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Nigeria's SEC suspends planned crypto regulations amid central bank ban
12.2.2021
Nigeria’s securities regulator has backed the central bank’s crypto ban by suspending its planned regulatory framework for digital assets
Anti-Privacy Regulations Pose Risks for Crypto Investors, Bank of America Says
10.2.2021
Cryptocurrencies "challenge the ability of governments to levy taxes and to control capital flows more broadly," the report says
Blockchain Bites: The US vs. Bitcoin?
10.2.2021
A CNBC contributor said the U.S. government wouldn't stomach losing the dollar's supremacy to bitcoin. Others say "the ship has sailed" on an outright ban
State of Crypto: India and Nigeria’s Crypto Crackdowns Continue Old Trends
9.2.2021
Both nations hope to prevent banks from providing services to crypto companies
Binance Drops Defamation Lawsuit Against Forbes Over ‘Tai Chi’ Document
8.2.2021
The exchange did not say in its latest filing why it withdrew the case, at least for now
Estonia's crypto honeymoon at an end as stricter regulations loom
5.2.2021
After revoking licenses for many crypto firms, Estonia’s parliament is considering even stricter cryptocurrency laws
Crypto Asset Manager Bitwise Files to Publicly Trade Bitcoin Fund
3.2.2021
On February 2, the crypto asset manager, Bitwise Asset Management, announced it had filed a Form 211 with the U.S. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). If the proposal is approved Bitwise will be able to deploy its shares publicly via over-the-counter (OTC) desks and secondary markets....
Phase one of Switzerland's blockchain law goes into effect
1.2.2021
The first phase of Switzerland’s two-part crypto and blockchain regulatory framework is effective as of today
To see eye-to-eye? Crypto industry should start embracing regulation
30.1.2021
Now it’s up to the crypto industry itself to start engaging with and accepting regulations
New Regulators in Town: What’s Next for Crypto in DC [Borderless, EP.5]
25.1.2021
In this episode, Anna Baydakova, Tanzeel Akhtar and Nik De discuss to expect from U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration regarding crypto, how QuadrigaCX users are doing and trying to predict the future for Ripple
Joe Biden Freezes FinCEN’s Crypto Wallet Rulemaking — US Crypto Regulations Under Review
22.1.2021
New U.S. President Joe Biden has frozen all agency rulemaking, including the proposal by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) relating to cryptocurrency wallets. Biden will appoint someone to “review any new or pending rules,” the White House has announced. FinCEN’s...
Former Ripple advisor set to become Comptroller of the Currency: WSJ
21.1.2021
President Joe Biden looks set to appoint another former crypto executive to head up the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
President Biden freezes FinCEN's proposed crypto wallet regulations
21.1.2021
President Joe Biden has frozen all regulatory processes including proposed FinCEN rules detrimental to the crypto industry
Economist Slams ECB Chief Lagarde’s Bitcoin Remarks as Dangerous for Cryptocurrency Regulation
20.1.2021
Responding to European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde’s recent remarks about bitcoin, the chief economist at investment firm Tressis said what Lagarde implied was “outrageous” and “dangerous” for cryptocurrency regulation. Economist Says Governments...
Dubai financial regulator working on regulations for cryptocurrencies
19.1.2021
The Dubai Financial Services Authority is reportedly looking to introduce two crypto-related consultation papers as part of its business plan in 2021
US crypto regulations will return Bitcoin to its digital cash origins
18.1.2021
The inconvenience of using Bitcoin directly may soon be dwarfed by the headache of moving it on and off exchanges
Lack of Crypto Regulations a Turnoff for Japanese Investors – Coincheck
16.1.2021
The head of the Japanese crypto exchange Coincheck said there are relatively “few” crypto-keen institutional investors in Japan – and has complained of the lack of a framework to help foster professional crypto investors.
In an interview with IT Media, Satoshi Hasuo, the Representative Director...
Bithumb Boss: Only 4-7 Korean Crypto Exchanges Will Survive Regulations
15.1.2021
The CEO of Bithumb Korea, the domestic wing of the South Korean market-leading crypto exchange Bithumb, has predicted that after soon-to-promulgate regulations kick in, there will only be between four and seven exchanges left standing.
There are currently almost 50 crypto trading platforms in...
Brian Brooks, Crypto-Friendly Bank Regulator, Expected to Step Down This Week: Report
12.1.2021
The Acting OCC head will reportedly end his brief tenure running the federal banking regulator by the end of the week
UK Treasury Calls for Feedback on Approach to Cryptocurrency and Stablecoin Regulation
12.1.2021
The U.K. government is focusing on stablecoins for the next phase of its development of crypto regulations