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UK Financial Regulator Seeks Comments on Ad Approval Process for Crypto
Only companies with Financial Conduct Authority permission will be allowed to approve promotional material, and crypto firms will be hit once the Financial Services and Markets Bill becomes law. дальше »
2022-12-7 15:46
A16z Elevates Former US CFTC Commissioner Quintenz to Policy Chief
Brian Quintenz, a former commissioner with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission who left the agency last year, is amplifying his role at crypto venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) from advising to taking over as its head of policy, the company said on Tuesday. дальше »
2022-12-7 14:00
Kentucky Investigating 2 Proposed Contracts That Would Give Discounted Electricity to Crypto Miners
Kentucky’s Public Service Commission is concerned the rates could result in higher electric bills for state residents. дальше »
2022-12-6 23:25
Nexo to Depart US After Regulator Discussions Hit 'Dead End'
Crypto lender Nexo announced Monday it would stop offering services to U.S. customers over the next several months, and would immediately suspend Earn access in eight states. дальше »
2022-12-6 20:37
New FTX CEO Testimony ‘False,’ Bankman-Fried Says
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried said documentation existed, despite John Ray bemoaning poor record keeping. дальше »
2022-12-6 20:09
Malta Seeks to Remove NFTs From Crypto Law
The move anticipates new EU legislation by excluding non-fungible assets. дальше »
2022-12-6 17:03
Bank of America Say Regulation Is Key for Mainstream Adoption of Crypto
Despite the correction in cryptocurrency markets, the development of blockchain technology has accelerated, the report said. дальше »
2022-12-5 14:55
Crypto Is at ‘Brick Wall Stage' and Needs ‘Right Balance’ of Regulation, Says Legal Expert
Pennsylvania State University Dickinson Law Professor Tonya Evans discusses why the ecosystem is in need of thoughtful regulation from lawmakers on Capitol Hill. дальше »
2022-12-3 21:06
S. Korean Judge Dismisses Arrest Warrant for Terra Co-Founder Shin
An arrest warrant for Do Kwon, another co-founder, remains in effect, however. дальше »
2022-12-3 20:48
Facebook Parent Meta Dips Toe Back Into Policy Circles to Boost Metaverse
After Meta Platforms (META) famously riled up U.S. regulators with Facebook’s abortive stablecoin initiative, the company is back with an effort to influence digital policy – this time for the metaverse – but it’s charting a less aggressive course. дальше »
2022-12-3 18:00
US Justice Department Wants FTX Fraud Allegations to Be Investigated
The collapse was described as the "fastest big corporate failure in American history," in a court filing. дальше »
2022-12-3 15:51
FTX Japan Plans to Restart Local Customer Withdrawals
FTX has approved its Japanese subsidiary's plan to restart withdrawals for customers. дальше »
2022-12-3 15:12
US CFTC Commissioner Cites Latest Crypto Sanction in Call for New Rules
CFTC Commissioner Kristin Johnson is pushing for her agency to work on policies to further tighten custody of customer assets as the CFTC sanctions another crypto Ponzi scheme. дальше »
2022-12-2 00:56
CFTC Chairman Suggests 'Pause' to Overhaul Senate Bill Following FTX Debacle
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Rostin Behnam said that while new legislation allowing his agency greater spot market oversight over crypto should move swiftly, lawmakers should also ensure there are no "gaps." дальше »
2022-12-2 22:21
FTX Collapse Highlights Need for Global Crypto Regulations, Says US Treasury’s Adeyemo: Reuters
Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo said such regulations were important to ensure the protection of investors, consumers and financial stability. дальше »
2022-12-2 20:38
Crypto Industry a Disaster in Need of Rebranding, UK Lawmaker Says
The lawmaker begs the industry to leave the "bad boats" to burn out at sea and ditch the word "crypto" following FTX collapse. дальше »
2022-12-2 20:30
NYDFS Proposes Regulation Allowing It to Charge Crypto Companies in New York for Supervision Costs
