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Former Belgian Finance Minister Calls for Crypto Ban in Wake of Banking Crisis
Johan Van Overtveldt, economic spokesman for the right-wing ECR political party in the European Parliament, compared crypto to drugs.
Genesis Requests Timetable for Sale, Creditor Claims
The company wants to sell off its business after filing for bankruptcy on Jan. 19.
Voyager-Binance.US Pause Denied by Bankruptcy Judge
A New York court denied the government’s request to halt the $1 billion deal, saying delay would harm customers.
UK to Add Crypto Declaration in Tax Forms
Taxpayers will have to record their crypto gains separately as of next year, the U.K. Treasury said.
Voyager-Binance.US' $1B Deal Should Be Halted, U.S. Government Says
The Department of Justice doesn’t like provisions that would render Voyager immune from prosecution for former wrongdoing
EU Parliament’s Smart Contract Plans Limit Standard-Setting Promise, EU Commissioner Says
Controversial lawmaker proposals on data use may no longer meet original objectives, Thierry Breton told reporters.
EU Parliament Passes Bill Requiring Smart Contracts to Include Kill Switch
One critic says the bill alters the fundamental nature of an automated computer program.
Panic Mustn’t Be Allowed to Spread After SVB Collapse: EU Lawmaker
Germany’s Markus Ferber said there needs to be a review of interest rate and sovereign bond exposures.
BlockFi Has Cash Access for Staff, Vendors Despite SVB Collapse: Attorney
The company had millions deposited with Silicon Valley Bank but regulators intervened Sunday evening to safeguard all customer monies.
Silicon Valley Bank Customers Can Fully Access Funds After FDIC Creates New Bridge Bank
Loans and other services will resume on normal schedule Monday following a switch to a new bridge bank, the regulator said
