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EU's MiCA Bill Moves Forward Without Bitcoin Limiting Provision
The EU's landmark legislative package for governing crypto assets is moving on to the next stage of negotiations without the divisive provision seeking to restrict the use of proof-of-work crypto. дальше »
2022-3-26 14:36
EU Passes Law to ‘Rein In’ Big Tech’s Domination Over Smaller Players
Companies such as Google, Apple, Amazon and Meta could face fines as high as 20% of turnover as the EU seeks to stop “gatekeepers” curbing competition from smaller players. дальше »
2022-3-26 13:47
Former Party Organizer Indicted for Laundering $2.7M in Bitcoin and Cash
Thomas Spieker was indicted for operating a global bitcoin laundering scheme that helped multiple clients hide profits earned from illegal activities. дальше »
2022-3-25 05:02
Former CPA Pleads Guilty to Helping BitClub Architect Launder Funds in $722M Ponzi Scheme
A former accountant is the latest associate of the notorious BitClub Ponzi scheme to plead guilty. дальше »
2022-3-24 23:19
US Justice Dept. Charges 2 in NFT 'Rug Pull' Scheme
"They pulled the rug out from under the victims," law enforcement said of the creators of the Frosties NFT collection. дальше »
2022-3-24 21:15
Meet the Libertarian Bitcoiner Considering a Run for New Hampshire’s Senate Seat
Bruce Fenton says he wants to tear down regulatory obstacles for the crypto industry at the federal level. дальше »
2022-3-24 20:01
Securities Regulators Cast Doubt on DeFi's Decentralization Claims
International standard-setter IOSCO is skeptical about some of crypto’s main claims, and is setting up a new task force to investigate potential risks. дальше »
2022-3-24 18:36
Next 24 Hours Crucial for EU Crypto Law as Officials Debate Emissions, DeFi, NFTs
A landmark law attempting to regulate crypto asset markets in Europe faces a key turning point, as lawmakers make a final call on banning Bitcoin-style validation and governments consider how to treat decentralized finance. дальше »
2022-3-24 18:22
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Could See Approvals by 2023: Bloomberg Intelligence
A proposed change that would require crypto exchanges to register with the SEC may be key to future approvals, two analysts said. дальше »
2022-3-24 18:11
UK Regulators Say Crypto Adoption Poses Financial Risk, Call for More Oversight
The regulators worry that international norms could come too late – and called for banks to exercise utmost caution when dealing with what it said were extremely volatile assets. дальше »
2022-3-24 15:55
US Senate to Consider Bill Examining El Salvador's Bitcoin Experiment
The bill, which was passed out of committee on Wednesday, generated the displeasure of El Salvador's President, Nayib Bukele. дальше »
2022-3-24 01:44
EU Set to Experiment With Blockchain-Based Stock, Bond and Fund Trading
A new five-year pilot allows experiments with issuing and trading stocks and bonds using distributed ledger technology as a test to whether more permanent exemption from stricter EU laws are needed. дальше »
2022-3-24 00:22
Honduras’ Central Bank Debunks Bitcoin as Legal Tender Rumors
The BCH is, however, studying the feasibility of a central bank digital currency (CBDC). дальше »
2022-3-24 22:38
MoonPay, Startup Known for Celeb NFT Buys, Adds Obama-Era Money Laundering Watchdog
James Freis ran the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network from 2007 to 2012. дальше »
2022-3-24 21:12
India’s Crypto Industry Fears Proposed Tax Rules Will Increase ‘Brain Drain’
The new tax proposals are set to formally become law on Thursday amidst little hope that the government may soften the tax blow. дальше »
2022-3-24 20:33
MiCA Could Still Be Delayed by EU Parliamentarians Over Proof-of-Work Provision
EU parliamentarians that supported the controversial provision seeking to limit proof-of-work crypto could make one last stand if the MiCA draft goes for a full parliamentary vote. дальше »
2022-3-24 20:26
India’s Proposed Crypto Tax Rules Likely to Become Law Thursday
