emerging risks before the entry into application of the European Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA), Lithuania intends to reinforce its national cryptocurrency regulation. We discussed the key points and consequences with legal experts from Gofaizen & Sherle...
Blockchain Association Addresses Sen. Warren’s Criticism of Crypto Hires
9.1.2024
Source: Pixabay The Blockchain Association has published a public response to Senator Elizabeth Warren’s criticism of the crypto industry’s hiring of former government officials. In an open letter published on January 9th, Blockchain Association CEO Kristin Smith addressed Sen. Warren’s previous...
Luetkemeyer’s Exit Sets Up Potentially Crypto-Friendly Turn in House Banking Committee
8.1.2024
Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer’s retirement at the end of 2024 opens the door for a new era in cryptocurrency regulation, with Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.) poised to lead the charge in the House Financial Services Committee. Shift in House Financial Services Committee Leadership Could Lead to More...
Over 40 Countries Forge Ahead with Cryptocurrency Regulation and Legislation: PwC
20.12.2023
Image by motortion, Adobe Stock. More than 40 countries have made significant strides in advancing crypto-focused regulations and legislation this year, indicating a growing global trend towards wider cryptocurrency adoption. According to a recent report from professional services firm...
US States Collaborate to Drive Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Adoption
8.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock While United States federal policymakers look to implement cryptocurrency and blockchain regulations, state-led organizations are taking initiatives to ensure that policy focused on cryptocurrency and blockchain adoption pass within the U.S. This is important to consider given...
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Says CBDC is a Direct Threat to Personal Freedom
7.12.2023
Image Source: AP Photo At a recent debate held at the University of Alabama, Republican candidates gathered to discuss various topics, including cryptocurrency regulation and Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). During the event, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis criticized the idea of a central bank...
NYDFS Not Afraid to Take Legal Actions Against Defaulting Crypto Companies: Superintendent Harris
5.12.2023
Source: YouTube/Financial Technology Association The momentum of cryptocurrency regulation in the United States continues to intensify, with the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) asserting its readiness to call out defaulting businesses. Speaking at a Financial Times (FT) event...
Rep. French Hill Estimates Crypto Legislation to Pass in Early 2024
1.12.2023
Representative French Hill, vice-chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, stated intent to bring two crypto regulation bills to the floor and pass them in early 2024. Hill told CNBC that Congress wants to give the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures...
FTX collapse, Binance’s US settlement provides strong case for MiCA regulations
23.11.2023
European Commission policy officer Ivan Keller highlights high profile centralized exchange shortcomings as key reasons for the implementation of MiCA regulations in Europe
Senator Cynthia Lummis Slams SEC for its “Ruling by Enforcement” Approach Following Kraken Lawsuit
21.11.2023
Source: Sen. Cynthia Lummis’ website Senator Cynthia Lummis has criticized the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its current approach to cryptocurrency regulation. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), the senator accused the agency of relying on a “ruling by enforcement”...
Bank of Canada Assesses DeFi’s Innovation and Challenges on Financial Markets
17.10.2023
The Bank of Canada published a staff analytical note that mirrors the development of decentralized finance (DeFi) alongside possible routes of wider market regulations.
The staff note released on Oct 17 shows the development stages of the cryptocurrency market, its benefits to challenges facing...
India to Finalize Crypto Stance in Coming Months, Economic Affairs Secretary Says
12.9.2023
India’s economic affairs secretary says the Indian government will decide on the country’s crypto position “in the coming months.” He explained that the government will consider all the recommendations presented at the G20 summit regarding crypto regulation “very carefully...
US Treasury, IRS propose cryptocurrency regulations for brokers
7.9.2023
Brokers — referred to as “digital asset middlemen” in the regulatory proposal — will be required to provide information on gains and losses incurred during the sale of crypto assets
G20 Nations Actively Discussing Crypto Framework, Says Indian Finance Minister
6.9.2023
The G20 countries are actively discussing a global framework for crypto assets under India’s presidency, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has revealed. “India’s presidency has put on the table key issues related to regulating or understanding that there should be a framework...
Former SEC Official Anticipates Exponential Shifts in Crypto Regulations After Election Day
16.8.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s former head of internet enforcement has outlined potential changes in the U.S. and at the SEC that could have positive impacts on the crypto industry, including the approval of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The changes could include...