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The Crypto Cat Is Out of the Bag, but Can We Still See More China-Like Bans?

"We are likely to see further attempts by countries to ban cryptocurrencies." "Truly banning them would mean banning the internet as well." "Our hope is that other countries realize the benefits that these crypto networks can provide." A regulatory reckoning is coming for crypto. While the...

, by Simon Chandler

a16z Lays out Regulatory Proposal as SEC Chief Focuses On Consumer Protection

While it “would be up to Congress” whether to enact a China-style crypto crackdown in the US, crypto industry players keep coming forward with their own proposals.The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler has ruled out the possibility of enacting a...

, by Tim Alper

Chinese Crypto Ban Could Be Long-Term Good For Bitcoin – BitGo CEO

Mike Belshe, CEO and Co-Founder of digital asset financial services company BitGo, claims that a recent clampdown on crypto in China could be a good thing for Bitcoin (BTC) in the long-term.“Over the last ten years, there’s never been a shortage of reasons to think that this is the...

, by Jaroslaw Adamowski

Here’s What China’s Bitcoin Mining Crackdown 2.0 Looks Like

Chinese crypto miners are reluctantly calling it a day – with reports of miners nationwide shuttering their operations, going offline, and either selling their equipment for reduced prices or relocating overseas.The alacrity of Middle Kingdom’s Crypto Crackdown 2.0 has blindsided many,...

, by Tim Alper

China Doubles Down On Crypto FUD By Recycling Old Warnings

The central People’s Bank of China (PBoC) has issued a statement announcing that it has reached an agreement with all the nation’s biggest commercial banks and one of its biggest e-payments providers to help it enact a stronger crackdown on the crypto industry and its users. (Updated at...

, by Tim Alper

Big-four Chinese Bank Announces Crypto Ban, Will ‘Report’ Offenders

Confusion was reigning in China after one of the country’s biggest commercial banks, the Agricultural Bank of China (ABC), said in a statement that it will crack down on crypto transactions, and will seek to block accounts connected with bitcoin (BTC) and crypto-related activity – but...

, by Tim Alper

Bitcoin Miner Relocation Within China and Worst Case Scenario

The relocation of Bitcoin (BTC) miners within China is already underway – and should the situation worsen, they might also be moving out of the country in droves, according to Jiang Zhuoer, CEO of mining pool BTC.TOP. This, however, would lead to hashrate decentralization. The majority of...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

No Legal Bitcoin Mining in Iran Until Late September

Iran has banned crypto mining over the summer as the electricity demand sees a major increase in this period - effective immediately.Per the Iran Front Page, Iranian president Hassan Rouhani forbidden to mine digital currencies until late September, because it puts a massive burden on the national...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Altcoins Take The Strongest Hit Again Amid China Crackdown News

As China is sending more negative news to the crypto market, altcoins are once again suffering the most. Bitcoin (BTC) dropped from USD 41,760 to below USD 37,000 in half an hour and continued correcting lower. At 19:53 UTC, it trades at USD 36,082 and is down by 10% in a day. Meanwhile, ethereum...

, by Linas Kmieliauskas

Chinese Exchange Closes Up Shop Amid The ‘Crypto Ban’ Drama

The latest instalment of China’s bitcoin (BTC) fear, uncertainty, doubt (FUD) drama triggered panic among some investors while Chinese individuals are still buying crypto as usual. Meanwhile, crypto exchange XMEX is accused of using recent developments to shut down its operations.The Chinese...

, by Jaroslaw Adamowski

India Will Regulate Crypto as Ban Talk Binned – Report

While the bitcoin (BTC) bloodbath continues on the markets with reports of newer investors panic-selling, glimmers of cheer have appeared in India, where joyful crypto advocates have been welcoming reports that the government may be set to scrap talk of a ban – and instead take a regulatory...

, by Tim Alper

No, China Didn’t Just Ban Crypto (Again): Here’s What Really Happened

Reports that China has enacted a fresh crypto ban appear to be somewhat wide of the mark, despite a joint statement from three leading financial bodies underlining the fact that companies in the nation are barred from offering crypto-related services to their clients. (Updated at 16:37 UTC: updates...

, by Linas Kmieliauskas

Turkey Prepares Crypto Regulations Amid ‘Disturbing’ Money Outflows

Turkish crypto investors were given a respite of sorts on Friday, with the new Governor of the country’s central bank stating that he would not seek to carry out a total crypto ban – although far-reaching crypto regulations might be unveiled by early May.The Governor, Şahap...

, by Tim Alper

Ex-US Regulator: Fears of Regulation Suppressing Crypto Have Gone Away

The former acting head of the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Brian Brooks, has hinted that the crypto regulation storm may have passed, claiming that the size of the industry means governments and regulators will no longer be able to stamp it out.“Now that we're in a USD...

, by Tim Alper

Turkey Bans Crypto Payments (UPDATED)

Turkey’s central bank has banned the use of cryptoassets in payments, claiming that tokens entail significant risks due to volatile market values, irrevocable transactions and can be used to fund illicit behavior. (Updated at 07:41 UTC: updates throughout the entire text. Updated at 10:03...

, by Tim Alper

Abkhazia to Criminalize Crypto Mining and Extend ‘Temporary’ Ban

The de facto South Caucasus state of Abkhazia’s crypto mining miseries continue to deepen, with the government set to criminalize mining – and extend a mining ban as power supplies continue to experience disruption.As previously reported, anarchic scenes have become commonplace as...

, by Tim Alper

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