Any easing of the government's stance on crypto taxation will be contained in amendments to the bill. дальше »
2022-3-24 17:37
Thailand Bans Crypto as Means of Payment
The Thai SEC stressed that it is only banning the use of crypto for payments and is not banning crypto trading and digital assets. дальше »
2022-3-23 10:42
Bitcoin Mining Ban Bill Makes It Out of New York State Assembly Committee
The bill aims to put in place a two-year moratorium on the kind of crypto mining used to secure the Bitcoin network. дальше »
2022-3-23 22:17
Crypto Implicated in Child Porn, Terrorism, French Official Says, Calling for End to Online Anonymity
In a plea to EU lawmakers, the head of France’s anti-dirty money unit said the authorities should be able to access information about even small online transfers. дальше »
2022-3-23 21:16
The Unnoticed OFAC Budget Ask in Last Week's Crypto Congressional Hearing
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren wants to task the Biden administration and Treasury Department with monitoring crypto transactions for fear of sanctions violations. The two Treasury agencies that would do so might already have the authority they need – but not the money. дальше »
2022-3-23 20:08
Crypto PAC Nets $400K in February From BlockFi CEO, CNBC Contributor and More
Another wave of crypto executives ponied up for GMI PAC last month as midterm elections approached. дальше »
2022-3-23 19:31
Crypto Remains a Threat: ECB Chief Christine Lagarde
Crypto service providers are accomplices to circumventing Russia sanctions, Lagarde said during an appearance at the Bank for International Settlements’ Innovation Summit on Tuesday. дальше »
2022-3-23 19:26
Ireland's Central Bank Warns of 'Misleading' Crypto Ads by Social Media Influencers
The Central Bank of Ireland has warned consumers about the risk of 'misleading' ads promoting crypto investments particularly by influencers on social media. дальше »
2022-3-22 18:42
Crypto Providers Would Have to Swap Transaction Details Under OECD Tax-Dodging Proposal
Details of overseas crypto holdings would be shared with home tax authorities under the planned extension of rules intended to bust financial secrecy. дальше »
2022-3-22 16:57
Indian Crypto Industry Mulls Supreme Court Move as Tax Break Expectations Disappear
The fading hope is that the government may reduce the 1% tax deducted at source, but expectations of a tax break on crypto capital gains have all but disappeared. дальше »
2022-3-22 14:04
Cross-Border CBDC Payments Are 'Viable,' Says Report From Central Banks of Australia, Malaysia, Singapore and South Africa
The tool to enable paying using different assets, tested by Australia, South Africa, Singapore and Malaysia, is the latest foray into trialling the applications of central bank digital currencies. дальше »
2022-3-22 13:39
UK Advertising Regulator Issues 'Red Alert' Guidance on Crypto Ads
The U.K.'s advertising regulator has issued an enforcement notice to over 50 companies that have advertised cryptocurrency advising them to review their ads to ensure they comply with new guidance. дальше »
2022-3-22 03:01
SEC Delays Spot Bitcoin ETF Offerings From WisdomTree and One River
The move continues a pattern by the U.S. securities regulator of denying or not taking action on all spot bitcoin ETF applications. дальше »
2022-3-22 20:04
Abu Dhabi Free Zone Seeks Comments on NFT Rules
A consultation paper looks to bring NFTs into Abu Dhabi's existing regulatory framework for virtual assets. дальше »
2022-3-22 19:00
Social Media Crypto Advice, Gamification Targeted by Global Standard-Setters at IOSCO
Tackling crypto and other investment scams might need international coordination, says the International Organization of Securities Commissions. дальше »
2022-3-22 16:25
Argentine Congress Approves IMF Debt Deal That Would Discourage Crypto Usage
The $45 billion loan was approved by the Senate on Thursday night, one week after the Chamber of Deputies passed it. дальше »
2022-3-18 09:22
Argentine Senate to Vote on IMF Agreement Discouraging Use of Cryptocurrencies
