Riksbank Governor Stefan Ingves says there’s “good reason to believe” that more regulatory oversight of cryptocurrencies is in the pipeline.
Shanghai Man: Miners banned, exchanges targeted? Here’s what’s really happening
A look at the last week of crackdowns, including a ruling from Vice Premier Liu He. Hong Kong echoes Beijing with stricter controls of their own, limiting retail investors in the administrative region.
Coinbase leads $6M funding for Indonesian crypto exchange
Pintu is a new cryptocurrency exchange in Indonesia, licensed as a crypto broker under Bappebti and the Ministry of Communication and Informatics.
Biden administration is reportedly reviewing ‘gaps’ in crypto regulation
White House officials are believed to be examining existing rules around cryptocurrencies and whether new restrictions are needed to protect investors from massive drawdowns like we saw last week.
Huobi reportedly suspends futures trading ‘temporarily’ in some countries
The leading cryptocurrency exchange is also reducing its services in mainland China amid fears of growing regulatory scrutiny.
Has Wall Street taken over Bitcoin?
Institutional adoption is threatening Bitcoin’s revolutionary mission, says Ben Hunt, founder of Second Foundation Partners
ProtonMail keeps HODLing Bitcoin despite market crash and carbon drama
ProtonMail started accepting Bitcoin in 2017, and prefers to not sell its BTC to safeguard independence.
Agricultural fund provider Teucrium files with SEC for Bitcoin ETF
Agriculture-focused fund provider Teucrium Trading filed an application with the U.S. SEC to launch a Bitcoin ETF tracking BTC futures.
Chinese blockchain stocks lose less in crypto market bloodbath
After banning crypto trading in 2017, China is less affected by movements on the crypto market in terms of its blockchain-tied equity market.
3 good reasons why $30,000 is probably the bottom for Bitcoin
Regulatory concerns, a bit of FUD and the uncertainties surrounding Tether appear to have exaggerated the Bitcoin price sell-off but derivatives data suggest that the bottom is likely in.
NYDFS taps former DOJ attorney as deputy virtual currency chief
The former Department of Justice trial attorney has been with the New York State Department of Financial Services for eight years.
SEC enforcement actions cost crypto firms and individuals $1.7B in penalties
Of the 75 enforcement actions on crypto brought by the commission from 2013 to 2020, the majority involved allegations of fraud or unregistered securities offerings.
Texas house passes crypto-friendly bill, now goes to senate
Governor Greg Abbott has already hinted he is open to signing the bill into law.
Turkish government to track crypto transactions over $1,200
Turkey’s Minister of Treasury and Finance sheds light on regulatory actions following an alleged $150-million crypto exchange scam.
SEC chair hints at greater regulatory oversight for US crypto exchanges
Gary Gensler said a regulatory framework for digital assets from the SEC or CFTC “could instill great confidence” for investors.
Our Man in Shanghai: Huobi looks to become Grayscale of Asia, Yao Ming’s NFT wine, and Chinese crypto investors go to the dogs
Huobi tackles the institutional market, you can now own an NFT of basketball star Yao Ming drinking red wine, and China’s digital yuan starts to target the private sector
SEC pushes decision on VanEck Bitcoin ETF until June
The commission said it was “appropriate to designate a longer period” for the proposed Bitcoin ETF.
Governing body of Louisiana gives Bitcoin its nod of approval
Louisiana recently gave a shout out to Bitcoin’s success in a new resolution.
Turkish crypto exchange halts trading amid reports of police raid
Thodex has gone silent since announcing a halt in trading and withdrawals.
Coinbase hires former Google Pay exec to lead India operations
Coinbase has started hiring in India despite rumors of an impending ban on crypto in the country.