CryptoSlate
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs could become reality by mid-2023
The US SEC wants to expand the definition of “exchanges” to allow it to bring crypto exchanges under its purview. If the change...
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Thailand bans crypto payments as of April 1
Thailand’s on-again-off-again relationship with crypto took another negative turn today with the Thai SEC’s final decision. Three...
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Winklevoss’ Gemini Payments obtains e-money operator license in Ireland
Gemini Payments, an affiliate entity of crypto exchange Gemini led by billionaire investor twins Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has been granted...
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A critical week as proof of work coins may still be banned in Europe
The leader MP on the Markets in Crypto Assets report for the European Parliament, Stefan Berger, has just released the timeline for the next...
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Australia eyes sweeping new crypto regulations
Australian senator Andrew Bragg has laid down a proposed regulatory framework for the crypto industry. He announced the legislative proposal...
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Government of Malaysia proposes Bitcoin, crypto as legal tender
The Communications and Multimedia Ministry of Malaysia proposed today that digital currencies such as bitcoin ( BTC ) should be adopted as legal...
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Is Binance preparing to leave the Canadian province of Ontario?
Dispute between the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) and Binance started on June 2021 when Binance announced its decision to quit Ontario due...
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EU regulators: Be ready to lose all your money in crypto
Consumers risk losing all their money invested in cryptoassets and could fall prey to scams, the European Union’s securities, banking, and...
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Here’s how the new sanctions bill could hurt the crypto industry
Yesterday, a group of democratic co-sponsors led by Senator Warren introduced a bill titled the Digital Asset Sanctions Compliance Enhancement...
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The U.S. Congress inquires the SEC on crypto-related investigations
Today, Congress of the United States sent an official inquiry letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) chair Gary...
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UK joins regulatory focus as it recruits head of new crypto department
The UK’s financial regulatory body, The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has set its sights on crypto in a week filled with news on...
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Russian sanction tightening: G7 intensifies measures and Japan sanctions against crypto usage
The world applied heavy sanctions against Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine, and the Russian economy had taken a hit . However, the...
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FTX Europe becomes the first crypto exchange licensed under Dubai’s regulatory framework
FTX Europe & MENA (FTX Europe) recently announced that it has obtained a license to establish and operate its virtual asset exchange...
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What are the best countries for running a legal cryptocurrency business?
In 2021 it became clear that the cryptocurrency industry will not be able to avoid regulation. To some extent, the supervisory authorities of...
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EU votes against a de-facto ban on Bitcoin’s POW consensus method in MiCA draft
The ECON committee of the European Union voted against a de-facto ban on cryptocurrencies that rely on the proof of work consensus protocol,...