Regulation


Markets

Payments Firm Wirex Pauses New Customer Onboarding on FCA Orders

The crypto-friendly firm will use this pause to strengthen its anti-money laundering controls.

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Policy

Russia to Track Bitcoin Cash-Outs: Report

Russia's anti-money laundering agency is going to identify and track down bitcoin-to-fiat sales, the government official said.

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Markets

Ex-Tether Exec Quigley Disappointed in Current Management, Urges Audits

Tether is its "own worst enemy" and needs to be audited, according to co-founder William Quigley.

Willam Quigley, co-founder of Tether, now runs the NFT marketplace WAX.

Policy

India May Block IP Addresses of Crypto Exchanges: Report

The claim comes via a source of an Indian business magazine.

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Markets

Nigeria's Central Bank: We Didn't Ban Crypto Trading

Deputy Governor Adamu Lamtek said the CBN is not discouraging people from trading in cryptocurrency.

Godwin Emefiele, governor of Nigeria's central bank

Videos

Democratizing Access to Crypto Investing

Crypto is supposed to be a democratic form of finance but regulatory barriers and securities laws can make investment in crypto and blockchain startups difficult for many people. Kendrick Nguyen joins “First Mover” to discuss how Republic is enabling investors to engage with the crypto ecosystem in a way that is compliant with existing regulation.

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Markets

Thai Central Bank to Regulate Stablecoins This Year

The central bank warned a Thai baht-denominated stablecoin is a threat to the stability of the currency system.

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Markets

Putin Says Russia Must Stop Illegal Cross-Border Crypto Transfers

Russia's President Putin says crypto use by "criminal elements" is increasing and law enforcement must monitor it more closely.

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Policy

EU Regulators Warn Again on Crypto Investment Risks

The European Supervisory Authorities said some cryptocurrencies are "highly risky and speculative" in a new report.

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Policy

UK Watchdog Bans 'Socially Irresponsible' Bitcoin Ad

The complainant said the ad targeted retirees and misled the public over the risks of bitcoin investment.

Obi Nwosu, CEO and founder of Coinfloor, at CoinDesk Invest (center)