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CFTC Bypassed Legal Requirement in Trying to Serve Ooki DAO, Crypto Supporters Claim

Andreessen Horowitz, LexPunK and the DeFi Education Fund filed their responses to the CFTC.

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UK Lawmakers Vote to Widen Authorities’ Powers in Seizing Crypto-Related Property

The amendment builds upon a bill in Parliament that allows the government to seize cryptocurrencies tied to crime.

The House of Commons approves an amendment to a crypto-regulation bill that's now in Parliament. (Ugur Akdemir/Unsplash)

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Bitpanda's Local Unit Obtains German Crypto License

The Austrian crypto exchange can now offer custody and proprietary trading services to customers in the European country.

The founders of Bitpanda (L-R) Christian Trummer, Paul Klanschek, Eric Demuth (Bitpanda)

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US Senators Ask Bank Regulators to 'Review' SoFi's Crypto Listings

"SoFi’s digital asset activities pose significant risks to both individual investors and safety and soundness," the lawmakers said.

Senators Jack Reed (left) and Sherrod Brown (Jonathan Ernst-Pool/Getty Images)

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Two Estonian Citizens Charged With Running a Series of Crypto Scams Totaling $575M

According to the Department of Justice, the two men used shell companies to launder the proceeds of their fraudulent schemes and buy luxury cars and real estate in Estonia.

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US CFTC’s Behnam Will Testify at FTX Hearing in Senate

The chairman is the first witness listed so far by the Senate Agriculture Committee as it prepares a hearing on the FTX blowup.

U.S. Capitol Building (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

Kenya Proposes Bill to Tax Crypto

Roughly 8.5% of the African country's population owns cryptocurrencies, according to a United Nations report.

Nairobi, Kenya (Amani Nation/Unsplash)

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UK May Need Digital Pound, Bank of England's Jon Cunliffe Says

The deputy governor said FTX's collapse highlights the need for more oversight of digital assets.

The Bank of England (Robert Bye/Unsplash)

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US Court Approves Deadline for Celsius Customers to File Proofs of Claim

Customers of the bankrupt crypto lender have until Jan. 3, 2023, to file proofs of claim, if Celsius’ scheduling of their claims as filed are incorrect.

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Sorare, Under Pressure From France’s Gambling Regulator, Will Expand Free Access

Regulators and lawmakers are concerned about money laundering, child protection and gambling addicts

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