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China wants to convict and sentence cryptocurrency activities

China is seeking tougher punishment for people and companies that engage in cryptocurrency activities. China wants to prosecute crypto activities The Chinese judiciary is reportedly...

11 Oct 2021

Hassan Maishera

Policy & Regulation

The Russian government wants to limit crypto purchases by non-accredited investors

Cryptocurrency investment is becoming widespread globally, but the Russian central bank wants to control how its citizens invest in the market. Bank of Russia to...

07 Oct 2021

Asad Saddique

Policy & Regulation

US FDIC is looking into deposit insurance for stablecoins

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC), one of the main US banking regulators, is currently looking into whether certain stablecoins could be eligible for its...

07 Oct 2021

Stan Colenbrander

Policy & Regulation

U.S. Justice Department announces a new crypto enforcement team

On Wednesday, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced two new Justice Department initiatives targeting the misuse of cryptocurrencies and government contractors that fail to report...

06 Oct 2021

Stan Colenbrander

Policy & Regulation

USDC issuer Circle has received a subpoena from the SEC

Circle, the primary backer of the stablecoin USDC, has stated in its regulatory filings that it received an “investigative subpoena” from the SEC’s Enforcement Division...

05 Oct 2021

Stan Colenbrander

Policy & Regulation

Biden administration considers regulating stablecoin issuers like banks

According to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal article, the Biden administration is considering imposing regulations similar to banks on stablecoin issuers such as...

01 Oct 2021

Stan Colenbrander

Policy & Regulation

The CFTC charges 12 crypto options businesses for failing to register with it

The CFTC has charged 12 entities for failing to register with it before offering cryptocurrency options services. CFTC charges 12 crypto entities for failing to...

30 Sep 2021

Hassan Maishera

Policy & Regulation

FCA warns of fraudulent crypto ads on social media

The UK’s financial services regulator, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), will work together with platforms to stop advertising risky financial products. FCA to work with social...

30 Sep 2021

Stan Colenbrander

Policy & Regulation

Elon Musk tells US Government not to regulate the crypto space

Regulatory agencies are focusing their attention on the cryptocurrency space, but Elon Musk has advised the US government not to regulate the market. Elon Musk...

29 Sep 2021

Karim Abuzeineh

Policy & Regulation

Crypto mining machine manufacturer Bitmain to halt sales in China

Beijing-based Bitmain is reportedly working on moving its operation outside China following the recent policy changes. Bitmain to move operations out of China Bitmain, the...

28 Sep 2021

Hassan Maishera

Policy & Regulation

Alibaba to ban sales of cryptocurrency mining equipment starting next month

China’s latest ban on cryptocurrency activities has seen companies begin to take action. Alibaba to block crypto mining equipment sales Chinese-based e-commerce giant Alibaba has...

28 Sep 2021

Asad Saddique

Policy & Regulation

Chinese users can no longer access Coinmarketcap and Coingecko

The sanctions against cryptocurrencies in China continue, with users now no longer able to access the two leading crypto data sites. China’s internet firewall blocks...

28 Sep 2021

Karim Abuzeineh

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