Cryptocurrencies Aren’t Big Enough to Pose Financial Stability Risk – Regulation Bitcoin News
Bank of England Deputy Governor Jon Cunliffe believes that cryptocurrencies are not big enough to pose financial stability risk. “They’re...
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US Government Offers Cryptocurrency in ‘Rewards for Justice’ Program – Regulation Bitcoin News
The U.S. Department of State’s Rewards for Justice program is offering a reward of up to $10 million “for information...
Former US Treasury Secretary Mnuchin Says His View on Bitcoin ‘Has Evolved’ – Regulation Bitcoin News
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says his viewpoint on bitcoin “has evolved a little bit.” While he personally does...
France Proposes EU-Wide Cryptocurrency Regulation – Regulation Bitcoin News
France has proposed giving more power to the Paris-based European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) and making it responsible for...
UAE Central Bank Unveils Plan to Launch Digital Currency – Bitcoin News
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has unveiled its plan to launch a digital currency as part of...
California Man Arrested for Using Government’s Covid-19 PPP Loan to Buy Cryptocurrency and Tesla – Regulation Bitcoin News
The U.S. has arrested a man on criminal charges after he allegedly defrauded the government’s Covid-19 loan programs and used...
SEC Charges 3 Individuals for Alleged Long Blockchain Insider Trading Scheme – Regulation Bitcoin News
The U.S. SEC charged three individuals that allegedly conducted insider trading related to the Long Blockchain company back in 2017....
Thailand Sees Rising Adoption of Cryptocurrencies as Means of Payment — Warns of Risks – Regulation Bitcoin News
Bank of Thailand says a growing number of companies are asking for payments in cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin and ether....
UBS Survey – Regulation Bitcoin News
A UBS survey finds that central bankers see benefits in investing in cryptocurrencies like bitcoin. 28% see benefits from cryptocurrency...
EU Mulls AML Authority and New Rules for Crypto Transfers, Documents Suggest – Regulation Bitcoin News
The European Union is preparing to set up an anti-money laundering agency to coordinate national supervisory authorities. According to a...
China Shuts Down Software Maker Over Suspected Crypto-Related Activity, Issues Industry-Wide Warning – Regulation Bitcoin News
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), the country’s central bank, has shut down a software firm over suspected involvement in...
Financial Watchdog FinCEN Recruits First-Ever Chief Digital Currency Advisor – Regulation Bitcoin News
Following the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) explaining the misuse of cryptocurrencies is a national priority last week, the bureau...
4,000 Institutional Funds in Germany Can Now Invest 20% of Portfolios in Crypto Assets – Regulation Bitcoin News
Around 4,000 institutional funds with almost 2 trillion euros in assets under management in Germany can now invest 20% of...
FinCEN Names Misuse of Cryptocurrencies a National Priority – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has named “cybercrime, including relevant cybersecurity and virtual currency considerations” a national priority. In...
New Bill to Ban Crypto Payments in Iran, Support Mining and Regulate Exchange – Regulation Bitcoin News
Urged by the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies, Iranian lawmakers have prepared new legislation to introduce comprehensive rules for the expanding...
Fed Vice Chair Quarles Says Digital Dollar Could Pose Significant Risks to US Banking System – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Federal Reserve’s vice chairman of supervision and the chair of the Financial Stability Board (FSB), Randal K. Quarles, doubts...
South African Regulators Reportedly Fast-Tracking Crypto Regulatory Framework – Regulation Bitcoin News
With South Africa receiving more than its fair share of cryptocurrency-related scams, a report suggests that regulators are responding to...
‘Doctor Bitcoin’ Pleads Guilty to Running Illegal Crypto Exchange in US, Faces 5 Years in Prison – Regulation Bitcoin News
A Texas man, who calls himself “Doctor Bitcoin,” has pleaded guilty to running an illegal cryptocurrency exchange business, converting cash...
South Africa Bars Transfer of Locally Acquired Cryptocurrencies to Overseas Exchanges, Offenders Face Jail Time – Regulation Bitcoin News
Fresh reports from South Africa suggest that the transfer of locally acquired cryptocurrencies to overseas crypto exchanges will now be...
Crypto Industry Will Benefit From Tighter Regulation, Says Law Professor – Regulation Bitcoin News
The chairman of International Banking Law and Finance at the University of Edinburgh, professor Emilios Avgouleas, says that tighter crypto...
Crypto Travel Rule Working Group Launches 2.0 Protocol ‘Solving the Discoverability Problem’ – Regulation Bitcoin News
Just before the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) published the organization’s 12-month review, a working group called the Travel Rule...
Report – Regulation Bitcoin News
Robinhood Markets Inc., the American financial services company headquartered in Menlo Park, California, has seen its initial public offering (IPO)...
