CryptoSlate
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Former Ripple advisor to become US ‘Comptroller of the Currency’ under Joe Biden
The new administration is said to be more crypto friendly than the outgoing Trump government. And now, even crypto players are joining in....
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Why Joe Biden’s presidency could be a fresh start for crypto
The Biden administration’s first decisions and appointments look promising for the crypto industry as a whole so far. Shortly after his...
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Here are the US Treasury proposals for Bitcoin and ‘virtual currency’ wallets
They don’t seem very promising, despite the crypto industry’s rapid growth in the past year. “Self hosted” wallets A release by the US...
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What does the January 15 deadline hold for Tether, the world’s biggest stablecoin
Tomorrow is an important date for the issuers of Tether , a USD-pegged stablecoin. But what does it mean? Tether, the crypto heartbeat...
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Is Gary Gensler’s appointment as head of the U.S. SEC good for Bitcoin?
The incoming chairman is said to hold a favorable view of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Bad for Wall Street, Good for Bitcoin Gary...
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Here’s why the UK financial regulator said crypto investors can “lose all their money”
The regulator issued the warning shortly after crypto markets took a hit on Monday. No getting rich quick U.K.’s Financial Conduct...
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Here’s why stablecoins like USDC going ‘legal’ is bullish for DeFi
A landmark announcement for USDC . Unending social euphoria. Observers calling it bullish for DeFi. But what’s the whole deal really about...
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Cardano founder says XRP “not a security,” but there’s a catch
The CEO of IOHK said XRP remains clean—as of today in its current form—from the SEC despite troubles mounting for Ripple, its issuing company....
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XRP falls further 33% as Ripple slammed by US SEC over $1.3b in illegal sales
XRP holders in Asia woke up to a red morning as the US Securities and Exchange Commission officially filed a charge sheet against Ripple,...
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Top Silicon Valley VC defends crypto amid proposal of controversial Treasury rule
Yesterday, the U.S. Treasury’s FinCEN branch confirmed that it is working on cracking down on crimes enabled by Bitcoin and other...
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Incoming U.S. Senator defends Bitcoin and crypto in conversation with U.S. Treasury
Over the past few weeks, the crypto industry has been ablaze with rumors of impending regulation on self-hosted Bitcoin, Ethereum, and altcoin...
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US regulators say they “don’t want to inhibit” DeFi development
US regulators are scratching their heads with regards to what to make of the multibillion emerging market, but there’s a positive sign for the...
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US DoJ charges tax evading ICO superstar who spent $10m on private yacht
The founder of a high-flying ICO was charged by authorities in the US yesterday on charges of a massive tax evasion scheme. DoJ charges Oyster...
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“Strong support” for crypto industry regulation at recent G7 meeting
Ministers from the seven influential countries called for greater regulatory oversight and laws for cryptocurrencies as the market sees increased...
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Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire: Policy issues are more prevalent as crypto “gets real”
Regulators and policymakers around the world have never been particularly open to innovations or progressions of the crypto market. However,...