‘Buying Bitcoin Is Not a Problem for Us’ – Regulation Bitcoin News
Switzerland’s central bank, the Swiss National Bank, says buying and holding bitcoin as a reserve currency is not a problem...
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Central Bank of Cuba Introduces Specific Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulation – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Cuban government has issued new regulations concerning the operation of virtual asset service providers (VASPs) in the country. In...
India’s Decision on Crypto Regulation Will Not Be Rushed, Says Finance Minister – Regulation Bitcoin News
Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says that the country’s crypto policy will not be rushed. “Our intention is in no...
Cambodia Reaffirms Stance Against Unsanctioned Crypto-Related Activities – Regulation Bitcoin News
Cambodian authorities have reportedly said that no cryptocurrency company has been issued a business license yet, and that conducting cryptocurrency-related...
Kraken Becomes First Global Crypto Exchange Fully Licensed by Abu Dhabi Global Market – Regulation Bitcoin News
Abu Dhabi Global Market has awarded a full financial license to crypto exchange Kraken. “Kraken will be the first global...
India Is on the Frontline of Digital Currencies — Especially How It Handles Crypto Risks – Regulation Bitcoin News
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva says India is “a country that is on the frontline of digital...
US Treasury’s OFAC Adds 3 ETH Addresses Linked to North Korean Cybercrime Group to SDN List – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) has added three ethereum addresses to its Specially Designated Nationals And Blocked Persons...
US Lawmakers Call for More Oversight of Cryptocurrency’s Environmental Impacts – Bitcoin News
Twenty-three U.S. lawmakers have called on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to increase oversight of cryptocurrency’s environmental impacts. “We...
National Bank of Ukraine Temporarily Bans Cross-Border Crypto Purchases With Hryvnia – Regulation Bitcoin News
The central bank of Ukraine has introduced additional restrictions on international transactions that will prevent Ukrainians from buying crypto assets...
Regulating Crypto Assets Is High on the Agenda for India – Regulation Bitcoin News
A director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) says that crypto regulation is “certainly high on the agenda” for India....
Russian Bankers Suggest Criminalizing Crypto Storage in Non-Custodial Wallets – Regulation Bitcoin News
Keeping cryptocurrencies in non-custodial wallets may be criminalized in Russia, if authorities accept a proposal from the trade association representing...
US Secret Service Has Seized Cryptocurrency Worth Over $102 Million in 254 Fraud Cases – Regulation Bitcoin News
The U.S. Secret Service has seized cryptocurrency worth more than $102 million in 254 fraud-related investigations. “What criminals want to...
Iran to Increase Penalties for Unauthorized Cryptocurrency Mining – Regulation Bitcoin News
Iran has drafted new rules to increase penalties for illegal cryptocurrency mining in the country, including additional fines and imprisonment....
SEC Risks Violating Admin Procedure Act by Rejecting Spot Bitcoin ETFs, Says Grayscale – Regulation Bitcoin News
Grayscale Investments’ CEO explains that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could potentially violate the Administrative Procedure Act by...
Brazilian Congress Aims to Pass Unified Crypto Framework in Coming Months – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Brazilian Congress is trying to approve a cryptocurrency legal framework before the end of Q2. According to reports from...
Tanzania Officials Want Global Clarity on CBDCs and Crypto Assets – Regulation Bitcoin News
Officials from Tanzania’s financial sector have called for a clearer global consensus on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and crypto-assets....
Regulatory Arm of UAE Financial Centre Releases Defi Discussion Paper – Regulation Bitcoin News
The regulatory arm of UAE’s financial centre, Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), has released a discussion paper that is seeking...
Indian Crypto Exchanges Disable UPI, Other Payment Options – Regulation Bitcoin News
A number of cryptocurrency exchanges in India are disabling rupee deposits, particularly payments using the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system....
Ethereum Developer Virgil Griffith Sentenced to 5+ Years in US Prison for Violating North Korean Sanctions – Regulation Bitcoin News
An Ethereum developer, Virgil Griffith, has been sentenced to five years and three months in U.S. prison after he pleaded...
FDIC Asks Thousands of Banks to Disclose Crypto Plans – Regulation Bitcoin News
The U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has asked thousands of banks and other financial institutions it supervises to declare...
UK Regulator Allows 5 Crypto Firms to Operate With Temporary Registration – Regulation Bitcoin News
Britain’s top financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has allowed five crypto firms to continue to operate in the...
Miami Mayor Outlines ‘Vision for Bitcoin America’ — Says We Must Integrate BTC Into Every Aspect of Society This Year – Regulation Bitcoin News
The mayor of the U.S. city of Miami, Florida, has unveiled his “Vision for Bitcoin America 2024.” Stressing that the...
