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UK Parliamentary Group Seeks Views of Crypto Industry Players
6.8.2022
A parliamentary group in the United Kingdom, the Crypto and Digital Assets All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG), recently said it had launched an inquiry that will examine the country’s present approach to crypto and digital asset regulation. In addition to gathering information via evidence...
2 metrics signal the $1.1T crypto market cap resistance will hold
5.8.2022
Despite a handful of the top-80 coins gaining 12% or more over the past week, Tether's premium in Asia and futures markets activity show buyers lacking confidence
Indian authorities freeze $8.1M in WazirX funds as part of AML investigation
5.8.2022
The Directorate of Enforcement of India alleged that WazirX "actively assisted around 16 accused fintech companies in laundering the proceeds of crime using the crypto route."
WazirX in Hot Waters, Revolut Doubles Down on Crypto, Elizabeth Warren Picks Another Crypto Battle + More news
5.8.2022
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Read More: WazirX in Hot Waters, Revolut Doubles Down on Crypto, Elizabeth Warren Picks Another Crypto Battle + More news
US lawmakers request crypto firms provide info on diversity and inclusion
5.8.2022
“There is a concerning lack of publicly available data to effectively evaluate the diversity among America’s largest digital assets companies," said the letter
US Senators Introduce Bill to Give CFTC Exclusive Jurisdiction Over Digital Commodities Spot Market
5.8.2022
U.S. senators have introduced the “Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act of 2022” to empower the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) “with exclusive jurisdiction over the digital commodities spot market.” Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act U.S....
Crypto firms failed to deliver 'promised benefits' from lawmaker-backed incentives, says nonprofit
4.8.2022
“At a minimum, the public should have a say in these crypto handouts," said the Tech Transparency Project
Bitcoin Debuts in BlackRock & Coinbase Partnership, Meta Rolls Out NFTs to More Countries, Risky Crypto Bridges + More News
4.8.2022
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Read More: Bitcoin Debuts in BlackRock & Coinbase Partnership, Meta Rolls Out NFTs to More Countries, Risky Crypto Bridges + More News
Bitcoin Debuts in BlackRock & Coinbase Partnership, Meta Rolls Out NFTs to More Countries, Risky Crypto Bridges + More News
4.8.2022
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news. __________...
Read More: Bitcoin Debuts in BlackRock & Coinbase Partnership, Meta Rolls Out NFTs to More Countries, Risky Crypto Bridges + More News
Senator Warren proposes reducing Wall Street's involvement in crypto
4.8.2022
Warren's letter urges OCC to collaborate with Fed and FDIC to develop an alternative cryptocurrency approach “that adequately protects consumers and the safety and soundness of the banking system.”
National Power Administration Will Propose a Special Cryptocurrency Mining Fee in Paraguay
4.8.2022
The National Power Administration of Paraguay has proposed to set a special mining fee for cryptocurrency mining operations in a decree project directed to the national economic team. Due to the immense losses the organization has faced, it has stopped supplying energy to some mining operations...
Portuguese Banks Stop Offering Services to Crypto Exchanges, Citing ‘Risk’ as Rationale
4.8.2022
Multiple Portuguese banks have begun closing accounts belonging to crypto exchanges due to “risk management”-related reasons – and the country’s central bank appears to have given the financial institutions its blessing....
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South Korean Banks May Be in Trouble as Regulator Probes Kimchi Premium Bitcoin ‘Irregularities’
4.8.2022
South Korean banks could find themselves in the firing line after the government, media outlets, and regulators stepped up the scrutiny of the banks' role in enabling kimchi premium traders to make fast money when trading volumes rise....
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Professor Warns SEC That Its Move Against Coinbase Is a ‘Serious Mistake’
3.8.2022
A former advisor to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned that the agency would be making a “serious mistake” if it proceeds with a probe into Coinbase and other major crypto exchanges.
As reported, the SEC is reportedly set to move ahead with an investigation into...
Europe’s Securities Regulator ESMA Seeks to Obtain Crypto Transaction Data
3.8.2022
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is gearing up to implement stricter oversight in regards to crypto-related transactions. The agency is now looking to hire suppliers of trading data, as monitoring major participants in the market falls under its responsibilities. ESMA Launches...
Beyond the headlines: The real adoption of Bitcoin salaries
3.8.2022
Bitcoin wages are becoming more common globally, particularly among “borderless” remote workers and in certain regions like Latin America
Brazil Might Approve Its Cryptocurrency Law This Week
3.8.2022
This week, the Chamber of Deputies in Brazil might approve a cryptocurrency bill introduced earlier this year. According to the leader of the Federal Government in the Chamber, Ricardo Barros, the bill is set to be discussed, but there are still no reports on a possible vote as the Chamber is...
South African Professor Accuses Central Bank Official of Spreading Misinformation That Damages Crypto Industry
3.8.2022
A South African professor, Steven Boykey Sidley, has branded as “balderdash” claims by the South African central bank deputy governor that “90% of cryptocurrency transactions” are illicit. The professor also accused the senior central bank official of spreading...
Robinhood Crypto Fined $30 Million by New York Regulator for ‘Significant Failures’ in Multiple Areas
3.8.2022
The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has fined Robinhood Crypto $30 million for “significant failures in the areas of bank secrecy act/anti-money laundering (‘BSA/AML’) obligations and cybersecurity.” Robinhood Crypto Settles With the DFS The...
New York Attorney General Wants to Hear From Investors Deceived by Crypto Platforms
3.8.2022
New York Attorney General Letitia James has urged investors in her state who believe they have been deceived by a crypto platform to contact her office. “Investors were promised large returns on cryptocurrencies, but instead lost their hard-earned money,” she stressed. Letitia James...