The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) published a proposed regulation on Thursday that lays out how the state regulator would assess New York-regulated crypto companies for costs associated with their supervision. дальше »
2022-12-2 19:46
UK's Crypto Agenda Won't Be Derailed by FTX Collapse, Minister Says
The country first set out its vision of becoming a global crypto hub in April. дальше »
2022-12-2 16:17
TradFi Giant TP ICAP Gains UK Crypto License
Fusion Digital Assets aims to offer a platform for matching crypto spot orders and execute trades дальше »
2022-12-2 12:25
Canada's Manitoba Province Enacts 18-Month Moratorium on New Crypto Mining
The local heavily indebted utility has received up to 4.6 GW of requests from miners looking to connect to the grid. дальше »
2022-12-3 11:13
Canada's Manitoba Province Enacts 18-Month Moratorium on New Crypto Mining: Reports
The local heavily indebted utility has received up to 4.6 GW of requests from miners looking to connect to the grid. дальше »
2022-12-2 11:13
US Prosecutors Charge 21 Alleged ‘Money Mules’ With Using Crypto to Launder Proceeds of Cybercrimes
Prosecutors in Texas have slapped 21 U.S. citizens with an assortment of criminal charges for allegedly helping various transnational criminal rings launder their ill-gotten gains using cryptocurrency дальше »
2022-12-2 00:08
After Months at Arm’s Length, Sen. Brown Opens Door for Crypto Legislation
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), the chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, has widely been seen as the linchpin of legislation to set up oversight of the cryptocurrency industry. While his crypto suspicions have been clear in hearings, his plans for specific bills remained quiet until now. дальше »
2022-11-30 20:53
SEC Could Use BlockFi as Object Lesson for Clear Crypto Regulation, Says Ex-SEC Official
Howard Fischer, a Moses Singer LLP partner, discusses why the SEC is more concerned with regulating crypto than getting the $30 million BlockFi owes the agency. дальше »
2022-11-30 20:52
South Africa Adds Crypto Businesses to List of Accountable Institutions
Crypto exchange and custody businesses are among entities that will have to identify and keep records for new and existing clients. дальше »
2022-11-30 18:03
Crypto Exchanges Nexo and Gemini Expand to Italy, Register With Regulator
Entry into Italy's registry for virtual currency operators is mandatory to operate in the country. дальше »
2022-11-30 17:00
Bitcoin's Last Stand: ECB Staffers Say the Crypto is on 'Road to Irrelevance'
Crypto regulation can be misunderstood as approval, officials at the European Central Bank said in a blog post explaining the bank's stance on bitcoin. дальше »
2022-11-30 16:21
Digital Dollar Could Streamline Settlements, DTCC Says
The traditional-finance giant cites billions in benefits from using distributed ledger technology дальше »
2022-11-30 16:00
EU Crypto, NFT Providers Must Report Tax Details Under Leaked EU Plan
A draft bill seen by CoinDesk also covers stablecoins, crypto derivatives and companies outside the bloc. дальше »
2022-11-30 15:29
EU’s MiCA Crypto Law Would Have Stopped FTX's Malpractice, Officials Say
Some lawmakers worry if the upcoming crypto regulations are tough enough to stem wider structural problems in the industry. дальше »
2022-11-30 14:33
Singapore's Financial Regulator Defends Itself After FTX Blowup
Singapore state fund Temasek’s investment in FTX has caused reputational harm, but “it is the nature of investment and risk-taking,” said Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. дальше »
2022-11-30 13:33
Brazilian Chamber of Deputies Approves Bill Regulating Crypto Transactions
The bill still requires the approval of the executive branch before it becomes law. дальше »
2022-11-30 04:28
Sam Bankman-Fried Called to FTX Hearing by Texas Securities Regulator
The Texas State Securities Board has been investigating FTX US since October. дальше »
2022-11-30 00:52
Beto O’Rourke Returned a $1M Campaign Donation From Sam Bankman-Fried: Report
The former Texas Democratic candidate for governor was uncomfortable accepting such a large unsolicited donation, according to the Texas Tribune. дальше »
