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Regulation
2021: The Year of Crypto Policy and Regulations
From the U.S. infrastructure bill to multiple Capitol Hill hearings on stablecoins, from Turkey banning crypto transactions to China banning crypto mining to India dabbling with tighter regulation, 2021 was a defining regulatory year for the industry.

Iran Banning Crypto Mining Until March 6 to Save Power: Report
It’s the second time this year Iran has taken such measures to reduce the strain on the country’s power grid.

India’s Central Bank Recommends Basic Version of CBDC
The bank calls the currency a “convenient alternative” to cash.

How Crypto’s Regulatory Scene Might Evolve in 2022
Happy holidays, folks. CoinDesk’s reg pod looks ahead to next year’s big stories.

Indian Ruling Party-Aligned Group Takes Stance on Crypto Regulation
The group is unlikely to have much influence on government policy, analysts said.

Binance Gains Bahrain Approval to Become Crypto Asset Service Provider, Registers in Canada
Bahrain’s “in principle” approval still requires the crypto exchange to complete the application process for a license from the central bank.

India’s Crypto Law Might Not Be Ready Before May, Sources Say
The country’s draft cryptocurrency bill probably won’t become law until after next year’s Budget Session ends in April, adding to uncertainty about the state of crypto regulation in the nation.

OSL Hires Senior Execs to Support Rising Volumes, New Products and Global Expansion
Hong Kong’s first licensed cryptocurrency exchange adds the positions following a June hiring spree and recent expansions in North and Latin America and the U.K.

Another Crypto All-Time High in 2021: Regulatory Handwringing
A lot happened this year. How does it stack up to what we expected in January?

Fitch Says Improved Regulation Could Moderate Stablecoin Credit Risks
The approach taken by the U.S. would be key to medium-term development of stablecoins, Fitch notes.
