Are Crypto Sanctions Working in Europe?
Ruble volumes surged in March, but not to a level that causes alarm Binance, which has the bulk of the ruble trading volumes, has taken steps to comply with sanctions…
Why Crypto Companies are Choosing the Bahamas to Set Up Shop
FTX cited friendlier regulations and looser Covid-19 restrictions as reasons for its move from Hong Kong to the Bahamas The island nation has pushed the pace for the development of…
‘Lawless’ Crypto Industry Needs Harsh Regulation, European Central Bank Exec Says
European Central Bank officials are concerned about crypto’s volatility Many protocols make empty promises to investors in a similar way to a “Ponzi scheme,” Fabio Panetta said A European Central……
Fort Worth Becomes First City to Mine Bitcoin
The Texas Blockchain Council has donated three bitcoin mining machines to the Fort Worth City Council The program will run for six months before officials evaluate its impact and value…
Crypto Mining Ban Will Hurt New York and Our Environment
New York state lawmakers will soon vote on legislation that would place a two-year moratorium on proof-of-work crypto mining projects in the state A ban would effectively turn away substantial……
Two Europeans Charged In US Over Virgil Griffith North Korea Sanctions Case
A citizen of Spain and a citizen of the UK have been charged for their alleged involvement The pair allegedly recruited convicted Ethereum software developer Virgil Griffith to travel to…
Grayscale Lawyers Again Urge SEC to Approve GBTC Conversion to Bitcoin ETF
Attorneys cite SEC’s Teucrium bitcoin futures ETF approval in latest letter to regulator The bitcoin ETF landscape is “unfair and discriminatory” against GBTC shareholders, Grayscale chief legal… ] Go to…
As US Watchdogs Sink Teeth Into Crypto, Data Are Paramount for Fair Rulemaking
Data is going to be the crypto industry’s No. 1 tool for promoting fair, comprehensive regulation, researchers say Part of the problem: Regulators still don’t understand digital assets, for the…
Bank of England Says Crypto Has Busted Its Budget in $419M Shortfall
The BOE is increasing its regualtory budget this year to combat what the bank considers growing risks from emerging technologies Banks, insurance companies and related financial entities will have to……
Argentina Moves to Incubate Crypto Startups Under Regulatory Eye
The hub will match institutions with regulators to establish compliance and credibility The news comes as payments in crypto in Argentina continue to increase as workers look to sidestep rampant……