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Online Bank N26 to Offer Crypto Through Bitpanda's Trading Product

Austrian N26 customers will be the first to have access to around 100 cryptocurrencies via the bank’s app with more to follow in the coming months.

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Política

US Alleges 5 Russian Nationals Used Crypto as Part of Sanctions Evasion, Smuggling Scheme

Defendants allegedly laundered "millions of dollars" using Tether.

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Política

How Crypto Advocates Are Defending Ooki DAO

The case seemed bound to reach one specific conclusion, but not anymore!

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Política

Japanese Crypto Self-Regulatory Body to Loosen Token Vetting Process: Report

Japan has been looking to ease rules for crypto startups, with the government also considering corporate tax breaks for companies.

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Política

Bank of England Must Consider Private Stablecoins in Developing Digital Pound, Lobbyist Says

Adam Jackson addressed lawmakers on a committee that is weighing a bill that would regulate the coins.

The U.K. parliament is considering a bill to regulate stablecoins. (Pawel Libera/Getty Images)

Política

IOSCO Taps Belgian Regulator Servais as Chair, US CFTC Chief as No. 2

The global standard setter on securities has been more focused on crypto lately, and new vice chairman Rostin Behnam of the CFTC has been at the center of the U.S. policy debate.

Jean-Paul Servais (left) will be replacing Ashley Alder (right) as chairman of IOSCO. (IOSCO)

Política

Time’s Running Out for French Crypto Registration Regime, Regulator Says

The country's Financial Markets Authority is also looking for entities willing to test out DLT-based securities trading.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 18:  The French National Assembly in Paris, on October 18, 2022.France. (Photo by Antoine Gyori/Corbis via Getty Images)

Política

French Lawmakers Approve New Boss for Finance Watchdog

Former bank lobbyist Marie-Anne Barbat-Layani’s hearings contained a warning for the likes of Binance and Crypto.com setting up in the budding crypto hub.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 18:  The French National Assembly in Paris, on October 18, 2022.France. (Photo by Antoine Gyori/Corbis via Getty Images)

Política

EU Countries Must Be Ready to Block Crypto Mining, Commission Says

The European Union's executive arm also wants blockchains to show energy-efficiency labels and to end crypto tax breaks.

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Política

FCA's Crypto AML Compliance Chief Steps Down

Mark Steward, who led the enforcement of anti-money laundering measures for crypto, is stepping down after seven years with the Financial Conduct Authority.

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