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UK Crypto Industry Welcomes New Stablecoin Rules, Awaits Guidance
A proposed bill could give U.K. regulators new powers over payments-focused crypto assets like stablecoins, but details on how the rules might be interpreted by financial watchdogs are pending. дальше »
2022-8-17 11:00
US Regulator 'Improperly' Pushing Banks to Avoid Serving Crypto Companies, Lawmaker Says
U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey said whistleblowers had informed him that the FDIC was pressuring banks to stop providing services to crypto companies. дальше »
2022-8-17 09:42
Kenya's Crypto Crowd Hopes President-Elect Will Be Better Than Predecessor
Kenya President-Elect William Ruto is "assumed" to be a better hope for the crypto community in Kenya than the losing candidate Raila Odinga, according to local crypto experts. дальше »
2022-8-17 03:04
Crypto.com Exchange Registers With UK Financial Regulator
The crypto exchange has faced past heat over advertisements from the FCA. дальше »
2022-8-17 00:10
SEC Files Complaint Against Dragonchain for Unregistered Initial Coin Offering
The complaint alleges blockchain startup Dragonchain failed to register more than $16 million in crypto asset securities. дальше »
2022-8-17 23:12
Congress Must Decide How Cryptos Should Be Regulated, Former CFTC Commissioner Says
Dawn Stump joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” to discuss crypto regulation and why Congress may need to step in. дальше »
2022-8-17 22:51
US Fed Reminds Banks to Check for Legal Permissibility Before Offering Crypto-Related Services
The Federal Reserve published an open letter Tuesday, signed by Director of Supervision and Regulation Michael Gibson and Director of Consumer and Community Affairs Eric Belsky, directing Fed-supervised banks to make sure they check that any crypto-related activities they want to undertake are legally allowed first. дальше »
2022-8-17 21:54
IRS to Serve Summons to Crypto Dealer SFOX Looking for Possible Tax Evaders
The IRS can serve a "John Doe" summons on crypto prime dealer SFOX, a court ruled Monday, allowing the tax agency to ask SFOX to provide details on any customers who transacted over $20,000 between 2016 and 2021. дальше »
2022-8-17 21:18
Tornado Cash Sanctions Are Spiraling Into Compliance Nightmares
Crypto privacy mixer Tornado Cash drew attention last week after the U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned the service last week. The implications of complying with the sanctions are starting to sink in with the rest of the industry, raising questions about just what compliance looks like. дальше »
2022-8-17 18:30
Tornado Cash US Ban Is ‘Bad Precedent,’ but Monero Was ‘Made for This’: Cake Wallet Exec
Justin Ehrenhofer, vice president of operations at Cake Wallet, joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover,” to discuss the implications of the government regulation when it comes to privacy coins. дальше »
2022-8-17 18:26
Huobi to End Crypto Derivatives Trading in New Zealand
The Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange cited "local compliance policies" as the reason for blocking margin-traded products, options and exchange-traded products to users in New Zealand starting next week. дальше »
2022-8-16 13:26
US Fed Opens Pathway for Crypto Banks to Tap Central Banking System
The Federal Reserve announced it was publishing its final guidance for novel financial institutions, such as Wyoming trust entities, to access its "master accounts," something these firms need to participate in the global payment system. дальше »
2022-8-15 21:50
Crypto Exchange Coinify Obtains Regulatory Approval to Operate in Italy
The now-bankrupt crypto lender Voyager Digital acquired the exchange for $84 million in stocks and cash last August. дальше »
2022-8-15 19:20
Crypto Exchange Binance Receives Preliminary Approval to Operate in Kazakhstan
Binance has obtained preliminary approval from the Astana Financial Services Authority to operate a digital asset trading facility and provide custody in Kazakhstan. дальше »
2022-8-15 13:45
Gate.io's Hippo Financial Services Obtains Hong Kong Crypto Custody License
Gate.io group's Hippo Financial Services received a Trust or Company Service Provider license that means it can now provide virtual asset custodial services in Hong Kong. дальше »
2022-8-15 11:58
CFTC Accuses Ohio Man of Running $12M Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme
