US Lawmakers Create ‘Congress’ First Ever’ Digital Assets Subcommittee – Regulation Bitcoin News
U.S. Congress’ “first ever” subcommittee on digital assets has been created as part of the House Financial Services Committee. “We...
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El Salvador Approves Digital Assets Issuance Law – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Legislative Assembly of El Salvador approved the Digital Assets Issuance Law, a framework that will allow the country to...
Cryptocurrency Exchanges Still Fighting Private Banks for Right to Open Bank Accounts in Chile – Regulation Bitcoin News
The conflict between banks and cryptocurrency exchanges in Chile is still developing, as some banks are reticent to serve this...
Ex-Coinbase Manager’s Brother Sentenced to Prison in Crypto Insider Trading Case – Regulation Bitcoin News
A former Coinbase employee’s brother has been sentenced to 10 months in prison in what the U.S. Department of Justice...
US Arrests ‘Mutant Ape Planet’ NFT Creator in $3M ‘Rug Pull’ Scheme to Defraud Crypto Investors – Regulation Bitcoin News
The U.S. government has arrested and charged the creator of “Mutant Ape Planet” non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for allegedly defrauding crypto...
Binance Joins Association of Certified Sanctions Specialists – Regulation Bitcoin News
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has become a member of an organization providing training for sanctions compliance. With the move, part of...
Bank of France Governor Calls for Mandatory Licensing for Crypto Companies – Regulation Bitcoin News
France has to adopt a licensing regime for crypto service providers, the head of the country’s central bank has suggested....
Thai SEC Launches ‘Crypto Academy’ to Help Digital Asset Investors – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a crypto academy where investors can learn about digital assets free...
Israel’s Securities Watchdog Seeks to Regulate Crypto Assets – Regulation Bitcoin News
The body overseeing the securities market in Israel is taking steps to incorporate rules for digital assets into the existing...
US Bankruptcy Court Rules Celsius Deposits Belong to the Firm – Regulation Bitcoin News
A New York bankruptcy court has ruled the deposits on high-interest-earning accounts belong to Celsius, the embattled former cryptocurrency lending...
Indian Government Launching Crypto Awareness Campaign – Regulation Bitcoin News
The government of India is launching a crypto awareness campaign that will educate investors about the legality of cryptocurrencies in...
Morocco Central Bank Governor Says Crypto Draft Law Now ‘Ready’ – Bitcoin News
A Moroccan draft crypto law, which seeks to protect individuals from the risks associated with crypto trading, is ready and...
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Alameda Research troubles predate FTX: Report
New reports into Sam Bankman-Fried and his collapsed exchanges revealed that Alameda Research, the now-bankrupt crypto trading firm, almost collapsed...
Developing Global Crypto Regulation Is a Priority for G20 Under India’s Presidency – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) says one of the priorities for the G20 under India’s presidency is to “develop...
Bahamas Seizes Digital Assets Worth Over $3.5 Billion From Collapsed Crypto Exchange FTX – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Securities Commission of the Bahamas has revealed that it seized digital assets worth more than $3.5 billion from the...
Turkey’s central bank completes first CBDC test with more to come in 2023
The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) has completed the first trial of its central bank digital currency...
Argentine Senate Mulls Crypto Advertisement Regulation – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Argentine senate is discussing a preliminary project that would regulate the way in which individuals and organizations promote crypto....
Philippine Regulator Warns Against Using Unlicensed Cryptocurrency Exchanges Following FTX Collapse – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has advised investors against transacting with unlicensed cryptocurrency exchanges. The warning followed the...
Brazilian Securities Commission CVM Opens a Path for Funds to Invest in Crypto – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Brazilian Securities Commission CVM has cleared the path for funds to dive into cryptocurrency-based investments. The institution issued a...
SEC seeks to keep Hinman documents hidden in Ripple case
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested to seal the infamous Hinman Speech documents, claiming that they...
Russia to Ban Banks From Using Messengers Like Telegram to Contact Customers – Regulation Bitcoin News
Financial institutions in Russia will not be able to communicate with clients through instant messengers based outside the country, local...
Bank of England’s Cunliffe Pushes for Crypto Regulation — Sees ‘Real’ Benefits for UK – Regulation Bitcoin News
Bank of England Deputy Governor Sir Jon Cunliffe has revealed that the British central bank is planning to step up...
