Regulation


Policy

Coinbase Hires Goldman Sachs Exec to Ramp Up Policy Push in Washington

The publicly traded crypto exchange is adding Faryar Shirzad to handle government relations.

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Policy

Gensler Says SEC Should Be 'Ready to Bring Cases' Involving Crypto

The SEC chair continued to highlight investor protection as he previewed the regulator’s cryptocurrency enforcement efforts.

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler

Policy

Beijing's Crypto Crackdown Is Not New but Don't Dismiss It

China’s reiterated crypto ban sharpens the focus on the financial sector.

China crypto crackdown 2021

Policy

Australian Minister Says Government Has 'No Issue' With Crypto Investment

Senator Jane Hume also said cryptocurrencies are "an asset class that will grow in importance."

Australian Senator and Assistant Minister for Financial Services and Financial Technology Jane Hume

Markets

OCC Warns of Fraudulent Emails Seeking Bitcoin Wallet Keys

The U.S. regulator said it did not send the messages or hold any funds for individual benefit.

The OCC warned consumers not to respond to scammers seeking their bitcoin wallet keys.

Markets

Russian Political Candidates Will Have to Report Crypto Holdings

A bill before parliament will require candidates to say how much they spent on digital assets during the past three years.

Security cameras outside the Russian parliament building

Markets

India’s Government May Form Panel to Study Regulating Crypto: Report

The news comes amid the view that proposals for a blanket ban are outdated.

RBI entrance in New Delhi, India

Policy

US Congressman Reintroduces Bill With Tax Protections for Investors With Forked Crypto Assets

The legislation would outlaw penalizing taxpayers until the IRS clarifies its policies.

U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer

Markets

From Risky to Promising: Ukraine's Quest to Become a Dream Crypto Jurisdiction

Ukraine is the leader in global crypto adoption but it isn't crypto's favorite jurisdiction yet – though the country is trying to change this.

Monument of Independence in Kyiv (Andreas Wolochow/Shutterstock)

Policy

Bank of England Official: It's 'Probable' UK Will Launch a Digital Currency

Sir Jon Cunliffe expressed the concern that consumers may find stablecoins more attractive than bank offerings.

The Royal Exchange. (QQ7/Shutterstock)