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Australia Starts Research Program to Explore Digital Asset Opportunities
The DFCRC is an industry-led cross-disciplinary consortium that has 25 partners from the finance, academia and regulatory sectors, including the Reserve Bank. Australia's Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe was at the launch. дальше »
2022-8-30 12:45
The End of the Texas Bitcoin Mining Gold Rush
The new era for mining in the state might look more like a slog than a boom – but it could also be better for the electric grid. дальше »
2022-8-30 23:00
Argentina's Mendoza Province Now Accepts Cryptocurrencies for Tax Payments
Crypto payments to the province’s government would be immediately converted to Argentine pesos. дальше »
2022-8-30 21:17
Court Rejects Central African Republic’s Plan to Offer Citizenship for Crypto Investment: Report
The country wanted to offer citizenship and other benefits in exchange for investing $60,000 in its Sango Coin. дальше »
2022-8-30 20:35
Singapore's Central Bank Wants to Foster Digital Assets, Restrict Crypto Speculation
The head of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, Ravi Menon, insists this stance is "synergistic" and says price speculation is the source of the crypto world's problems. дальше »
2022-8-29 11:28
Grayscale, Disclosing SEC Queries, Says Cryptos XLM, ZEC, ZEN May be Securities
ZEC, ZEN and XLM “may currently be a security, based on the facts as they exist today,” Grayscale said in recent, little-noticed filings. дальше »
2022-8-28 00:14
Grayscale, Disclosing SEC Queries, Says Cryptos XLM, ZEC, ZEN May Be Securities
ZEC, ZEN and XLM “may currently be a security, based on the facts as they exist today,” Grayscale said in recent, little-noticed filings. дальше »
2022-8-29 00:14
Wife of Arrested Tornado Cash Developer Denies Russia Secret Service Links
Alexey Pertsev is in jail for 90 days pending a trial on suspicion of facilitating money laundering using crypto protocols. дальше »
2022-8-26 15:10
Japan Looks at Corporate Crypto Tax Breaks to Entice Startups: Report
Two crypto lobby groups recently asked the government to reform crypto tax laws in the country, where investors can pay up to 55% on capital gains. дальше »
2022-8-26 13:10
Singapore's Central Bank Asks Crypto Firms to Submit Business Data: Report
The move comes as the central bank is looking to bring in more safeguards for retail customers and a stablecoin regulation. дальше »
2022-8-26 08:51
Pseudonymous Hodlonaut 'Very Confident' as Craig Wright Defamation Case Nears
In an interview on CoinDesk TV’s “All About Bitcoin,” the pseudonymous website editor Hodlonaut said he was “very confident” about an upcoming defamation court case involving nChain Chief Scientist Craig Wright. дальше »
2022-8-26 02:47
Coinbase Wants You to Register to Vote (for Pro-Crypto Candidates)
Coinbase is gearing up for the upcoming midterm elections by calling on its customers to register to vote and get informed about where candidates stand on crypto-related issues. дальше »
2022-8-26 21:34
Afghan Authorities Shut Down 16 Crypto Exchanges in One Week: Report
Police reportedly closed the exchanges and arrested their staff after Afghanistan's central bank stated that digital currency trading should be stopped citing problems and scams. дальше »
2022-8-26 14:58
Crypto Lender Voyager Can Pay Employees 'Retention' Bonuses, US Judge Rules
Judge Michael Wiles also agreed to withhold the names and titles of the employees who may receive the bonuses. дальше »
2022-8-25 19:37
Law Society of England and Wales Tells Members to Be Wary of Bitcoin Use in Transactions
The professional association compared bitcoin to cash in response to a query from one of its members and flagged the possibility of it being used for money laundering. дальше »
2022-8-25 19:22
Alleged Tornado Developer Pertsev Must Stay In Jail, Dutch Judge Rules
Pertsev’s arrest for involvement in the now-sanctioned crypto mixer generated consternation in the Web3 community дальше »
2022-8-25 18:09
Crypto Prices Are Fanned by Flawed Economics and Conspiracy Theories; CBDCs Are Immune: Bank of Finland Governor
While making a case for digital euro, Bank of Finland governor Olli Rehn said that CBDCs won't be subject to price volatility of private cryptos. дальше »
2022-8-24 11:15
Crypto Booster Bond Loses Primary Bid for New York Congressional Seat
Michelle Bond – one of the most prominent cryptocurrency advocates in this year’s U.S. congressional races – lost her bid to be the Republican candidate for her New York district. дальше »
2022-8-24 05:52