2022-11-30 23:31
New York Man Pleads Guilty to $2M Crypto Mining Fraud
Chet Stojanovich, 38, went to great lengths to pose as a broker of crypto mining equipment and hosting services – but kept his customers’ money for himself. дальше »
2022-11-30 23:04
Binance, Coinbase Among Crypto Firms Questioned by US Senator After FTX Mess
Binance.US and Coinbase (COIN) are on a list of crypto companies questioned this week by the chairman of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee about how they protect the investors using their services in light of the widespread damage caused by the fall of FTX. дальше »
2022-11-30 22:46
BlockFi Joins the Bankruptcy Parade
Crypto lender BlockFi became the latest industry heavyweight to file for bankruptcy, joining Celsius Network, Voyager Digital and FTX. FTX’s collapse directly contributed to BlockFi’s filing, but the lender presented an optimistic view nevertheless in its first day pleadings. дальше »
2022-11-30 22:00
BlockFi Has $355M in Crypto Frozen on FTX, Attorney Confirms
Crypto lender BlockFi has about $355 million in cryptocurrencies currently frozen on crypto exchange FTX, attorney Joshua Sussberg told a bankruptcy court in New Jersey on Tuesday. дальше »
2022-11-30 20:43
France, Luxembourg Test CBDC for 100M Euro Bond Issue
The Venus Initiative is the latest attempt to use digital representations of money for financial-market settlement дальше »
2022-11-30 19:38
India to Test Digital Rupee in 4 Cities With 4 Banks
India's central bank will start testing its retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the cities of Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru and Bhubaneswar with the initial participation of four banks. дальше »
2022-11-30 15:07
Ukraine Considering CBDC That Can Facilitate Crypto Trading
The National Bank of Ukraine says it is looking at retail payments, virtual asset circulation and cross-border transactions as possible use cases for a central bank digital currency. дальше »
2022-11-30 14:29
Israel’s Ministry of Finance Proposes New Guidelines for Regulating Digital Assets
The proposal follows the country’s recent efforts to integrate cryptocurrencies into its economy. дальше »
2022-11-29 01:04
Regulating Crypto Not a ‘One-Agency Solution,’ CFTC Commissioner Says
Appearing on CoinDesk TV, Summer K. Mersinger discussed why the need to regulate crypto will require working closely with other agencies. дальше »
2022-11-29 00:23
Crypto Exchange Kraken Settles Case With US Treasury Over Serving Customers in Iran
Kraken has agreed to pay $362,1159 to settle its potential liability for violating U.S. sanctions against Iran. дальше »
2022-11-29 21:59
Singapore Banks' Exposure to Bitcoin 'Insignificant' but Subject to Highest Risk Weight
Banks must hold $125 in capital against every $100 worth of bitcoin, a senior minister said. дальше »
2022-11-28 19:33
BlockFi Files for Bankruptcy as FTX Contagion Spreads
BlockFi filed for bankruptcy days after suspending withdrawals last week. FTX had extended a $400 million line of credit to the lender earlier this year. дальше »
2022-11-28 18:20
FTX Direct Clearing Plan Was Nowhere Close to Being Approved, CFTC Chief Says
Rostin Behnam had previously said the plans to streamline financial market structure were a potentially unique disruptive innovation. дальше »
2022-11-28 17:08
JPMorgan: Push to Regulate Crypto to Accelerate After FTX’s Collapse
Crypto derivatives trading is likely to shift to regulated venues, and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange is expected to emerge as a winner, the bank said. дальше »
2022-11-28 15:51
UK Crypto Fraud Climbs by a Third to Over $270M: Report
The U.K. is currently in a recession and the cost of living has increased, making some people vulnerable to fraudsters. дальше »
2022-11-28 12:35
Bahamas' Attorney General Defends Country's Regulatory Regime Amid FTX 'Debacle'
Ryan Pinder, the Attorney General of The Bahamas, defended his country's actions through the collapse of crypto exchange FTX, but did not provide much new information about the local regulator's efforts to investigate the company. дальше »