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I’m Not Anti-Crypto, Says Architect of Controversial EU Money Laundering Proposal
31.3.2022
In an exclusive interview, Belgium’s Assita Kanko tells CoinDesk she just wants to stop anonymous payments being used for crime – but her claims seem unlikely to impress an industry that complains of privacy violations and stifling innovation
CFTC Chief Says FTX Plan Could Make Crypto Markets 'More Efficient'
31.3.2022
CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam told House lawmakers Thursday his agency was giving a FTX.US proposal on directly clearing customers' derivatives trades serious consideration. He suggested the FTX idea could improve market efficiency, though he said he didn't yet support the proposal. Behnam repeatedly...
The UK Wants to Regulate Crypto: Here's What That Could Look Like
31.3.2022
The United Kingdom is set to create a broad regulatory framework detailing how cryptocurrency businesses can set up shop and operate in the country
Russia Sanctions Could Spur Use of Crypto: IMF's Gopinath
31.3.2022
Gita Gopinath advocated for a coordinated approach to fill the gap in international regulation
EU Parliament Votes on Privacy-Busting Crypto Rules as Industry Rails Against Proposals
31.3.2022
The move by lawmakers Thursday is set to end even the smallest anonymous crypto transactions, and could see unregulated exchanges cut off from the financial system
Crypto Industry Mobilizes Against Proposed EU Transparency Rules
31.3.2022
Crypto Popularity Could Pose Stability Risk, EU Watchdog Warns, as It Ponders New Powers
31.3.2022
Fintech firms could soon face the kind of caps on lending that banks face when markets like housing overheat, the European Systemic Risk Board said
Crypto Firms Weigh Options as UK Registration Deadline Looms
31.3.2022
Crypto companies wanting to operate in the U.K. have until Thursday to receive Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) approval. So far, just 33 have passed the regulator’s checks
Phoenix Suburb Now Takes Bitcoin for Utility Bills
30.3.2022
Chandler, Arizona will take PayPal-held bitcoin, ether and litecoin for water bill payments
Bitcoiner Bruce Fenton Confirms He’s Running for New Hampshire Senate Seat
30.3.2022
The long-time crypto proponent hopes to take on vulnerable incumbent Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) and is initially funding his campaign with $5 million of personal bitcoin wealth
EU's MiCA Bill to Enter Next Phase of Negotiations on Thursday
30.3.2022
The landmark Markets in Crypto Assets legislative framework will now be discussed between the European Parliament, Council and Commission
Lawmakers Want Unregulated Crypto Firms Out of the EU
30.3.2022
Proposed anti-money laundering rules are up for a parliamentary committee vote on Thursday along with a separate provision seeking to end anonymous crypto transactions in the European Union
ECB Official Calls for ‘Less Tolerant’ Approach to Bitcoin ‘Gambling’
30.3.2022
Policymakers should take a "less tolerant" approach to technologies like Bitcoin, the European Central Bank’s Fabio Panetta said Wednesday, citing the high energy needed to generate new coins
Small Digital Euro Payments Won’t Need Laundering Checks, ECB Official Says
30.3.2022
AWAIT CONFIRMATION WEDS PM BRUSSELS TIME The proposals regarding the potential future central bank digital currency come as lawmakers prepare to scrap anonymous bitcoin payments
UK's FCA Extends Temporary Registration Deadline for Select Crypto Firms
30.3.2022
The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority has pushed back its March 31 deadline for select crypto firms to attain full registration
New Jersey Orders Voyager Digital to 'Cease and Desist' Crypto Interest Offering
30.3.2022
The legal order resembles a similar push against BlockFi
Biden Administration Lowballs Inflation Predictions, Report Says Americans Are ‘Fixated’ on Dollar Value
29.3.2022
As inflation continues to wreak havoc on American wallets, the U.S. dollar’s lack of purchasing power has been affecting nearly every U.S. resident’s spending decisions. On Monday, U.S. president Biden and his administration predicted lower inflation forecasts as officials announced...
Europe’s Landmark Crypto Regulation Is Advancing, but New Privacy Rules May Be More Important
29.3.2022
DCG Mining Subsidiary Foundry Joins Texas Blockchain Council to Help Shape Crypto Public Policy
29.3.2022
On Tuesday, Digital Currency Group’s (DCG) mining subsidiary, Foundry Digital, announced the company has joined the Texas Blockchain Council (TBC), a nonprofit industry association in the state of Texas. Foundry detailed the newly formed alliance is aimed at Foundry’s efforts...
Dapper Labs, Ether Capital Headline Newly Formed Canadian Web3 Council
29.3.2022
The 11-member non-profit trade association includes issuers of financial products, exchange platforms, open-source blockchain projects, investors and more