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30.07 / 11:21

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New York-listed crypto firms fell on Monday as bitcoin dipped after breaching the $70,000-mark for the first time since mid-June. The sell-off erased gains from earlier in the session, when optimism fueled by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's pro-crypto speech lifted stocks.

27.02 / 05:53

Blockchain cryptocurrency regulation taxation tds The economic potential of cryptocurrencies in India's $7 trillion vision

cryptocurrency industry is emerging as a key driver in the nation's pursuit of a $7 trillion economy. With an expanding market, innovative startups, and a dynamic user base, crypto advocates are pushing for clear and supportive policies to reveal the full potential of digital currencies. By creating an environment that enhances transparency, reduces transaction costs, and builds investor confidence, cryptocurrencies are well-positioned to play a pivotal role in shaping India's digital economic future.

22.11 / 02:51

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Bitcoin reached a new record high on Thursday, surpassing $97,000 for the first time, fueled by growing expectations that US president-elect Donald Trump will push forward measures to ease regulation of cryptocurrencies. At 10:35 AM IST, Bitcoin's price hit $97,532, with analysts predicting that the $100,000 milestone could soon be within reach.

29.07 / 09:44

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cyber villain invades to cripple a system, it is a calamity as unstoppable as an earthquake or pandemic. Traders whose coins and funds are frozen at WazirX — the Indian crypto exchange that was recently hit by a massive cyber heist — are now discovering this from the fine print of the terms and conditions they had hitherto ignored. What is coming to the fore in the wake of the WazirX fiasco is that unlike banks or stock exchanges most local crypto platforms categorise ‘cyber breach’ as a ‘force majeure’ event (or, an ‘Act of God’) in their ‘terms of use’ that investors signing in to open accounts rarely read. But for traders a ‘force majeure’ clause may legally shut the doors for claiming lost assets after such a disaster.

23.07 / 04:10

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The likely new head of the top South Korean financial regulator says he is “cautious” about letting corporations invest in crypto.

13.07 / 01:59

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South Korean financial regulators will launch “full-scale investigations” into “unfair crypto transactions.”

12.07 / 15:53

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A former United States government official has accused federal regulators of targeting the cryptocurrency industry through a campaign of “debanking.”

26.06 / 11:41

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The Global Digital Asset and Cryptocurrency Association (DCA) has established a new steering subcommittee to develop a disclosure framework for digital assets.

06.06 / 03:53

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The Paraguayan Congress could be set to vote on a new bill to regulate Bitcoin (BTC) mining, despite an ongoing crackdown on illegal mining operations.

03.06 / 10:25

MARKET regulation Crypto industry SEBI Investors financial stability regulatory Why Sebi’s regulatory ambit could boost India's crypto industry

Indian crypto market is brimming with potential, with several decentralised homegrown projects taking off and building impact. However, an ambiguity around regulations has got all private players in the Web3 space tiptoeing around real use cases. The adoption rate might be high as compared to many other countries but given the percentage of the cell phone ownership rate and internet penetration, it could be much higher with clear regulatory guidelines set by the government. Here's why bringing cryptocurrency under the purview of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) could be a game-changer. SEBI's Proven Track Record

29.05 / 10:43

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The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has announced that it will be conducting on-site inspections of local virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs) that have not yet completed their regulatory applications after the licensing deadline of June 1.

20.05 / 16:01

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The Blockchain Association urged a full House floor vote of the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21) in a Monday letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

17.05 / 21:29

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Oklahoma passed a bill on May 13 to protect the rights of its residents to self-custody their digital assets.

29.04 / 00:17

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A Russian “crypto ban’ could roll out as early as September 1, top lawmakers in the country have confirmed.

19.03 / 13:49

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Representative French Hill of Arkansas, who currently chairs the United States House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Inclusion, has set his sights on assuming the leadership of the full committee following the departure of Patrick McHenry.

14.03 / 21:09

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The European Union has again set a global precedent by unanimously passing a landmark bit of comprehensive legislation to govern AI: The AI Act.

12.03 / 21:27

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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Vice Chairman Travis Hill criticized the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) controversial SAB 121 while saying that the FDIC’s regulatory approach has “significant downsides” in remarks given on March 11.

21.02 / 21:57

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Turkey’s legislators met with digital asset stakeholders in a consultative meeting to discuss incoming crypto regulations on Tuesday.

15.02 / 14:43

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Firms have been quizzed based on size instead of concerns over their practices.

14.02 / 15:13

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The regulator has previously highlighted its concern at the rise of influencers, also known as ‘finfluencers', leveraging social media platforms to promote financial products.

14.02 / 09:49

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The FCA said Huisamen also allowed promotions that gave a misleading impression that the mini-bonds were regulated.

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