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Blockchain Association objects to SEC’s proposed custody rule change
The Blockchain Association said May 8 that it objects to a custody rule change proposed by the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Industry group objects to SEC proposal Marisa Tashman Coppel, Policy Counsel for the Blockchain Association, warned that the SEC’s rule change could “drastically curtail” crypto investment. дальше »
2023-5-9 03:17
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Bittrex files for US bankruptcy; will not halt global operations
Bittrex announced the bankruptcy of its U. S. entity on May 8. The company said that it has decided to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in federal court in Delaware. It said that this decision only affects Bittrex Inc. дальше »
2023-5-9 01:17
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Chinese court allows settling debts in crypto
The Supreme Court of China recently revised its guidelines for cryptocurrency-related disputes, permitting the use of digital assets for debt settlement. This could indicate a change in the nation’s perspective on digital currencies. дальше »
2023-5-8 15:58
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Binance probed by DOJ over potential Russian sanctions violations
The U. S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is looking into possible violations of Russian sanctions by Binance, Bloomberg reported May 5. Specifically, the DOJ’s national security division intends to determine whether Binance or its executives circumvented sanctions around Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. дальше »
2023-5-6 23:44
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Elizabeth Warren calls crypto ‘method of choice’ for sanction evasion
Senator Elizabeth Warren testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on May 4, where she emphasized crypto’s use in crime and sanctions evasion. Russia, North Korea’s crypto use in 2022 During her testimony, Warren said: “Cryptocurrency is now the method of choice for countries to evade sanctions so that they can fund weapons programs support […] The post Elizabeth Warren calls crypto ‘method of choice’ for sanction evasion appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-5-6 23:14
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New York AG proposes ‘nation-leading’ crypto regulation
New York State Attorney General (NYAG), Letitia James, is urging the state’s legislature to pass a standard-setting law regulating the cryptocurrency sector дальше »
2023-5-5 21:56
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El Salvador enacts game-changing tech legislation
President of El Salvador signs the Innovation and Technology Manufacturing Incentives Act, eliminating all taxes on technology innovations, software and app programming, AI, and computer and communications hardware manufacturing, in a bid to transform the nation into a global technology… дальше »
2023-5-5 14:19
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Kenya proposes bill to tax crypto and NFT transfers
Kenya's lawmakers are considering the introduction of a new bill that would impose a tax on cryptocurrency and non-fungible token (NFT) transfers, as well as monetized online content. дальше »
2023-5-5 12:28
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Israel seized nearly 200 Binance accounts over terrorism links over two years
Authorities in Israel have seized 190 Binance accounts with ties to Islamic terrorist groups since 2021, Reuters said on May 4. Reuters reported that two of those accounts were linked to Islamic State (ISIS) and that almost all of the other accounts were owned by three firms with ties to Hamas. дальше »
2023-5-5 01:45
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U.S. Court Orders SEC to Respond to Coinbase Allegations Within 10 Days
Coinbase last week argued that the SEC is providing insufficient regulatory guidance for U.S. companies operating in the crypto sector. дальше »
2023-5-5 15:47
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Nigeria finally implements its blockchain policy
The Nigerian government has approved its national blockchain policy. It aims to institutionalize blockchain technology and its components in the nation. Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa, is finally ready to bring regulatory clarity to its blockchain industry and… дальше »
2023-5-4 13:17
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Texas regulators target crypto tokens capitalizing on Elon Musk, TruthGPT
Regulators in Texas are targeting the promoter behind two cryptocurrencies that aim to capitalize on Elon Musk’s AI pursuits, Bloomberg reported May 3. Texas securities board targets SF entrepreneur One of the cryptocurrencies is simply titled Elon Musk AI Token. дальше »
2023-5-4 00:33
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Italy Introduces a 26% Tax on Cryptocurrency
Italy has recently become the latest country to introduce a tax on cryptocurrency transactions. Under new legislation passed by the Italian government, a 26% tax will be levied on gains made from cryptocurrency investments. дальше »
2023-5-4 00:29
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French senate advances legislation allowing social media influencers to advertise cryptocurrency
French Senate's Economic Affairs Committee has approved an amendment allowing registered cryptocurrency firms to hire social media influencers for advertising дальше »
2023-5-4 00:12
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FBI seizes nine crypto exchanges over money laundering
The FBI has seized nine cryptocurrency exchanges allegedly involved in money laundering connected to ransomware payments. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has taken over 24xbtc. com, 100btc. дальше »
2023-5-3 17:50
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Canadian province New Brunswick has denied energy to crypto miners for months
New Brunswick’s main power company began to deny energy applications from crypto miners and other large-scale users in 2022, the CBC said on May 1. The cabinet order that endorsed the moratorium included concerns from the province’s main power company. дальше »
2023-5-3 00:48
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Binance urges balanced regulatory approach for crypto to ensure innovation, growth are not stifled
