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Bitcoin Miners Gain Support From Texas With Two Bills Passed, One Halted

[Jun 1, 2023 11:50 AM] Two bills that will seem to embrace mining have been sent to the governor, whereas one that would adversely affect miners was stopped at committee.

Qatar Didn’t Properly Enforce Its Crypto Ban, Global Money Laundering Watchdog Says

[Jun 1, 2023 8:50 AM] The central bank should proactively identify and sanction service providers breaching its 2019 prohibition, according to the Financial Action Task Force

Treat Crypto as Securities by Default, European Parliament Study Says

[Jun 1, 2023 4:35 AM] Landmark new crypto laws under MiCA may have few short-term benefits without further steps, the report commissioned by EU lawmakers says

Crypto.com Receives Digital Token License in Singapore

[Jun 1, 2023 2:30 AM] The exchange received in-principle approval in Singapore last June.

Covering the 2024 Presidential Election

[May 31, 2023 2:30 PM] It gives me no pleasure to report that less than six months into this Congressional term, the 2024 election season has become fully underway. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) officially declared his candidacy last week, though he appears to have…

Welcome, Crypto, to the Fiery Cauldron of U.S. Presidential Politics

[May 31, 2023 2:24 PM] Whether the crypto industry wants the spotlight or not, digital assets are among the earliest talking points in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, with the most prominent of the new candidates even invoking bitcoins in his campaign opener as…

U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren Calls for Shutdown of Crypto Funding for Fentanyl

[May 31, 2023 11:01 AM] U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) cited the rampant use of cryptocurrency in the Chinese fentanyl trade during a Wednesday Senate hearing, arguing for legislation to help break that pipeline.

EU Formally Signs New Crypto Licensing, Money Laundering Rules Into Law

[May 31, 2023 10:00 AM] The MiCA law is set to make the bloc the first major jurisdiction with tailored crypto regulations.

EU’s Banking Regulator Highlights AML Risks in Privacy Coins, Self-Hosted Wallets

[May 31, 2023 8:18 AM] The European Banking Authority wants to extend money laundering guidance to crypto firms and banks that trade with them

Team Behind Offshore Yuan, Hong Kong Dollar Stablecoins Detained by Chinese Police: Report

[May 31, 2023 5:50 AM] Earlier this year KuCoin closed a $10 million funding round into CNHC.

Texas Bill That Would Limit Miners' Participation in Cost-Saving Grid Programs Stopped in House Committee

[May 30, 2023 1:09 PM] The legislation would have capped the industry's participation in demand response programs.

Former Coinbase Employee, U.S. SEC Settle Insider Trading Charges

[May 30, 2023 12:38 PM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission settled charges with a former Coinbase product manager and his brother tied to 2022 allegations of insider trading on certain cryptocurrencies listed by Coinbase, the regulator announced Tuesday.

U.S. CFTC Warns About Clearing Derivatives Tied to Digital Assets

[May 30, 2023 11:13 AM] The derivatives agency said that clearing organizations it oversees have moved into the crypto space and it issued a reminder that they need to actively address the risks.

FTX Examiner Appointment Referred to Court of Appeals by District Judge

[May 30, 2023 9:32 AM] The U.S. government is pushing to have an independent inquiry into the crypto exchange despite concerns over cost

Crypto Exchange bitFlyer Aligns Itself With FATF 'Travel Rule' With New Restrictions

[May 30, 2023 6:22 AM] The company is only allowing crypto and transfers to platforms that comply with Coinbase-led Travel Rule Universal Solution Technology (TRUST).

India's RBI Intends to Push G-20 to Focus on Crypto's Macro Risks

[May 30, 2023 6:02 AM] India's central bank is trying to expand the global narrative around cryptocurrencies beyond "financial stability and integrity to macro-financial and cross-sectoral implications and risks of crypto-assets.

ECB Finalizes Digital Euro Prototypes as Development Decision Looms

[May 30, 2023 3:37 AM] The central bank has examined the use of distributed ledger technology and smart contracts for its potential new digital currency.

U.S. Criminal Charges Against Sam Bankman-Fried Don’t Warrant Dismissal, Prosecutors Say

[May 30, 2023 2:13 AM] Lawyers for the disgraced exchange executive filed pre-trial motions in early May to dismiss most of the charges on technicalities or procedural issues.

Gemini and Bankrupt Lender Genesis Asks U.S. Court to Dismiss SEC Lawsuit Targeting Earn Program

[May 29, 2023 4:00 AM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission alleged the two entities had sold unregistered securities through Gemini's Earn program.

Indian Crypto Exchanges Are in Survival Mode, Trying to Extend Their Runways

[May 28, 2023 8:00 PM] India’s CoinDCX, CoinSwitch, WazirX, BuyUCoin, ZebPay and Giottus all think they'll survive the current bear market – here’s how.

Gulf Binance Clinches Thai Regulatory Approval

[May 26, 2023 8:41 AM] The joint venture between Gulf Innova and Binance aims to offer crypto services in the country starting later this year.

Coinmint Sues California Chipmaker for $23M, Alleging ‘Elaborate Deception’

[May 26, 2023 5:00 AM] The mining firm, which has been embroiled in several legal battles, describes an elaborate fraud scheme for a $150 million contract.

Crypto Exchange Coinone's Former Exec Acknowledges Bribery Charges in South Korea: Report

[May 26, 2023 3:09 AM] A lawyer for the accused reportedly said he admits "the facts of the prosecution," during a May 25 trial hearing.

EU Investment Firms Should Clearly State Crypto Is Unregulated, Watchdog Says

[May 26, 2023 2:47 AM] Companies that market crypto alongside traditional securities might mislead consumers about access to fair advice and compensation, the European Securities and Markets Authority worries.

Alameda-Backed ‘Samcoins’ CEO Alex Grebnev Sued by CoinTelegraph Owner Gregory Fishman

[May 25, 2023 2:00 PM] Alex Grebnev, CEO of the Maps.me (MAPs) and Oxygen (OXY) cryptocurrency projects closely linked to Sam Bankman-Fried’s failed FTX empire, is being sued by Gregory Fishman, reportedly an owner of crypto news site CoinTelegraph on allegations of fund…

Brazil's Central Bank Selects 14 Participants for CBDC Pilot

[May 25, 2023 2:00 PM] Among those selected are the largest local banks, Visa and Microsoft.

Norway Should Consider a National Strategy for Crypto Regulation: Norges Bank Report

[May 25, 2023 9:01 AM] The bank says lawmakers should take advantage of existing regulations that cater to systemic risk and enforcement action for example, as well as stresses the need for crypto specific ones.

French Lawmakers Strike Softer Deal on Crypto Influencer Law

[May 25, 2023 8:28 AM] A final compromise appears to allow registered crypto firms to advertise through social media influencers, potentially easing industry fears.

South Africa’s Crypto Firms Will Soon Need to Apply for Registration or Face a Heavy Fine

[May 25, 2023 8:03 AM] Continuing operations without applying for registration could lead to a $542,854 fine or imprisonment.

South Korea Lawmakers Pass Law Requiring Officials to Disclose Crypto Holdings: Report

[May 25, 2023 7:52 AM] Lawmakers recently called for the Bill to take effect within two months.