The White House has today released a “First-Ever Comprehensive Framework for Responsible Development of Digital Assets” outlining the conclusions and recommendations of various federal agencies after …
Investors say regulation needed to assuage crypto concerns
Though many public pension funds have shied away from digital assets tied to cryptocurrencies and the blockchain, some are nevertheless moving forward with small investments in this potentially …
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Crypto Exchange Huobi to Delist 7 Privacy Coins, Including Zcash, Monero
Prominent crypto exchange Huobi Global will delist seven privacy tokens next week amid broader regulatory scrutiny of such tokens, it said in a statement on Monday. “Huobi Global strictly complies …
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SEC Chair Stands Firm: ‘Vast Majority’ of Cryptocurrency Tokens Are Securities
In prepared remarks delivered at the Practising Law Institute’s “SEC Speaks” program on September 8, Chair Gensler emphasized and reiterated his long-standing position that the vast majority of …
SEC Chair Gary Gensler Backs Giving CFTC Bitcoin Oversight
At an industry conference today, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chief Gary Gensler said that he supports handing the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) the power to “oversee and …
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South Korea Is Gearing Up to Institutionalize Security Tokens
Financial regulators in South Korea want to bring security tokens, which are blockchain-based digital forms of traditional securities, into the scope of the country's capital markets rules in an …
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Brazilian SEC is looking to change crypto regulation with new bill
According to reports, the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission is looking to switch up the country’s legal framework for cryptocurrencies. The main concern is that the bill in question does …
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Will Regulations Benefit The Cryptocurrency Market in The Long-Run
The crypto market exhibits a wide spectrum of opportunities for everyone including investors and regulators. The Crypto market is an ecosystem in itself pertaining to centralized and decentralized …
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Cryptocurrency fraud prevention: House panel calls on regulators to explain how they’re protecting consumers
A House oversight subcommittee asked regulators and industry leaders on Tuesday to explain what they are doing to stop cryptocurrency fraud and other scams perpetrated on consumers. Illinois Rep. Raja …
Crypto developers should work with the SEC to find common ground
Regulators are tasked with balancing between protecting consumers and creating environments where entrepreneurs and the private sector can thrive. When markets face distortions, perhaps due to an …
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