Binance believes the core tenets of a regulatory framework for crypto should be consumer protection, market integrity, and financial stability. The exchange made the statement in its response to a recent consultation initiated by the U. дальше »
2023-5-3 23:56
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Ripple lawyer claims SEC is ‘exploiting legal uncertainty’ to redefine securities laws
CryptoLaw founder and Ripple lawyer John Deaton said the SEC is “exploiting the legal uncertainty about crypto” to redefine what should be considered a security under the Howey test. Deaton believes that the regulator’s litigation against crypto companies “pushes the boundaries” of what constitutes an investment contract and a common enterprise in the U. дальше »
2023-5-3 20:13
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Dubai authorities sent written reprimand to OPNX Exchange founders
Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) issued a written reproof to the four founders of OPNX Exchange and its CEO Leslie Lamb on April 18, according to a formal notice. The four founders include Mark Lamb, Sudhu Arumugam, and founders of failed crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital, Su Zhu, and Kyle Davies. дальше »
2023-5-2 14:05
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UK Crypto Tax Advisers Welcome Proposed Changes to DeFi Lending, Staking Treatment
The country’s tax authority is consulting the public on new rules it said are aimed at reducing the burden on crypto users. дальше »
2023-5-3 13:47
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Crypto industry thinks US government is trying to ‘kill crypto’
The repeated failures of crypto firms to secure regulatory approvals in the U. S. have led to a “universal conviction” among the industry that the country’s financial watchdogs are unwilling to let crypto flourish, the Intelligencer reported. дальше »
2023-5-1 20:39
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Liechtenstein embraces crypto evolution with updated digital asset laws
As one of the world's smallest countries, Liechtenstein continues to prove itself as a leader in blockchain regulation. дальше »
2023-5-2 19:37
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Bhutan spends 5% of its GDP on mining bitcoin
Concealed amidst the grandeur of the Himalayas, Bhutan, the quaint nation, harnesses its plentiful hydroelectric capabilities, comprising 30% of its GDP, to electrify the households of nearly all its 800,000 inhabitants. дальше »
2023-5-1 12:32
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Crypto-linked Cross River Bank receives FDIC order
Cross River Bank has received a consent order from the FDIC demanding further oversight, according to a filing made public on April 28. Bank receives order for lending compliance The FDIC suggested in that filing that Cross River Bank engaged in “unsafe or unsound banking practices” related to fair lending laws and regulations. дальше »
2023-4-29 03:22
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FDIC says Signature Bank failed due to mismanagement, risky crypto deposits
The U. S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) investigation into the collapse of Signature Bank found that the root cause of its troubles was “poor management” and risky crypto deposits. дальше »
2023-4-29 00:27
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SEC fines Up Global, Coinme $3.9M; issues C&D
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) imposed cease-and-desist orders and fines upon three parties involved in UpToken on April 28. SEC names parties involved in UpToken ICO The SEC said that Up Global and Coinme — as well as Neil Bergquist, founder and CEO of both companies — were involved in a cryptocurrency securities […] The post SEC fines Up Global, Coinme $3. дальше »
2023-4-29 23:58
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Binance Japan to launch late June 2023
Based on incoming reports, Sakura Exchange Bitcoin Company (SEBC) announced plans to launch a new service, Binance Japan, after June 23. The Provisional Binance Japan service will replace SEBC’s current exchange services, which will close by May 31. The SEBC… дальше »
2023-4-29 17:01
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CFTC fines South African CEO $3.4B over Bitcoin MLM scheme
The U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said on April 27 that it has obtained a court judgment against a CEO involved in Bitcoin-related fraud. CEO was involved in Bitcoin MLM The case in question concerns Cornelius Johannes Steynberg of South Africa, who was the founder and CEO of Mirror Trading International Proprietary Limited (MTI). дальше »
2023-4-28 04:00
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Coinbase suggests SEC action is motivated by Gary Gensler’s own views
Coinbase executives discussed their company’s ongoing conflict with the U.S. Securities and Exchange (SEC) in a new video on April 27. Coinbase doesn’t list securities; situation hasn’t changed Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal responded to the SEC’s recent Wells notice, stating: “[The SEC] has reached a preliminary determination that aspects of our company’s core […] The post Coinbase suggests SEC action is motivated by Gary Gensler’s own views appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-4-28 23:41
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Congressmen raise concerns over prudential regulators’ effort to ‘de-bank’ crypto industry
U. S. Congressmen French Hill, Patrick McHenry and Bill Huizenga sent the Federal Deposit and Insurance Commission (FDIC) a joint letter on April 25 requesting information about regulatory efforts to deny banking services to the crypto industry. дальше »
2023-4-28 21:32
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SEC Is Alleging Legal Violations ‘On the Fly,' Coinbase Says
Crypto exchange Coinbase pushed back against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Thursday, claiming the agency has not sufficiently supported its argument that the exchange listed securities in the U.S. дальше »
2023-4-28 21:27
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Fed may block Circle from accessing liquidity
Circle, the issuer of USD Coin, may be deemed "ineligible" for access to the Federal Reserve's money market due to new rules introduced by the New York Fed. дальше »
