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12.01 / 13:45

Stablecoin regulation Federal Reserve committee US Fed Chair's Top 3 Crypto-Related Comments in Front of Senate Banking Committee

The US Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell discussed the central bank's COVID-19 response and financial stability, among other issues, during his re-nomination testimony on Tuesday in front of the Senate Banking Committee. He also made several comments that may potentially have an impact on the crypto market -- and here are the top 3 ones.

12.01 / 12:17

Adoption regulation stocks Bitcoin IMF: Bitcoin matured to ‘an integral part of digital asset revolution’

Crypto is no longer an obscure asset class within the financial ecosystem, but a growing correlation with the stock market undercuts the “investment hedge” role of Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies, according to new International Money Fund (IMF) research.

11.01 / 17:38

Adoption regulation crypto framework Framework FTX founder urges regulators to create a unified crypto framework

Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder and CEO of crypto exchange FTX, reportedly called out regulators to create a single framework for digital assets in the Asian Financial Forum, an event organized by Hong Kong's government to highlight new opportunities within the region's economic landscape.

11.01 / 06:53

regulation Taxes Thailand government to clear up crypto tax confusion

Thailand is fast-tracking its crypto tax plans as it readies regulations for digital asset traders this month in an effort to provide further clarity on crypto-related activities.

10.01 / 13:56

regulation Dubai Blockchain Adoption UAE regulators pave way for crypto and blockchain adoption, says legal expert

While many countries are inclined to simply ban the use of Bitcoin (BTC) and virtual assets, regulators in the United Arab Emirates are taking a different approach.

10.01 / 08:41

Mining regulation Ban Energy Kosovo police seize 300 crypto mining machines amid electricity shortages

The police in Kosovo have ramped up their efforts to crack down on crypto miners in the country, confiscating more than 300 mining machines on Jan. 8 alone.

08.01 / 02:47

markets Stablecoin Adoption regulation Crypto regulation concerns make decentralized stablecoins attractive to DeFi investors

Stablecoins have emerged as a foundational part of the cryptocurrency ecosystem over the past couple of years due to their ability to provide crypto traders with an offramp during times of volatility and their widespread integration with decentralized finance (DeFi). These are necessary for the health of the ecosystem as a whole.

07.01 / 21:41

Government regulation UK government lawmakers UK lawmakers form crypto advocacy group for parliament: Report

Lisa Cameron, a member of parliament for the United Kingdom’s House of Commons, is reportedly chairing a lobbying group aimed at promoting crypto-related legislation in government.

07.01 / 19:01

Ethereum regulation Bitcoin Withdrawals Customers Hong Kong-based Coinsuper allegedly blocks customers' withdrawals

A cryptocurrency exchange in Hong Kong has reportedly stopped all withdrawal requests, according to reports. Coinsuper is the sole crypto firm in China that is licensed by the government, and was founded by a former senior UBS Group AG executive in November 2017.

07.01 / 13:47

Forecast regulation Investing 5 Key Trends to Watch in 2022 According to Grayscale CEO

In the year ahead and beyond, the crypto world will continue to see infrastructure development, proliferation of protocols, expansion of the metaverse, evolution of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), as well as increased regulation, according to Michael Sonnenshein, CEO of major digital asset investment firm Grayscale.

07.01 / 12:11

cryptocurrency regulation Tax Time Time to ‘Resolve All Crypto Issues’ Says Russian Parliament

Russia’s parliament, the State Duma, has said that it wants to “resolve all legal issues with cryptocurrency” – by defining legal terms for cryptoassets, mining, and more. And the chief architect of crypto-related legislation in the country has noted that it is time for miners to start paying taxes on their earnings.

07.01 / 06:35

CFTC regulation SEC SEC files complaint against operator of 'unregistered' $33M Crowd Machine ICO

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a suit against Australian Craig Derel Sproule for the allegedly “fraudulent and unregistered” sale “of digital asset securities” in an Initial Coin Offering his company conducted in 2018.

06.01 / 20:31

Blockchain Law regulation Lobby Dapper Labs becomes the first NFT company to register to lobby with the US government

Based in Vancouver, Dapper Labs offers a variety of NFT based products and dapps. These include games like CryptoKitties, where players can breed and raise NFT kittens, and Cheeze Wizards, a tournament series where collectible characters can duel each other. Additionally, Dapper Labs is partnered with the NBA and is responsible for Top Shot, an NFT marketplace that sells highlights from basketball games. The UFC has also partnered with Dapper Labs to offer a similar service in the near future.

06.01 / 19:57

regulation Bitcoin NYC mayor getting paid in Bitcoin suggests buying the dip

Newly sworn-in New York City Mayor Eric Adams is already using his influence to speak publicly about buying the recent Bitcoin dip.

06.01 / 03:25

cryptocurrency regulation Latin America Peru, Uruguay Edge Closer to Crypto Regulation with Draft Law, Policy Advisory Report

Governments in South America are gearing up to regulate crypto in the year ahead – with lawmakers in Peru and Uruguay readying legislation and draft proposals.

06.01 / 00:57

markets regulation Federal Reserve Bitcoin Bitcoin price drops to $43.7K after Fed minutes re-confirm plans to hike rates

Bitcoin (BTC) and the wider cryptocurrency market fell under as equities markets pulled back at the closing bell after minutes from the Federal Reserve's December FOMC meeting showed that the regulator is committed to decreasing its balance sheet and increasing interest rates in 2022.

06.01 / 00:49

Blockchain regulation Bitcoin Shuts Down network Bitcoin Network Kazakh government resigns, shuts down internet amid protests, causing Bitcoin network hash rate to tumble 13.4%

On Wednesday, Kazakhstan, the second-largest country in the world when it comes to Bitcoin (BTC) mining hash rate, experienced unprecedented political unrest due to a sharp rise in fuel prices. As a result, the country's presiding cabinet resigned, but not before the state-owned Kazakhtelecom shut down the nation's internet, causing network activity to plunge to 2% of daily heights.

05.01 / 17:11

ETF regulation SEC Bitcoin Bitcoin ETF decision delayed, SEC commissioner wonders why

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has postponed its decision to approve NYDIG’s spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) for Bitcoin (BTC), delaying until March 16.

05.01 / 15:19

regulation European Union settlement EU regulator calls for public input on DLT for trading and settlement

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is seeking stakeholder input on the use of distributed ledger technology for securities trading and settlements.

05.01 / 12:21

regulation Bitcoin New El Salvador Laws Will Help Bitcoiners Who Want to Move to the Country, Says Gov’t

The government of El Salvador has unveiled further details about the “20 new financial and innovation”-related laws recently announced on Twitter by the President Nayib Bukele – and it looks like the legislation will be aimed at bitcoin (BTC) enthusiasts hoping to move to the country and helping the government roll out its bitcoin bonds.

05.01 / 11:47

Ethereum NFT regulation Venture Capital OpenSea raises $300 million for encrypted digital marketplace

The nonfungible token (NFT) market is gaining momentum as the next frontier in collectibles, gaming and the metaverse.

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