Indian Crypto Industry Welcomes Govt Plans to Introduce Anti-Money Laundering Measures

The Indian government has put the crypto sector under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). But is it a signal of greater regulation to come? The post Indian Crypto Industry Welcomes Govt Plans to Introduce Anti-Money Laundering Measures appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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US Government Transfers 40,000 Bitcoin, Will It Affect The Price?

The Bitcoin price is under heavy pressure due to fears of “sticky” inflation and yesterday’s ultra-hawkish comments from U. S. Federal Reserve (Fed) chairman Jerome Powell. At press time, BTC was trading just above $22,000 and continued to show no strength yet. дальше »

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40,000 BTC Moved on Coinbase by US Government, What's Happening?

Move by US government unexpected, yet should not really affect market performance of Bitcoin дальше »

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Silvergate reportedly talks with FDIC on ways to avoid shutdown

Officials from the government agency reportedly entered Silvergate’s headquarters last week, with discussions revolving around how to salvage the crypto bank. дальше »

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What Impact Will China’s New Finance Regulator Have on Crypto in Hong Kong?

Chinese government introduces new body to bring sweeping reform to financial regulation, with implications for the crypto industry. The post What Impact Will China’s New Finance Regulator Have on Crypto in Hong Kong? appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Thailand offers tax breaks for companies issuing investment tokens: Reuters

Thailand’s government will offer tax breaks for companies issuing investment tokens. The government expects over $3 billion worth of investment token offerings over the next two years. The move could attract more cryptocurrency companies to Thailand. дальше »

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Thailand to offer tax breaks for investment token issuers

The government of Thailand expects that investment token offerings could generate more than $3.7 billion in the next two years.

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Crypto Observers Look to Treasury Yields for Cues as Bitcoin Remains Comatose

Bitcoin may struggle to maintain current valuations if the U.S. government bond yields extend February rally, one trading firm said. Yields, however, have pulled back from multi-month highs ahead of Powell's speech. дальше »

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Nigerians’ Rejection of Their CBDC Is a Cautionary Tale for Other Countries

Nigerians are protesting their country's CBDC and demanding renewed access to paper money, despite government incentives to use the digital currency. дальше »

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FTX Bankruptcy Examiner Denial Appealed by U.S. Government

An independent investigation could cost as much as $100 million, the Delaware court has previously been warned дальше »

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Australian Crypto Regulations Likely to Be Delayed Until Mid-2024: Report

Australian laws to regulate the crypto industry and protect retail customers could take more than a year, government documents indicate. дальше »

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Australia’s crypto regulations may be delayed until 2024, details inside

Crypto legislation in Australia may be delayed until 2024 or later, as the government is looking to get a complete picture of the industry. Treasury anticipates that some stakeholders such as cThe post Australia’s crypto regulations may be delayed until 2024, details inside appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Venture Capital Firm 8VC Secures $880M with Mission to ‘Fix a Broken World’

Coinspeaker Venture Capital Firm 8VC Secures $880M with Mission to ‘Fix a Broken World’ 8VC has been investing in diverse businesses and companies from sectors such as life sciences, logistics, IT infrastructure, financial services, government and defense, consumer, and enterprise. дальше »

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The US government needs to provide a clear regulatory framework for crypto, says Coinbase’s CEO

Brian Armstrong believes that the US government needs to provide a clear regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. He added that offshoring crypto hurts the American financial system. Armstrong argues that the traditional financial system hasn’t been updated in nearly four decades. дальше »

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Coinbase CEO Demands A Clear Rulebook For Crypto

In an interview with Bloomberg, Coinbase co-founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Brian Armstrong addressed the current regulatory approach enforced by the U. S. government. The CEO of the U. S. дальше »

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Top US Treasury Official Says Leaders ‘Actively Evaluating’ Digital Dollar Question

Nellie Liang, the U.S. Treasury Department's undersecretary for domestic finance, suggested that the federal government’s work on a potential digital dollar is accelerating, saying leaders from various agencies and White House offices are starting meetings in the “coming months.” дальше »

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Nigeria Picks Bola Tinubu as President Amid Cash Shortages

Tinubu will replace outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari, under whose government the country issued the eNaira and banned banks from interacting with crypto firms. дальше »

