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9 Out of 10 Central Banks Exploring Digital Currency, BIS Says
A survey conducted in 2021 by the Bank for International Settlements found more than half of central banks are developing CBDCs or running concrete experiments. дальше »
2022-5-6 13:59
US Court Orders BitMEX Founders to Pay $30M for Illegal Trading
The three co-founders, Arthur Hayes, Benjamin Delo and Samuel Reed, must each pay $10 million, the CFTC said. дальше »
2022-5-6 01:40
Argentina's Central Bank Bans Lenders From Offering Crypto Services
The announcement on Thursday afternoon comes after the IMF last month approved a $45 billion loan facility for Argentina that stipulated the country would discourage the use of cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2022-5-6 23:33
In Estonia, the Party’s Over for 'Hippie' Crypto Firms
New laws could see the country’s crypto community slashed by 90%. дальше »
2022-5-5 20:46
US House Panel to Weigh FTX Proposal on Clearing Customers’ Swaps Trades
U.S. lawmakers have set a hearing to examine the potential can of worms opened by cryptocurrency trading platform FTX when it applied with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to directly clear its customers’ margin-backed swaps transactions. дальше »
2022-5-5 19:40
Elizabeth Warren Echoes Labor Dept. Concerns About Fidelity’s Plan for Bitcoin in 401(k) Retirement Plans
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren has joined the Department of Labor in expressing concerns about Fidelity Investment's plans to offer bitcoin in its 401(k) retirement plans. дальше »
2022-5-5 18:35
Crypto Mining Rig Maker Canaan Added to SEC List of Scrutinized Chinese Companies
The firm has until May 25 to dispute its inclusion on the list, which could eventually see it delist from the Nasdaq. дальше »
2022-5-5 18:00
India's Parliamentary Finance Body 'Chides' Crypto Industry in Meeting: Sources
India's parliamentary finance committee met with representatives of India's crypto industry and expressed dissatisfaction about the industry's plans to mitigate the risks around crypto. дальше »
2022-5-5 16:18
NFT Issuers Could Have to Centralize and Register Under EU's MiCA Rules, France Warns
The EU bill would also tackle decentralized finance and bitcoin's energy use. дальше »
2022-5-5 16:06
Crypto Mining Moratorium Faces Stiff Headwinds in Albany
A bill that aims to put a two-year moratorium on certain types of proof-of-work crypto mining in New York is facing a fresh wave of pushback from industry leaders, lobbyists and lawmakers. дальше »
2022-5-5 00:15
California Governor Signs Executive Order to Spur Crypto Industry in the State
The order will begin creating a regulatory framework for blockchain technologies and crypto financial assets. дальше »
2022-5-5 20:19
Kazakhstan Orders Crypto Miners to Register With Authorities
The Central Asian country is trying to clean up its mining industry in the face of energy shortages. дальше »
2022-5-5 19:14
Council of Europe Calls for Crypto Laundering Clampdown
The chair of the council's Moneyval committee warned of fraud, tax evasion and market manipulation taking place using virtual assets. дальше »
2022-5-4 14:14
Crypto-Friendly Tim Ryan, J.D. Vance to Vie for Ohio's Open Senate Seat
Both Ryan, a Democrat, and Vance, a Republican, support cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2022-5-4 05:28
Crypto-Friendly Tim Ryan, JD Vance to Vie for Ohio's Open Senate Seat
Both Ryan, a Democrat, and Vance, a Republican, support cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2022-5-4 05:28
Who’s Surprised by the SEC’s ‘Power Grab?’
