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CFTC aggressively enforced actions against 18 crypto-related cases in 2022
The CFTC reportedly imposed over $2.5 billion as fines against 82 legal actions with crypto cases accounting for over 20%.
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FDIC acting chairman wants stablecoins to be safer before integration into financial system
Acting FDIC Chairman Martin Gruenberg said that stablecoins could disrupt the banking system if properly regulated and integrated into the mainstream economy.
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South Africa deems cryptocurrency a ‘financial product’
South Africa's financial regulator, The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) defined crypto assets as a 'financial product' subject to the same regulatory oversight as company shares, debt and any money-making instrument.
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Sam Bankman-Fried proposes standard for sanctions, licensing for DeFi protocols
SBF said that DeFi protocols hosting websites and marketing products to U.S. retail investors may need some level of licensing and KYC obligations.
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Blockchain advocacy groups file motion to support Grayscale in lawsuit against SEC
The advocacy groups said the SEC's refusal to approve a spot Bitcoin ETF limits American investors' choice, which is a violation of the Administrative Procedures Act.
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Fed Vice Chair warns banks about crypto liquidity, urges stablecoin regulation
Federal Reserve Bank Vice Chair Michael Barr called on Congress to take action and provide an actual strong federal framework that will allow proper regulation of stablecoins.
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Australian regulator suspends Holon Investments’ Bitcoin, Ethereum, Filecoin funds
The regulator has ordered Holon to suspend offering crypto funds services or investment advice to retail investors for the next 21 days.
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Japan looks to amend crypto KYC rules
The Japanese government has decided to revise six laws related to foreign exchange, which will also affect crypto trading platforms.
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Macau’s Executive Council seeks to subject digital currencies to same regulations as fiat
Macau's Executive Council submitted a draft bill to place all currencies under the same legal scrutiny, including digital currencies.
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Several crypto exchanges reportedly block Russian users because of EU sanctions
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Fed Vice Chair urges banks to deal cautiously with crypto firms
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Elizabeth Warren-led US lawmakers demand probe of ERCOT’s support for Bitcoin miners in Texas
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