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Политика

BlockFi Files for Bitcoin Futures ETF

The fund would only invest in bitcoin futures contracts traded on the CME.

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Политика

CBDC Impact on Banking Sector Could Be Manageable: New BIS Report

Three new reports by a BIS working group analyze policy options and practical implementation issues of a retail CBDC.

BIS headquarters in Basil, Switzerland.

Политика

Pro-Crypto Senator Lummis Says Stablecoins Should Be Audited

A full audit would be more rigorous than the attestations the coins’ two top issuers have produced.

Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Финансы

Crypto Exchange CoinJar Secures UK FCA Registration, Advocates For License in Australia

CoinJar UK joins a growing list of 10 other registered “cryptoasset firms,” including Gemini Europe Ltd.

(Josh Appel on Unsplash)

Политика

Kraken to Pay $1.25M Fine After Settling Charges With CFTC

The CFTC alleged the exchange offered illegal margined crypto products without registering with the agency.

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Политика

US Senators Propose Tracking Foreign Crypto Mining

The U.S. “must get a better handle” on how cryptocurrencies are used worldwide, Sen. Hassan said.

U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R) and Maggie Hassan (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Политика

Crypto Regulation, Ransomware and OFAC’s Rise

The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Asset Control has quietly been very busy.

(Joshua Roberts/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Политика

SEC Hints at Tether Probe in Records Request Denial

The U.S. regulator cited a law enforcement exemption in denying a Freedom of Information Act request about Tether, though this doesn’t necessarily mean any charges will be filed.

SEC seal (Getty Images)

Политика

Biden to Nominate Crypto Critic as Top Bank Regulator: Report

Cornell University Professor Saule Omarova has criticized cryptocurrencies in the past.

Cornell University Professor Saule Omarova (Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs)

Политика

Coinbase to Propose Crypto Regulations to US Officials: Sources

Coinbase is said to be working on a pitch to federal regulators on how to oversee the crypto industry.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong speaks at CoinDesk's Consensus 2019.