Bitcoin flips volatile at $27K as Fed’s Powell teases end to rate hikes

BTC price action destabilizes as markets watch Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s language for hints of policy change.

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Bitcoin in Stasis Below $27K Ahead of Powell Speech

At 15:00 GMT, Powell will speak at the "Perspectives on Monetary Policy" panel before the Thomas Laubach Research Conference hosted by the Federal Reserve. дальше »

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Highlights from Financial Service Committee hearing on stablecoins

The Digital Assets Financial Technology Inclusion Committee held a hearing on May 18 to discuss stablecoin policy. In opening the meeting, Congressman French Hill said it is the committee’s aim to put through legislation supporting stablecoins as a recognized payment method. дальше »

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Korean lawmakers rally towards crypto rules in May after grisly murder case: Report

Crypto policy making efforts have been reignited in South Korea after a woman was murdered following a dispute over digital assets. дальше »

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Indian authorities urged to restore access to UPI for crypto exchanges

An Indian crypto exchange and a policy firm have independently made appeals to the government, urging the restoration of access to the national Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for crypto firms. дальше »

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White House Makes Case For 30% Crypto Mining Tax, Cites Economic And Energy Factors As Key Drive Behind Policy

Digital asset miners are under the radar of authorities once again concerning energy consumption and its impact on the environment. The White House released a report focused on digital asset mining, sustainable development, and “fair” taxation in the sector. дальше »

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Trust Is The Biggest Hurdle for Any Potential CBDC – Bank of England Financial Policy Committee Official

According to Carolyn Wilkins, an external member of the Bank of England’s Financial Policy Committee, the three main design principles for a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) are staying focused on core public policy objectives, identifying and mitigating financial stability risks and setting high standards for technology. дальше »

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Hedge fund billionaire Paul Tudor Jones says ‘Entire US regulatory apparatus is against Bitcoin’

Billionaire hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones believes Bitcoin (BTC) will see strong headwinds in the coming months due to regulators and inflation. Jones made the comments during his latest appearance on CNBC’s Squawk Box, where he discussed various economic themes and monetary policy. дальше »

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Tether Leveraged Fed Policy to Buy $1.5B in Bitcoin

Tether bought over 52,000 Bitcoin using excess reserves in Q1 2023.

The post Tether Leveraged Fed Policy to Buy $1.5B in Bitcoin appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Romania harnesses AI for data-driven policy recommendations

Officials in Romania have created and employed an AI-powered robot to source community concerns and turn the collected data into policy recommendations. дальше »

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Ripple Exec Reveals Real Reason Why Investors Are Shunning US for EU

Ripple policy executive said US regulatory paralysis has real, measurable impact in terms of jobs and investment lost дальше »

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VC investments in European projects rise in Q1 2023

Venture capital investment into European crypto projects increased almost ten times in the past year, going from 5.9% in the first quarter of 2022 to 47.6% in Q1 of 2023. Circle Director of Research and Policy Patrick Hansen noted that this increase resulted from the region’s regulatory clarity following the European Union passage of the […] The post VC investments in European projects rise in Q1 2023 appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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EU Could Veto Large Stablecoins During MiCA Approval Process, Regulator Signals

The European Banking Authority doesn’t want private crypto initiatives to threaten monetary policy privileges дальше »

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OKX ужесточает требования KYC

Крипто-блогер Колин Ву заметил, что OKX без каких-либо предупреждений ужесточила требования KYC. OKX exchange has recently strengthened its KYC policy. KYC1 daily withdrawal limit of 200 BTC has been reduced to only $5,000 in total, but no announcement. дальше »

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Bitcoin Tends to Become More Volatile Around Monthly U.S. Inflation Releases: Kaiko

Monthly U.S. inflation readings influence the Fed policy, which impacts both crypto and traditional markets. дальше »

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Bitcoin Moves Sideways at $27.5K as Investors Await CPI Inflation Reading

Equities slid. Investors will be watching Wednesday's release of the April Consumer Price Index for clues about the Federal Reserve's next monetary policy decision. дальше »

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Blockchain Association objects to SEC’s proposed custody rule change

