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'Onerous' FATF Recommendations Harmful for Crypto Transparency: Chainalysis
The international watchdog's draft recommendation for KYC compliance are unrealistic and may be harmful to the crypto industry, says Chainalysis.
21 US Lawmakers Urge IRS (Again) to Clarify Crypto Tax Rules
With the U.S. deadline to file taxes days away, 21 lawmakers have again urged the IRS to provide clarity on crypto.
Bitcoin Futures Exchange Bakkt Hires PayPal, Google Vet as Product Chief
Bitcoin futures platform Bakkt has brought Google Wallet and PayPal vet Mike Blandina as its chief product officer.
New York Rejects Bittrex Exchange's BitLicense Application
NYDFS has rejected Bittrex's application for a BitLicense, citing "inadequate" AML compliance among other reasons.
Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Exempt Crypto Tokens From US Securities Laws
U.S. Rep. Warren Davidson reintroduced the Token Taxonomy Act Tuesday, seeking to exempt certain cryptocurrencies from securities laws.
Bitstamp Granted BitLicense, Will Expand Crypto Services in US
Europe-based crypto exchange Bitstamp has just received New York's 19th BitLicense, allowing it to offer five crypto trading pairs in the state.
Advocate for Mt Gox Creditors Quits, Saying Bitcoin Payouts Could Take Years
The head of a large Mt. Gox creditor group is stepping down amid what he described as a legal quagmire that could take years to resolve.
QuadrigaCX Officially Enters Bankruptcy With Millions Still Missing
Canadian crypto exchange QuadrigaCX should transition into bankruptcy in the coming days, a judge ruled Monday.
Former Simple Bank Co-Founder Unveils New Blockchain Payments Startup
Sila, a startup launched by former Simple Bank co-founder Shamir Karkal, has unveiled an open beta for its ethereum-based payments platform.
SEC's Crypto Token Framework Falls Short of Clear and Actionable Guidance
The SEC's guidance on crypto token sales, while welcome, is not quite the clarifying document the industry hoped for.
