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State of Crypto: How to Square Decentralized Finance With Regulatory Compliance
Are these two ideas compatible? That question directed a conversation at this week's D.C. Fintech Week.
Capitol Gains: The US seized $15B in bitcoin. What comes next?
The US government announced the largest asset forfeiture in history — all in bitcoin. Here’s why it’s not headed straight for the strategic reserve...
U.S. Fed's Barr Catalogues Dangers to be Dodged in Future Stablecoin Regulations
Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr, who was the central bank's regulatory chief during the Biden administration, flagged potential stablecoin pitfalls.
Australia's Government Proposes New Powers for AUSTRAC to Restrict Crypto ATMs
AUSTRAC said that the majority of high-value crypto ATM transactions were directly associated with scams or moving money to high-risk jurisdictions.
OCC guidance paves way for Erebor’s crypto-bank ambitions
New OCC rules on crypto custody lower barriers for billionaire-backed banks like Erebor...
Ripple CEO Bashes Wall Street Bank Opposition of Fed Master Accounts for Crypto
CEO Brad Garlinghouse, whose company is seeking a federal bank license and Federal Reserve "master account," called banker pushback "hypocritical."
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage touts plans for crypto deregulation, Bitcoin reserve
Reform UK’s party leader Farage took the stage at DAS London this morning...
‘Bitcoin Is Not an Asset Class,’ Says One of UK’s Largest Retail Investment Platforms
Hargreaves Lansdown says bitcoin lacks intrinsic value and shouldn’t be part of portfolios, even as it prepares to launch crypto ETN trading for clients early next year.
Russia’s central bank to allow limited crypto activity by banks
The Bank of Russia will let banks handle cryptocurrencies under tight reserve caps as lawmakers prepare a digital asset bill...
Roger Ver reaches $48M tax settlement with US prosecutors: NY
The crypto investor once known as “Bitcoin Jesus” will avoid trial under a deferred prosecution deal...
Capitol Gains: Crypto hearings expected to continue mid-shutdown
As the shutdown enters its second week, sources say the Senate Banking Committee looks to move ahead with a market structure bill markup...
Luxembourg Claims Bragging Rights as First Eurozone Nation to Invest in Bitcoin
Luxembourg’s Intergenerational Sovereign Wealth Fund (FSIL) has invested 1% of its holdings in Bitcoin ETFs, making it the first state level fund in the Eurozone to do so.