Crypto
Japan Sets Penalties on Crypto Exchanges for Violating Russia Sanctions: Report
Fines could reach as much as 1 million yen ($8,500), with executives facing up to three years in prison.

Bitcoin-Banning Measure Seen Too Close to Call in Monday's EU Parliament Vote
Still, people familiar with the matter said a slim majority of parliamentarians could defeat a controversial new MiCA provision that seeks to force proof-of-work cryptocurrencies to shift to more energy-friendly consensus mechanisms.

The First Crypto War May Lead to Lasting Peace
However the actual fighting in Ukraine ends, crypto will play a larger role in world affairs.

Biden's Executive Order on Crypto Receives Bipartisan Praise
The White House unveiled a "whole-of-government" approach to digital assets earlier this week, the president's press secretary said.

Bank of Israel Publishes Draft Guidelines for Crypto Deposits
Banks in the country may no longer be able to bluntly refuse fiat deposits originating from crypto activities.

Crypto Firms May Look at Traditional Finance Firms as M&A Targets
We asked several industry participants if Wall Street incumbents might start making deals for crypto companies. Some predicted the opposite.

Icon’s ICX Rockets 70% as Crypto-Friendly Candidate Wins South Korean Presidential Election
The South Korean project recorded an unusual bounce on Thursday after Yoon Suk-yeol was elected president.

Conservative Candidate Yoon Suk-Yeol Wins South Korea’s Presidential Election
Yoon defeated his Liberal Party opponent in a contest in which cryptocurrency issues were unusually prominent.


