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Former Chancellor says UK is falling behind on crypto opportunity
24.6.2022
The former chancellor said there was a particular lack of regulatory structure in regards to digital asset trading
ECB Chief Lagarde: Crypto and Defi Could Pose ‘Real Risks’ to Financial Stability
24.6.2022
The president of the European Central Bank (ECB), Christine Lagarde, says crypto assets and decentralized finance (defi) have the potential to pose “real risks” to financial stability. She has some regulatory suggestions to supplement Europe’s Markets in Crypto Assets...
Fed Chair Powell: We’re Not Seeing Significant Macroeconomic Implications From Crypto Sell-Off
24.6.2022
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says the central bank is “not really seeing significant macroeconomic implications” from crypto’s volatility. The Fed chair stressed that there is a need for a better crypto regulatory framework. Fed Chair Powell Says Crypto Needs Better...
Canadian Regulator OSC Takes Action Against Crypto Trading Platforms Kucoin and Bybit
24.6.2022
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has taken action against two cryptocurrency trading platforms. Kucoin is permanently banned from participating in Ontario’s capital markets. Bybit has promised to take steps to comply with regulations and register with the OSC. OSC Sanctions 2 Crypto...
Chainalysis tips Australia will crack down on misleading crypto ads
24.6.2022
Chainalysis’ head of international policy Caroline Malcolm explained this means bringing crypto-assets into a similar regulatory regime to financial products as occurred in the United Kingdom
US Congressional hearing on digital asset regulation focuses on disclosure
23.6.2022
An agriculture subcommittee heard a CFTC official, a law professor, a Chainalysis cofounder and Charles Hoskinson air their views on regulation and adjacent topics
Ripple CEO criticizes SEC for 'contradictions' on crypto regulations
23.6.2022
“The SEC [decided] to do regulation through enforcement, which is not efficient and really I think has stifled innovation in the United States," said Brad Garlinghouse
Spanish Government Wants Crypto Holders to Report their Transactions & Holdings from 2023
23.6.2022
Spanish authorities will force crypto owners to declare their crypto-related operations and coin holdings. The nation’s finance chief also stated that crypto exchanges will be forced to report on their customers’ activities from next year – and warned that similar European Union-wide measures...
Central Bankers' Attack on Crypto is ‘a Legacy Vision’, Failure to Recognize ‘Revolutionary Benefits’ of DeFi - Analysts
23.6.2022
As the Bank for International Settlements’ (BIS), also known as "the central bank of central banks," tried to monopolize trust in money with its new report this week, analysts stress that it simply represents “a legacy vision” that brings a number of new risks, and the BIS fails to recognize...
Voyager Limited, Binance Scores Ronaldo, New Bitcoin Bridge, 'Brutal' Singapore + More News
23.6.2022
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Spanish Treasury Introduces New Crypto Tax Model Featuring Balance Reports
23.6.2022
The Spanish treasury has introduced a new series of requirements regarding the reporting and taxation of cryptocurrency holdings in the country. The new rules include the obligation of taxpayers to disclose all of their cryptocurrency holdings to the tax authorities, as well as their value...
Bitcoin Lifeboat, Long Recovery Road, & Exaggerated BTC Deaths: Saylor, CZ, and Professor Weigh In
23.6.2022
Bitcoin (BTC) is “a lifeboat,” says Michael Saylor, while Binance's Changpeng Zhao (CZ) warns that BTC could still stay below its all-time high for two years, and an adjunct professor of law calls the reports about Bitcoin’s death “exaggerated.”
Among the experts who have spoken out about...
Bybit enters into settlement agreement with Ontario Securities Commission
23.6.2022
Bybit is currently holding listing discussions with the provincial regulator, and if the process fails, the firm will cease operations in Ontario
GitHub users respond with 'Bitcoin bill' idea to Gillibrand-Lummis bill
23.6.2022
The senators seek comments from industry stakeholders, consumers and interested parties
Do Kwon Says He’s No Fraudster and Has ‘Great Confidence’ in Terra 2.0
23.6.2022
Do Kwon, the co-founder of Terraform Labs has spoken out about the Terra 2.0 network, which was launched in the wake of last month’s devastating luna classic (LUNAC) and terraUSD (UST) crash.
Speaking to the Wall Street Journal, Kown said he had “great confidence” in his team’s “ability...
Russia to Trial Digital Ruble Settlements for Real Estate Deals
23.6.2022
The Central Bank of Russia and participating commercial banks want to test various types of payments with the digital ruble, the Russian press reported. The plan is to experiment with smart contracts and transactions related to real estate and crypto asset purchases. Bank of Russia to Launch Smart...
Russian Ministry of Finance Says There’s No Place for Crypto in Oil Trading
23.6.2022
The Russian finance ministry has cast doubt on talk of the nation selling oil for crypto – but claims that blockchain-powered tokens could play an “alternative” role in the business dealings of smaller-scale exporters....
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Canadian regulator takes enforcement actions against Bybit and Kucoin
22.6.2022
"Bybit responded to the OSC’s enforcement action, maintained an open dialogue, provided requested information, and committed to engaging in registration discussions," said the OSC
Fed Chair Powell Says Soft Landing Will Be 'Challenging,' Calls for Crypto Regulation
22.6.2022
US lawmaker lays out case for a digital dollar
22.6.2022
"It is now time for Congress to begin the process of considering and ultimately passing authorizing legislation for the issuance of a U.S. CBDC," said Representative Jim Himes