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01.10 / 09:11

Adoption SEC bills US senator bill seeks to cushion crypto exchanges from SEC enforcement actions

United States Senator Bill Hagerty, a member of the Senate Banking Committee, introduced legislation seeking a safe harbor for cryptocurrency exchanges from “certain” Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) enforcement actions.

30.09 / 23:51

defi Federal Reserve DeFi needs appropriate regulation before moving to retail, says Fed Chair: Finance Redefined

Welcome to Finance Redefined, your weekly dose of essential decentralized finance (DeFi) insights — a newsletter crafted to bring you significant developments over the last week.

30.09 / 23:05

regulation Voting Elections Crypto and decentralization could influence voters in 2022 US midterm elections: Report

A poll of 800 likely midterm voters in four U.S. swing states suggested that the overwhelming majority favored ideas around decentralization, and many were HODLers.

30.09 / 01:05

ETF SEC Bitcoin Bitcoin ETF approval ETF approval NUT Market manipulation claims will be hardest 'nut to crack' in Bitcoin ETF approval — WisdomTree

Will Peck, the head of digital assets at exchange-traded fund provider WisdomTree said regulators in the United States will “ultimately get there” on approving a Bitcoin spot investment vehicle, but dealing with claims of market manipulation could be a challenge.

29.09 / 22:31

Stablecoin Congress Voting lawmaker US lawmaker hints at calling for Republican votes in 2022 Midterms over crypto policies

North Carolina Representative Patrick McHenry may have used his virtual appearance at a cryptocurrency conference as a soapbox for calling for votes in the 2022 United States midterm elections.

29.09 / 02:49

Government Law Framework Biden’s cryptocurrency framework is a step in the right direction

The White House released its first comprehensive framework this month for the Responsible Development of Digital Assets following President Joe Biden’s March 9 executive order. The order called for regulators to assess the industry and develop recommendations to safeguard investors while simultaneously promoting innovation. While more work is needed, the framework is a step in the right direction as it shows the willingness of regulators to provide the industry with the much-needed regulatory clarity it seeks.

29.09 / 00:27

Law regulation Cybersecurity lawmakers US lawmakers US lawmakers propose amending cybersecurity bill to include crypto firms reporting potential threats

United States Senators Marsha Blackburn and Cynthia Lummis have introduced proposed changes to a 2015 bill that would allow “voluntary information sharing of cyber threat indicators among cryptocurrency companies.”

28.09 / 01:35

Law regulation Congress lawmaker Time NOT regulatory 'Time is not on our side' to provide regulatory clarity on crypto, says US lawmaker

New Jersey Representative Josh Gottheimer said that United States lawmakers needed to pass legislation clarifying regulators’ role over crypto or risk companies taking their business abroad.

28.09 / 01:35

Law Ethereum IRS Tax on income you never earned? It’s possible after Ethereum’s Merge

After much buildup and preparation, the Ethereum Merge went smoothly this month. The next test will come during tax season. Cryptocurrency forks, such as Bitcoin Cash, have created headaches for investors and accountants alike in the past.

27.09 / 19:27

business US President Brett Brett Harrison will step down as FTX US president, move into advisory role

The president of cryptocurrency exchange FTX US, Brett Harrison, has announced he will be transitioning into an advisory role in the next few months.

27.09 / 18:03

business lending stake acquires Nexo acquires stake in US chartered bank

Digital asset lending platform Nexo has purchased a stake in a holding company that owns a federally chartered bank in the United States — a move Nexo said will enhance its ability to serve retail and institutional clients.

27.09 / 10:27

Electricity Bitcoin Nuclear and gas fastest growing energy sources for Bitcoin mining: Data

The electricity mix of Bitcoin (BTC) has drastically changed over the past few years, with nuclear energy and natural gas becoming the fastest growing energy sources powering Bitcoin mining, according to new data.

25.09 / 10:55

Government Adoption Framework regulatory California Gov. Newsom vetoes crypto licensing and regulatory framework

Adding to the existing regulatory hurdles for the crypto ecosystems, California Governor Gavin Newsom refused to sign a bill that would establish a licensing and regulatory framework for digital assets.

25.09 / 00:51

Government Law crypto framework Framework Biden's anemic crypto framework offered us nothing new

The long-awaited cryptocurrency regulation framework released by President Joe Biden’s Treasury Department this month attempted to outline a plan for managing the burgeoning crypto industry. Unfortunately, the department’s assessment failed to embody more substance than a mere mission statement.

24.09 / 00:41

Government regulation Trading Framework Framework to ban members of Congress and SCOTUS from trading stocks includes crypto provision

Members of the United States House of Representatives and Senate as well as Supreme Court justices currently trading cryptocurrencies may have to stop HODLing while in office should a bill get enough votes.

23.09 / 18:59

business Football Blockchain infrastructure firm Chain will sponsor New England Patriots football team

Chain, a blockchain infrastructure firm that offers developers Web3 services to build and maintain blockchain-based applications, will sponsor the New England Patriots football team as well as other venues and sporting clubs controlled by the Kraft Group.

23.09 / 12:07

regulation IRS Taxes IRS to summon users who don't report and pay tax on crypto transactions

With the crypto community growing bigger and as trading volumes reach new highs, the United States is also making more effort to ensure that its Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could properly collect cryptocurrency tax.

23.09 / 10:43

Ethereum regulation Developers Tornado Cash OFAC guidance GitHub unbans Tornado Cash repositories following OFAC guidance

Crypto mixer Tornado Cash has returned to the software development platform GitHub after several weeks of being banned on the website.

22.09 / 19:05

Ethereum Bitcoin Fed interest rate hike rattles the crypto market: Dig deeper with Market Talks

In this week's episode of Market Talks, we welcome Yashu Gola, a Mumbai-based financial analyst and technology journalist with a strong focus on bitcoin, smart contracts, exchange assets, NFTs, commodities, and global stocks. Yashu has been covering the cryptocurrency industry since 2014 and does not expect to stop anytime soon.

22.09 / 15:51

business Europe coinbase Coinbase enters the Netherlands with central bank approval

The United States-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase continues its aggressive expansion in Europe, with the latest regulatory approval coming from the land of tulips.

22.09 / 10:15

Law defi interview Time Tornado Cash left a void, time will tell what fills it — Chainalysis chief scientist

The sanctions on cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash has left a vacuum for illicit fund mixing services, but more time is needed before we’ll know the full impact, according to Chainalysis’ chief scientist.

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