Regulation

US Lawmakers Make Third Attempt to Bring Legal Clarity to Cryptocurrencies
Rep. Warren Davidson said the window of opportunity for the U.S. to lead the world on blockchain technology is "closing."

Goldman Sachs Says Client Demand for Bitcoin is 'Rising'
John Waldron, COO and president, said his bank is talking to regulators about digital currencies after recently relaunching its trading desk.

South Korea to Fine Crypto Exchanges That Fail to Tackle Illicit Activity
Penalties will apply if trading venues fail to follow three regulations, the Financial Services Commission said.

India's Internet and Mobile Association Calls for Crypto Regulation, Not Ban
The association said India could benefit from a "robust" regulatory regime for digital assets.

US Lawmakers Introduce Bill Aimed at Clarifying Crypto Regulations
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers introduced a bill that seeks to bring the CFTC, SEC and Congress together to get clarity and consensus on government cryptocurrency regulations. “The Hash” panel debates the timing and possible outcomes.

Senate Banking Committee Holds GameStop Hearing
The Senate continues its examination of retail investing, holding another hearing on the recent GameStop stock frenzy today. CoinDesk’s Nik De on what to expect. Plus, a peek into the complicated world of NFT regulation.

Seychelles Regulator Issues Investor Alert Over Crypto Exchange Huobi Global
Huobi told CoinDesk the entity is within the company group.

How the IRS Plans to Root Out Crypto Tax Evasion
"Operation Hidden Treasure" sounds fun, but it's actually a new IRS plan to uncover and tax unreported crypto income. Is this an overreach or government regulations finally catching up to the crypto markets? "The Hash" panel debates.

Egyptians Are Buying Bitcoin Despite Prohibitive New Banking Laws
Egyptian crypto trading volume and exchange sign-ups increased dramatically this past January, capping off an already high-volume 2020.

