Regulation


Policy

India May Have Quietly Shown Its Hand on Crypto Regulation

A recent enforcement action against Wazir-X, India's largest exchange, offers a glimpse of how regulators might eventually treat cryptocurrency there.

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Policy

Has the Biden Administration Lost the Plot on Crypto Regulation?

The White House and Congress have yet to offer policy clarity for the crypto industry. Their agenda isn't focused on innovation and growth.

Gary Gensler, chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, center, and Michael Hsu, acting head of the Comptroller of the Currency, right, walk to the West Wing of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on June 21, 2021.

Policy

South Africa to Accelerate Crypto Regulation in Wake of Scams: Report

A regulatory structure should be in place in three to six months.

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Markets

Market Wrap: Cryptocurrencies Rise Despite Binance UK Warning

Crypto markets rose despite regulatory crackdowns from the U.K. and China. Analysts expect continued resiliency above $30K support.

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Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Declines Into the Weekend, as Volatile Month Continues

The technical charts suggest further downside is likely as sellers react to extreme overbought conditions since March.

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Markets

Founders of South African Crypto Investment Firm – and $3.6B in Bitcoin – Are Missing

Africrypt investors were told not to inform police of the purported hack because it could slow the recovery of their funds.

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Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Nudges Up as Regulatory Risks Linger

Bitcoin gave up some gains on Wednesday, suggesting the short-squeeze rally is fading.

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Markets

Bybit Becomes Latest Crypto Platform to Be Targeted by Canadian Securities Regulator

The action against Bybit follows a similar one the OSC took against KuCoin trading platforms earlier this month.

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