Regulation


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Privacy Coin Monero in Focus

As part of CoinDesk's Privacy Week, Grid News Tech Reporter Benjamin Power shares insights into his latest report on privacy coin monero, which has come under fire for emerging as the alleged "crypto of choice" for cybercriminals. Plus, breaking down Monero's use cases and where it stands in the U.S. regulatory environment.

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Policy

Russia's Finance Ministry Opposes Central Bank Call for Crypto Ban

The ministry believes Russia needs regulation, not a blanket ban, an official said.

russia finance ministry

Policy

Thai Authorities Plan to Regulate Crypto as Means of Payment

The Thai SEC has also proposed a set of guidelines to limit the use of digital assets for payments.

Bangkok, Thailand's capital. (Florian Wehde/Unsplash)

Policy

South Korean Crypto Exchange Bithumb Will Block Unregistered Wallets

The exchange was reportedly pressured from its partner bank to change its mind.

Seoul, South Korea (Ciaran O'Brien/Unsplash)

Policy

Indonesia's Regulator Warns Financial Firms Against Offering Crypto Sales: Report

Financial institutions are strictly prohibited from "using, marketing, and/or facilitating crypto asset trading."

Jakarta, Indonesia

Opinion

Professor Gensler Gets an F on Crypto

An antagonistic SEC doesn't serve crypto or U.S. consumers, argues the Competitive Enterprise Institute's Paul H. Jossey.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler wants greater authority and resources to regulate crypto. (Third Way/Creative Commons)

Policy

Binance Didn't Upgrade Customer Checks, Despite Promises to Regulators: Report

A Reuters investigation found Binance has not been as keen on regulation as it has publicly professed to be.

CEO de Binance, Changpeng Zhao (Archivo de CoinDesk)

Policy

The UK Lawmakers Who Want to Use Brexit to Rethink Crypto Rules

The U.K. has lost its fintech crown. Could a new approach to crypto regulation get it back?

(Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Policy

India's Crypto Industry Awaits New Budget

The challenge of regulating cryptocurrencies may mean the industry won't even be mentioned in the budget speech on Feb. 1.

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman (T. Narayan/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Policy

FINRA Considering Changes to Crypto Regulations to Better Protect Investors: Report

The self-regulatory body is primarily concerned with rules around advertising and disclosure to customers.

FINRA