Regulation


Policy

IMF Says Crypto Boom Poses Challenges to Financial Stability

The organization says more regulation is needed.

IMF

Policy

Gary Gensler Says Crypto Is a ‘Wild West.’ Others See Pure Capitalism

The SEC chairman wants to marry financial innovation to the regulatory state. Crypto wants a divorce.

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Finance

SEC Crypto Regulations Need ‘Even Application,’ Says A16z’s Katie Haun

Speaking at CNBC’s investor summit, she also said regulations can’t be “one size fits all.”

SEC headquarters (Wikimedia Commons)

Policy

S. Korea Bans Virtual Asset Services Staff From Trading Their Platform’s Tokens

Just days after the registration deadline for VASPs, South Korea announced another regulatory requirement.

Seoul (Unsplash/Yohan Cho)

Policy

CFTC’s Berkovitz to Become Top Lawyer at SEC

He will join former colleague Gary Gensler as the SEC’s general counsel in November.

CFTC Commissioner Dan Berkovitz

Markets

Huobi Appears to Have Suspended Mainland China for New User Registration

The move came after China announced tougher measures on crypto trading.

Huobi OTC

Policy

China’s Latest Crypto Ban Is Its Most Severe, Insiders Say

Individuals who live inside China but work for off-shore crypto exchanges can be subject to legal prosecution.

People's Bank of China (Emmanuel Wong/Getty Images)

Finance

FTX Moves Headquarters From Hong Kong to Bahamas

The move comes as regulators around the world are stepping up their scrutiny of cryptocurrencies.

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Markets

Bitcoin Trending Lower on China Crackdown, Support at $36K-$40K

BTC registered a series of lower price highs this month as buyers take profits.

Bitcoin daily price chart (CoinDesk, TradingView)

Policy

Hours Before South Korean Registration Deadline, Only 10 Exchanges Have Applied

Virtual asset service providers rush to file their documents before midnight tonight.

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