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Policy

UK Has No Plans for 'Crypto Tsar' Proposed by Some Lawmakers, Minister Says

Economic Secretary to the Treasury Andrew Griffith reiterated the government's position that crypto should not be treated like gambling at a Tuesday debate.

By Camomile ShumbaJun 13, 2023

UK Minister Andrew Griffith (Camomile Shumba/CoinDesk)

Podcasts

A16z Chooses London for First Office Outside U.S.; Robinhood’s May Crypto Trading Volume Falls 68%

By William Foxley, Zack Seward, Jennifer Sanasie, Wendy OJun 12, 2023

Policy

Hong Kong Lawmaker Invites Coinbase to Apply to Operate in Region Amid U.S. SEC Crackdown

The company is excited to expand globally and wants to build in Abu Dhabi, Canada and Singapore, Coinbase's Vice President of International Policy said.

By Camomile ShumbaJun 12, 2023

Podcasts

Crypto Update | Top Tokens Down as Collateral Damage from Binance, Coinbase SEC Actions Continues

By Adam B. LevineJun 12, 2023

Weekend Story | The Short-Sightedness of Run-Amok Regulators

Podcasts

Featured Story | The Petrodollar and Its Discontents Point to Bitcoin's Role in the Financial Future

By Adam B. LevineJun 11, 2023

Podcasts

Featured Story | How to Build a Compliant Crypto Exchange Post-Coinbase

By Adam B. LevineJun 10, 2023

Podcasts

Headlines | Top Stories of the Week 06-05-23

By William Foxley, Zack Seward, Jennifer Sanasie, Wendy OJun 10, 2023

Podcasts

Featured Story | Should Russia Bolster or Ban Bitcoin?

By Adam B. LevineJun 9, 2023

Policy

Free Promotional NFTs, Crypto Airdrops Would Be Banned Under New UK Rules, Official Says

Crypto airdrops and NFTs themselves will not be banned, but using such incentives alongside promotions that encourage people to invest would be, said FCA's Matthew Long.

By Camomile ShumbaJun 9, 2023