The International Organization of Securities Commissions proposed a set of new measures to address increasing risks in digital marketing.
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Blockchain.com closes crypto custody for Russians amid EU sanctions
Blockchain.com will soon shut down accounts of Russian nationals, while companies like Binance are also working to apply the new EU sanctions.
Industry exec explains why NFT fraud protection falls on brand and not marketplaces
Brands that issue NFTs should hold the greatest responsibility to protect themselves and potential investors from fraud, an NFT security executive suggested.
OCC's Hsu says regulators are 'spending too much time' on crypto: Reuters
Michael Hsu stated that it is starting to worry him that “we’re not spending that time and attention on some other things," like fintech, which he described as the “future.”
FASB guidelines could 'smooth the way' for broader crypto adoption
Another step has been taken on the path to use fair-value accounting for the reporting of crypto assets in the United States.
Rep. McHenry gives progress report on stablecoin legislation, says it’s an ‘ugly baby’
The ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee praised the bipartisanship behind the coming bill, but says there are “complex conversations” ahead.
US lawmaker says crypto regulation from SEC is 'needed now'
Senator Hickenlooper requested the SEC engage with the public by opening a “notice-and-comment period” to develop rules and regulations applicable to crypto.
EU commissioner McGuiness says privacy, AML may look different from US under MiCA
The commissioner said Europe is watching U.S. securities regulation developments very closely, but Europe is not following the American lead in its attitude toward energy use.
UK gov't introduces bill to digitize trade documents — potentially traced using blockchain
The Lord Privy Seal of the U.K.’s House of Lords introduced the bill, which, ironically, was “ordered to be printed” following the first reading on Oct. 12.
Russian stablecoin usage surged after Ukraine invasion: Report
According to Chainalysis data, Russia's stablecoin usage has increased since the onset of the war, due partly to ordinary Russian citizens seeking to protect their assets.
French police use Twitter crypto sleuth's research to catch scammers
The alleged fraudsters built a BAYC and MAYC NFT focused website that masqueraded as a service to animate the apes but instead phished victims details to steal their NFTs.
Blockchain.com gets regulatory nod from Singapore’s central bank
Blockchain.com becomes the second crypto exchange in two days to receive preliminary approval to provide crypto services within the growing crypto hub.
Brazil's Rio de Janeiro will accept crypto-payments for property taxes
The city will allow taxpayers to make crypto payments through third-party service providers.
Acting CoC Michael Hsu: Crypto is ‘immature,’ but maybe it doesn’t have to go away
The acting U.S. official added nuance to his well known skepticism about the crypto industry, but warns against accommodation, in speeches on risk and regulation.
Many crypto asset activities pose 'novel risks' to banks, says Fed vice chair for supervision
Michael Barr suggested financial institutions engage with U.S. regulators to ensure “safe, sound, and legally permissible” activities around use cases of innovative technologies.
The SEC was right to whack Kim Kardashian for shilling Ethereum Max
Kim Kardashian disclosed that she was paid for promoting Ethereum Max — but didn’t tell her followers the exact amount. The SEC did the right thing when it fined her for that oversight.
Coin Center files lawsuit against US Treasury over Tornado Cash sanctions
The advocacy group alleged OFAC “exceeded their statutory authority” in sanctioning Tornado Cash because the mixer was a “privacy tool beyond the control of anyone.”
Custodia Bank founder Caitlin Long has some strong words about the Fed and BNY Mellon
The head of the Wyoming-based bank was taken aback when BNY Mellon was approved to provide crypto custody services; her bank’s master account application is still not processed.
Senator Warren leads the charge against energy consumption claims on Texas crypto miners
According to a letter penned by seven U.S. lawmakers, ERCOT was "intimately connected" with the growth of crypto mining in Texas.