The parliament in Kyiv has passed legislation determining the rules for crypto-related operations in Ukraine. The law “On Virtual Assets” recognizes cryptocurrencies as intangible goods while denying them the status of legal tender. It also regulates the activities and obligations of crypto businesses. Ukraine Legalizes Crypto Activities, Defines Virtual Assets Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada, the country’s…
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The Celsius CEO is also seeking clarity for similar products while Mark Cuban advises going on the offensive. Support for Coinbase and its CEO, Brian Armstrong, has been pouring from the crypto community since the company disclosed in a regulatory filing on Wednesday that it had received a Wells notice from the U.S. Securities Exchange…
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Regulated crypto bank Avanti CEO Caitlin Long says tarring the entire crypto industry with the same brush is unfair. Avanti Bank and Trust CEO Caitlin Long has posted a rebuttal to a recent New York Times article claiming that crypto and decentralized finance is “disrupting the banking industry” so fast regulators can’t keep up. Disrupting…
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South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb said it will deny access to foreigners unable to verify their identities via mobile phone. The decision comes as the trading platform moves to comply with the country’s updated regulations coming into force later this month. Korean Exchange Bithumb Prepares to Register Under New Rules Foreign nationals who do not…
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An overwhelming majority of Russian investors view cryptocurrencies as a more attractive investment proposition than traditional fiat currencies or gold, a new survey has established. Even among those who have never traded digital assets, most already think of buying crypto in the near future. Crypto Is the Promising Opportunity for Russian Investors National currencies are…
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President Joe Biden looks set to appoint another former crypto executive to head up the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. According to the Wall Street Journal, a former member of Ripple’s board of advisors directors is likely to become the next Comptroller of the Currency. The report cites insiders “familiar with the matter”…
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WEF study says the ongoing efforts from blockchain organizations are not enough to set global blockchain standards. A study conducted by the World Economic Forum and Global Blockchain Business Council reveals the reasons why the blockchain industry still lacks well-defined standards on the global level. Dubbed the Global Standards Mapping Initiative, the study notes that…
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DeFi could fall under regulatory pressure if it is seen as a haven for money laundering. The rapid growth in decentralized finance and yield farming is likely to attract greater regulatory attention according to a recent report. A joint research paper by global management consulting firm BCG Platinion and Crypto.com has indicated that the rapid…
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Blockchain.com’s head of research Garrick Hileman discusses the interest of Indian banks in the crypto space. Garrick Hileman, the head of research at Blockchain.com, shared in an interview today that Indian banks are showing interest in cryptocurrencies but are also skeptical of heading further into this space due to the regulatory uncertainty. While speaking to…
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The CEO of CoinSwitch shares his insights about the possibility of a cryptocurrency blanket ban in India. News about the Indian Ministry of Finance circulating a “note” for inter-ministerial consultations of cryptocurrency regulations spurred panic within the Indian crypto community. Worries about the 2019 draft bill proposing a blanket ban of cryptocurrencies and possible 10…
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