The Blockchain Association said May 8 that it objects to a custody rule change proposed by the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Industry group objects to SEC proposal Marisa Tashman Coppel, Policy Counsel for the Blockchain Association, warned that the SEC’s rule change could “drastically curtail” crypto investment. дальше »

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Ripple's Tussle With SEC to Cost the Firm $200M, CEO Garlinghouse Says: Report

The U.S. puts politics ahead of policy, Brad Garlinghouse has said at the 2023 Dubai Fintech Summit. дальше »

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Defending against SEC to cost Ripple $200M, CEO Brad Garlinghouse says

Ripple’s CEO reveals $200 million spent defending the SEC lawsuit, and laments about U.S. crypto regulation and a politics-first policy, advising entrepreneurs to avoid the United States. дальше »

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Nigeria goes blockchain: Policy could impact digital identity

Nigeria’s crypto community celebrates the approval of the National Blockchain Policy, set to impact governance, digital identity management and e-payments. дальше »

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US Treasury Yield Spikes as Investors Fear Recurring Banking Crisis

Coinspeaker US Treasury Yield Spikes as Investors Fear Recurring Banking Crisis Amid the broader banking crisis, investors are still concerned about the next move of the government in terms of Federal Reserve policy. дальше »

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Nigeria approves new policy to build a "blockchain-powered" economy

 The Nigerian communications ministry developed a new national blockchain strategy. The government statement made no mention of cryptocurrency, which the government banned in 2021. As part The post Nigeria approves new policy to build a "blockchain-powered" economy appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Nigeria finally implements its blockchain policy 

The Nigerian government has approved its national blockchain policy. It aims to institutionalize blockchain technology and its components in the nation. Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa, is finally ready to bring regulatory clarity to its blockchain industry and… дальше »

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Nigeria Greenlights National Blockchain Policy to Boost Digital Economy

Nigeria has approved a National Blockchain Policy to boost its digital economy. The technology will be used in a wide variety of industries. The post Nigeria Greenlights National Blockchain Policy to Boost Digital Economy appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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As Fed hikes rates to highest since 2008, Bitcoin and gold shine amid banking crisis

Quick Take The Fed’s 25bps hike was expected, with a hawkish tone: “Some additional policy firming may be warranted. ” That takes the fed funds rate to 5. 00-5. 25% — the highest level since the GFC 2008. дальше »

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Nigeria Approves National Policy to Create 'Blockchain-Powered' Economy

The policy announcement makes no mention of crypto, which the government cracked down on in 2021. дальше »

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Nigerian government formally approves blockchain use

The Nigeria Federal Executive Council has approved the National Policy on Blockchain drafted by the Federal Ministry of Communications & Digital Economy, paving the way for the formal use of blockchain technology in the country. дальше »

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Italy Imposes 26% Tax on Crypto

Italy's new 26% tax on cryptocurrencies marks a significant policy shift, affecting investors, traders, and potentially leaving a mark on the regulatory landscape for digital assets globally now and in the future. дальше »

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DeFi Needs More Than ‘Synthetic High-Yield Products’: Dragonfly’s Haseeb Qureshi

The venture capitalist discusses non-ZIRP monetary policy, rebooting crypto’s market structure and why Ponzi bubbles always burst. дальше »

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UK Treasury opens consultation on taxation of DeFi lending and staking

UK’s HM Treasury has outlined tax policy changes targeted at DeFi lending and staking. The proposals are part of a consultation on taxation of activities conducted using crypto assets in DeFi. дальше »

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Please Enjoy the Final Crypto Winter

With U.S. regulations and policy coming soon, the frauds, scams and irresponsible investment management practices that led to the current market downturn will be things of the past, reasons Paul Brody of EY. дальше »

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Circle’s Fed payment rail goal could be crushed by NY Fed’s policy change

Updated rules by the New York Fed could deem stablecoin issuer Circle “ineligible” for access to the Fed's money market.