Miami Trio Charged With Defrauding Banks and Crypto Exchange of Over $4M
The DOJ has been cracking down on crypto-related scams as lawmakers become more vocal about illicit activity in the space. дальше »
2022-8-24 20:28
Crypto Banks Are One Step Closer to Reality Under New Fed Guidance
The Federal Reserve published guidance detailing how crypto banks can secure master account access, something several have wanted for over a year. While the guidance stops short of true transparency, potential applicants now have a roadmap of sorts they can follow, while the Fed has indicated that it is indeed open to letting crypto companies (and other novel entities) access global payments rails. дальше »
2022-8-24 18:30
US Lawmaker Emmer Asks Treasury Department to Explain Tornado Cash Sanctions
U.S Congressman Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) asked the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) to explain its sanctioning of privacy mixer Tornado Cash. дальше »
2022-8-24 18:05
RBI Governor Says Central Bank's Warnings Pushed People to Avoid Crypto: Report
The central bank has maintained banning cryptocurrency is the most suitable choice for India. дальше »
2022-8-23 13:40
No Safety Net From Crypto Collapses, German Regulator Warns
BaFin has toughened its warnings about consumers potentially losing all their money invested in crypto because they are unprotected, unlike holdings with regulated banks. дальше »
2022-8-23 12:02
Crypto Exchange Coinbase Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Lapses in Security
A class action lawsuit filed in a Georgia court alleges the crypto exchange failed to secure users' accounts against theft and hacks, and seeks damages upwards of $5 million. дальше »
2022-8-23 11:02
Former CFTC Chair: Here's How SEC and CFTC Can Work Together to Regulate Crypto
The governing committee “might be a way to develop standards for this market,” former CFTC Chairman Timothy Massad said on CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover.” дальше »
2022-8-23 00:34
South Korea Plans to Tax Crypto Airdrop Recipients: Report
South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance has said crypto airdrops could be subjected to a gift tax of between 10% and 50%. дальше »
2022-8-23 14:56
Australia to Use 'Token Mapping' as Framework for Crypto Regulation
Australia has come up with a plan to frame regulation and protect investors in the face of an avalanche of advertising. The plan is to "token map" all cryptocurrencies to uncover the characteristics of all digital asset tokens in Australia including charting the type of crypto asset, its underlying code, and any other defining technological feature. дальше »
2022-8-23 12:21
Tornado Cash Developer's Arrest in the Netherlands Draws Community Protest
After the detention of Alexey Pertsev, campaigners worry holding developers accountable for malicious use of code could have a dangerous, chilling effect. дальше »
2022-8-22 17:57
Voyager Customers Say No to 'Retention' Bonuses for Employees of Bankrupt Crypto Lender
A group of Voyager's creditors have formally objected to the beleaguered crypto lender's bid to pay "retention awards" to its current employees, saying Voyager has done nothing to reduce personnel costs. дальше »
2022-8-20 06:06
Voyager Customers Say No to Employee 'Retention' Bonus Bid
A group of Voyager's creditors have formally objected to the beleaguered crypto lender's bid to pay "retention awards" to its current employees, saying Voyager has done nothing to reduce personnel costs. дальше »
2022-8-20 06:06
Bankrupt Lender Celsius CEO Owes Creditors Transparency, Crypto Lawyer Says
If Celsius Network’s CEO, Alex Mashinsky was “being transparent,” there would be “no need to pull in an independent examiner," Sasha Hodder, founder of Hodder Law Firm, said on CoinDesk TV's "First Mover." дальше »
2022-8-20 00:17
#FreeAlexPertsev: Protests Planned for Amsterdam Following Tornado Cash Developer’s Arrest
The jailed Tornado Cash developer has sparked controversy in crypto. Should open source contributors be held accountable for what others do with their creations? дальше »
2022-8-20 22:53
Canadian Bank Regulator Details Crypto Liquidity, Backing Rules
Canada joins U.S., European central banks in explaining how their supervised entities can engage with crypto. дальше »
2022-8-20 22:31
FDIC Orders Crypto Exchange FTX US, 4 Others to Cease 'Misleading' Claims
The FDIC published five cease-and-desist orders Friday, including to FTX.US, alleging they mislead investors by suggesting they had coverage from the deposit insurance provider. дальше »
2022-8-20 21:07
