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CFTC Could Force Binance to Cease U.S. Operations as Part of Settlement: Bernstein
28.3.2023
The crypto exchange will look to safeguard its dominant international business, which is its cash cow, the report said
Crypto Ads in Belgium to Feature ‘Punchy Warning’ of Risks, New Rules Imply
21.3.2023
The financial regulatory body of Belgium has been tasked by the government to regulate advertisements for cryptocurrencies. New rules, set to enter into force in May, oblige advertisers to clearly warn investors of the risks associated with the digital assets. Belgium Poised to Protect Consumers...
„Americké satelity nejsou příliš dobře chráněny,“ varuje U.S. Space Force
13.3.2023
Americké satelity nejsou dostatečně dobře chráněny. Minulý týden to na Air Warfare Symposium v Coloradu připustil zástupce velitele U.S. Space Force John Shaw.
„Ve vesmírné oblasti jsme ohroženi. Kdybych byl v generálním štábu Ruska nebo kdybych sloužil v Čínské lidové osvobozenecké armádě, radil
South African Rand Plunges to New 2023 Low Versus the US Dollar
12.3.2023
Just a few weeks after tapping its best exchange rate versus the greenback in 2023, the South African rand fell to a new 2023 low of 18.636 local currency units for every dollar on March 7. South Africa’s power shortages as well as the country’s recent grey-listing by the Financial...
US REPO task force names crypto as target in efforts involving $58B in sanctioned assets
9.3.2023
Members of the task force have worked to “counter Russian sanctions evasion”, which included illicit crypto transactions and money laundering schemes
U.S. Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Force Crypto Miners to Disclose Emissions
3.3.2023
U.S. Senator Edward Markey (D-Mass.) and Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) reintroduced a bill that would have crypto miners disclose their emissions and see the Environmental Protection Agency analyze the effect mining has
South Africa Added to FATF ‘Grey List’ Despite Designation of Crypto as a Financial Product
26.2.2023
In a move seen as a major setback for South Africa, the international financial watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force, announced on Feb. 24 that it had added the country to its “grey list.” Getting grey-listed by the financial watchdog potentially makes it difficult for South Africa...
Over 200 Jurisdictions Agree on Timely Implementation of FATF Crypto Standards
26.2.2023
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) says delegates from over 200 jurisdictions have agreed on “an action plan to drive timely global implementation of FATF standards” on crypto assets. The standard-setting body said many countries have failed to implement its previous requirements...
Commodity Strategist Mike McGlone Predicts a Recession as Top Catalyst for Gold’s Rise Above $2,000
24.2.2023
This week, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Macro Strategist Mike McGlone shared his March outlook and noted that the “top catalyst” that could push gold above the $2,000-per-ounce range is a recession. McGlone further explained in an update about bitcoin and the Nasdaq that a...
Moody’s Says Forex Shortages May Force Nigerian Central Bank to Delay Repaying Local Banks
17.2.2023
The persistent scarcity of foreign exchange may force the Nigerian central bank to delay repaying the $10.4 billion owed to local banks, analysts at Moody’s Investors Service have concluded. The central bank’s failure to pay its debts on time will likely force the affected financial...
Mt. Gox’s 2 Largest Creditors Pick Payout Option That Won’t Force Bitcoin Selloff: Sources
16.2.2023
The two largest creditors of failed crypto exchange Mt. Gox have picked a repayment option that could allay fears bankruptcy repayments will tank the price of bitcoin, sources say
Kazakhstan Law Limiting Crypto Miners’ Consumption of Electricity Enters Into Force
11.2.2023
A new law expanding the regulatory framework for cryptocurrency miners while restricting their access to low-cost electricity has entered into force in Kazakhstan. The legislation introduces a licensing regime for mining with two different categories of licenses that companies will have to renew...
Blockchain Company SIMBA Chain Received $30M Funding Increase From US Air Force
1.2.2023
The USAF has granted SIMBA Chain a $30 million STRATFI as part of its aims of "identifying and advancing technologies that have the potential to secure its future dominance."
Blockchain provider SIMBA Chain awarded $30M by US Air Force STRATFI program
31.1.2023
According to SIMBA Chain, the investment will go toward developing blockchain applications that will be used by several government organizations
Sen. Ted Cruz Wants to Force Capitol Hill Vending Machines to Accept Crypto
26.1.2023
If passed, Senators who are working on meaningful crypto-related legislation will be able to buy some Pringles with bitcoin while they’re burning the midnight oil
‘Prohibitive’ Capital Rules for Banks Holding Crypto Win Support in EU Parliament
26.1.2023
Lawmakers in the European Union have backed legislation imposing new capital requirements for financial institutions, including strict rules meant to cover crypto-related risks. The latter concern banks keeping digital assets and are expected to enter into force in January, 2025. EU Legislators...
Digital Currency Group CEO Barry Silbert Responds to Accusations by Gemini’s Cameron Winklevoss With Shareholders Letter
11.1.2023
Barry Silbert, CEO of Digital Currency Group (DCG), has released a letter to shareholders in response to a recent open letter from Gemini CEO Cameron Winklevoss. The letter, issued Tuesday by Winklevoss, calls for the DCG board to force Silbert to step down as CEO. Silbert shared his letter...
US Feds put together ‘FTX task force’ to trace stolen user funds
4.1.2023
United States Attorney Damian Williams said the office is working “around the clock” to respond to the implosion of FTX
Greed, Lies and FTX: Is Crypto a Force for Good or Evil?
23.12.2022
Despite the headlines, the industry still has a lot to offer the world, says the Giving Block's Pat Duffy
Crypto Twitter explodes over the news of Sam Bankman-Fried's arrest
13.12.2022
US politicians, crypto execs, and influencers fired up their Twitter apps upon learning of Sam Bankman-Fried's arrest in The Bahamas