Bank of Russia Proposes Wide Ban on Cryptocurrency Use, Trade, Mining – Regulation Bitcoin News
True to its hardline stance on decentralized digital money, the Central Bank of Russia is now pushing for a wide-ranging...
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Pakistan Telecom Authority Asked to Block Over 1,600 Crypto Sites — Minister Says Government Intends to ‘Regularize’ Crypto – Bitcoin News
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has been requested to ban more than 1,600 crypto websites by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)....
Financial Market Committee Chair Aksakov Joins Calls for Identification of Russian Crypto Owners – Regulation Bitcoin News
Anatoly Aksakov, head of the Financial Market Committee at the Russian parliament, has reiterated a warning for cryptocurrency investors and...
Pakistani Bank Asks Customers to Avoid Conducting Crypto Transactions – Regulation Bitcoin News
A major bank in Pakistan has reportedly asked its customers to avoid conducting cryptocurrency transactions. Bank Alfalah’s action came shortly...
‘It’s Important That We Get a Bit More Clarity From Regulators’ – Regulation Bitcoin News
Robinhood’s chief financial officer has revealed the popular trading platform’s crypto priority and the potential of listing more cryptocurrencies. “We’re...
Lawyer Points to Agreement Relating to Johann Steynberg’s Extradition to South Africa – Regulation Bitcoin News
With Johann Steynberg now in custody in Brazil, a lawyer has suggested that South Africa may have to resort to...
Hong Kong begins discussions to introduce stablecoin regulatory framework
Hong Kong's central banking institution, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), released a questionnaire to gauge public opinion on regulations...
Fed’s Lael Brainard invites Congress to choose whether to compete with China’s digital yuan
At her confirmation hearing in front of members of the Senate Banking Committee, Federal Reserve board of governors member Lael...
India Seizes Assets in $162M Morris Coin Cryptocurrency Investment Scheme – Regulation Bitcoin News
Indian Enforcement Directorate has seized assets worth approximately $5 million in connection with an alleged cryptocurrency scam involving Morris coin...
SEC Chair Gensler Discusses How Securities Laws Apply to Crypto Tokens — Won’t Say if Ethereum Is a Security – Regulation Bitcoin News
The chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, has explained how securities laws apply to cryptocurrency...
UK Lawmakers Form Crypto and Digital Assets Group to Ensure Regulation Supports Innovation – Regulation Bitcoin News
U.K. lawmakers have formed the Crypto and Digital Assets Group to ensure that new rules for the crypto industry support...
Mai Capital Predicts Tough Year for Crypto — Expects Bitcoin and Ethereum to Do Well Once Regulations Come Into Focus – Regulation Bitcoin News
Mai Capital Management’s chief equity strategist and regional president, Chris Grisanti, has predicted that this year will be tough for...
SEC Charges Australian ‘Man Behind the Machine’ in $41M Crypto Fraud Scheme – Regulation Bitcoin News
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged an Australian citizen who called himself the “Man behind the Machine”...
Cryptocurrency Worth $435 Million Seized by 12 UK Police Forces in Five Years – Regulation Bitcoin News
U.K. police have revealed how much cryptocurrency they have seized in the past five years in response to Freedom of...
Europe’s Securities Watchdog Seeks Feedback on Regulations Ahead of DLT Pilot – Regulation Bitcoin News
ESMA, the European Securities and Markets Authority, has set out to establish if EU authorities need to amend existing regulations...
El Salvador Drafts 20 Bills for Legal Structure of Bitcoin Bonds — Funds to Be Used to Build Bitcoin City, Buy BTC – Regulation Bitcoin News
El Salvador is preparing to introduce 20 bills to provide a legal framework for its upcoming bitcoin bonds. The funds...
Total Crypto Ban Is Difficult to Implement, Crypto Assets Should Be Regulated – Regulation Bitcoin News
A renowned economist who is a member of India’s Monetary Policy Committee says that a total cryptocurrency ban is difficult...
CFTC Fines ‘Decentralized’ Prediction Market Platform Polymarket $1.4 Million, Shuts Down Noncompliant Markets – Regulation Bitcoin News
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has ordered a “decentralized” prediction market platform to shut down non-compliant markets and...
Billionaire Ray Dalio Insists Governments Could Outlaw Bitcoin – Regulation Bitcoin News
Billionaire Ray Dalio, the founder of the world’s largest hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates, has reiterated his warning that governments could...
How the Democratic Party didn’t stop worrying and fearing crypto in 2021
As 2022 is kicking off, America nears the first anniversary of Joe Biden’s presidency. Following the tenure’s ambitious start, the...
Malaysia Seizes 1,720 Bitcoin Mining Machines in Electricity Theft Crackdown – Bitcoin News
Police in Malaysia have shut down a bitcoin mining operation and seized 1,720 bitcoin mining machines in a major electricity...
Indian Regulator SEBI Wants Mutual Funds to Stay Away From Crypto Investments Until Legislation Is Finalized – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has reportedly asked mutual fund companies not to get involved or invest...
