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Policy

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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Policy

How Crypto Advocates Are Defending Ooki DAO

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

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Policy

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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Policy

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)

Policy

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)

Policy

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.

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Policy

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.

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Policy

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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Policy

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.

The FCA's head of markets oversight, who also oversaw crypto AML enforcement, is stepping down. (Unsplash)

Policy

DAOs Aren't People, Crypto Lawyers Tell Court in CFTC's Ooki Case

The CFTC should serve the people it believes are responsible for Ooki DAO's alleged violations rather than the DAO itself, LeXpunK Army argued Monday.

Attorney Stephen Palley, who co-authored an amicus brief arguing the CFTC should identify and serve the members of Ooki DAO rather than serve the DAO as an entity online. (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)