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UAE to create exclusive free zone for digital, virtual asset companies

The government of Ras Al Khaimah is set to unveil a new free zone tailored for digital and virtual asset firms as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) strengthens its position as a magnet for players in the burgeoning blockchain industry. дальше »

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Coinbase Pushes Back Against SEC, Launches Campaign To Rally Crypto Forces

 U. S. -based Crypto exchange Coinbase has launched a campaign in favor of crypto policies in all 435 congressional districts across the jurisdiction of the U. S. government. This decision comes from increased regulatory enforcement actions by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). дальше »

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UAE Plans On Launching A Free Zone For Digital And Virtual Asset Companies

The city of Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), UAE, intends to introduce a free zone for digital and virtual asset companies. The government of Ras Al Khaimah says this free zone will be called the RAK Digital Assets Oasis. дальше »

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SEC’s Coinbase Insider Trading Case Is ‘Backdoor Rulemaking,’ Trade Association’s CEO Says

The government agency not only “piggybacked” off of the DOJ’s case, but is using it as a way to define some tokens as securities, Perianne Boring, the Chamber of Digital Commerce’s founder, told “First Mover.” дальше »

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JPEX to Apply For The Latest Crypto Trading License in Hong Kong

JPEX is announcing that they have made plans to apply for the latest crypto trading license given by the Special Administrative Region (SAR) Government in Hong Kong.  The latest milestone JPEX hopes to accomplish comes after the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong launched a Consultation to solicit ideas from stakeholders of the … Continued The post JPEX to Apply For The Latest Crypto Trading License in Hong Kong appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Caitlin Long’s Custodia Bank receives second rejection from Federal Reserve

The United States Federal Reserve announced on February 23 that it had denied a request through which Custodia Bank sought supervision from the government agency. The post Caitlin Long’s Custodia Bank receives second rejection from Federal Reserve appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Crypto vs Fiat: Has Cryptocurrency Lost the Battle Against Traditional Currency

Cryptocurrency vs. Fiat explores the challenges of widespread adoption and government backing, and the potential benefits and drawbacks. The post Crypto vs Fiat: Has Cryptocurrency Lost the Battle Against Traditional Currency appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Gate.io to launch in Hong Kong as government invests $6.4m in web3

Crypto exchange Gate.io has announced its plans to launch in Hong Kong following the government's cash injection of HKD 50 million ($6.4 million) into Web3 under the city's 2023-24 budget. дальше »

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Iceland is 'Europe’s last Bitcoin mining refuge,' but concerns emerge

Iceland has become the world's largest hash rate producer per capita. However, environmental concerns are making Iceland's government turn BTC miners away. On 21 February, Bitcoin [BTC] miniThe post Iceland is 'Europe’s last Bitcoin mining refuge,' but concerns emerge appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Hong Kong’s Crypto Hub Aspirations Get Beijing’s Seal Of Approval

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LBank celebrates Brazil’s move to allow residents to pay taxes with crypto

Banco do Brasil (BB), Brazil's largest public bank, partly owned by the Brazilian government, released a statement last Friday announcing that Brazilian taxpayers will now be able to settle their duesThe post LBank celebrates Brazil’s move to allow residents to pay taxes with crypto appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Chinese Government Approves of Hong Kong’s Crypto Plans: Bloomberg

China is dipping its toes back into the crypto world by allowing Hong Kong to open up to the market. One Country, Two Systems The Chinese government seems keen to... дальше »

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‘Privacy has become a taboo,’ says crypto-anarchist project DarkFi

A group of pseudonymous developers from DarkFi spoke with Cointelegraph about how crypto is evolving amid privacy challenges, bad actors and government oversight. дальше »

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San Francisco federal bank eyes CBDC system development, reveals job posting

Within 24 hours of the job posting, 45 applicants have shown interest in joining the federal government to build an in-house CBDC. дальше »

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CZ Refutes Report Binance Is Considering Delisting U.S.-Based Projects In Face Of Crypto Regulatory Storm

Binance chief Changpeng Zhao (aka CZ) has shut down rumours that the global exchange is mulling severing ties with United States crypto projects owing to increased scrutiny from a host of government agencies and regulators. дальше »

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Custodia Bank CEO slams Washington’s ‘misguided crackdown’ on crypto

