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Binance Official Says Crypto Exchange Has Ousted North Koreans

[Apr 27, 2023 1:36 PM] "They recognized Binance was not the place for them," said Tigran Gambaryan, head of financial crime compliance at Binance.

Reintroduced Congressional Bill Would Call for Feds to Study Terrorist Uses for Crypto

[Apr 27, 2023 8:00 AM] A bipartisan bill introduced simultaneously to the House and Senate would call for federal agencies to study the possible criminal uses for crypto, and provide a report with recommendations on how to address these concerns.

UK Tax Authority Proposes Changes to Treatment of DeFi Lending, Staking

[Apr 27, 2023 7:45 AM] The proposed framework, now open for public consultation, will also apply to crypto lending and staking through intermediaries, the authority said.

Stablecoin Reserves Need to Be Diverse, EU Bank Agency Chief Says

[Apr 27, 2023 4:42 AM] The EBA’s José Manuel Campa urged crypto players to start managing risks right away as new norms bed in.

UK Charities Offered Guidance for Accepting Crypto Donations

[Apr 27, 2023 2:16 AM] Nonprofits need to weigh up the risk of volatility and hacks, and follow money laundering norms, the Charity Commission said.

Ex-CFTC Head Says Regulators Can Engage With Crypto 'If They Have the Will to Do So'

[Apr 26, 2023 4:04 PM]

Voyager Lawyers ‘Surprised’ Binance.US Canceled $1B Deal

[Apr 26, 2023 10:05 AM] Creditors can expect to receive between 40 and 65% recoveries, ideally in crypto, a bankruptcy court heard

Bittrex Global CEO Says Firm Will Fight SEC Charges, Did Not Serve U.S. Customers

[Apr 26, 2023 8:56 AM] The Securities and Exchange Commission has accused Bermuda-regulated Bittrex Global of failing to register as a securities exchange in a lawsuit targeting U.S.-based Bittrex Inc.

Please Enjoy the Final Crypto Winter

[Apr 26, 2023 8:26 AM] With U.S. regulations and policy coming soon, the frauds, scams and irresponsible investment management practices that led to the current market downturn will be things of the past, reasons Paul Brody of EY.

Don’t Cap Digital Euro Holdings, European Parliament Study Says

[Apr 26, 2023 8:03 AM] The paper turns on its head conventional wisdom that limits are needed to avoid supplanting the banking system

Bahamas Seeks to Tighten Its Crypto Laws Following FTX Collapse

[Apr 26, 2023 4:55 AM] A bill published for comment includes restrictions on stablecoins, proof-of-work mining and crypto staking.

Former Coinbase Employee Seeks to Limit Jail Term to 10 Months in Insider-Trading Case

[Apr 26, 2023 1:47 AM] Ishan Wahi faces a sentencing hearing on May 9 after admitting he’d revealed details of forthcoming crypto listings to his brother.

UK financial watchdog to crypto industry: ‘Let’s work together’

[Apr 25, 2023 9:33 PM] The Financial Conduct Authority wants input from crypto companies on moving forward with regulations.

Unpacking Policy Issues at Consensus 2023

[Apr 25, 2023 9:50 AM] We’ll hear discussions ranging from global regulatory policy around crypto to how industry and lawmakers alike are approaching the question of privacy and privacy tool usage in crypto at CoinDesk's Consensus 2023 conference.

UK FCA Wants to Work With the Crypto Industry to Develop Regulation, Executive Says

[Apr 25, 2023 9:21 AM] The U.K. is consulting on new rules for the crypto sector.

Europe ‘Ahead of the Game’ in Web3 After MiCA Law, U.S. House Finance Chair Says

[Apr 25, 2023 9:00 AM] Patrick McHenry is seeking to push his own stablecoin bill through Congress but faces Democrat skepticism

House Republicans Make Case on Stablecoin Bill After Democrats Called for Do-Over

[Apr 24, 2023 2:00 PM] Republicans on the House Financial Services Committee are taking another swing at stablecoin legislation with a discussion draft revealed Monday afternoon, which may mark a new starting point for negotiations with Democrats.

Lawmakers Could Still Nix Digital Euro, ECB’s Panetta Says

[Apr 24, 2023 10:01 AM] The ECB wants the CBDC to be universally accepted, and usable by those without bank accounts, the central banker said

U.S. Sanctions 3 North Koreans for Supporting Hacking Group Known for Crypto Thefts

[Apr 24, 2023 8:33 AM] The U.S. Treasury Department's sanctions watchdog banned three North Korean individuals for supporting the Lazarus Group, a North Korean hacking team known for crypto thefts.

Zimbabwe to Introduce Gold-Backed Digital Currency: Report

[Apr 24, 2023 3:23 AM] The country's central bank wants people to be able to exchange Zimbabwe dollars for the gold-backed token so they can hedge against the currency's volatility.

French Regulator Floats 'Fast-Track' Registration for Incumbents as MiCA Rules Bed in

[Apr 24, 2023 2:16 AM] EU countries are making the transition to a tough new crypto regime set by Brussels.

Bank of Korea given right to investigate local crypto firms: Report

[Apr 23, 2023 10:28 PM] The South Korean central bank will be able to access crypto transaction data from exchanges operating in the country.

Ukraine to Adopt Europe’s Crypto Rules, Clarifies Taxation

[Apr 23, 2023 3:30 AM] Officials have revealed that Ukraine intends to implement the crypto market rules approved by the European Parliament. While the government is already moving in that direction, the tax service has issued a clarification regarding the taxation of…

With MiCA Past the Finish Line, UK's Crypto Industry Calls for Rules of Its Own

[Apr 21, 2023 9:17 AM] The finalization of the landmark law puts “significant pressure” on the U.K. to deliver its own crypto rules, one industry group said.

EU Crypto Industry Applauds MiCA – But Looks to What’s Next

[Apr 21, 2023 4:23 AM] A Thursday vote sealed the deal on the long-awaited crypto law, but there’s still plenty of details to settle.

Abu Dhabi's Financial Free Zone Proposes Legal Framework for Decentralized Economy

[Apr 21, 2023 3:47 AM] The proposals target projects built on distributed ledger technology to provide clarity on governance structures and disclosures.

SEC’s ‘brute force’ crypto regulation attempt is ‘bad policy’ — Paradigm

[Apr 20, 2023 9:44 PM] The venture capital firm pointed out the fundamental differences between crypto assets and securities.

U.S. SEC Warns Advisers They Need to Know Crypto Before Recommending to Clients

[Apr 20, 2023 1:00 PM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is advising brokers and investment advisers that they need to use heightened scrutiny when it comes to making crypto recommendations to ensure the risky products are in the best interests of their…

Tornado Cash Developer Pertsev Can Be Freed Pending Trial, Dutch Court Rules

[Apr 20, 2023 5:09 AM] Pertsev has been in a Dutch jail since August after U.S. authorities sanctioned the privacy protocol

EU Parliament Approves Crypto Licensing, Funds Transfer Rules

[Apr 20, 2023 4:33 AM] The vote clears the way for landmark MiCA regulation to take effect in 2024.