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Finnish regulators tighten the screw on virtual currency marketing
25.11.2021
The Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority published stricter rulings regarding crypto marketing
Experts divided on how far India's 'private crypto' ban will go
25.11.2021
Previous documents from the Indian government indicate that it believes any cryptocurrencies not issued by the government are considered private, and therefore could be banned
SEC open meeting on Dec 2 to include crypto panel discussion
24.11.2021
The SEC is opening discussion on crypto and blockchain technology with regard to American investors
Senate Banking Committee chair seeks information from stablecoin issuers and exchanges, suggesting possible hearing
24.11.2021
The senator said he had "significant concerns with the non-standardized terms applicable to redemption of particular stablecoins" in separate letters to eight crypto firms
India Lists Cryptocurrency Bill to Be Taken up Parliament — Crypto Legislation Expected Before Year-End
24.11.2021
The government of India has listed a cryptocurrency bill to be taken up in the upcoming session of parliament that starts next week. The bill seeks to prohibit cryptocurrencies with some exceptions. It will also create a facilitative framework for a digital rupee to be issued by the Reserve Bank...
Crypto prices in India tumble after crypto bill announced
24.11.2021
The token prices on the Indian crypto exchange WazirX crashed following the announcement of a bill that would ban all private crypto
ASIC chair Longo calls the growing demand for crypto ‘impossible to ignore’
23.11.2021
He told an audience that the rise of blockchain currencies has been “nothing short of phenomenal.”
US Senator Pat Toomey supports digital dollar, nomination of Powell as Fed chair
23.11.2021
“The idea of having a tokenized dollar that is capable of being exchanged on a peer-to-peer basis on a platform where developers can innovate and develop new products and services... I think there’s a strong case for that,” said Pat Toomey
Fed conducted 'policy sprints' around crypto assets to address regulatory clarity
23.11.2021
Government agencies are planning to adjust compliance standards on existing laws and regulations related to custody services, buying and selling crypto, crypto-collateralized loans, HODLing, and the issuance of stablecoins
Indian parliament's agenda for winter session includes bill on banning 'private cryptocurrencies'
23.11.2021
The Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill is one of 26 new pieces of legislation for India's lower house of parliament to consider when it convenes on Nov. 29
Bitfinex Parent Company Joins Hands with El Salvador Government
22.11.2021
El Salvador, the crypto country, is on a roll with back-to-back high-profile announcements. First, the nation recently announced a Bitcoin City only to follow it with a partnership with the El Salvador government. iFinex, the parent company of Bitfinex, released an official post about joining hands...
Opposed to Bitcoin Payments, Bank of Russia Says State Should Not Stimulate Spread of Cryptocurrencies
20.11.2021
Cryptocurrencies are anonymous and the government shouldn’t encourage their spread, the head of Bank of Russia has insisted. The regulator remains firmly opposed to the legalization of bitcoin and the like as a means of payment in the Russian Federation. Bank of Russia Reiterates Negative...
Bitcoin bulls in City Hall: Meet America’s crypto mayors
20.11.2021
A wave of political goodwill and support for Bitcoin is building up. Is this just hype, or will there be long-lasting support for crypto?
India Considers Allowing Only Preapproved Cryptocurrencies — Crypto Regulation Expected by Year-End: Report
19.11.2021
India is reportedly considering allowing only preapproved cryptocurrencies to be listed and traded on exchanges. In addition, the government aims to both introduce and pass a cryptocurrency law by year-end. Indian Crypto Regulation and Preapproved Cryptocurrencies India is considering allowing only...
US City Installs Crypto ATM at Airport After Accepting Cryptocurrency for Payments
19.11.2021
The U.S. city of Williston in North Dakota is installing a cryptocurrency ATM at its international airport. “This marks the first government-hosted cryptocurrency kiosk,” the city said. Williston also accepts cryptocurrencies for payments of utility bills. ‘The First...
Norway Mulls Backing Sweden’s Call for Euro Ban on Crypto Mining
19.11.2021
The government in Norway is considering ways to limit the environmental impact of cryptocurrency mining and may support Swedish proposals to that end, including a European ban on proof-of-work mining. The European Commission has revealed it is already working to promote a transition to “more...
US lawmakers introduce bill to 'fix' crypto reporting requirement from infrastructure law
18.11.2021
The bill proposes pushing back the mandated reporting requirements to 2026 as well as changing the definition of broker
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi Urges Countries to Collaborate on Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency
18.11.2021
The prime minister of India, Narendra Modi, has urged democratic countries to work together to ensure that cryptocurrency, particularly bitcoin, does not end up in the wrong hands. Meanwhile, the Modi government is working on a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies in India. India’s...
US is not moving fast enough to develop a CBDC, says former CFTC chair
17.11.2021
“We should act now to improve access to financial services through other means as well — the need is too great," said Tim Massad
China Targets Crypto Mining at State-Owned Enterprises, Threatens Punitive Measures
17.11.2021
Authorities in China are continuing to crack down on activities linked to cryptocurrencies which they consider illegal. The country’s top economic planning body has clearly indicated it intends to go after large-scale cryptocurrency mining taking place at government-operated industrial...