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New Zealand Minister Calls for Overhaul of Digital Asset Regulations
10.4.2024
The Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs of New Zealand, Andrew Bayly, has recommended a revamp of the country's approach to digital assets and blockchain technology.
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Hong Kong Likely to Approve Spot Bitcoin ETFs Next Week: Reuters
10.4.2024
Hong Kong regulators are likely to approve the first set of applications for spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds next week, making it possible that the products could be ready for an April launch, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing two people familiar with the matter
Crypto Industry Needs ‘Light’ Regulatory Framework to Combat Risks: US Sen. Thom Tillis
10.4.2024
Tillis stressed “light” regulation to help curb illicit crypto financing during the Senate Banking Committee meeting on Tuesday.
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Where South Korea’s Democratic Party and People Power Party Stand on Crypto Policies
10.4.2024
South Korea’s elections take place today and the outcome of who comes out tops will play a crucial role in influencing the regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies.
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Is the Sam Bankman-Fried Story Over?
10.4.2024
Last month, I attended Sam Bankman-Fried's sentencing hearing. Not that anyone asked, but I have some thoughts
Vaneck CEO Expects SEC to Reject Spot Ethereum ETF Applications in May
9.4.2024
The applications for spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) face a potential rejection in May when the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reaches its deadline for decisions, according to Vaneck’s CEO. His firm is one of the applicants seeking approval for a spot ether ETF....
Lummis: Crypto Will Erupt as Big Issue in Senate Races Including Banking Chair Brown's
9.4.2024
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) said that the high-stakes Ohio election that could decide both the Senate majority and the leadership of the Senate Banking Committee is likely to dig into cryptocurrency issues, and she encouraged industry insiders to make sure it does
Key Congressman McHenry Is Bullish U.S. Stablecoin Law Will Pass This Year
9.4.2024
The window is narrowing for legislation to set up rules for stablecoin issuers in 2024, but the retiring chairman of the House Financial Services Committee says it can be done
Financial Stability Study Calls for Consistent Regulatory Response to Stablecoins
9.4.2024
Countries have varying definitions and categorizations for stablecoins that may pose a risk to financial stability, the report by the Financial Stability Institute said
Crypto.com Obtains Full Dubai Operational License
9.4.2024
Singapore-based crypto platform Crypto.com has received full operational approval from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) for its local entity, CRO DAX Middle East FZE
South Korea’s April 10 Election: What’s at Stake for the Crypto Universe
9.4.2024
On April 10, 2024, South Korea is heading into its legislative polls which will see multiple parties and coalitions battle it out for 300 seats in the national assembly and political analysts say it will be difficult for either party to get a majority, making any group of voters, including crypto...
Ripple CEO Expects Crypto Market Cap to Double This Year — ‘I’m Very Optimistic’
9.4.2024
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says he is “very optimistic” about the crypto market, predicting it could double its market cap this year. The executive explained that the macro trends, such as the spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), are driving “real institutional...
Detained Binance Exec Pleads Not Guilty to Money Laundering Charges in Nigeria: Reports
8.4.2024
Tigran Gambaryan was remanded pending trial, reports say
HashKey’s Crypto Exchange Goes Live After Winning License in Bermuda
8.4.2024
The HashKey Group, an Asian firm offering digital asset services, has launched the HashKey Global exchange, after being granted a license in Bermuda to offer licensed digital asset trading services, it announced on Monday
Coinbase Reaches ‘Crucial Milestone’ in Canada With Restricted Dealer Registration
7.4.2024
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has announced that it has reached “a crucial milestone” in Canada by obtaining registration as a restricted dealer in the country. “Ranked as Coinbase’s third-most crypto-aware nation globally, Canada boasts an enthusiastic tech ecosystem that has...
India’s Digital Rupee Expands: Non-Banks to Offer Central Bank Digital Currency Wallets
6.4.2024
India’s central bank has announced that it will enable non-bank payment system operators to offer central bank digital currency (CBDC) wallets. Noting that “necessary changes will be made to the system to facilitate this,” the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said the initiative...
Jury Begins Deliberations in Civil Fraud Case Against Do Kwon, Terraform Labs
5.4.2024
NEW YORK – Lawyers for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rested their case against Terraform Labs and its co-founder, Do Kwon, on Friday, releasing a New York jury to decide whether Kwon and his company are liable for allegedly misleading investors about the stability of Terra...
Matt Duea, Co-Founder of Roobet, on Web3 Casinos and Sports Betting, Crypto Gambling, and The Future of Crypto Gambling Regulations | Ep. 323
5.4.2024
Matt Duea, co-founder of popular betting brand Roobet, talks about the natural connection blockchain and crypto have with the gaming and betting worlds, the difference between Web2 and Web3 gambling, the partnerships with Snoop Dogg and UFC, and why influencer gambling streams are...
South Korea to Tighten Token Exchange Regulations, Including Blocking Hacked Tokens
5.4.2024
South Korea is set to introduce stricter regulations for token listing on exchanges, including the blocking of tokens that have been hacked.
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Australian Asset Manager Monochrome Applies With Cboe Australia for a Spot Bitcoin ETF, Eyes Decision By Mid-Year
5.4.2024
Australian firm, Monochrome Asset Management, has applied for a spot bitcoin exchange traded fund (ETF) with the global listing exchange, Cboe Australia, it announced on Friday