Regulation


Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin in Pullback Mode as Regulatory Concerns Rise

Bitcoin is declining as regulatory concerns rise; ether is holding support.

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Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Underperforms Ether; Crypto Tax Ahead?

Bitcoin dipped below $40K as traders digest proposed crypto taxes.

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Markets

GOP Lawmaker: Janet Yellen’s Treasury Likely Behind Surprise Crypto Bill

Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota also criticizes the updated bipartisan infrastructure bill aiming to raise $28 billion via crypto taxes.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen

Videos

What Are US Lawmakers Likely to Do About Crypto?

Former SEC Branch Chief Lisa Braganca discusses the regulatory gaps in the crypto industry critics worry undermine the financial markets’ safety and how Congress could use its authority to bring greater regulatory clarity. Plus, her take on stablecoins and what further congressional action may be needed to address their risks.

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Videos

Framework to Regulate Crypto, Stablecoins Introduced in Congress

CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the details, reactions, and potential impact of a new bill introduced by Virginia Congressman Don Beyer that could provide regulatory clarity for stablecoins and the broader digital asset sector.

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Policy

Ukraine's President Signs Law Allowing Central Bank to Issue a CBDC

The National Bank of Ukraine can now officially launch its own payment token.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky

Markets

FTX Cuts Leverage Limit to 20x From 100x as Criticism of Margin Trading in Crypto Grows

"It's time, we think, to move on from it," CEO Sam Bankman-Fried said in a tweet.

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Markets

Washington Should Let DeFi Succeed

Regulators should prosecute fraud, but also acknowledge the limits of their effectiveness and allow DeFi to mature.

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Markets

Ukraine Presents Road Map for Developing the Digital Assets Industry

The Ministry of Digital Transformation hopes to see 47% of Ukrainians using digital assets by 2024.

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Policy

Solidus Hires Ex-Head of CFPB to Be Top Regulatory Official

The addition of Kathy Kraninger is the latest hiring of a former Trump official by a cryptocurrency company.

Ex-CFPB director Kathy Kraninger will become Solidus Labs' head of regulatory affairs.