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White House Calls For Crypto Mining Standards to Minimize Environmental Impact
8.9.2022
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy called for the U.S. to conduct further research on the energy impact of crypto mining in a new report published Thursday
NFT Steez and Lukso co-founder explore the implications of digital self-sovereignty in Web3
2.9.2022
NFT Steez chats with Lukso co-founder Marjorie Hernandez about how Universal Profiles onboard and empower users with digital self-sovereignty
Ripple CEO Discusses Potential Outcomes of SEC Lawsuit Over XRP
28.7.2022
Ripple’s chief executive has shared his views on possible outcomes of the lawsuit brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over the sale of xrp, which the regulator claims to be an unregistered securities offering. Ripple’s CEO Discusses Implications of SEC Winning...
SEC listing 9 tokens as securities in insider trading case 'could have broad implications' — CFTC
21.7.2022
CFTC Commissioner Caroline Pham took issue with the SEC labeling certain crypto assets as securities in an example of “regulation by enforcement."
The regulatory implications of India’s crypto transactions tax
18.7.2022
India’s introduction of new crypto taxes had a negative impact on overall trading, forcing entrepreneurs to move to friendlier jurisdictions
South African Crypto Investors and Service Providers Told of Legal and Tax Implications of Central Bank’s Plan
17.7.2022
South African tax consultancy firm Tax Consulting SA, has said the recent announcement by the central bank — that will start to regulate cryptocurrency in 12 to 18 months — has legal and tax implications for both crypto investors and organizations providing intermediary services....
Give Us Our Money Back: The Issue With Custodial Wallets and the Implications of Halting Withdrawals on Crypto's Reputation
16.7.2022
Julian Liniger is the co-founder and CEO of Relai, a bitcoin-only exchange founded in Switzerland in 2020.
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Having been involved in the crypto and bitcoin (BTC) space for more than five years, I’ve seen how the ups and downs of the market have become the norm.
But recently, things have...
Fed Chair Powell: We’re Not Seeing Significant Macroeconomic Implications From Crypto Sell-Off
24.6.2022
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says the central bank is “not really seeing significant macroeconomic implications” from crypto’s volatility. The Fed chair stressed that there is a need for a better crypto regulatory framework. Fed Chair Powell Says Crypto Needs Better...
South African Central Bank Governor: Regulators and Policymakers Must Be Involved in Shaping Potential Move to DLT Markets
9.4.2022
The head of the South African central bank has insisted that regulators and policymakers should be involved in directing any potential move to markets that are based on distributed ledger technology (DLT). Pondering the Implications of Innovation The governor of the South African Reserve Bank...
Namibian Central Bank Announces Plan to Launch CBDC
9.4.2022
Johannes Gawaxab, the governor of the Bank of Namibia (BON), has said his organization is planning to launch a central bank digital currency (CBDC). The governor, however, warns the launch might have implications for financial stability. BON Researching CBDCs The BON governor, Johannes Gawaxab...
India’s Digital Currency to Take ‘Very Calibrated, Graduated’ Approach, Says RBI Deputy Governor
9.4.2022
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor T. Rabi Sankar has outlined the implications of India issuing a central bank digital currency, the digital rupee. ”I think central banks would go about it in a very calibrated, graduated manner, assessing impact all along the line,”...
A New SEC Definition for ‘Exchanges’ Has Big Implications for Crypto
5.4.2022
Crypto should seize the opportunity to be heard as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission looks to expand its remit
A New SEC Definition for ‘Exchanges’ Has Big Implications for Crypto
5.4.2022
Crypto should seize the opportunity to be heard as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission looks to expand its remit
White House office seeks public opinion on crypto-climate implications
26.3.2022
Following up on a recent executive order signed by President Joe Biden, the OSTP reached out to the general public to identify the energy and climate implications related to digital assets
We Can Vote Away Your Money for Free: The Implications of Juno Prop 16
11.3.2022
The proposal appears to be the first major instance of a blockchain community potentially voting tokens out of the hands of a fellow holder. The implications are massive
How to navigate cryptocurrency tax implications amidst the CPA shortage
8.3.2022
High demand for CPAs has left many to fend for themselves when it comes time to figure out the complex tax landscape marked by virtual currencies
While the Fed Monitors the ‘Ukraine Situation Closely,’ Powell Still Expects a Series of Quarter-Point Rate Hikes
3.3.2022
Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell still expects to see interest rate hikes starting in March, but the Fed chief further stressed that the central bank will “need to be nimble.” In remarks prepared for members of U.S. Congress, Powell discussed the Russian invasion of Ukraine...
Game on NFT™, a Work of Art That Celebrates Bitcoin and Bitcoiners
9.1.2022
PRESS RELEASE. Chicago, IL – 9th January, 2022 – Denjary Watru, the creator of the Game On NFT™ has dropped an NFT that is sure to become highly sought after by all those who know and understand Bitcoin, its implications for society going forward, and who have an appreciation...
Analyst Expects US to Embrace Crypto With Proper Regulation in 2022 – Sees ‘Refreshed’ Bitcoin Bull Market
13.12.2021
Analyst Mike McGlone with Bloomberg Intelligence has shared his outlook for the cryptocurrency market going forward. “We expect the U.S. to embrace cryptocurrencies in 2022, with proper regulation and related bullish price implications,” he detailed. Noting that “Bitcoin...
Crypto Is Driven by Extraordinary Consumer and Investor Demand, Says Australian Regulator
24.11.2021
The chairman of Australia’s Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) says crypto is “being driven by extraordinary consumer and investor demand,” noting that “The implications for consumers are potentially huge.” The securities regulator is currently working...