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Congress Questions Coinbase, FTX, Binance, Kraken in Crypto Fraud Crackdown
2.9.2022
A House committee has sent letters to four U.S. federal agencies and five cryptocurrency exchanges asking for information about what they are doing to combat cryptocurrency fraud and scams. Congress Questions Regulators and Crypto Exchanges The House Committee on Oversight and Reform sent letters...
US Congressman to review all Binance US files related to consumer safety
31.8.2022
The CEO of Binance US was reached out by a Subcommittee chairman for producing various documents — in an attempt to help review the measure taken to protect investors
GameFi developers may be facing big fines and hard time if they don't speak up
25.8.2022
Enjoy cryptocurrency gaming while it lasts, because lawmakers in the United States are poised to crack down by mid-2023
Congress Must Decide How Cryptos Should Be Regulated, Former CFTC Commissioner Says
16.8.2022
Dawn Stump joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” to discuss crypto regulation and why Congress may need to step in
Proposals for New Common Currency Resonate in Latam, to Undermine US Dollar Dependency
16.8.2022
Two new proposals for a new common currency to be established in Latam have been made recently. Former Brazilian president and candidate Luis Inacio Lula Da Silva mentioned the idea in May, and the president of the Colombian Congress, Roy Barreras, mentioned the same idea during the inauguration...
10th Global Blockchain Congress by Agora Group on November 23rd & 24th in Dubai, the UAE
9.8.2022
The 10th edition of the world-renowned flagship Global Blockchain Congress by Agora Group is on November 23rd and 24th, 2022, in Dubai, the UAE. This edition’s main themes are Digital Assets’ Regulations in the GCC, Web3 Platforms, Metaverse, Gaming, & NFTs. With a great lineup of speakers...
Brazilian Congress Fails to Vote on Cryptocurrency Bill, Next Discussion Scheduled for September
8.8.2022
The Brazilian Congress failed to address a proposed cryptocurrency bill this week. While the proposed public policy was indeed on the agenda, the deputy chamber focused on discussing bills that tend to other issues, including health and digital education problems. The digital currency bill...
3 Bills Introduced in US to Make CFTC Primary Regulator of Crypto Spot Markets
8.8.2022
Three different bills have been introduced in the U.S. this year to empower the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to be the primary regulator of the crypto spot markets. Lawmakers Want CFTC to Be Primary Regulator of Crypto Spot Markets Three bills have been introduced in Congress so...
Congress will likely decide the fate of crypto jurisdiction: Lummis staffer
5.8.2022
U.S. Congress will need to step in to decide who gets crypto regulation bragging rights if the SEC and CFTC cannot resolve the issue internally
US Senators Introduce Bill to Give CFTC Exclusive Jurisdiction Over Digital Commodities Spot Market
5.8.2022
U.S. senators have introduced the “Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act of 2022” to empower the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) “with exclusive jurisdiction over the digital commodities spot market.” Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act U.S....
Ripple’s Counsel Urges US Lawmakers to Urgently Pass ‘Sensible’ Crypto Legislation Amid SEC Lawsuit Over XRP
30.7.2022
Ripple’s general counsel has urged U.S. lawmakers to pass “sensible crypto legislation” amid a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit over the sale of xrp. “Rather than providing regulatory clarity through rulemaking, the SEC is bullying crypto markets...
Global Blockchain Congress by Agora Group
26.7.2022
The first Southeast Asia edition of the prominent Global Blockchain Congress by Agora Group was co-hosted by Vietnam Blockchain Union, V2B Labs, and D.lion on July 11th and 12th, 2022, at the Intercontinental Landmark72 Hanoi, Vietnam. This edition’s main themes were: Vietnam, Land...
Bill addressing stablecoins risks in US likely delayed until September: Report
25.7.2022
The unresolved issues in the bill reportedly included provisions on custodial wallets from the Treasury Department, and concerns from the Securities and Exchange Commission
Tech trade group calls for regulatory clarity, claiming crypto job losses threaten US interests
20.7.2022
“It’s time to move the crypto policy debate from "we need regulation" to 'what are the impacts of specific regulatory proposals?’” said Chamber of Progress
SEC Enforcement Head Asks Congress for More Resources to Tackle Crypto Issues
19.7.2022
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) enforcement arm has asked Congress for additional resources – including headcount – to shore up its crypto regulation efforts
US Senator Says Too Many Crypto Firms Are Able to Scam Customers — Urges SEC to Regulate
19.7.2022
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren says that “too many crypto firms have been able to scam customers and leave ordinary investors holding the bag while insiders make off with their money.” She stressed the need for stronger rules, urging the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)...
Gary Gensler Outlines What to Expect From SEC on US Crypto Regulation
18.7.2022
The chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, has outlined what to expect from the securities watchdog on crypto regulation. “We do have robust authorities from Congress also to use our exemptive authorities that we can tailor investor protection,”...
White House Reporter Says Inflation Has Become ‘Biden’s Political Nightmare’ as Critics Slam Government Spending
17.7.2022
While the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (CPI) report indicates U.S. inflation has continued to print perpetual new highs, U.S. president Joe Biden is losing ground on his climate bill. The Biden administration’s recent budget negotiations and tactics toward dealing...
Brazilian Congress Postpones Crypto Bill Vote Until After October Presidential Elections
14.7.2022
Deputies were originally scheduled to consider the text this week, which has already been approved by the Senate
Brazil Creates Crypto-Dedicated Investigation Unit
5.7.2022
The public prosecution of the Federal District, located in the center-west region of Brazil, has launched its own cryptocurrency investigation unit. The newly formed unit will focus its activities on aiding other prosecutors in cryptocurrency investigations, and also educating consumers about...