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NY Fed Policy Change Could Squash Stablecoin Issuer Circle’s Hope for Fed Access

Funds structured as stablecoin issuer Circle’s Blackrock-managed USDC reserve fund “generally will be deemed ineligible” for the New York Federal Reserve’s reverse repurchase program under the new rules. дальше »

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Bitcoin advocates rally at Texas State Capitol to oppose bill cutting mining incentives

“When you target one industry the way they are with this bill, that’s bad policy no matter what the industry you’re targeting,” said Satoshi Action Fund CEO Dennis Porter. дальше »

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IIF Analyst Sheds Light on Bitcoin's Fall

The recent decline in Bitcoin's value can be attributed to the Federal Reserve's increasingly hawkish stance on monetary policy, according to Robin Brooks, chief economist at the Institute of International Finance (IIF) дальше »

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Unpacking Policy Issues at Consensus 2023

We’ll hear discussions ranging from global regulatory policy around crypto to how industry and lawmakers alike are approaching the question of privacy and privacy tool usage in crypto at CoinDesk's Consensus 2023 conference. дальше »

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South Korean parliament passes first phase of virtual asset bill

On April 25, the South Korean parliament’s National Policy Committee passed the first step of the country’s crypto bill, the Virtual Asset Investor Protection Act. дальше »

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Crypto community split on Coinbase NFT's push for 'sensible crypto policy'

A Twitter user expressed uncertainty over NFTs having any impact but admitted that it makes them feel like they did something.

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What to Expect at Consensus 2023

From Solana Phones to the future of U.S. crypto policy, here’s what to look out for at crypto’s Big Tent event – Consensus. дальше »

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The Most Intense Consensus Ever Seeks Everyone’s Voice

This year’s CoinDesk Consensus event, which will bring key policy and technical debates to the forefront, is especially important. While the withdrawal of a handful of previously agreed-upon speaking assignments undermines full representation on both sides of the issues, non-U. дальше »

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Ripple execs praise EU's move to approve MiCA legislation

Ripple executives praised EU's move to approve MiCA legislation as the firm is struggling to get regulatory clarity in the U.S. Susan Friedman, International Policy Counsel at Ripple, said thatThe post Ripple execs praise EU's move to approve MiCA legislation appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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VC firm Paradigm criticizes SEC's 'brute force' regulation policy, details inside

Paradigm, a Web3 VC firm, criticized SEC Chair Gary Gensler's "brute force" crypto regulation as bad policy. The firm claimed that SEC failed to give crypto users and investors necessary informThe post VC firm Paradigm criticizes SEC's 'brute force' regulation policy, details inside appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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SEC’s ‘brute force’ crypto regulation attempt is ‘bad policy’ — Paradigm

The venture capital firm pointed out the fundamental differences between crypto assets and securities.

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Ripple, FTX, Tezos leaders affected by Twitter’s blue checkmark removals

A number of crypto leaders appear to have lost their “blue checkmark” status following changes to Twitter’s identity verification model on April 20. Crypto leaders impacted by new policy Though attention has been drawn to the many mainstream public figures affected by Twitter’s policy change, a number of crypto leaders have been impacted as well. дальше »

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Polygon Labs Publishes Open Letter Addressing EU Authorities, Proposes Better DeFi Regulation

Rebecca Rettig, chief policy officer at Polygon Labs, shares open letter to EU authorities, in which major amendments to Data Act are proposed дальше »

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Bitcoin Policy UK Launches With Goal Of Capturing Bitcoin’s Opportunity For The UK

The Bitcoin-focused policy group aims to educate policymakers on the benefits Bitcoin can provide. дальше »

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Bitcoin breaks $30k barrier: what’s next

For the first time since June 10, 2022, bitcoin (BTC) has surged past the $30,000 mark, fueled by fading banking turbulence, growing investor optimism, and a potential shift in US central bank monetary policy. дальше »

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What Does This Week Have in Store for Crypto?

Investors will closely observe the U.S. CPI, out this week, for clues to the Federal Reserve's next policy move in May 2023. The post What Does This Week Have in Store for Crypto? appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Congressman Tom Emmer says SEC chair Gary Gensler is a ‘bad faith regulator’

The crypto-friendly congressman questioned Gary Gensler’s supposed “open door policy,” suggesting that he “might have an open door, but it is an enter-at-your-own-risk-door.” дальше »

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Ripple Policy Head Reveals Crucial Flaw in SEC Boss's Crypto Views

Ripple's Susan Friedman slams Gary Gensler's views on crypto and securities compatibility дальше »

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