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DC Lobbying Group Expands to New York State Capital
17.3.2022
The crypto trade association’s new office in Albany will act as a foothold for state-level lobbying
Sberbank Gets License From Russian Central Bank to Issue, Exchange Digital Assets
17.3.2022
The approval comes a short while after the Bank of Russia had advocated for a full ban on the trading and mining of cryptocurrency
Senator Elizabeth Warren Announces Sanctions Compliance Bill for Crypto Companies
17.3.2022
The Digital Assets Sanctions Compliance Enhancement Act "would authorize the President to sanction foreign cryptocurrency firms that are doing business with sanctioned Russian entities," the Massachusetts lawmaker said
8 Congress Members Ask SEC for Details on Crypto Company Investigations
17.3.2022
The bipartisan group led by Tom Emmer wants to ensure regulators do not stifle American innovation by imposing burdensome reporting requirements
Bank of England Raises Interest Rates Back to Pre-Pandemic Level of 0.75%
17.3.2022
The Bank of England has raised interest rates to 0.75% in a bid to curb soaring inflation which is expected to peak at 7.25% in April
EU Regulators Warn Consumers That Crypto Assets are 'Highly Risky'
17.3.2022
A group of the top financial EU regulators said that consumers must face the "very real possibility" of losing all their money if they buy crypto
Blockchain Association policy head: US shouldn't compete with China's CBDC using surveillance tools
16.3.2022
"We will not compete against China — an authoritarian dictatorship — by also acting like an authoritarian dictatorship," said Jake Chervinsky
Ukraine's Zelenskyy Signs Virtual Assets Bill Into Law, Legalizing Crypto
16.3.2022
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy legalized crypto in the country, signing into law a bill on virtual assets
Bitcoin Friendly Mayors View Blockchain as a Way to Boost Equality, Diversity
16.3.2022
New York City’s Eric Adams and Miami’s Francis Suarez also discussed how the U.S. can embrace blockchain technology to defy authoritarian regimes
Joe Biden’s Crypto Executive Order Is a Symbol
15.3.2022
President Biden announced his executive order last week. It’s light on practical effects but the symbolism may be the point
UK’s FCA Opens Search for Head of Crypto Division
15.3.2022
The FCA is looking to build a crypto team that can manage and regulate the industry
Shanghai Police Bust $16M Crypto Pyramid Scheme
15.3.2022
The scheme was Shanghai's first cracked case of an online pyramid scheme using cryptocurrencies, according to the police
Kazakhstan Crackdown Forces 106 More Crypto Mines to Close
15.3.2022
Notable political and business figures were said to be behind some of the mines, including the brother of former President Nursultan Nazarbayev
UK's Law Enforcement Agency Calls for Regulation of Crypto Mixing Tech: Report
15.3.2022
The NCA called for regulation of crypto mixing tech as it may be used by criminals to legitimize illegal transactions
EU's Sweeping Crypto Regulations Package One Step Closer to Ratification
14.3.2022
The proposed MiCA framework was voted through without a contentious provision seeking to limit the use of proof-of-work crypto
Ukraine Partners With FTX, Everstake to Launch New Crypto Donation Website
14.3.2022
FTX is converting crypto contributions to Ukraine’s war effort into fiat for deposit at the National Bank of Ukraine
Proposal Limiting Proof-of-Work Is Rejected in EU Parliament Committee Vote: Sources
14.3.2022
Japan Lays Outs Penalties on Crypto Exchanges for Non-Compliance With Russia Sanctions: Report
14.3.2022
Japan's government and financial regulator have laid out the penalties crypto exchanges could face if they fail to comply with sanctions on Russia
Investors Predict Fed to Hike Rates This Week — Reactions From Crypto, Stocks, Gold Market Expected
14.3.2022
The U.S. central bank is expected to raise its target fed funds rate on Wednesday for the first time since the onset of the pandemic. Analysts and economists are hyper-focused on this key event, as the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues in Europe. If the Federal Reserve decides to increase the rate...
Bitcoin-Banning Measure Seen Too Close to Call in Tomorrow's EU Parliament Vote
13.3.2022