Something like $200 million in various cryptos were stolen, exploited or just plain burned over the past eight days. Given that, is it any wonder that regulators like Gary Gensler want closer oversight of the crypto sector? дальше »
2022-5-4 04:43
Hester Peirce Knocks SEC’s Plans to Add to Crypto Enforcement Staff
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner Hester Peirce took to Twitter on Tuesday to voice her opposition to the addition of 20 new jobs on the regulatory agency’s crypto enforcement squad. дальше »
2022-5-4 22:43
Hester Peirce Pushes Back Against SEC’s Plans to Nearly Double Crypto Enforcement Staff
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner Hester Peirce took to Twitter on Tuesday to voice her opposition to the addition of 20 new jobs on the regulatory agency’s crypto enforcement squad. дальше »
2022-5-3 22:43
La SEC suma personal para aumentar los esfuerzos contra estafas cripto
El regulador de valores de los Estados Unidos planea contratar a otras 20 personas para vigilar las ofertas de monedas, los tokens no fungibles y las finanzas descentralizadas. дальше »
2022-5-3 19:02
Uzbekistan Publishes Crypto Regulation Framework, Assigns Supervising Agency
Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev set a regulatory framework for the country's crypto industry and assigned a newly renamed Perspective Projects Agency to oversee the industry. дальше »
2022-5-3 17:27
SEC to Add Staff as It Ramps Up Anti-Crypto Scam Efforts
The U.S. securities enforcer will hire 20 extra staff to police coin offerings, non-fungible tokens and decentralized finance. дальше »
2022-5-3 12:30
Ohio's Senate Candidates Stake Out Crypto Positions
While crypto policy is unlikely to sway the outcome of Tuesday’s primary, its mindshare among the candidates augurs well for the industry’s clout in the nation’s capital. дальше »
2022-5-3 18:54
What a Mining Moratorium Could Really Mean for New York’s Crypto Industry
The New York Senate is considering a bill that would ban new proof-of-work mining operations using non-renewable energy sources. The crypto industry fears it might harm the sector irreparably. дальше »
2022-5-3 17:36
Top EU Official Calls for Global Crypto Agreement
Europe and the U.S. should work together to protect investors and limit environmental harm, Mairead McGuinness said. дальше »
2022-5-3 17:33
India Includes Crypto Businesses in New Rules for Cyber Security
The move is seen as a positive step that gives clarity to the crypto industry on several fronts. дальше »
2022-5-2 12:31
Swiss National Bank Owns No Bitcoin, but Could Buy in the Future, Chairman Says
Buying the cryptocurrency technically feasible, but didn't meet norms, Thomas Jordan said. дальше »
2022-4-30 19:43
Banks Don’t Need Extra Crypto Protections Yet, EU Regulator Says
The European Banking Authority said it will kick off work to map out crypto activities and spot new financial risks this year. дальше »
2022-4-30 19:07
International Tax Consortium Lists ‘Red Flag Indicators’ of Fraud in NFT Marketplaces
The guidance, which is the first of its kind from the Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement, lists both strong and moderate indicators of fraud. дальше »
2022-4-30 18:47
Belgian Registration for New Crypto Firms Kicks In on Sunday
Existing wallet providers have until June 1 to notify under the anti-money laundering law дальше »
2022-4-30 17:07
US Labor Department Has ‘Grave Concerns’ About Fidelity’s Plan for Bitcoin in 401(k) Retirement Plans, Wall Street Journal Reports
The Labor Department is scheduled to meet with Fidelity to express concerns. дальше »
2022-4-29 09:44
Panama's Crypto Law: No Legal Tender, but Digital Assets Exempt From Capital Gains Tax
The sponsor of the freshly-passed legislation spoke on Twitter spaces on Thursday afternoon. дальше »
2022-4-29 23:02
US Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Give CFTC Crypto Spot Market Oversight
U.S. Representatives Glenn Thompson (R-Pa.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) reintroduced the Digital Commodity Exchange Act Thursday, which would create a comprehensive national framework for digital assets and give the Commodity Futures Trading Commission a greater role in overseeing the sector. дальше »
2022-4-29 22:27
US, EU Members Among 60 Nations Calling for Open, Global Internet
The "Declaration for the Future of the Internet" calls for the network to return to its decentralized roots, and warns against disinformation, ransomware and privacy violations. дальше »
