Regulation


Policy

India to Ban Crypto as Payment Method but Regulate as Asset: Report

The Modi government will also ban active solicitation from crypto firms, such as ads.

The Indian flag. (Pixabay)

Policy

Some Chinese Crypto News Sites Appear to Go Dark as Crackdown Continues

ChainNews, Odaily and Block123 were unavailable on Nov. 17.

Beijing (Zhang Kayiv/Unsplash)

Markets

Market Wrap: Cryptocurrency Sell-Off Stabilizes Amid US Tax Concerns

Bitcoin’s price declined about 5%, but later stabilized around $60K.

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Policy

Israel’s New AML Rules May Help Banks Onboard Crypto Clients

Regulators still need to issue guidance for banks on how to deal with crypto-related transactions

Israel flag (Michael Jacobs/Art in All of Us/Corbis via Getty Images)

Policy

The SEC Still Doesn’t Like Spot Bitcoin ETFs

The latest rejection shows how far the bitcoin ETF war has left to go.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Policy

China’s NDRC to Consider Punitive Electricity Prices for Crypto Mines

The central government called on provinces to “take responsibility” of their jurisdictions.

Anshun covered bridges in Chengdu, Sichuan. (Zain Lee/Unsplash)

Finance

‘10 Fundamental Rights’: Binance Pitches Crypto Doctrine in Face of Heightened Regulation

The crypto exchange’s top item: “Every human being should have access to financial tools, like crypto, that allow for greater economic independence.”

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (Anthony Kwan/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Finance

SEC Rejects VanEck’s Spot Bitcoin ETF Proposal

The decision did not come as a surprise given SEC chair Gary Gensler’s preference for a bitcoin futures ETF.

Bitcoin Climbs Above $60K After Report SEC Won’t Block Futures ETF

Policy

Russian Ministries, Duma Want to Legalize Crypto Mining: Report

The Russian central bank opposes the measure.

The Kremlin and Saint Basil's cathedral in Moscow. (Michael Parulava/Unsplash)