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Let’s be clear: Blockchain technology is infrastructure
25.8.2021
With continued dialogue between the blockchain industry and the U.S. Congress, there is still hope that regulatory legislation will arrive at a mutually beneficial resolution
'We'll be back on this' — Alabama senator derails crypto amendment with two words
9.8.2021
"Who knows how much innovation we’re going to stifle, who knows what kind of new apps never emerge," said Senator Pat Toomey
Paypal Plans to Study Transactions That Fund Extremism, Anti-Government Groups
28.7.2021
The payment processing giant Paypal has revealed it has partnered with the nonprofit organization the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). According to the announcement, Paypal is researching transactions settled on the payment network that allegedly fund hate groups and extremism. Paypal to Study...
CBDCs ‘concocted in hell by Satan himself’ says ASI president Rich Checkan
28.7.2021
Rich Checkan described CBDCs as the spawn of Satan, and thinks that Bitcoin is still a speculative asset and not a currency alternative yet
SEC Chairman says cryptocurrency falls under security-based swaps rules
21.7.2021
More rules are coming for the cryptocurrency space, according to SEC Chairman Gary Gensler
Ukrainian e-bank plans to offer Bitcoin trading in July
5.7.2021
Monobank is seeking approval from the National Bank of Ukraine to launch its Bitcoin debit card later this month
US state dept urges El Salvador to be 'responsible' about Bitcoin adoption
2.7.2021
Victoria Nuland said the United States was taking a "tough look at Bitcoin" following a major ransomware attack and suggested El Salvador take a similar approach
Biden nominee for Treasury Dept will prioritize crypto regulation
22.6.2021
"If I am confirmed, I will prioritize implementing that piece of legislation, including new regulations around cryptocurrency," said Brian Nelson
Democratic lawmakers have formed group to address regulatory concerns around crypto
15.6.2021
U.S. President Joe Biden is also expected to discuss crypto's role in ransomware attacks during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday
‘Bitcoin is not an asset that is designed to be leveraged’ says Caitlin Long
14.6.2021
Avanti Financial CEO says Bitcoin shouldn’t be leveraged, while regulations for stablecoins are underway
Global banking regulator plans to hold consultation on crypto exposure
7.6.2021
The group has previously warned of "financial stability concerns" and risks faced by banks when it comes to cryptocurrencies
Indian central bank remains anti-crypto, affirming ‘no change’ in its stance
4.6.2021
The Reserve Bank of India's ban on banks' dealings with crypto may be defunct but the institution remains apprehensive of — if not outright hostile to — cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin's rising popularity will lead to more regulation, says Riksbank
1.6.2021
Riksbank Governor Stefan Ingves says there's “good reason to believe” that more regulatory oversight of cryptocurrencies is in the pipeline
Turkish government to track crypto transactions over $1,200
7.5.2021
Turkey's Minister of Treasury and Finance sheds light on regulatory actions following an alleged $150 million crypto exchange scam
Our Man in Shanghai: Huobi looks to become Grayscale of Asia, Yao Ming’s NFT wine, and Chinese crypto investors go to the dogs
30.4.2021
Huobi tackles the institutional market, you can now own an NFT of basketball star Yao Ming drinking red wine, and China’s digital yuan starts to target the private sector
US Lawmaker Warns Treasury Secretary and Fed Chair Not to Ignore Bitcoin or America Will Fall Behind
18.4.2021
Congressman Kevin McCarthy has urged Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell not to ignore bitcoin like they have been trying to do. He believes it is the future, emphasizing, “I do not want America to fall behind” other countries. Government and...
There will be drama, warns WEF expert on Bitcoin regulation
15.4.2021
Recent events in the crypto space have the smell of victory, but only represent small battles in an ongoing war. “Dramatic” changes are on the way
Why cryptocurrency is booming in India despite national ban fears
12.4.2021
Cryptocurrency is taking off in India, despite regulatory fears which many are now dismissing as nothing but FUD
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
Texas chases after Wyoming with crypto law proposal, but challenges remain
25.3.2021
Will Texas follow in Wyoming’s footsteps to become the next crypto-friendly U.S. state?