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Can't Beat Crypto Regulators? Educate Them
5.2.2021
Crypto industry players urge each other to focus more on educating regulators to avoid overregulation and help authorities to foster financial innovation.
According to Dave Hodgson, Chief Investment Officer at NEM Group and Managing Director at NEM Ventures, “one primary obstacle that we are facing...
South African regulators issue fresh crypto investment warning
4.2.2021
Authorities in South Africa are warning investors to be wary of scams amid the current crypto bull market
Jack Ma’s Ant Group Agrees to Restructure After Pressure From China’s Regulators
3.2.2021
Regulators have been clamping down on Ant Group, even cancelling its expected $35 billion twin IPO late last year
State of Crypto: How Will the Government React to GameStop?
2.2.2021
Also: Ripple filed its response to the SEC and a FinCEN official discusses the controversial counterparty rule in public for the first time
Ex-Goldman CEO Blankfein Says Governments Would Likely Try to Shut Down Bitcoin If Becomes Too Successful
26.1.2021
Blankfein misrepresented bitcoin's traceability and falsely claimed users are blind to their counter-parties
Goldman Sachs CEO: Regulators should be 'hyperventilating' at Bitcoin's success
26.1.2021
The CEO of Goldman Sachs believes regulators will not be able to monitor the financial system if Bitcoin is allowed to flourish in its present form
CFTC Attorney Who Let Regulators Trade Crypto Joins Private Law Firm
25.1.2021
Daniel Davis oversaw the CFTC’s legal division, including administrative actions
New Regulators in Town: What’s Next for Crypto in DC [Borderless, EP.5]
25.1.2021
In this episode, Anna Baydakova, Tanzeel Akhtar and Nik De discuss to expect from U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration regarding crypto, how QuadrigaCX users are doing and trying to predict the future for Ripple
Janet Yellen Clarifies Her Stance on Bitcoin — Promises ‘Effective’ Crypto Regulation
23.1.2021
Joe Biden’s pick to become the new U.S. Treasury Secretary, Janet Yellen, has clarified her stance on bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. This follows her remarks during a Senate hearing when she said that cryptocurrencies are mostly used for illicit financing. Janet Yellen Clarifies Her Crypto...
Regulators Ponder Strategy As Bitcoin & Co Are Too Large to Ignore
23.1.2021
Source: Adobe/Jon Le-Bon
The writing is on the wall: regulation is coming for crypto. While a small handful of nations have already introduced specific cryptoasset legislation over the past few years, it looks as though the world’s major powers are gearing up to introduce substantial...
Upbit launches in Thailand just days after regulators suspended Bitkub
22.1.2021
As Thailand’s leading crypto exchange remains suspended, billionaire backed rival Upbit enters the scene
Enjin Coin Becomes the First Gaming Cryptocurrency Approved by Japanese Regulators
21.1.2021
Enjin coin became the first gaming cryptocurrency approved in Japan after clearing out the well-known tough country regulator’s requirements. The green light is possible through a partnership with Hashport. ENJ Is Set to Be Listed in Coincheck on January 26 According to the announcement...
Arxnovum files Bitcoin ETF application with Canadian securities regulators
13.1.2021
Winklevoss’ Gemini Trust will act as a sub-custodian for the new Arxnovum Bitcoin ETF in Canada
Seven times that US regulators stepped into crypto in 2020
12.1.2021
From capping off the era of ICOs to tightening regulations on private wallets, U.S. financial watchdogs waded deeper into the crypto land than ever in 2020
Regulators dial up the heat: Dash, ZEC and Monero reach boiling point?
10.1.2021
Can privacy coins be better managed to satisfy both law enforcement interests and those who like the greater anonymity they provide?
Israeli Regulator Designates Utility Tokens Issued by Companies as Securities
6.1.2021
The Israel Securities Authority (ISA) recently ruled that utility tokens issued by companies are securities and, therefore, cannot be classified as assets. The ISA’s decision comes after Israeli tech startup Kirobo sought to convince the regulator that its planned token issuance did...
Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary Warns Regulators Will Come Down Hard on Bitcoin — ‘It Will Be Brutal’
28.12.2020
Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary, also known as Mr. Wonderful, has warned about regulators coming down hard on bitcoin. In addition, he says that “even if bitcoin were to go up another 2,000%, it’s completely irrelevant to institutional clients.” Kevin O’Leary Warns...
Bitcoin Hits $25,890, Peter Schiff Thinks BTC Price Rise Will Attract Regulators
26.12.2020
The price of bitcoin jumped well over the $25k handle touching a high of $25,890 on Saturday morning (EST). The crypto asset has an overall market valuation of $476 billion this weekend gaining over 6.8% during the last 24 hours. The overall cryptocurrency market capitalization of all the crypto...
US federal regulators set new expectations for stablecoin issuers
23.12.2020
The President's Working Group has not said anything revolutionary, but does establish some new clarity
A storm is brewing between state regulators and the OCC over fintech licensing
23.12.2020
A major network of state banking regulators is renewing its attack on the OCC's moves to register non-depository institutions