The U.S. markets regulator filed a cease-and-desist order in a district court against Rathnakishore Giri and his companies over allegations of scamming investors interested in digital assets. дальше »
2022-8-12 20:28
Issues Crypto Should Watch For in the Tornado Cash Sanctions
What a week huh? Tornado Cash got sanctioned, hedge funds might soon have to report their crypto holdings and we haven’t even had a chance to look at the latest push to give the CFTC spot market oversight. дальше »
2022-8-12 20:00
Indian Authorities Freeze Nearly $46M in Assets of Crypto Lender Vauld
Nearly $50 million worth has been frozen by authorities at the troubled crypto exchange, media reports say дальше »
2022-8-12 13:47
Netherlands Arrests Suspected Developer of Sanctioned Crypto-Mixing Service Tornado Cash
A 29-year-old developer suspected of being involved in the sanctioned Tornado Cash protocol was arrested in Amsterdam on Friday. дальше »
2022-8-12 13:10
Buenos Aires to Deploy Ethereum Validator Nodes in 2023
The initiative aims to research and develop adaptive regulation for the crypto ecosystem, the government said. дальше »
2022-8-12 00:31
US Regulators Consider Asking Large Hedge Funds to Disclose Crypto Exposure
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) voted to extend reporting requirements for large hedge funds to include cryptocurrency. дальше »
2022-8-12 18:43
Ban Banks From Holding Crypto, UN Development Body Says
UNCTAD recommends extra taxes on crypto transactions and ad restrictions to boost states' revenue and safeguard financial stability. дальше »
2022-8-11 16:11
South Korea Arrests 3 in Multibillion-Dollar Crypto-Linked Probe: Report
Authorities are reportedly investigating $3.4 billion in "abnormal transactions" involving foreign exchange and crypto investments. дальше »
2022-8-11 15:51
Philippines Central Bank to Halt Applications for New Digital Asset Firms for 3 Years
The Philippines' central bank is closing its application window for new virtual asset services providers (VASP) licences for three years from Sept. 1. дальше »
2022-8-11 14:51
South Korea's Financial Watchdog to Expedite New Crypto Rules: Report
The head of the country's Financial Services Commission said 13 bills related to virtual assets are to be debated in parliament, a local news outlet reported. дальше »
2022-8-11 13:55
India Regulator Probes at Least 10 Crypto Exchanges on Money Laundering Allegations: Report
India's Enforcement Directorate estimates that the accused firms laundered more than Rs 1,000 crore or $130 million in the instant loan app case, according to the report. дальше »
2022-8-12 13:34
India's ED Probes at Least 10 Crypto Exchanges on Money Laundering Allegations: Report
India's Enforcement Directorate estimates that the accused firms laundered more than Rs 1,000 crore or $130 million in the instant loan app case, according to the report. дальше »
2022-8-11 13:34
California Man Must Pay $61K in Restitution for SIM Swap Scam That Stole One Victim's Crypto
The swindle defrauded Apple and targeted at least 40 people. дальше »
2022-8-11 04:05
Crypto Exchange Bitfinex May Be Facing Criminal Investigation in US
The exchange’s sister company has been hit with several investigations over who uses its platform and the state of its reserves. дальше »
2022-8-11 00:23
Coinbase Exchange Faces SEC Probe Over Crypto Yield, Staking Products
The crypto exchange disclosed it received an "investigative subpoena" from U.S. securities regulators. дальше »
2022-8-11 00:12
Bye-bye Brokers: EU Tries Stock Trading, the Web3 Way
A new European trial of blockchain-based securities trading is a “very good thing” for crypto fans, CoinDesk was told – but some worry it’s overcautious and rigid. дальше »
2022-8-11 00:10
US Senators Warren, Sanders Ask Key Bank Regulator to Rescind Crypto Guidance
U.S Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Richard Durbin (D-Ill.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) asked the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to rescind interpretative letters allowing banks to engage in crypto activities, and explain how involved banks are becoming in crypto. дальше »
2022-8-11 20:19
NFT Collections Will Be Regulated Like Cryptocurrencies Under EU’s MiCA Law, Official Says
In practice a carveout for the ownership tokens may prove narrow, meaning issuers still have to publish lengthy investor white papers. дальше »
2022-8-11 19:25
Crypto Payments Implicated in Alleged Bolton Assassination Plot, US DOJ Says
