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FDIC acting chair says no crypto firms or tokens are backed by agency
15.11.2022
Martin Gruenberg answered affirmatively to Senator Bob Menendez that there were “no cryptocurrency firms backed by the FDIC” and its coverage did not include crypto "of any kind.”
President Biden announces pick for FDIC chair
14.11.2022
Martin Gruenberg was FDIC acting chair while the agency issued cease and desist orders to crypto firms and suggested that payment stablecoins merited further consideration
Government Official: FTX Collapse Will Not Stop Hong Kong Becoming Virtual Asset Hub
14.11.2022
The abrupt collapse of major crypto exchange FTX has shaken the cryptocurrency markets across the world, but it wil not hamper Hong Kong’s plans of establishing itself as a crypto hub, according to the city’s Financial Secretary Paul Chan. ...
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Japanese Government: We’ll Take ‘All Possible Measures’ to Help FTX Japan Customers
14.11.2022
The Japanese government has vowed that it will do all it can to protect customers of FTX’s Japanese subsidiary, FTX Japan. But the exchange has announced that its clients’ funds are safe.
Nikkei quoted the nation’s Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki as explaining that regulators had hit FTX Japan...
El Salvador President Bukele says Bitcoin is ‘the opposite‘ of FTX
14.11.2022
Despite the backlash he previously received for purchasing BTC as markets crashed, Bukele cited the recent FTX collapse to explain why Bitcoin is different
Russian IT Firms Lobby for Crypto Payments in Software Exports
11.11.2022
Companies developing software solutions for foreign customers are urging Russian authorities to allow them to accept crypto payments. The proposal is part of a package of measures aimed at supporting IT exports suggested by an industry organization to the executive power in Moscow. IT Businesses...
Indonesia to Change Crypto Regulators as Part of Plan for Stricter Oversight
11.11.2022
The government of Indonesia wants to assign crypto supervision to the Asian nation’s financial watchdog in order to ensure better protection for investors. The move is part of a planned overhaul of regulations in the sector aimed at increasing oversight of the expanding digital assets market....
Report: Singapore’s State Investor Temasek Is Engaging With Embattled Crypto Exchange FTX
10.11.2022
According to a report published on Nov. 9, 2022, Temasek Holdings, the Singaporean state holding company owned by the government of Singapore is allegedly engaging with FTX amid Binance’s plans to bail out the crypto trading firm. Singapore’s state investor has been known to have invested in...
US Government Owns More Than 1% of Total Bitcoin Supply – Will They Dump It?
9.11.2022
The US government now holds more than 214,000 bitcoin (BTC), making up over 1% of the total capped bitcoin supply. The new milestone was reached after a government announcement on Monday said it had seized more than 50,000 BTC associated with the illegal online marketplace Silk Road....
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The US Government Holds Over 214,000 Bitcoin, Fed’s Stash Equates to More Than 1% of BTC’s Supply
8.11.2022
United States law enforcement officials announced on Monday that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) seized “approximately 50,676.17” bitcoin from a Silk Road thief. The latest seizure adds to the cache of bitcoins the U.S. government holds today as three forfeitures during the last...
Crypto Has Prepared for Divided US Government, Republican Rise
8.11.2022
As U.S. voters head to the polls Tuesday, the crypto industry is confident that it’s positioned itself well for the newly divided government expected to emerge when the votes are tallied
Vietnam Businesses Urge for Blockchain Training of Students and IT Specialists
6.11.2022
Members of the expanding blockchain sector of Vietnam have called on government and educational institutions to turn more attention to the deficit of talent. With the shortage of qualified personnel being a global challenge, they say the country needs to address the lack of training. Industry...
Report: Over 30,000 Nigerians to Learn About Blockchain From Government Agency
5.11.2022
Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency recently said it has launched a blockchain training program and over 30,000 people are set to participate. The objective of the training course is to make the participants “early solution providers in the fourth industrial...
Ethereum inches even closer to total censorship due to OFAC compliance
5.11.2022
The minting of OFAC-compliant Ethereum blocks on a daily basis has grown to 73%, adding to the community's growing censorship concerns
OCC makes its staff available for fintech-related discussions
4.11.2022
The announcement of one-on-one discussions with the OCC followed the department saying it planned to establish an Office of Financial Technology starting in 2023
Chinese Government Releases VR Research Plan Including Metaverse and Odor Simulation
4.11.2022
The Chinese government has presented a plan of action regarding the inclusion of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) in the lives of the Chinese people. The plan contemplates research of several technologies, including the development of an open metaverse platform for its citizens...
UK lawmakers open inquiry into NFT regulation — 'there are fears that the bubble may burst'
4.11.2022
According to the DCMS committee, NFT regulation in the U.K. is “largely non-existent,” with lawmakers planning to assess the assets ahead of a review by the treasury department
US Election update: Where do the pro-crypto candidates stand ahead of the election?
4.11.2022
Crypto has been highly visible in this election cycle thanks to polls and political action committees. This is a new and unaccustomed role for it with unknown results
Uzbekistan Unblocks Popular Russian Crypto Exchange Aggregator
4.11.2022
The government body overseeing the crypto market in Uzbekistan has restored access to Bestchange.ru, a well-known exchange aggregator in the region. The move comes after earlier this year the regulator blocked a number of coin trading platforms, including Binance. Residents of Uzbekistan Can Again...
Canada to examine crypto, stablecoins, and CBDCs in new budget
4.11.2022
Canada’s government stated its concerns on the risks digital assets and the digitalization of money may pose to its financial system as a reason for launching the consultation