Fed Chair Powell Provides Update on US Central Bank Digital Currency – Regulation Bitcoin News
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has provided an update on the Fed’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) work in a...
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UK Widens Crackdown on Unauthorized Crypto ATMs – Regulation Bitcoin News
Britain’s top financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has widened its crackdown on unauthorized cryptocurrency ATMs. “There are currently...
Russian Crypto Industry Association Asks Putin to Help With Regulations – Regulation Bitcoin News
The organization representing Russia’s crypto and blockchain sector has urged Vladimir Putin to spur regulatory efforts. The association fears the...
SEC Files Emergency Action Against Bkcoin in $100 Million Crypto Fraud Scheme – Regulation Bitcoin News
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed an emergency action against Miami-based investment adviser Bkcoin and one of...
Ripple CEO Warns of Harm to Crypto Industry if SEC Wins Lawsuit Over XRP – Regulation Bitcoin News
The CEO of Ripple Labs has warned of the harm to the crypto industry if the U.S. Securities and Exchange...
The crypto industry has ‘already started’ moving outside US, says Ripple CEO
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) regulation through “enforcement,” as opposed to “doing the work,” is not a...
US legislators renew call for EPA investigation of crypto mining emissions data
United States Senator Edward Markey and Representative Jared Huffman announced on March 3 that they would reintroduce the Crypto-Asset Environmental...
US Senators Probe Crypto Exchange Binance About ‘Potentially Illegal Business Practices’ – Regulation Bitcoin News
Three U.S. senators have asked crypto exchanges Binance and Binance US for documents and answers pertaining to “potentially illegal business...
Puerto Rico Defines Act 60 Tax Exemptions for Blockchain Companies – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Economic and Commerce Development Department of Puerto Rico (DDEC) has issued a document in which it defines the rules...
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Takes Steps to Allow Crypto Trading – Regulation Bitcoin News
Israel’s public stock exchange is suggesting regulatory amendments that would permit some clients to trade crypto assets. The proposals, which...
G20 Finance Chiefs Widely Recognize Crypto Poses Major Financial Stability Risks, Says Indian Central Bank Governor – Regulation Bitcoin News
The G20 finance ministers and central bank governors recognize that cryptocurrencies pose major risks to financial stability, monetary systems, and...
Janet Yellen Says ‘Critical’ to Establish Strong Crypto Regulation — ‘We Haven’t Suggested Outright Banning’ – Regulation Bitcoin News
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says “it is critical to put in place a strong regulatory framework” for crypto on...
India Asks IMF and FSB for Joint Paper to Help Formulate ‘Comprehensive’ Crypto Policy – Regulation Bitcoin News
India has asked the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Financial Stability Board (FSB) to develop “a synthesis paper” on crypto...
IMF Board Offers Guidance for Developing Effective Crypto Policies – Regulation Bitcoin News
The executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has provided guidance for member countries to develop effective crypto policies....
US Lawmaker Launches CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act to Protect Americans’ Right to Financial Privacy – Regulation Bitcoin News
U.S. Congressman Tom Emmer has introduced the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Anti-Surveillance State Act “to halt efforts of unelected...
Indian Finance Minister Pushes for International Cooperation on Crypto Regulation — Discusses Awareness Campaign – Regulation Bitcoin News
Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has stressed the importance of international cooperation in order to regulate the crypto sector. She...
Regulators Let Bad Guys Get Big and Blow Up to Serve Their Agenda – Regulation Bitcoin News
The CEO of crypto exchange Kraken, Jesse Powell, says U.S. regulators “let the bad guys get big and blow up...
Hong Kong’s crypto ambition gets subtle nod from Beijing: Report
Hong Kong’s ambition of becoming a cryptocurrency hub is reportedly seeing subtle support from the Chinese government, in what could...
‘Unworkable’ bill to ban blockchain immutability is introduced in Illinois
A recently introduced Illinois Senate Bill has been ridiculed by the crypto community over its "unworkable" plans to force blockchain...
Custodia CEO Slams US Government Over Broad Crackdown, Lack of Regulatory Clarity in Crypto Industry – Regulation Bitcoin News
Caitlin Long, CEO of crypto bank Custodia, criticized the U.S. government for its handling of a massive crypto fraud that...
Coinbase CEO Urges Congress to Pass Clear Crypto Legislation — Warns America Risks Losing Financial Hub Status – Regulation Bitcoin News
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has called on Congress to pass clear crypto legislation, warning that the U.S. risks losing its...
Terraform Labs and CEO Do Kwon Charged by SEC With Multibillion-Dollar Crypto Fraud – Regulation Bitcoin News
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Terraform Labs and its CEO, Do Hyeong Kwon, with fraud, alleging...
