Regulation
Nigeria's Central Bank: We Didn't Ban Crypto Trading
Deputy Governor Adamu Lamtek said the CBN is not discouraging people from trading in cryptocurrency.
Democratizing Access to Crypto Investing
Crypto is supposed to be a democratic form of finance but regulatory barriers and securities laws can make investment in crypto and blockchain startups difficult for many people. Kendrick Nguyen joins “First Mover” to discuss how Republic is enabling investors to engage with the crypto ecosystem in a way that is compliant with existing regulation.
Thai Central Bank to Regulate Stablecoins This Year
The central bank warned a Thai baht-denominated stablecoin is a threat to the stability of the currency system.
Putin Says Russia Must Stop Illegal Cross-Border Crypto Transfers
Russia's President Putin says crypto use by "criminal elements" is increasing and law enforcement must monitor it more closely.
EU Regulators Warn Again on Crypto Investment Risks
The European Supervisory Authorities said some cryptocurrencies are "highly risky and speculative" in a new report.
UK Watchdog Bans 'Socially Irresponsible' Bitcoin Ad
The complainant said the ad targeted retirees and misled the public over the risks of bitcoin investment.
Bitcoin Suisse Pulls Banking License Application After Negative Feedback
FINMA cited money-laundering defense "weaknesses" as one reason for the license denial.
Hawaiian House Dems Ask State Regulator to Reconsider Tough Rules for Crypto Firms
Under current requirements, exchanges must hold an amount of fiat equivalent to the value of the crypto their clients are holding.
Belarus Aiming for More Control Over Digital Economy, Crypto Exchanges: Report
Belarusian protestors used bitcoin to support each other after a controversial election last year.
Texas Securities Regulator Issues Emergency Order Against Binance Impersonator
"The pitch is relatively simple – invest a little, gain a lot and don’t worry about risk," the Texas State Securities Board said.
