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Single-issue crypto voters weigh in on midterms before US Election Day

The outcome of elections with pro- and anti-crypto political candidates could determine the future of digital asset legislation and regulation in the United States.

MiCA legislation good news for crypto players: Binance Europe VP

The European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets legislation could create an easier environment for exchanges to operate in, according to Binance’s VP of Europe.

‘Do not delay’ — ASIC warns Aussies to look for 10 signs of a crypto scam

The list comes out as part of Australia's 2022 Scams Awareness Week.

Rivals steadfast even as two Aussie crypto ETF providers bail

The last week has seen two digital asset ETF providers announce their planned exit from the market amid regulator scrutiny and the prolonged crypto winter.

Countries ignoring crypto AML rules risk placement on FATF's 'grey list' — Report

Reports suggest the Financial Action Task Force will conduct annual checks to ensure countries are enforcing anti-money laundering rules for crypto providers.

Russia's Central Bank report examines crypto's place in the financial system

Russia's Central Bank has released a report on digital assets which looks at how the technology could be integrated into its traditional financial system.

Judge rules LBRY video platform’s token is a security in case brought by the US SEC

The court was unmoved by LBRY’s objections that the regulator’s claims were unfounded and it was not given the chance to operate in compliance with SEC requirements.

Here’s what you should know about the upcoming US midterms: Law Decoded, Oct. 31–Nov. 7

Despite a common mantra about the nonpartisan nature of crypto, there are certain correlations evident ahead of the United States elections.

Queen Máxima of the Netherlands comes out in support of digital euro

"Let us envision that better future and build a digital euro that works for all Europeans," said the queen in virtually addressing members of the European Commission.

US authorities announce conviction connected to Bitcoin stolen from Silk Road

U.S. Attorney Damian Williams cited “state-of-the-art cryptocurrency tracing” and “good old-fashioned police work” in the authorities recovering the stolen Bitcoin.

Wuhan omits NFTs from metaverse plan amid regulatory uncertainty in China

The Chinese government has shown a keen interest in developing a metaverse economy, but its stance on NFTs hasn’t been very clear.

SEC issues subpoena to influencers promoting HEX, PulseChain and PulseX

The SEC issued subpoena as part of the investigation, which demanded the influencers in question to produce the required documents by Nov. 15, 2022.

Ethereum inches even closer to total censorship due to OFAC compliance

The minting of OFAC-compliant Ethereum blocks on a daily basis has grown to 73%, adding to the community's growing censorship concerns.

OCC makes its staff available for fintech-related discussions

The announcement of one-on-one discussions with the OCC followed the department saying it planned to establish an Office of Financial Technology starting in 2023.

JP Morgan executes first DeFi trade on a public blockchain: Finance Redefined

MakerDAO co-founder's death opened a new pandora box of conspiracy theories, based on some of his recent tweets.

UK lawmakers open inquiry into NFT regulation — 'there are fears that the bubble may burst'

According to the DCMS committee, NFT regulation in the U.K. is “largely non-existent,” with lawmakers planning to assess the assets ahead of a review by the treasury department.

US Election update: Where do the pro-crypto candidates stand ahead of the election?

Crypto has been highly visible in this election cycle thanks to polls and political action committees. This is a new and unaccustomed role for it with unknown results.

IRS prepares for an increase in crypto cases in the upcoming tax season

The criminal investigation division of the IRS says it is preparing hundreds of crypto-related cases for the upcoming tax season.

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