South Africa's Central Bank Greenlights Financial Institutions to Serve Crypto Clients
The central bank warned against the "wholesale" banning of clients over risk after a number of local banks moved to terminate services to crypto exchanges and other intermediaries in previous years. дальше »
2022-8-19 15:13
Nigeria's CBDC eNaira Used for Nearly $10M Worth of Transactions Since October
Nigeria's central bank digital currency (CBDC), the eNaira, has been used to carry out transactions worth 4 billion naira ($9.3 million) since its introduction in October 2021, the governor of its central bank has said. дальше »
2022-8-19 15:11
Crypto Lender Celsius' Collapse Into Bankruptcy Should Be Probed, US Says
Some of the highest profile and controversial bankruptcies in history have included the appointment of an independent examiner. дальше »
2022-8-19 00:49
US Treasury's Tornado Cash Sanctions Are ‘Unprecedented’, Warns Congressman
With just 28 legislative days left this year, “it’s unlikely that any crypto legislation is going to move,” U.S. Representative Tom Emmer said on CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” show. дальше »
2022-8-19 00:45
US Treasury's Tornado Cash Sanctions Are ‘Unprecedented,’ Warns Congressman
With just 28 legislative days left this year, “it’s unlikely that any crypto legislation is going to move,” U.S. Representative Tom Emmer said on CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” show. дальше »
2022-8-19 00:45
Treasury Tornado Cash Sanctions Are ‘Unprecedented’, Warns US Congressman
With just 28 legislative days left this year, “it’s unlikely that any crypto legislation is going to move,” U.S. Representative Tom Emmer said on CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” show. дальше »
2022-8-19 00:45
House Lawmakers Send Letters to 4 US Crypto Miners Asking for Details on Environmental Impact
Core Scientific, Riot Blockchain, Marathon Digital and Stronghold Digital received the letters from members of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. дальше »
2022-8-19 23:35
As SEC Leans on Enforcement to Regulate, Crypto Lawyers Study Every Word
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission isn’t volunteering to clarify what makes a crypto token a security, but the agency showed some of its hand in enforcement documents crypto lawyers are studying like scripture. дальше »
2022-8-19 21:50
CFTC Commissioner: Crypto Market Needs Clear Guidelines on Its Regulator
Commissioner Kristin N. Johnson joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover,” to discuss the future of cryptocurrency regulation in the U.S. дальше »
2022-8-19 19:15
US Tribal Nation Economic Zone Publishes Draft Rules for DAOs
The Catawba Digital Economic Zone proposes laws that would allow DAOs to be organized as limited liability companies or unincorporated non-profits. дальше »
2022-8-19 16:22
South Korea's Money Laundering Watchdog Flags 16 Crypto Firms for Operating Without Registration
Crypto exchanges KuCoin and Poloniex are among the foreign firms accused of conducting "illegal business activities." дальше »
2022-8-19 14:29
Ukraine Bought Weapons, Drones With Crypto Donations
Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s Minister for Digital Transformation, tweeted the breakdown of its crypto expenditure on Tuesday, which revealed the government had used some of the $60 million worth of funds raised via crypto to purchase lethal weapons and launch an English news platform. дальше »
2022-8-18 19:17
Colombia Explores Creating a CBDC to Combat Tax Evasion
As part of a tax reform program, the government of the South American country also plans to impose limits on cash transactions. дальше »
2022-8-18 18:34
EU Lawmakers Seek to Cap Banks’ Bitcoin Holdings
Lawmakers of the European Green Party want to anticipate international standards by legislating hefty capital norms for lenders now. дальше »
2022-8-18 16:41
BitConnect Founder, Indicted in US Over Missing Bitcoin, Is Now Wanted in India, Too
An unidentified lawyer filed a complaint naming Kumbhani and six others saying he was defrauded of his original investment of 54 bitcoins and the returns of 166 bitcoins that he was made to reinvest into platforms between 2016 and 2021, according to Indian Express. дальше »
2022-8-18 13:56
Fugitive BitConnect Founder Kumbhani Indicted in US Is Now Wanted in India Too
An unidentified lawyer filed a complaint naming Kumbhani and six others saying he was defrauded of his original investment of 54 bitcoins and the returns of 166 bitcoins that he was made to reinvest into platforms between 2016 and 2021, according to Indian Express. дальше »