Cryptocurrencies Aren’t Big Enough to Pose Financial Stability Risk – Regulation Bitcoin News
Bank of England Deputy Governor Jon Cunliffe believes that cryptocurrencies are not big enough to pose financial stability risk. “They’re...
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US Government Offers Cryptocurrency in ‘Rewards for Justice’ Program – Regulation Bitcoin News
The U.S. Department of State’s Rewards for Justice program is offering a reward of up to $10 million “for information...
Former US Treasury Secretary Mnuchin Says His View on Bitcoin ‘Has Evolved’ – Regulation Bitcoin News
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says his viewpoint on bitcoin “has evolved a little bit.” While he personally does...
France Proposes EU-Wide Cryptocurrency Regulation – Regulation Bitcoin News
France has proposed giving more power to the Paris-based European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) and making it responsible for...
Japanese Police Arrest 4 Men Allegedly Behind $55 Million Crypto Investment Scheme – Regulation Bitcoin News
Four alleged masterminds of the “Oz Project” have been arrested after duping investors across Japan for at least four years....
California Man Arrested for Using Government’s Covid-19 PPP Loan to Buy Cryptocurrency and Tesla – Regulation Bitcoin News
The U.S. has arrested a man on criminal charges after he allegedly defrauded the government’s Covid-19 loan programs and used...
SEC Charges 3 Individuals for Alleged Long Blockchain Insider Trading Scheme – Regulation Bitcoin News
The U.S. SEC charged three individuals that allegedly conducted insider trading related to the Long Blockchain company back in 2017....
Thailand Sees Rising Adoption of Cryptocurrencies as Means of Payment — Warns of Risks – Regulation Bitcoin News
Bank of Thailand says a growing number of companies are asking for payments in cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin and ether....
EU Mulls AML Authority and New Rules for Crypto Transfers, Documents Suggest – Regulation Bitcoin News
The European Union is preparing to set up an anti-money laundering agency to coordinate national supervisory authorities. According to a...
UBS Survey – Regulation Bitcoin News
A UBS survey finds that central bankers see benefits in investing in cryptocurrencies like bitcoin. 28% see benefits from cryptocurrency...
Russia Drafting Law on Confiscation of Crypto Assets – Regulation Bitcoin News
Russian Prosecutor General Igor Krasnov has revealed that legislative amendments are being prepared on the confiscation of crypto assets. “A...
China Shuts Down Software Maker Over Suspected Crypto-Related Activity, Issues Industry-Wide Warning – Regulation Bitcoin News
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), the country’s central bank, has shut down a software firm over suspected involvement in...
UBS Advises ‘Stay Clear’ of Cryptocurrencies — Warns ‘Regulators Will Crack Down on Crypto’ – Regulation Bitcoin News
Switzerland’s largest bank, UBS, has advised investors to “stay clear” of cryptocurrencies and “build their portfolio around less risky assets.”...
Feds Sell Seized Bitcoin From 2018 for $19 Million – Regulation Bitcoin News
The U.S. has sold about 500 bitcoins seized back in 2018 for about $19.2 million. This was reportedly the largest...
Binance’s Troubles Grow as Thailand Files Criminal Complaint — Similar Warnings by Cayman Islands, UK, Japan – Regulation Bitcoin News
A growing number of regulators worldwide have come after Binance. Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a criminal complaint...
Binance Deploys Crypto Monitoring ‘Traveler’ System to Comply With FATF Travel Rule – Regulation Bitcoin News
Binance announced yesterday it deployed Ciphertrace’s Traveler system as part of its compliance efforts. Traveler is the first system designed...
South African Regulators Reportedly Fast-Tracking Crypto Regulatory Framework – Regulation Bitcoin News
With South Africa receiving more than its fair share of cryptocurrency-related scams, a report suggests that regulators are responding to...
Fed Vice Chair Quarles Says Digital Dollar Could Pose Significant Risks to US Banking System – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Federal Reserve’s vice chairman of supervision and the chair of the Financial Stability Board (FSB), Randal K. Quarles, doubts...
64 Cryptocurrency Firms Have Withdrawn Applications to Operate in UK, FCA Says – Regulation Bitcoin News
A growing number of crypto firms in the U.K. are withdrawing their applications to register with the Financial Conduct Authority...
South Africa Bars Transfer of Locally Acquired Cryptocurrencies to Overseas Exchanges, Offenders Face Jail Time – Regulation Bitcoin News
Fresh reports from South Africa suggest that the transfer of locally acquired cryptocurrencies to overseas crypto exchanges will now be...
Crypto Industry Will Benefit From Tighter Regulation, Says Law Professor – Regulation Bitcoin News
The chairman of International Banking Law and Finance at the University of Edinburgh, professor Emilios Avgouleas, says that tighter crypto...
Crypto Travel Rule Working Group Launches 2.0 Protocol ‘Solving the Discoverability Problem’ – Regulation Bitcoin News
Just before the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) published the organization’s 12-month review, a working group called the Travel Rule...
