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Crypto Payments App MoonPay Gains UK Regulator Registration

The firm was registered with the Financial Conduct Authority as of Friday, signifying compliance with money laundering rules.

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EU Lawmaker Kaili Suspended From Party in Corruption Scandal

Eva Kaili, a Greek politician in the European Parliament, is facing accusations she’s tied to a scandal involving Qatar lobbying.

Eva Kaili, European Parliament vice president (Wikimedia)

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EU’s McGuinness Urges Speedier Vote on Long-Delayed Crypto Laws

A final vote on MiCA and anti-money-laundering rules has been repeatedly pushed back, even though a deal was struck in June

European Commissioner Mairead McGuinness says crypto regulation in the European Union has become more urgent now. (Thierry Monasse/Getty Images)

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Japanese Regulator Extends FTX Japan’s Suspension as Users Wait for Their Funds

The Financial Services Agency ordered that operations stay suspended for another three months.

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

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Sam Bankman-Fried Agrees to Testify Before US House Financial Committee

The chair of the House Financial Services Committee, Maxine Waters, said SBF's attendance was "imperative."

Sam Bankman-Fried sticking his tongue out while at Crypto Bahamas earlier this year. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

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UK Extends Crypto Tax Break for Investment Managers in Financial Reforms

Rishi Sunak’s government has already legislated to use stablecoins as a means of payment as he seeks to make the country a crypto hub.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

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SEC Tells US-Listed Companies They’d Better Disclose Crypto Damage

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued letters to companies flagging the need to disclose any potential impacts from mayhem in the crypto markets.

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

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US Lawmakers Want Environmental Agency to Study Crypto Mining's Energy Impact

The Crypto-Asset Environmental Transparency Act would direct the EPA to impose greenhouse gas emission reporting rules on crypto mining facilities and assess their overall impact on the U.S.' environment.

Sen. Edward Markey (D-Mass.) at a press conference on Dec. 8. (Jemal Countess/Getty Images for SEIU)

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US Watchdog Says Banks Shying Away From Stumbling Crypto Industry

The OCC chief says lenders seem to be backing away from the industry’s recent dramas, and a new report from his regulatory agency criticizes the sector for "weak," risky practices.

Acting OCC chief Michael Hsu (Jesse Hamilton for CoinDesk)

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Some Central Banks Reportedly Looking to Issue a CBDC Within 10 Years

Generally, 35% of central banks were more inclined to issue a CBDC despite recent events in crypto, the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum said in a report surveying 18 entities.

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