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cooperation in the crypto sector.Why Did India Call Out for Global Framework? Cryptocurrencies, as global assets transcending the jurisdiction of any single government or nation, have prompted India, in its current G20 Summit presidency, to advocate for global collaboration among participating countries. India's call for a global framework on cryptocurrencies at the G20 Summit aligns with its recognition of the transformative potential and risks associated with digital currencies. By advocating for international cooperation and regulation, India aims to address these challenges collectively while fostering responsible innovation and safeguarding its interests in the evolving crypto landscape. Being a fast maturing sector in its foundational building time, the crypto industry is currently grappling with a lack of consistent regulatory frameworks worldwide. Different countries have adopted varying approaches, ranging from outright bans to embracing cryptocurrencies as legitimate financial assets. This regulatory divergence creates uncertainty for investors and hampers the growth of the industry.How can International Forums Play a Role?

South Korea’s Prosecutor-General has promised a “thorough review” of the crypto sector amid rising “public suspicion” about politicians and their crypto holdings.

The ongoing crackdown on crypto companies by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could benefit crypto in the long run, according to an editorial by Bloomberg.

Fight Out is set to revolutionize the train-to-earn (T2E) sector by providing users with streamlined access to fitness exercises and routines for a healthier lifestyle.

Following continuous warnings by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on risks associated with cryptocurrencies, industry experts are expecting that the government will introduce additional measures in the Union Budget.

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Crypto investors in India expect a more friendly tax regime for digital assets and parity with other assets and regulations when finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables the budget for FY24 in less than two months.

It’s been seven days since Sam Bankman-Fried said: “FTX is fine. Assets are fine.” 

The fall of crypto exchange FTX and potential resulting contagion could lead to an acceleration of crypto-company layoffs in the coming months, recruitment specialists warn.

Billionaire investor Chamath Palihapitiya believes that decentralized finance (DeFi) will eventually allow people across the world to monetize and financialize all of their assets, allowing to place them on the blockchain.

 

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The cross party group, chaired by Dr Lisa Cameron MP, which is made up of MPs and Lords including the likes of former Digital Minister Lord Vaizey, member of the Treasury Select Committee Harriett Baldwin MP, and former Secretary of State Matt Hancock MP acts as a forum for parliamentarians, policymakers and the UK crypto sector to discuss policy and regulation of the industry.The terms of the inquiry are expansive, assessing the role of Government and regulators, consumer protection issues and the use of central bank digital currencies.The APPG inquiry comes at a time of increased scrutiny of the UK crypto and digital asset sector. HM Treasury announced plans earlier this year to make the UK the global home of crypto investment, seeking to attract crypto firms to the UK and to boost the nation's technology and fintech sector.

The head of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, has said that his agency will “do what we can” to ensure crypto operators fall into line, but opined that many are refusing to abide by the rules governing securities.

There is good reason to be afraid. Previous down markets have seen declines in excess of 80%. While tightfisted hodling might hold wisdom among many Bitcoin (BTC) maximalists, speculators in altcoins know that diamond handing can mean near (or total) annihilation. 

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The United States Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) and its Chairman Gary Gensler have received a slew of letters from pressure groups and parliamentarians voicing their concerns about proposed amendments to the Exchange Act, established in the 1930s. The agency plans to expand the legal definition of what an exchange is.

Cryptocurrency investment products and funds showed net outflows for a second straight week, a report from digital asset manager CoinShares showed on Monday, on persistent concerns about regulation and the possible fallout from the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The sector posted net outflows of $47 million in the week ended March 18, after experiencing outflows of $110 million the previous week. Previous to the last two weeks, digital asset investment products saw seven straight weeks of inflows. The outflows came amid ongoing efforts to regulate crypto. President Joe Biden signed an executive order a few weeks ago requiring the government to assess the risks and benefits of creating a central bank digital dollar, as well as other crypto issues.

Michelle Rempel Garner, a member of the House of Commons of Canada, has introduced a bill proposing the government set up a framework to encourage the growth of the cryptocurrency sector in the country.

Although regulators have been slow to make a move on the crypto industry, they could come up with a new global framework of rules within months, an official from the Financial Stability Board said.

The cryptocurrency industry saw a 4,864% jump in the value of mergers and acquisitions in 2021, Bloomberg reported citing a report by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).