The letter of intent was signed by both parties on March 3 and already approved by the Chamber of Deputies. дальше »
2022-3-18 03:17
DC Lobbying Group Expands to New York State Capital
The crypto trade association’s new office in Albany will act as a foothold for state-level lobbying. дальше »
2022-3-18 23:55
Sberbank Gets License From Russian Central Bank to Issue, Exchange Digital Assets
The approval comes a short while after the Bank of Russia had advocated for a full ban on the trading and mining of cryptocurrency. дальше »
2022-3-18 22:21
Senator Elizabeth Warren Announces Sanctions Compliance Bill for Crypto Companies
The Digital Assets Sanctions Compliance Enhancement Act "would authorize the President to sanction foreign cryptocurrency firms that are doing business with sanctioned Russian entities," the Massachusetts lawmaker said. дальше »
2022-3-17 18:36
Sen. Warren Announces Sanctions Compliance Bill for Crypto Companies
The Digital Assets Sanctions Compliance Enhancement Act "would authorize the President to sanction foreign cryptocurrency firms that are doing business with sanctioned Russian entities," the Massachusetts lawmaker said. дальше »
2022-3-18 18:36
8 Congress Members Ask SEC for Details on Crypto Company Investigations
The bipartisan group led by Tom Emmer wants to ensure regulators do not stifle American innovation by imposing burdensome reporting requirements. дальше »
2022-3-17 16:31
Bank of England Raises Interest Rates Back to Pre-Pandemic Level of 0.75%
The Bank of England has raised interest rates to 0.75% in a bid to curb soaring inflation which is expected to peak at 7.25% in April. дальше »
2022-3-17 15:56
EU Regulators Warn Consumers That Crypto Assets Are 'Highly Risky'
A group of the top financial EU regulators said that consumers must face the "very real possibility" of losing all their money if they buy crypto. дальше »
2022-3-17 15:02
Ukraine's Zelenskyy Signs Virtual Assets Bill Into Law, Legalizing Crypto
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy legalized crypto in the country, signing into law a bill on virtual assets. дальше »
2022-3-16 19:15
Bitcoin-Friendly Mayors View Blockchain as a Way to Boost Equality, Diversity
New York City’s Eric Adams and Miami’s Francis Suarez also discussed how the U.S. can embrace blockchain technology to defy authoritarian regimes. дальше »
2022-3-16 03:23
Joe Biden’s Crypto Executive Order Is a Symbol
President Biden announced his executive order last week. It’s light on practical effects but the symbolism may be the point. дальше »
2022-3-16 01:50
UK’s FCA Opens Search for Head of Crypto Division
The FCA is looking to build a crypto team that can manage and regulate the industry. дальше »
2022-3-16 16:31
Shanghai Police Bust $16M Crypto Pyramid Scheme
The scheme was Shanghai's first cracked case of an online pyramid scheme using cryptocurrencies, according to the police. дальше »
2022-3-16 15:30
Kazakhstan Crackdown Forces 106 More Crypto Mines to Close
Notable political and business figures were said to be behind some of the mines, including the brother of former President Nursultan Nazarbayev. дальше »
2022-3-16 12:58
UK's Law Enforcement Agency Calls for Regulation of Crypto Mixing Tech: Report
The NCA called for regulation of crypto mixing tech as it may be used by criminals to legitimize illegal transactions. дальше »
2022-3-16 12:20
EU's Sweeping Crypto Regulations Package One Step Closer to Ratification
The proposed MiCA framework was voted through without a contentious provision seeking to limit the use of proof-of-work crypto. дальше »
2022-3-15 23:13
Ukraine Partners With FTX, Everstake to Launch New Crypto Donation Website
FTX is converting crypto contributions to Ukraine’s war effort into fiat for deposit at the National Bank of Ukraine. дальше »
2022-3-15 20:13
Japan Sets Penalties on Crypto Exchanges for Violating Russia Sanctions: Report
Japan's government and financial regulator have laid out the penalties crypto exchanges could face if they fail to comply with sanctions on Russia. дальше »