2023-4-27 21:09
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Bahamas boosts digital asset regulation with DARE bill
A public comment period on the proposed digital assets and registered exchanges (DARE) bill, 2023, has been opened by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas. дальше »
2023-4-27 19:06
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What changed? 2018 video reveals SEC Chair Gensler’s contradictory view on crypto
A video of Gary Gensler has emerged stating that most crypto assets are not securities. The video dates back to 2018 when Gensler was a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) teaching a course called “Blockchain and Money. дальше »
2023-4-26 12:35
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Bitcoin breaks $28k barrier amid First Republic Bank’s seizure fears
Quick Take First Republic Bank finished trading a whopping 50% lower share price yesterday — closing at $8. 26. According to FOX News, it is reported that First Republic Bank is expected to be seized by the U. дальше »
2023-4-26 11:35
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CoinLoan halts withdrawals and services following court order
According to incoming reports, the European crypto-lending platform CoinLoan, acting under the license of the Estonian Financial Authority since 2017, halted all its operations following a court notice. дальше »
2023-4-26 09:05
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NY Fed Policy Change Could Squash Stablecoin Issuer Circle’s Hope for Fed Access
Funds structured as stablecoin issuer Circle’s Blackrock-managed USDC reserve fund “generally will be deemed ineligible” for the New York Federal Reserve’s reverse repurchase program under the new rules. дальше »
2023-4-26 03:10
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CFTC commissioner says there is no ‘immediate path forward” with Binance
A leader at the Commodities and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has stated that her agency is in conversation with Binance, CNBC reported April 25. CFTC Commissioner Kristin Johnson said: “We’ve been in continuing conversations with [Binance] to … give them an opportunity to explain that conduct and to help us find a path forward. дальше »
2023-4-26 22:35
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Voyager Digital Says Binance.US Sent Letter Terminating $1B Asset Buy Deal
The crypto lender said it will return value to customers via direct distribution. дальше »
2023-4-26 21:10
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CFTC official says anonymity in crypto is a national security risk
CFTC commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero believes the prevalent anonymity in crypto is a national security risk as it allows criminals to use digital assets for illicit purposes, Reuters reported. дальше »
2023-4-26 20:59
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Coinbase Files Lawsuit Against SEC Seeking Regulatory Clarity
The cryptocurrency firm is seeking a response to its July 2022 petition asking the SEC for formal guidance for the industry. дальше »
2023-4-26 20:44
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Gibraltar court freezes Globix assets, searching for lost funds
Incoming reports indicate that liquidators from Globix trading networks just got a court order freezing assets, allowing them to acquire info from crypto exchanges. Globix, a cryptocurrency trading network, just recently went into liquidation. The court appointed Joanne Wild, Adrian… дальше »
2023-4-25 19:49
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Binance blocks cards of Russians living in Europe
The largest cryptocurrency exchange — Binance — blocks Binance Cards of Russians with a residence permit in Europe. This is reported by various sources. There were no official comments from the exchange. дальше »
2023-4-25 17:14
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France seeks way for fast-track crypto licenses as EU approves MiCA
The French financial authority is considering solutions for registered crypto companies to bring them to MiCA compliance after the European Parliament cast a majority vote to approve the MiCA. дальше »
2023-4-25 12:51
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First Mover Asia: Crypto Flat as Markets Await Tech Earnings
ALSO: Although Do Kwon is in a lot of trouble, his lawyers have raised a legitimate issue about crypto regulation in the U.S, and the SEC’s quest for unlimited jurisdiction over the asset class. дальше »
2023-4-25 04:18
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Coinbase Asks U.S. Court to Force SEC Response to 2022 Rulemaking Petition
The filing is a preemptive move by the crypto exchange to argue that the SEC's approach doesn't provide sufficient regulatory guidance for U.S. crypto firms. дальше »
2023-4-26 03:00
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French regulator launched a simplified licensing regime for crypto companies
The French regulatory body AMF has launched accelerated registration for the current operators of digital currencies in the country. This decision was made after the approval of the European Union Law on Crypto Asset Markets (MiCa). дальше »
2023-4-24 13:17
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Bank of Korea to oversee crypto regulation
The Central bank of South Korea will over see cryptocurrency regulation according to local reports. However the move has received much criticism from the Financial stability commission. дальше »
2023-4-24 11:54
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Op-ed: Crypto firms should look East for growth opportunities as USD dominance wavers
The following is a guest post from BTSE CEO Henry Liu. Every day it seems there are new headlines highlighting the wavering dominance of the U. S. dollar as the world’s reserve currency. At the same time, U. дальше »
2023-4-24 23:47
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New York regulator and Danish central bank governor discussed crypto regulation
New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) superintendent, Adrienne Harris, met with a delegation led by Danmarks Nationalbank governor, Signe Krogstrup, earlier in the week дальше »
2023-4-23 14:49
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