Regulation


Policy

Nexo Co-Founder Details Crypto Lender’s Plan to Stay Out of Regulators’ Crosshairs

Nexo wants to avoid the fate of BlockFi and Celsius, which are under investigation by U.S. state regulators.

Nexo co-founder Antoni Trenchev speaks at Consensus 2019. (CoinDesk archives)

Policy

Crypto Markets Need More Scrutiny From SEC, Investor Groups Say

The advocacy groups called the crypto industry “a Wild West” in a letter to SEC Chair Gary Gensler.  

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler

Finance

Nearly 70 South Korean Crypto Exchanges May Have to Suspend Service: Report

The deadline to register with South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit is Sept. 24, but only four exchanges have registered so far.

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Finance

Bankman-Fried Says Stricter Regulation of Crypto Exchanges Would Be Positive

FTX’s CEO said a ban on stablecoins would be “sad.”

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Finance

Stablecoin Feature in New York Times Signals Regulation Is Coming

Designating them as “systemically risky” and thus eligible for oversight is one option available, the article said.

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Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Traders Take Profits Amid Regulatory Crackdowns

Derivative markets are displaying signs of uncertainty, and concerns about regulation are rising.

Bitcoin 24-hour chart (CoinDesk)

Finance

Babel Finance Sets Up Shop in Singapore

Over two-thirds of Singaporeans with personal investments have crypto in their portfolios.

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Finance

Top Australian Crypto Exchanges Say They Aren’t Threatened by the Bigger Players

While total app downloads across both iOS and Google platforms show a rise in popularity among outside players, local incumbents remain unfazed.

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Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Returns to Above $46K Even as Indicator Shows Crypto Fear

Bitcoin is in recovery mode as the Fear & Greed Index enters the fear zone; analysts eye regulatory developments.

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