Regulation


Policy

Global Crypto Regulatory Body Is Coming Soon, Says Top Official

A joint body to coordinate efforts at regulating crypto at the global level could become a reality in the next year, according to IOSCO chair Ashley Alder.

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Videos

Bitwise Exec on UST Turmoil

As algorithmic stablecoin TerraUSD (UST) resumes its downward spiral, Bitwise Asset Management Director of Research David Lawant discusses his analysis and outlook of the Terra Luna ecosystem. “The system is inherently unstable,” Lawant said. “This type of situation was extremely likely to happen at some point in time.” Plus, the need for regulation.

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Finance

FTX US Reveals New York Trust Charter Application

A trust charter from the New York State Department of Financial Services enables digital asset companies to offer crypto trading and custody services in the Empire State.

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Markets

Coinbase Has No Risk of Bankruptcy, New 10-Q Disclosure Language Is SEC Requirement, CEO Armstrong Says

The new language points out that customers could be treated as general unsecured creditors if there ever were to be such proceedings.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong (Coinbase)

Policy

Environmental Groups Call on US Government to Implement Stringent Bitcoin Mining Regulations

Local and national activists are banding together to limit what they consider are the industry's adverse effects on the environment.

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Policy

Can You Really Build a ‘Crypto Empire’ in the Empire State?

Mayor Eric Adams wants to make New York City the biggest crypto hub in America, but there are a host of obstacles in his way.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has already accepted his first three paychecks in bitcoin. (Getty Images/Michael Lee)

Policy

The FCA Is Holding Its First CryptoSprint: Here’s What the Digital Asset Community Wants From It

The U.K. regulator will meet crypto experts to discuss how to handle disclosing information related to issuance of crypto assets, regulatory obligations and custody regulations.

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Videos

How Crypto Regulation Could Drive Innovation

Black Women Blockchain Council (BWBC) Founder Olayinka Odeniran and Fitz Finance Financial Advisor Tamara Fitzgerald discuss how the BWBC is working to ensure crypto regulation encourages innovation and adoption. Plus, what the future holds for BWBC and women in crypto.

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Videos

US Court Orders BitMEX Founders to Pay $30M for Illegal Trading

According to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the three co-founders of BitMEX have been ordered to pay $30 million for operating an illegal cryptocurrency derivatives platform and violating money-laundering rules. “The Hash” group discusses BitMEX’s role in the early stages of the crypto space and how newer exchanges like Coinbase and Binance have dealt with regulatory tensions. 

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Policy

California Governor Signs Executive Order to Spur Crypto Industry in the State

The order prompts the creation of a regulatory framework for blockchain technologies and crypto financial assets.

California Governor Gavin Newsom