A member of the Iranian armed forces planned retribution against the National Security Advisor in a scheme involving virtual wallets, court documents claim дальше »
2022-8-10 18:41
Tornado Cash Ban May Not Stop Bad Actors but Could Put a Dent in Their Efforts, Former DEA Agent Says
William Callahan joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” to discuss the Treasury Department’s sanctioning of the mixing service. дальше »
2022-8-10 18:07
EU Official Says Europe’s MiCA Bill Would Prevent Collapses Like Terra's
SEOUL, South Korea – A European Union official told attendees at the Korea Blockchain Week conference in Seoul on Tuesday that the Terra collapse would have been impossible under the regulatory requirements laid out in the EU’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) bill. дальше »
2022-8-10 15:47
Coinbase Executives Misled Shareholders About Public Listing, New Lawsuit Alleges
A Coinbase shareholder is seeking damages from nine company executives and board members on behalf of the firm. дальше »
2022-8-9 21:23
Canadian Regulators Probing Crypto Lender Celsius Network Alongside US: Report
Canada's provincial securities regulators are investigating how Celsius' implosion is impacting investors in North America. дальше »
2022-8-9 20:31
A Growing Metaverse Poses Systemic Risks Regulators Need to Recognize, BOE Researchers Say
If the metaverse grows, households might rely more on crypto and banks and financial institutions might have greater exposure, Bank of England researchers said. дальше »
2022-8-9 20:06
Someone Is Trolling Celebs by Sending ETH From Tornado Cash
An anonymous crypto user sent small amounts of ether from a sanctioned Tornado Cash address to celebrities and prominent crypto figures on Tuesday. дальше »
2022-8-9 18:16
Kazakh Authorities Arrest 23 Suspected of Forcing IT Professional to Run an Illegal Crypto Mine: Report
The country is still grappling with the illegal crypto mining industry. дальше »
2022-8-9 13:43
BitMEX Executive Pleads Guilty to Violating Anti-Money Laundering Act
A New York federal court previously sentenced the Mexico-based firm’s co-founders to probation time and fines for federal compliance failures. дальше »
2022-8-9 01:44
BitMEX Executive Pleads Guilty to Violating US Anti-Money Laundering Program
A New York federal court previously sentenced the firm’s co-founders to probation time and fines for federal compliance failures. дальше »
2022-8-9 01:44
US Crypto Regulation Bill Needs More Work to Define Boundaries, Former Prosecutor Says
Former federal prosecutor Grant Fondo joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” to discuss the latest effort by the U.S. Senate to divy up crypto regulation between the SEC and CFTC, and why that effort doesn’t settle the issue of who should regulate what. дальше »
2022-8-8 20:44
US Secretary of State Tweets, Deletes Claim That Crypto Mixer Tornado Cash Is North Korea-Sponsored
U. S Secretary of State Antony Blinken raised eyebrows Monday when he tweeted that the U. S. Treasury Department had "sanctioned virtual currency mixer Tornado Cash, which is a U. S. -sanctioned, DPRK state-sponsored hacking group, used by the DPRK to launder money. дальше »
2022-8-8 20:16
US Government Amps Up Inevitable Clash With Crypto Privacy in Tornado Cash Blacklisting
The Treasury Department says Tornado Cash abetted $7 billion of money laundering, but that’s not likely to quiet crypto enthusiasts as they fight to stay anonymous. дальше »
2022-8-8 20:13
Crypto-Mixing Service Tornado Cash Blacklisted by US Treasury
The U.S. Treasury Department barred all U.S. persons from using Tornado Cash, alleging its use in laundering stolen crypto funds by North Korean hackers poses a national security threat. дальше »
2022-8-8 17:13
UAE To Clamp Down on Crypto Real Estate Money Laundering
The authorities want to trace payments made in bitcoin and ethereum as the country seeks to become a crypto hub. дальше »
2022-8-8 14:02
UAE to Clamp Down on Crypto Real Estate Money Laundering
The authorities want to trace payments made in bitcoin and ethereum as the country seeks to become a crypto hub. дальше »
2022-8-9 14:02
Popular Election-Betting Site PredictIt Throttled by US Regulator
Election betting platform PredictIt has to shut down for U.S. users by February, according to a Commodity Futures Trading Commission decision that says the operators haven’t complied with the agency’s requirements for running the popular site. дальше »