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16.03 / 15:11

Adoption ETF regulation Bitcoin Regulation Bitcoin valkyrie Spot ETFs FTX fiasco set the approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs back: Valkyrie investment chief

In episode 11 of Hashing It Out, Cointelegraph's Elisha Owusu Akyaw (GhCryptoGuy) speaks to Steven McClurg, the chief investment officer of Valkyrie Investments, about the state of Bitcoin ETFs and the way forward.

16.03 / 12:49

regulation SVB Bitcoin Signature Bank FDIC asked Signature buyers to stop all crypto business: Report

The United States Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has reportedly asked potential rescuers of some failed U.S. banks not to support any crypto services.

16.03 / 12:49

Binance regulation SEC Court Holdings Deal Binance-Voyager deal to go without holdings, NY judge rules

The District Court of the Southern District of New York declined the United States government’s reasonings for halting the acquisition of bankrupt brokerage company Voyager by Binance.US. According to Judge Michael Wiles, any protractions with the deal will harm the interests of Voyager’s former clients, who are waiting to return their funds.

16.03 / 11:55

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Amid all the chaos around multiple bank runs in the United States, Cathie Wood, CEO of asset management firm Ark Invest, said cryptocurrencies acted as safe haven amid the ongoing banking crisis in the US. She blamed the recent downfall of the likes of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), Signature and others on the Fed’s policy failure.

16.03 / 10:31

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The Reserve Bank of Australia and Treasury have been holding private meetings with executives from Coinbase, with discussions revolving around the future of crypto regulation in Australia.

16.03 / 06:27

CBDC Payments regulation Banks Federal Reserve banking Reserve Federal Reserve confirms July launch for FedNow instant payment service

The United States Federal Reserve has confirmed a July launch date for its long-awaited instant payments system, seen by some as an alternative to central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and stablecoins.

16.03 / 02:43

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United States Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler has again suggested that proof-of-stake coins may be securities. He expressed his view on March 15 after a commission meeting on cybersecurity issues.

16.03 / 00:49

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Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, one of the more prominent anti-crypto voices in the United States Congress, has called on Jerome Powell to recuse himself amid an internal probe at the Federal Reserve.

15.03 / 21:55

regulation Department Of Justice Money laundering Department US Justice Department announces charges in connection with ChipMixer takedown

The United States Justice Department announced on March 15 that it was pressing charges against a resident of Hanoi, Vietnam, in connection to the operation of the ChipMixer. The announcement came shortly after it became known that a Europol action led by German law enforcement had closed down the Vietnam-based crypto mixer.

15.03 / 20:19

regulation Congress Signature Bank lawmaker US lawmaker accuses FDIC of using banking instability to attack crypto

Tom Emmer, Majority Whip of the United States House of Representatives, has reiterated concerns that the federal government is “weaponizing” concerns around the banking industry to go after crypto.

15.03 / 18:00

business Adoption regulation Central Bank Cross-border CBDCs could provide smooth cross-border payments, says Bank of Israel official

At Tel Aviv FinTech Week 2023, Yoav Soffer, the advisor to the deputy governor at the Bank of Israel, touched on the topic of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) as an efficient cross-border payment option.

15.03 / 17:59

Blockchain Payments regulation sanctions swift settlement Blockchain is the answer to Russia’s settlement issues, banking exec says

The adoption of blockchain is the right direction for Russia to solve its current settlement issues, according to an executive at Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank.

15.03 / 14:03

MARKET regulation Career regulatory Crypto Firm Anchorage Digital to Lay Off 20% of Staff Citing US Regulatory Uncertainty – Here's What You Need to Know

Anchorage Digital, a crypto bank based in San Francisco, is making substantial staff cuts in response to the current downturn in the crypto market and regulatory uncertainty in the United States.

15.03 / 10:31

Binance regulation SEC us government Court Bankruptcy US officials appeal protections for Voyager execs in Binance.US sale

United States officials want to remove a provision included in bankrupt lender Voyager Digital’s plan to sell its digital assets to crypto exchange Binance.US that would prevent them from legally pursuing anyone involved with the sale.

15.03 / 07:51

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Crypto bank Anchorage Digital announced it would be letting go of 75 employees, representing approximately 20% of its workforce, citing regulatory uncertainty in the United States as a factor in its decision.

15.03 / 07:29

regulation SEC Bloomberg banking Signature Bank Signature Bank investigated for money laundering prior to demise: Report

The cryptocurrency-friendly Signature Bank was reportedly being investigated by two United States government bodies prior to its collapse.

15.03 / 05:25

regulation SEC Department Of Justice Banks DOJ and SEC to probe SVB collapse and insider stock sales: Report

The United States Justice Department and the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) have reportedly launched inquiries into the sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) — which was shuttered by regulators last week amid a historic bank run.

14.03 / 23:25

regulation European Union Smart Contracts Europarliament approves Data Act that requires kill switches on smart contracts

The European Parliament passed the Data Act on March 14. The comprehensive bill was intended to “boost innovation by removing barriers obstructing access to industrial data.” Among its provisions is an article that would require smart contracts to be alterable.

14.03 / 22:45

regulation SEC Coinbase files brief in SEC Wahi case, says it doesn’t sell securities, but would like to

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase filed an amicus brief in support of a motion to dismiss the case brought by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against former Coinbase product manager Ishan Wahi and other for insider trading. Coinbase condemns the defendants conduct, it said in the brief, but supports the defendants’ motion because of the SEC’s assumption that the exchange listed securities on its platform.

14.03 / 19:09

regulation Central Bank banking Market Update Bitcoin Banks collapsing; stablecoins depegging — What is happening? Watch The Market Report live

This week on The Market Report, the resident experts at Cointelegraph discuss all the details regarding the latest bank collapse and the USD Coin (USDC) depeg.

14.03 / 18:23

Stablecoin regulation SVB Silvergate Bitcoin Signature Bank Silvergate, SBV collapse ‘definitely good’ for Bitcoin, Trezor exec says

The ongoing crisis of banks in the United States has many positive implications for Bitcoin (BTC), according to an executive at the hardware wallet firm Trezor.

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