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British regulator lists FTX crypto exchange as 'unauthorized' firm

The Financial Conduct Authority claims that the company “may be providing financial services or products without authorization.”

Australian senator drafts bill aimed at stablecoin, digital yuan regulation

Senator Andrew Bragg on Monday released a draft bill aimed at regulating crypto exchanges, stablecoins, and the digital yuan.

Ripple, SEC case heads for conclusion after 'summary judgment' filed

Ripple argued that XRP profits came from “market forces of supply and demand” rather than any contract between Ripple and XRP token holders.

South Korean ministry recommends enactment of special Metaverse laws

The MSIT identified that imposing older regulations serve as a deterrent to the growth of new ecosystems.

Coinbase is fighting back as the SEC closes in on Tornado Cash

Six individuals are challenging the Treasury Department. Two seemingly separate stories. One terrifying precedent. It’s all about privacy.

Ethereum completes Merge, Do Kwon faces arrest warrant and Bitcoin dives after rally: Hodler’s Digest, Sept. 11-17

The best (and worst) quotes, adoption and regulation highlights, leading coins, predictions and much more — one week on Cointelegraph in one link!

White House OSTP department analyzes 18 CBDC design choices for the US

The technical analysis of the 18 CBDC design choices was made across six broad categories — participants, governance, security, transactions, data and adjustments.

DOJ publishes second report on EO digital asset crime, announces new expert network

The U.S. Justice Department has published another report on crypto crime with detailed recommendations for legal reform; it has also formed a network of experts to advise offices.

US Treasury publishes laundry lists of crypto risks for consumers, national security

The Treasury Department was downbeat on crypto in two publications produced in response to the president’s executive order on digital asset development issued in March.

US Treasury report encourages instant payment, recommends more CBDC research

In one of three reports released simultaneously Friday, the Treasury Department talks cautiously about stablecoins and CBDC in the context of wider payment technology.

Blockchain Association calls White House's crypto framework a 'missed opportunity'

Critics claimed the Biden administration's reports focused on environmental concerns over crypto's energy consumption and illicit uses rather than the technology's benefits.

White House publishes ‘first-ever’ comprehensive framework for crypto

The fact sheet sums up the efforts of nine federal agencies’ research over the past six months.

Possession of Bitcoin still legal in China despite the ban, lawyer says

Crypto holders in China are protected by the law in case of theft, misappropriation or breach of a loan agreement despite the ban on crypto.

Ethereum may now be more vulnerable to censorship — Blockchain analyst

With Ethereum validators being required to stake 32 ETH, Ethereum could become more centralized and susceptible to censorship from governments.

Ether staking could trigger securities laws — Gensler

Though he did not specify any particular crypto, SEC chair Gary Gensler said proof-of-stake cryptocurrencies could be subject to securities laws.

US Treasury sanctions 5 crypto addresses connected to Russian neo-Nazi paramilitary group

According to the Treasury Department, members of the sanctioned group fought alongside Russia’s military, including near territory Ukrainian forces reclaimed on Monday.

Industry reps suggest improvements to Stabenow-Boozman crypto regulation bill

The crypto spokespeople testified before the Senate Agriculture Committee on Thursday with analyses of the bill’s strengths and recommendations for its weaknesses.

Singapore's financial authority grants license to SBI's digital asset arm

The firm planned to launch a digital asset securities platform in Singapore, as well as provide custody, capital markets products, and corporate finance advisory services.

South Korean prosecutors apply to revoke Do Kwon and other Terra employees' passports

Singapore, where Terra co-founder Do Kwon is currently staying, does not have an extradition treaty with South Korea.

Merge is 'a step in the right direction' to address crypto's energy usage — Rostin Behnam

The CFTC chair said that the Ethereum blockchain’s transition to proof-of-stake, despite reducing energy usage by more than 99%, may not go far enough in resolving the problem.

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