Regulation

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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

Russian government building
Russian Ministry Moves to Soften Requirements for Crypto Tax Reporting
Russia's Ministry of Finance has proposed legal amendments that would relax planned tax requirements for crypto holders, if passed.
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New Jersey Capitol in Trenton
New Jersey Moves Closer to Crypto License With Introduction of Senate Bill
New Jersey has inched closer to implementing its own "BitLicense."
New Jersey Capitol in Trenton

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'Where Banks Go, Regulation Follows.' Why Institutional Acceptance Is a Double-Edged Sword for Crypto, Feat. Ajit Tripathi
As mainstream players like PayPal enter the crypto market, they bring in millions of new customers. But they bring more onerous regulation, too. Be careful what you wish for,...
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Ant Group and Alibaba founder Jack Ma
Shanghai, Hong Kong Stock Exchanges Pause Ant Group IPO Over Regulatory Concerns
Ant Group's IPO has been suspended on both the Shanghai and Hong Kong stock exchanges due to significant changes in China's regulatory environment for fintech firms.
Ant Group and Alibaba founder Jack Ma

Hong Kong
Hong Kong's Securities Watchdog May Soon Regulate All Crypto Trading Platforms
Hong Kong's government is set to change the rules for cryptocurrency firms operating within the city jurisdiction, according to remarks made Tuesday.
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