Caitlin Long revealed that she had warned government agencies of major “fraud” in the crypto space months before several firms went bankrupt. дальше »

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Former CFTC Chairman: SEC Was 'Absolutely Right' to Sue Terraform Labs, Do Kwon

Timothy Massad, now a research fellow at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, says the government was right in issuing the complaint, adding that while stablecoins present risks, they also open the door to opportunities. дальше »

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Binance Considers Severing US Ties in Face of Crypto Crackdown: Bloomberg

The crypto exchange has been investigated by a host of U.S. regulators and government agencies. дальше »

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The IRS Are Looking at Your Crypto More Than Ever Before

The US Government has never paid more attention to your crypto taxes. Filing them is often more complicated than you think. The post The IRS Are Looking at Your Crypto More Than Ever Before appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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UK Think Tank Opposes Bank Of England’s CBDCs

The UK Tax Reform Council, a non-profit organization, recently opposed the Bank of England’s move to create CBDCs. According to the council, this move will not profit the masses, as the government will get more rights over individuals’ finances. дальше »

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Blockchain Life will host the 10th Global Blockchain and Crypto Forum in Dubai

The 10th Global Forum on blockchain, cryptocurrencies and mining – Blockchain Life 2023 takes place on February 27–28 in Dubai.   The event is attended by key industry players, government representatives, heads of international companies and funds, investors, promising startups teams and beginners. дальше »

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Former SEC Attorney: Kraken Action Not a Condemnation of 'Staking Writ Large'

Zachary Fallon, a partner at law firm Ketsal, says that because the government agency relies on a circumstances based test, it may need to adjust its response to other crypto firms that engage in staking-as-a-service. дальше »

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Crypto In The Crosshairs And Bitcoin Market Dynamics

Announcements by government agencies make stricter regulations look imminent for the crypto industry. How derivatives market action impacts the bitcoin price. дальше »

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Are the Remaining Crypto Giants Staring Down the Barrel of the US Government’s Gun?

The latest action from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against Kraken is probably only the first stirring of a U.S. government campaign to come for the major remaining crypto exchanges, according to industry lawyers, consultants and former regulators. дальше »

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South Korea Fights Back Against Crypto Thefts With North Korea Sanctions

South Korea has announced sanctions against North Korea’s crypto crimes while the government is adopting and building on blockchain technology. The post South Korea Fights Back Against Crypto Thefts With North Korea Sanctions appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Community urges Coinbase to relist XRP as CEO fights for staking

The community wonders whether delisting XRP in 2020 was due to Coinbase’s willingness to protect customers from “government overreach.” дальше »

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South Korea Blacklists North Korean Crypto Thieves, Flags Wallet Addresses

The government sanctions targeted four individuals and seven institutions – some with alleged ties to the elite North Korean hacking group "Lazarus." дальше »

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President of Senegal likes El Salvador bitcoin policy 

The president of the Republic of Senegal, Macky Sall, expressed interest in the government's bitcoin policy in El Salvador. дальше »

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The Sandbox Joins Forces With Saudi Arabia For Metaverse Development

The government of Saudi Arabia has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with leading virtual world platform, The Sandbox. The partnership was announced on Tuesday with the aim for Metaverse development, and a ceremony was held to celebrate the pact. дальше »

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The U.S. Government Wants to Cut Off Crypto’s Access to Banks: Nic Carter

Crypto companies may soon find themselves deprived of banking services in the United States, just like online poker was during the Obama era, says Nic Carter. Operation Choke Point 2.0... дальше »

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Russian government subsidizes Siberian crypto mining operation

The Russian government is giving incentives for crypto mining investors and $12 million in support for building a crypto mining factory in Siberia. дальше »

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US authorities allegedly using banks to crack down on crypto – Nic Carter

CoinMetrics co-founder Nic Carter alleged that the United States government is using the banking sector to execute a widespread crackdown against the crypto industry. The post US authorities allegedly using banks to crack down on crypto – Nic Carter appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Celsius creditors, US gov oppose bankrupt’s lender extension request due to high cash burn rate

The United States government and creditors have objected to Celsius’ plan to extend its restructuring plan to June 30, according to February 8 court filings. The post Celsius creditors, US gov oppose bankrupt’s lender extension request due to high cash burn rate appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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