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Singapore's Central Bank Wants to Foster Digital Assets, Restrict Crypto Speculation

The head of the Monetary Authority of Singapore insists this stance is "synergistic" and says price speculation is the source of the crypto world's problems.

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Wife of Arrested Tornado Cash Developer Denies Russia Secret Service Links

Financial-crime analysts at Kharon have connected Alexey Pertsev, who is currently in a Dutch prison awaiting trial on suspicion of facilitating money laundering via crypto protocols, to Russian espionage.

A 2022 protest demonstrates the long fight over Tornado Cash, including the arrest of developer Alexey Pertsev. (Jack Schickler/CoinDesk)

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Japan Looks at Corporate Crypto Tax Breaks to Entice Startups: Report

Two crypto lobby groups recently asked the government to reform crypto tax laws in the country, where investors can pay up to 55% on capital gains.

Japan is reportedly considering a tax reduction to entice crypto startups to stay in the country. (DigiPub/Getty Images)

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Coinbase Wants You to Register to Vote (for Pro-Crypto Candidates)

The U.S.-based exchange’s newly launched crypto policy education initiative includes a voter registration tool.

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Afghan Authorities Shut Down 16 Crypto Exchanges in One Week: Report

Police reportedly closed the exchanges and arrested their staff after Afghanistan's central bank stated that digital currency trading should be stopped, citing problems and scams.

Police forces in the Herat province of Afghanistan have reportedly shut down 16 crypto exchanges and arrested staff. (Johannes Krey/EyeEm/Getty Images)

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BitBoy Crypto Says He’s Dropping Defamation Suit Against Fellow YouTuber

Ben Armstrong said he didn’t realize his dispute with “Atozy” would become public if he sued the alleged defamer in federal court.

Ben Armstrong (BitBoy Crypto/YouTube)

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Crypto Lender Voyager Can Pay Employees 'Retention' Bonuses, US Judge Rules

Judge Michael Wiles also agreed to withhold the names and titles of the employees who may receive the bonuses.

Voyager CEO Steve Ehrlich (right) with Robert Dykes of Caspian at Consensus 2019 (CoinDesk)

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Alleged Tornado Developer Pertsev Must Stay In Jail, Dutch Judge Rules

Pertsev’s arrest for involvement in the now-sanctioned crypto mixer generated consternation in the Web3 community

Protestors demonstrate against the arrest of Alexey Pertsev in Amsterdam, August 2022 (Jack Schickler)

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Crypto Prices Are Fanned by Flawed Economics and Conspiracy Theories; CBDCs Are Immune: Bank of Finland Governor

While making a case for digital euro, Bank of Finland Governor Olli Rehn said central bank digital currencies won't be subject to the price volatility of private cryptos.

Olli Rehn, governor of the Bank of Finland (Horacio Villalobos/Getty Images)

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Crypto Booster Bond Loses Primary Bid for New York Congressional Seat

Michelle Bond relied on crypto industry backing, including from boyfriend Ryan Salame of FTX Digital Markets, but didn’t push the crypto cause in race.

ADAM CEO and Congressional candidate Michelle Bond (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)