Crypto and Laws
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US Congressman officially introduces bill to restructure the SEC and fire Chairman Gary Gensler
After expressing his intentions to propose legislation, US Congressman Warren Davidson has officially introduced a bill seeking the removal of SEC...
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Fed board member says CBDC risks outweigh benefits
Governor Michelle Bowman said it is “ difficult to imagine a world ” where the benefits of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) can...
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Kraken gets regulatory approval to operate in Ireland
Kraken secured a virtual asset service provider (VASP) license from the Central Bank of Ireland on April 18. The license allows the crypto...
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Coinbase CEO meets with UK Economic Secretary to discuss crypto innovation
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong tweeted he had a “great meeting” with U.K. Economic Secretary to the Treasury Andrew Griffiths. The...
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Gary Gensler’s double standards on crypto exposed with video evidence
A four-year-old video of United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler praising the smart contract platform Algorand...
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UK set to carve out its own path for crypto regulation post-Brexit
As the U.K. continues to navigate its post-Brexit future, the government is taking advantage of its newfound autonomy to create a crypto...
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Gary Gensler’s old pro-Algorand video ignites debate amid unregistered security claims
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) came under fire after declaring Algorand ( ALGO ) unregistered security — despite SEC Chair...
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Polygon, Ledger urge EU to amend smart contract rules forcing inadvertent centralization
Polygon Labs and Ledger are urging EU lawmakers to amend certain clauses in the Data Act related to rules for smart contracts. The companies...
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NYDFS will charge cryptocurrency companies for supervision
The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) said April 17 that it will impose supervision charges on crypto firms. NYDFS introduces...
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NYDFS adopts regulation to access supervisory cost of licensed crypto firms
The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has enacted a regulation that will enable the government agency to obtain supervisory...
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Congressman advances legislation to fire Gary Gensler, downgrade position
Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) announced legislation to remove Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair Gary Gensler in a tweet on April 16...
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Freedom of information act request filed by Blockchain Association to investigate Bank collapses
The Blockchain Association (BA) has taken action by filing a request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to investigate the recent...
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SEC Chair Gensler faces possible dismissal as crypto-friendly Rep. Davidson takes action
SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s position could be on the line as US Representative Warren Davidson announced his plan to introduce legislation...
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Crypto regulations myths debunked – Here are 5 takes
The crypto regulations era has become a headache. Crypto assets have existed for more than a decade, but they are still regarded as novel...
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US Congress floats new update on stablecoins regulation
The US Congress held hearings on the regulation and oversight of stablecoins, a type of cryptocurrency that is designed to maintain a stable...