SEC Commissioner and “Crypto Mom” Hester Peirce criticized the SEC on its regulatory guidance, but noted that change is possible if investors and regulators work together. The crypto sector may be maturing, but regulatory clarity around the treatment of digital assets continues to remain cumbersome. This was recently highlighted by Commissioner Hester Peirce — also…
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Numerous governments have tried to ban Bitcoin mining, but data and insights from those in the mining industry suggest that this is easier said than done. In the summer of 2021, the Chinese government banned Bitcoin (BTC) mining and cited the typical concerns of harmful environmental effects and money laundering. Now, the Chinese government is…
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Exchange platforms will get an opportunity to operate legally in Astana international finance center in 2022. In addition to its swift advances toward regulating crypto mining, Kazakhstan will launch a pilot project for crypto exchanges in the special economic zone of Astana International Finance Centre. The Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of…
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Governments and environmentalists are quick to criticize the amount of electricity Bitcoin mining uses, but investors’ growing interest in crypto is leading to positive steps in the energy sector. The blockchain industry’s impact on the energy sector has been a major source of controversy over the past five years. Governments and environmental protection advocates have…
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The draft bill proposes to eliminate anonymous crypto projects, with DAOs, DeFi and exchanges required to legally register in the U.S. A leaked copy of a United States draft bill concerning cryptocurrency started doing the rounds on Twitter earlier today. The 600-page copy of the leaked bill highlighted some of the key areas of concern…
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A look back on the week that was the World Economic Forum and how crypto might have stolen the show. The spectacle that is the World Economic Forum (WEF) came to a close in Davos, Switzerland on Friday, May 27. Nearly 3,000 people from over 110 countries took planes, trains and helicopters to the highest…
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FTX has sought to integrate brokerage services internally to fulfill trades automatically, however, CFTC has called for greater scrutiny of the demand as it would lead to a monopoly of big players. Goldman Sachs, one of the leading investment banks in the United States is reportedly trying to onboard some of its derivatives products into…
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The gradual scale would impose the highest taxes on the cheapest electricity sources. Kazakhstan, one of the global leaders in crypto mining with a recent history of hostile measures against the industry, is taking a step toward a comprehensive fiscal framework for mining operators. On Thursday, May 25, the lower chamber of Kazakh parliament, Mejlis,…
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This week the world has been talking about the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, which started on May 22 and ends on May 26. At the event, Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio spoke about today’s economy, the Federal Reserve, cash, and cryptocurrencies. Dalio noted at the WEF conference that he believes blockchain…
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Francis Suarez reminded people that volatility plays an equal role when the market is going up, but the concerns only come up during bear markets. Miami mayor Francis Suarez believes that Bitcoin (BTC) should be seen from an innovation perspective rather than just as an investment asset. Suarez’s comments came during his discussion on “The…
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