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23.09 / 23:57

Digital regulation Strategy Financial Moscow Exchange drafting bill on digital financial assets and securities trading: Report

The Moscow Exchange (MOEX) is drafting a bill to allow trading in digital financial assets (DFAs) and securities based on them, according to a report in the Russian press. The stock exchange is writing the bill on the behalf of the Russian Central Bank, which does not have the power to introduce legislation, Vedomosti newspaper reported on Thursday.

23.09 / 21:55

Government regulation security Pentagon contracts with Inca Digital for a security-focused digital asset mapping tool

Digital asset data analytics company Inca Digital will study the implications of digital assets for national security under a year-long contract with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the company announced on Friday. DARPA is the R&D branch of the United States Department of Defense.

23.09 / 19:49

Law regulation Investments shares Lawyers Lawyers for Celsius investors file motion to have interests represented in court

An international law firm representing groups of Celsius investors has filed a motion to appoint a committee to represent their interests in the crypto lending firm’s bankruptcy case.

23.09 / 12:37

regulation Exchange FTX UK reports Warning FTX Met With UK Regulator Over Licensing but Ended Up 'Surprised' by the Warning, According to Reports

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.

23.09 / 06:29

Blockchain CFTC regulation SEC CTFC slammed for 'blatant regulation by enforcement' over Ooki DAO case

The Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has sparked strong criticism from the community after filing a federal civil enforcement action against members of decentralized autonomous organization Ooki DAO over digital asset trading violations.

23.09 / 02:09

Law regulation freeze UK gov't introduces bill aimed at empowering authorities' to 'seize, freeze and recover' crypto

The government of the United Kingdom has introduced a bill aimed at cracking down on money laundering and fraud, specifically by expanding the authorities’ ability to target cryptocurrencies used for illicit purposes.

22.09 / 18:53

Payments regulation Cross-border Russian officials approve use of crypto for cross-border payments: Report

The Bank of Russia and the country’s Ministry of Finance have reportedly reached an agreement allowing cross-border settlements in cryptocurrencies.

22.09 / 15:29

business Binance regulation regulatory Binance establishes Global Advisory Board to work on regulatory and political issues

As the crypto community grows, issues within the crypto community become more complex. Regulatory, political and social issues often get in the way of crypto adoption, slowing the advancements within the space.

21.09 / 21:16

Law regulation Terra Majority of crypto exchange leadership should be comprised of citizens, say Indonesian regulators

Jerry Sambuaga, the deputy minister of Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade, has proposed a rule that would require the leadership at the country’s crypto exchanges to be more representative of its citizens.

21.09 / 19:11

Blockchain Law regulation Reserve Tether says new court order to produce USDT reserve backing is a 'routine discovery matter'

On Wednesday, Tether (USDT), the issuer of the U.S. dollar-pegged USDT stablecoin, said that a recent order by a U.S. judge to provide evidence of USDT backing is part of routine discovery in court cases. The firm said that the decision did not substantiate any of the claims listed in an ongoing lawsuit:

21.09 / 01:29

Payments Citizens regulation National hearing Threat Hearing: Alternative payments’ threat to national security goes far beyond crypto

Non-crypto alternative payment systems pose a serious threat to United States security, according to testimony presented at a U.S. House Financial Services Committee Subcommittee on National Security, International Development, and Monetary Policy hearing Tuesday. The alternative payments ecosystem should be seen as a whole, and crypto can enhance national security, speakers said.

20.09 / 22:49

Government regulation sanctions Mixers Crypto mixers US Treasury official says crypto mixers are a 'concern' in enforcing sanctions

Elizabeth Rosenberg, the assistant secretary for terrorist financing and financial crimes at the United States Department of the Treasury, suggested sanctioning cryptocurrency mixers could help strengthen the government’s response to foreign entities looking to use digital assets for illicit means.

20.09 / 13:35

CBDC regulation consultation US Treasury Begins Public Consultation on How to Regulate Crypto

20.09 / 13:35

UPS regulation crypto sector guidelines Brazilian Regulator Wants ‘Transparency’ in Crypto Sector, Prepares to Issue Guidelines

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20.09 / 12:31

Law NFT regulation copyrights Lawyers Intellectual property has an awkward fit in Web3 decentralization — Lawyers

Intellectual property (IP) rights will continue to be a growing area of tension within Web3 and NFTs, as IP rights often rely on a single "identifiable entity," while Web3 is more often decentralized.

19.09 / 22:37

CBDC regulation crypto framework Framework White House’s first crypto framework and missed opportunities — Law Decoded, Sept. 12-19

By the end of last week, the federal agencies presented the results of their six-month-long work on the principal directions for digital assets regulation in the United States. The resulting first-ever crypto framework, published on the White House website, may not contain many surprises or exact details, but, as a part of President Joe Biden’s executive order, it will undoubtedly affect the policymaking decisions to come.

19.09 / 21:57

Government regulation crimes US Treasury plans to ask public if crypto-related regulations are 'no longer fit for purpose'

The United States Department of the Treasury will be calling for comments from the public on digital assets, including their views on how regulations may address illicit uses of crypto.

19.09 / 20:17

regulation Bank of Russia businesses Russian official says bill to give businesses leeway in use of crypto internationally

A Russian Finance Ministry official has provided new details about a bill on digital currencies that is currently being drafted.

19.09 / 19:45

Law regulation crimes Terra South Korean authorities ask Interpol to issue 'Red Notice' for Do Kwon: Report

South Korean prosecutors have reportedly requested Interpol intervene in their case against Terra co-founder Do Kwon by issuing a "Red Notice" — suggesting global law enforcement agencies may attempt to find and detain him.

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