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Former SEC Official Warns Spot Bitcoin ETFs Will Create ‘Wall Street Fee-Sucking Scam of Epic Proportions’

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s former head of internet enforcement has warned that spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) “will create yet another Wall Street fee-sucking investor scam of epic proportions.” In addition, he stressed that it will likely be the most centralized crypto contraption conceivable. Ex-SEC Official’s Spot Bitcoin ETF Warnings Former U.S. Securities…
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SEC Sets Deadline for Spot Bitcoin ETF Applicants — 3 Days Left to Update Filings for Early January Decision

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly set a deadline of Dec. 29 for spot bitcoin ETF applicants to finalize their filing amendments. According to reports, the SEC has told spot bitcoin ETF issuers that applications that are fully updated and filed by this Friday will be considered in the first wave of…
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US Lawmaker Spotlights Crypto Bills Approved by House Committee This Year

U.S. Congressman Tom Emmer has highlighted various crypto bills that passed out of the House Committee on Financial Services this year. Among them is his appropriations amendment barring the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) “from using taxpayer dollars on its abusive crypto enforcement tirade until Congress passes legislation giving the SEC jurisdiction over this…
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Balancing Act: Cryptocurrency, Data Mining, and Sustainability – Navigating the Right Path

Source: Adobe / Photocreo Bednarek Data mining plays a crucial role in the cryptocurrency space as it is integral in providing market analysis, risk management, and ensuring security and integrity of transactions is in place. Traders and investors use data mining techniques to analyze market trends and identify new patterns in cryptocurrency investing which helps…
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Coinbase Fires Back at Senator Elizabeth Warren — Says Accusations Are Unfounded

Nasdaq-listed crypto exchange Coinbase has responded to U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren’s accusations that it hires national security veterans to oppose her legislation. “Your claim that Coinbase is attempting to undermine bipartisan legislation related to cryptocurrency is simply wrong. Your accusations are not only unfounded but a willful misrepresentation of our intentions and efforts,” the crypto…
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Japanese Cabinet Approves Tax Reform Eliminating Unrealized Crypto Gains Tax for Companies

The Japanese government has approved a tax reform that removes some crypto taxes for corporations and conglomerates. The reform, discussed since early December, removes the unrealized gains taxes on crypto holdings for companies, paving the way for them to hold crypto assets more consistently. Japanese Government Approves Tax Reform to Eliminate Unrealized Gains Tax The…
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Law Offers Fast-Track Citizenship for Bitcoin Donations to El Salvador, Report Says

Under El Salvador’s recently approved immigration reform law, foreigners who donate to the government’s social and economic development programs will be eligible for expedited citizenship. However, the reform law does not reveal the amount of bitcoins that foreigners must donate to become eligible for expedited citizenship. El Salvador’s Successful Bitcoin Bet According to reports, El…
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Former SEC Official Says Gary Gensler’s Legacy Could Be the Approval of Spot Bitcoin ETF

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s former head of internet enforcement, a crypto skeptic, now believes that the SEC is likely to approve a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). He further expressed that “the legacy of SEC Chair Gary Gensler could be the approval of a spot bitcoin ETF,” emphasizing: “That is a mammoth victory…
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SEC ‘Deeply Regrets’ Errors in Case Against Crypto Firm But Tells Court Sanctions Are Not Warranted

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says that it “deeply regrets” the errors made in the case against crypto firm Debt Box after the court found that the agency made “materially false and misleading representations.” However, the SEC claimed that sanctions are not warranted, adding that it will “conduct mandatory training” for staff involved…
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Nigerian Central Bank Lifts February 2021 Crypto Prohibition Order

The Nigerian central bank has reversed its Feb. 5 order which barred banks and financial institutions from extending their services to crypto entities. The central bank said new guidelines align with the Financial Action Task Force’s updated recommendation 15, which calls for the regulation of virtual asset service providers. Guidelines Align With FATF’s Recommendation On…
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