Russian Crypto Industry Association Asks Putin to Help With Regulations – Regulation Bitcoin News
The organization representing Russia’s crypto and blockchain sector has urged Vladimir Putin to spur regulatory efforts. The association fears the...
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SEC Files Emergency Action Against Bkcoin in $100 Million Crypto Fraud Scheme – Regulation Bitcoin News
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed an emergency action against Miami-based investment adviser Bkcoin and one of...
Ripple CEO Warns of Harm to Crypto Industry if SEC Wins Lawsuit Over XRP – Regulation Bitcoin News
The CEO of Ripple Labs has warned of the harm to the crypto industry if the U.S. Securities and Exchange...
‘Sorry for spreading a rumor,’ says podcaster on Lido’s FUD
The co-founder of the content studio Bankless, David Hoffman, has apologized for spreading rumors about what he called a “Wells...
Silvergate closes Exchange Network, releases $9.9M to BlockFi
Crypto bank Silvergate announced on March 3 that it is discontinuing its digital assets' payment network, claiming the termination is...
US Senators Probe Crypto Exchange Binance About ‘Potentially Illegal Business Practices’ – Regulation Bitcoin News
Three U.S. senators have asked crypto exchanges Binance and Binance US for documents and answers pertaining to “potentially illegal business...
SEC chair implies crypto exchanges may not be ‘qualified custodians’ as new rule is drafted
United States Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler has again backed a proposed rule that would extend asset custody...
Puerto Rico Defines Act 60 Tax Exemptions for Blockchain Companies – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Economic and Commerce Development Department of Puerto Rico (DDEC) has issued a document in which it defines the rules...
G20 Finance Chiefs Widely Recognize Crypto Poses Major Financial Stability Risks, Says Indian Central Bank Governor – Regulation Bitcoin News
The G20 finance ministers and central bank governors recognize that cryptocurrencies pose major risks to financial stability, monetary systems, and...
Janet Yellen Says ‘Critical’ to Establish Strong Crypto Regulation — ‘We Haven’t Suggested Outright Banning’ – Regulation Bitcoin News
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says “it is critical to put in place a strong regulatory framework” for crypto on...
India Asks IMF and FSB for Joint Paper to Help Formulate ‘Comprehensive’ Crypto Policy – Regulation Bitcoin News
India has asked the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Financial Stability Board (FSB) to develop “a synthesis paper” on crypto...
IMF Board Offers Guidance for Developing Effective Crypto Policies – Regulation Bitcoin News
The executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has provided guidance for member countries to develop effective crypto policies....
US Lawmaker Launches CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act to Protect Americans’ Right to Financial Privacy – Regulation Bitcoin News
U.S. Congressman Tom Emmer has introduced the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Anti-Surveillance State Act “to halt efforts of unelected...
New York Attorney General Sues Crypto Exchange Coinex — Claims Trading Platform Offers Unregistered Securities – Regulation Bitcoin News
New York Attorney General Letitia James has sued cryptocurrency exchange Coinex “for failing to register as a securities and commodities...
Regulators Let Bad Guys Get Big and Blow Up to Serve Their Agenda – Regulation Bitcoin News
The CEO of crypto exchange Kraken, Jesse Powell, says U.S. regulators “let the bad guys get big and blow up...
New York state announces another upgrade to its virtual currency monitoring capacity
The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has announced enhancements to its ability to detect illegal activities with...
The fate of dollar-pegged stablecoins in question: Law Decoded, Feb. 13–20
New week, a new element of the crypto ecosystem is under attack. This time, the United States Securities and Exchange...
Zambia tests technology for crypto regulation, says minister Mutati
Bank of Zambia and the country's securities regulator are "testing technology" to enable the regulation of cryptocurrencies, said Technology and...
Custodia CEO Slams US Government Over Broad Crackdown, Lack of Regulatory Clarity in Crypto Industry – Regulation Bitcoin News
Caitlin Long, CEO of crypto bank Custodia, criticized the U.S. government for its handling of a massive crypto fraud that...
Terraform Labs and CEO Do Kwon Charged by SEC With Multibillion-Dollar Crypto Fraud – Regulation Bitcoin News
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Terraform Labs and its CEO, Do Hyeong Kwon, with fraud, alleging...
US Senator Calls for Comprehensive Crypto Regulation to Protect Consumers – Regulation Bitcoin News
The chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Sherrod Brown, has called for a comprehensive...
UK Police Raid Crypto ATM Sites — Regulator Says No Crypto ATMs Have Been Approved – Regulation Bitcoin News
Police in the U.K., in collaboration with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), have raided several sites allegedly hosting cryptocurrency ATMs....
