Regulation

Verkhovna Rada building in Kyiv, Ukraine
Ukraine's Draft Crypto Bill Passes First Parliamentary Hearing
Ukraine's parliament has approved the first version of a draft cryptocurrency bill, bringing regulation of the industry a step closer.
Verkhovna Rada building in Kyiv, Ukraine

Sydney, Australia
Crypto.com Secures Australian Financial Service License
Crypto.com has secured an Australian Financial Service License through its acquisition of The Card Group.
Sydney, Australia

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Crypto Long & Short: How Bitcoin Development Is Evolving – And What’s Behind It
Bitcoin price spikes grab headlines, but the asset's long-term value depends on its developers – and what drives them.
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, left, could be "planning to rush out some new regulation regarding self-hosted crypto wallets before the end of his term," tweeted Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong.
Coinbase CEO: Trump Administration May 'Rush Out' Burdensome Crypto Wallet Rules
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong publicly voiced concern the outgoing Trump Administration may ram through onerous new data-collection requirements for crypto exchanges.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, left, could be "planning to rush out some new regulation regarding self-hosted crypto wallets before the end of his term," tweeted Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong.

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BitMEX Founder's Charges Highlight Risks for DeFi
The case against BitMEX, an offshore crypto trading platform, has regulatory implications for the burgeoning DeFi market.
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CipherTrace Says Homeland Security Work Gave Rise to Monero-Tracking Patent Filings
CipherTrace has filed two patent applications it claims offer technologies that could help authorities in tracking monero transactions.
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The Dutch central bank building in Amsterdam.
Dutch Crypto Exchange Adds Extra Verification Measures Citing 'Disproportionate' Central Bank Requirements
The exchange said it must now ask users for extra information such as the purpose of bitcoin purchases.
The Dutch central bank building in Amsterdam.

Anchorage Co-Founder, CEO Nathan McCauley
Custodian Anchorage Seeks Charter From Crypto-Friendly US Bank Regulator OCC
If its application is approved, Anchorage would be the first crypto company to get a national bank charter.
Anchorage Co-Founder, CEO Nathan McCauley

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China's Crypto Miners Struggle to Pay Power Bills as Regulators Clamp Down on OTC Desks
Miners in China have reportedly been struggling to pay for electricity after authorities started cracking down on OTC brokers in the country.
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Jay Clayton, SEC chairman
SEC Chairman Jay Clayton Stepping Down at End of Year
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Jay Clayton will leave his role at the end of this year.
Jay Clayton, SEC chairman