2022-4-29 16:05
The UK's FCA Says It Has Been Focused on the More Negative Side of the Crypto Debate
The financial regulator tended to key in on the risks crypto presented for financial stability, said David Raw, the co-director of consumer and retail policy at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). дальше »
2022-4-28 00:33
EU Crypto Laundering Plans Could Overwhelm Authorities, Bank Regulator Says
Officials urged lawmakers to think again as they approach the last stage of privacy-busting proposals. дальше »
2022-4-28 20:50
CFTC Sets May Roundtable to Weigh Ideas Sparked by FTX’s Derivatives Push
FTX’s application to allow for direct clearing of customers’ derivatives transactions has inspired the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to weigh such “non-intermediated” trading in a public roundtable next month. дальше »
2022-4-27 18:29
Stablecoins Need to Set a Common Standard, Says US Banking Watchdog
Stablecoins should have the same kind of standard-setting initiative previously seen in setting up common web practices in the early days of the internet, said Acting U.S. Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu. дальше »
2022-4-27 17:44
Gibraltar's Government Targets Crypto Market Manipulation With New Rules
Market manipulation has been an increasing risk among distributed ledger technology companies, Gibraltar’s Minister for Digital and Financial Services Albert Isola minister said in 2020. дальше »
2022-4-27 15:00
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Invites Views on Retail CBDC
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has issued a discussion paper inviting views on the key issues around a central bank digital currency (CBDC). дальше »
2022-4-27 14:28
Former Homeland Security Chief Nielsen to Join Astra as Adviser
Another top aide to former President Donald Trump is joining the Swiss crypto startup, Astra Protocol. Ex-Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen has been hired as an adviser right on the heels of former Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney. дальше »
2022-4-27 14:00
Europe's Lawmakers Set to Advance Discussion of Controversial Crypto AML Rules
Talks on contentious anti-money laundering rules for the sector are reaching the closing stage, but some hope there’ll be wiggle room on small payments, unhosted wallets and transition periods. дальше »
2022-4-27 10:00
Brazilian Senate Plenary Approves Bill Regulating Crypto Transactions
The bill will be voted on by the Chamber of Deputies and, if approved, can be vetoed by the executive branch. дальше »
2022-4-27 06:58
New York State Assembly Passes Bill Blocking New Crypto Mines That Use Non-Renewable Power
The bill will impose a two-year moratorium on new crypto mining firms that use a carbon-based energy source. Existing facilities aren't affected by the bill, nor are any that tap renewable resources. дальше »
2022-4-27 06:11
Central Bank of Cuba to License Digital Asset Service Providers
Licenses will be valid for one year and may be extended for an additional year, the bank announced Tuesday. дальше »
2022-4-27 05:38
FalconX Tests Waters as First Full-Fledged Crypto Derivatives Dealer
FalconX became the first crypto native firm to formally register as a U.S. swap dealer this month, and the startup's chief executive officer, Raghu Yarlagadda, sees a massive, underserved market. дальше »
2022-4-27 19:42
New York Lawmakers Advance Mining Moratorium Bill to Full Assembly
The bill would place a two-year moratorium on new permits for proof-of-work mining operations in former power plants. дальше »
2022-4-26 23:19
ECB's Panetta Blasts Crypto as ‘Ponzi Scheme’ Fueled by Greed
The central banker compared crypto market dynamics to the 2008 financial crisis and called for extra regulation and taxes. дальше »
2022-4-25 18:23
EU Agrees on Law to Curb Online Ads, Strip Illegal Content
The Digital Services Act, targeting big tech firms like Apple and Meta, is seen as a “constitution for the internet.” дальше »
2022-4-25 11:54
Incumbent Macron Wins French Presidential Election
The centrist liberal will remain in power after a campaign in which Web 3 played little part дальше »
2022-4-25 22:05
Panamanian Legislative Assembly’s Committee Approves Bill Regulating Crypto
The bill, presented by Congressman Gabriel Silva, must now go through two more rounds of debate before making it to the President’s desk. дальше »