Cryptocurrency ‘Not Sufficiently Stable to Be a Good Means of Payment’ – Regulation Bitcoin News
The governor of the Jamaican central bank has warned people using or who have plans to use cryptocurrencies to be...
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Virtual Currency-Based Sale Agreement an Invalid Contract, Chinese Court Rules – Regulation Bitcoin News
A virtual currency cannot be circulated in the market as a currency, therefore a vehicle sale contract wherein parties agreed...
SEC, State Regulators Probe Crypto Lender Celsius Over Accounts Freeze – Regulation Bitcoin News
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and several state regulators are reportedly investigating the decision by crypto lender Celsius...
Crypto Payments Possible if They Don’t Penetrate Russia’s Financial System, Central Bank Says – Regulation Bitcoin News
Cryptocurrencies can be used for international payments if they don’t penetrate the Russian financial system, the head of Bank of...
South Korean Government Calls for Voluntary Regulations From Crypto Industry – Regulation Bitcoin News
The executive power and the ruling party in South Korea have urged the cryptocurrency industry for what officials describe as...
Bank of England’s Governor Warns About Crypto Amid Bloodbath — ‘Be Prepared to Lose All Your Money’ – Regulation Bitcoin News
The governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, has reiterated his warning about cryptocurrency investing after U.S. crypto lender...
Russian Parliament to Review Bill Prohibiting Crypto Payments – Regulation Bitcoin News
Legislation making it illegal to pay with cryptocurrencies has been filed with the State Duma, the lower house of Russia’s...
EU Nears Agreement on Crypto Regulations, Report Reveals – Regulation Bitcoin News
Authorities in the EU are moving closer to a deal on a legislative package tailored to comprehensively regulate the crypto...
US Treasury Secretary Yellen Warns Crypto Is ‘Very Risky’ — Unsuitable for Most Retirement Savers – Regulation Bitcoin News
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns crypto is a “very risky investment,” adding that she would not recommend it to...
Brazilian Judge Dismisses Bitcoin Scam Mastermind’s Attempt to Block His Extradition to South Africa – Bitcoin News
A Brazilian judge has ruled that the CEO of Mirror Trading International should remain in precautionary detention as authorities in...
Colombia Takes First Steps Toward Regulating Cryptocurrency Exchanges – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Congress of Colombia has approved a bill that regulates the behavior of cryptocurrency exchanges in the country in its...
Ethiopian Central Bank Urges Residents to Stop Engaging in Crypto Transactions – Regulation Bitcoin News
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has said it does not recognize cryptocurrencies as a legitimate method of payment and...
Director of Listed Chinese Company Embezzles $8 Million, Uses Funds to Purchase Bitcoin Mining Rigs – Regulation Bitcoin News
A Chinese prosecutor is reported to have given a thumbs up to the arrest of a listed big data company...
105 Countries Are Exploring Central Bank Digital Currencies, CBDC Tracker Shows – Regulation Bitcoin News
There are now 105 countries that are exploring central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Among them, 50 countries are in an...
SEC Launches Game-Show Campaign to Educate Investors in ‘a Playful Way’ – Crypto Included – Regulation Bitcoin News
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a game-show campaign to help investors make informed decisions “in a...
Central Bank Digital Currencies Could Kill Cryptocurrencies – Regulation Bitcoin News
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor T. Rabi Sankar says central bank digital currencies could “kill whatever little case...
Japan Adopts Legislation Establishing Legal Framework for Stablecoins – Regulation Bitcoin News
The parliament of Japan has approved a draft law tailored to regulate stablecoins in the country and protect investors. The...
US Arrests Former Employee of Opensea NFT Marketplace in ‘First-Ever Digital Asset Insider Trading Scheme’ – Regulation Bitcoin News
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has indicted an employee of non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace Opensea in what the department...
Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Advises Retail Investors to Steer Clear of Cryptocurrencies – Regulation Bitcoin News
Singapore’s deputy prime minister has advised retail investors to steer clear of cryptocurrencies, citing that they are “highly risky.” He...
Indian Government Finalizing Crypto Consultation Paper — ‘We Are Looking at a Global Paradigm on Digital Assets’ – Regulation Bitcoin News
India’s economic affairs secretary has reportedly revealed that the government’s consultation paper on cryptocurrency is “fairly ready.” He explained that...
We Have Hundreds of Blockchain Patents — But Regulation Won’t Allow Us to Engage in Crypto – Regulation Bitcoin News
The CEO of Bank of America says that his bank has hundreds of blockchain patents but regulations will not allow...
Provision Allowing Cryptocurrency Payments in Foreign Trade Added to Russian Bill – Regulation Bitcoin News
A proposal to permit companies to use cryptocurrency in cross-border settlements has made its way to a draft law designed...
