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OCC's Brian Brooks testifies to the importance of crypto before US Senate

10.11.2020
The Acting Comptroller of the Currency presented the growing role of crypto in general and stablecoins in particular to the Senate today

Former Microsoft Engineer to Serve 9 Years in Prison in a Case That Involves Use of Bitcoin Mixers

10.11.2020
A U.S. court in Seattle has sentenced a former Microsoft engineer to 9 years in prison after finding him guilty of 18 federal felonies relating to his elaborate scheme to defraud the tech giant $10 million. In passing the judgment, the court blasts Volodymyr Kvashuk, a software engineer and citizen...

Lebanon Preparing Central Bank Digital Currency for 2021 Rollout

10.11.2020
Central bankers hope the CBDC will help restore confidence in Lebanon's shaky banking sector

Texture Capital Awarded FINRA License to Trade Security Tokens

10.11.2020
Texture is the latest tokenization firm to eye the $1.5 trillion private securities market

Former NFL Player’s Lawyers Seek to Withdraw From Crypto ‘Shadow Banking’ Case

10.11.2020
Lawyers of embattled former NFL player and investor Reginald Fowler have filed a motion to withdraw as his representative counsel

Ex-Microsoft Dev Gets 9 Years in Prison Over $10M Theft Involving Bitcoin Mixing

10.11.2020
The former Microsoft software engineer was sentenced Monday for an elaborate criminal scheme involving bitcoin and digital gift cards

SEC Commissioner Peirce Says Regulations Should Be Slow, Though Crypto Rules Could Be Faster

9.11.2020
New regulations take time to allow for public feedback, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said at CoinDesk's Bitcoin for Advisors conference

Monero podcaster loses NY congressional race

9.11.2020
“Monero aligns with the ideals America was founded upon. It is America 2.0 — a protocol to preserve liberty in the digital age,” said Tuman

Norway Central Bank Official Says ‘No Acute Need’ to Introduce a Digital Currency

9.11.2020
The deputy governor of the Norges Bank said there's no urgent need for the nation to launch a digital krone in a speech Thursday

New Jersey Moves Closer to Crypto License With Introduction of Senate Bill

9.11.2020
New Jersey has inched closer to implementing its own "BitLicense."

Canada’s Tax Authority Asks Court to Force Crypto Exchange to Hand Over Data on All Users

8.11.2020
Canada’s tax authority is reportedly asking a federal court to force cryptocurrency exchange Coinsquare to hand over information and certain documents on all of its users since the beginning of 2013. The Canadian crypto exchange has over 200,000 users. Canada Revenue Agency Wants Data on...

Crypto Regulation in 2021: The Piecemeal Approach & New Winds

8.11.2020
2020 may have been a big year for cryptoassets, but crypto’s regulatory puzzle is far from complete. Many major nations haven’t yet introduced specific legislation or regulatory guidance that covers the sector as a whole, while others are taking a step-by-step approach. According to industry...

Argentinian Central Bank to Lift Freeze on Bank Fee Increases: Sets the Ceiling for Future Hikes at 9%

8.11.2020
The Central Bank of the Argentine Republic says starting in January 2021, financial institutions will be able to increase the fees or commission they levy for services rendered. In its November 5 update, which effectively ends the February 19 freeze on any fee hikes, the central bank says such...

39 Firms Have Applied to Offer Crypto Services Under New Regulation, Says Dutch Central Bank

8.11.2020
Thirty-nine companies have applied for registration with the Dutch central bank to provide cryptocurrency services, the regulator told news.Bitcoin.com. They include crypto exchanges and custodial wallet providers. Dutch Central Bank Begins Registering Crypto Service Providers De Nederlandsche Bank...

Crypto Impact Unclear After Joe Biden Unseats Donald Trump as Next US President

7.11.2020
Joe Biden’s picks to head key regulatory agencies could redefine cryptocurrency policy in the coming years. Exactly how remains an open question

Quadriga CX Trustee Raises $30 Million for Reimbursements to Creditors, Claimants Want $171 Million Instead

7.11.2020
The trustee of the now-defunct crypto exchange, Quadriga CX says the sell-off of the platform’s assets raised $30 million. This contrasts with the $171 million in claims that has been filed with the trustee by Quadriga creditors. Consequently, Ernst and Young (EY), the accounting firm...