Regulators
State Senator Introduces Bill to Make Bitcoin Legal Tender in Arizona
The U.S. Constitution doesn't allow individual states to create their own legal tender, however.
House and Senate Agriculture Committees Issue Bipartisan Call for CFTC Guidance on Crypto
In October, the CFTC's Behnam told a Senate committee the regulator’s crackdown on crypto crime was just the “tip of the iceberg” – now that committee wants to know what lies beneath the surface.
Arsenal FC Fan Token Ads Criticized by UK Regulator
The Advertising Standards Authority said the ads were irresponsible for trivializing investment in crypto assets.
Crypto Firms Get a Slap From UK Advertising Regulator Over Misleading Ads
Among the promotions cited by the ASA was Papa John’s, which said it was commemorating bitcoin’s pizza connection going back to May 2010.
The Revolving Door Is Good for Bitcoin
There are legitimate concerns when regulators and business people can easily swap places, but this cross-pollination may also lead to good policy.
Binance ‘De-Platforms’ Russian OTC Firm Suex That Was Sanctioned by US
The service had been using Binance and Huobi to trade cryptocurrency on behalf of its clients, blockchain analysis shows.
Former Obama Adviser Nominated to Run NYDFS
If confirmed by the New York State Senate, Adrienne Harris will take over for Linda Lacewell, who resigned earlier this month.
Netherlands' Central Bank Issues Binance Warning
The Dutch central bank joined the ranks of regulators issuing warnings about the crypto exchange's activities.
State of Crypto: What’s Next for the OCC?
The OCC published a number of crypto-friendly pieces of guidance last year. The next head of this banking regulator could undo this work.
