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FDIC’s Sign and Ad Rules Update May Impact Crypto Industry – Here’s How
21.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / JHVEPhoto The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has recently implemented a new rule governing the use of its official signs and advertising, potentially influencing public perception of certain crypto firms. The FDIC announced on December 20 that its board...
Better Market CEO Points to Crypto Market Abuses as Reasons for FDIC Rule Amendment
21.12.2023
Source: Pixabay / tombark Better Market CEO lambasts frequent market abuses and false advertising strategies of digital asset firms as a major reason for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s (FDIC) rule change to protect investors. In a Dec 20 press release, the CEO reacted to the official...
Gary Gensler Set to Hold Crypto Regulation Talks with Head of South Korea’s Financial Regulator: Report
20.12.2023
Source: Pixabay The head of South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service plans to meet with SEC Chair Gary Gensler to discuss crypto regulation. According to a report published Monday in South Korean news outlet Chosunbiz, Lee Bok-hyun, head of South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS),...
IOSCO Publishes Policy Recommendations for Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
20.12.2023
Source: Adobe / BeNeDak The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), which sets standards for securities market regulation globally, has issued policy recommendations for the supervision of decentralized finance (DeFi). On December 19, IOSCO unveiled nine policy recommendations...
UK Finance Minister to Probe Banking Challenges Faced by Crypto Firms
20.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Mary The finance minister of the United Kingdom has pledged to look into the reported difficulties faced by licensed cryptocurrency firms in opening business accounts in the country. Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has agreed to meet with Economic Secretary of...
Over 40 Countries Forge Ahead with Cryptocurrency Regulation and Legislation: PwC
20.12.2023
Image by motortion, Adobe Stock. More than 40 countries have made significant strides in advancing crypto-focused regulations and legislation this year, indicating a growing global trend towards wider cryptocurrency adoption. According to a recent report from professional services firm...
China’s Ministry of Industry Aims to Foster NFT and Dapp Growth Despite Crypto Ban
20.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock Lukas / Hlavac China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has published a document outlining its current and future work on developing Web3 and related technologies, including metaverse, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and decentralized apps (dapps). The document...
Ghana’s Securities Regulator Creates Taskforce to Build Capacity for Crypto Asset Oversight
20.12.2023
The Ghanaian securities regulator has established a task force which is expected to help it boost its capacity to regulate crypto assets. Ghanaian residents have continued to trade and invest in cryptocurrencies and this has forced the regulator to think of ways to protect crypto users. Gaining...
Blockchain Association’s Employment of ‘Small Army’ of Former Security Officials Angers US Senator Elizabeth Warren
19.12.2023
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has criticized the Blockchain Association’s use of former security officials to push back against her attempts to link crypto to terrorism funding. Warren claimed that the ease with which U.S. officials can leave their positions in government to work as lobbyists shows...
SEC’s Preference Prevails: Blackrock Adopts Cash Model for Spot Bitcoin ETF
19.12.2023
Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, has acquiesced to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s preference for the cash creation model rather than the in-kind model for its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). “Blackrock has gone cash only. That’s basically...
Elizabeth Warren Opposes Blockchain Lobbying Efforts, Writes Letter to Association – What’s Going On?
19.12.2023
Source: YouTube/Senator Elizabeth Warren Sen Elizabeth Warren has opposed the growing cryptocurrency lobbying efforts in Washington calling on all stakeholders to support regulations to clamp down on terrorist financing amid other concerns. In a letter addressed to the United States Blockchain...
SEC Expected to Approve Multiple Spot Bitcoin ETFs in One Day, Says Vanceck CEO
19.12.2023
The CEO of asset management firm Vaneck expects the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve multiple spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications in one day. “I very much expect it will be all in one day because that’s what happened with the ethereum...
Revolut Suspends Crypto Services for UK Business Clients Due to New FCA Rules
18.12.2023
Revolut has responded to the UK’s FCA crypto regulation changes by halting crypto purchases for Revolut Business users. Image by Armands photography, Adobe Stock. London-based digital bank Revolut announced on Monday that it will be suspending the ability for Revolut Business users...
Digital Asset Executives Raise $78 Million to Support Pro-Crypto and Responsible Regulations in 2024
18.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock Fairshakes has raised $78 million to fund pro-crypto legislators and support leaders who support blockchain innovation in the United States. A Dec 18 press release states the firm’s commitment to drive developments and positive policies around the industry after...
Advisors May Drive Bitcoin ETF Flows in USA + More News
18.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Backcountry Media Get your daily, bite-sized digest of crypto and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. In this edition: Advisors May Drive Bitcoin ETF Flows, Says Needham US OFAC Fines Crypto Exchange $1.2M for Russia...
Ripple Reveals 2024 Crypto Predictions: SEC Crackdown to Continue, Regulation Will Hinder US Crypto Firms
18.12.2023
Ripple has shared several crypto predictions for 2024. The firm’s chief legal officer expects the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to continue its crackdown on the crypto industry. In addition, he foresees U.S. Congress disagreeing on the best course of action for crypto...
CFTC Chairman: Many Crypto Tokens Are Considered Commodities Under Existing Laws
17.12.2023
The chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Rostin Behnam, has stated that many digital assets are considered commodities under existing law. Behnam urged the U.S. Congress to hasten the process of establishing a regulatory regime for cryptocurrency. He also emphasized that...
US Lawmakers Slam SEC and Chair Gensler for Refusing to Provide Clear Regulation for Crypto Industry
17.12.2023
U.S. lawmakers have slammed the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its chairman Gary Gensler for refusing to provide clear crypto regulation. “SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s continued refusal to provide clarity for the digital asset ecosystem is shameful,” one congressman said....
SEC Denies Coinbase’s Petition for Clear Crypto Regulation — Exchange Responds by Taking the Regulator to Court
17.12.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has rejected cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase’s petition for regulatory clarity in the crypto industry. SEC Chairman Gary Gensler backs his agency’s decision to deny Coinbase’s petition. In response, Coinbase has pursued legal...
Blackrock Meets With SEC 4 Times to Discuss Spot Bitcoin ETF Application
17.12.2023
Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, has met with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the fourth time recently to discuss its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) application. SEC Chairman Gary Gensler said this week that the securities regulator is “taking...