"I think OGs are hard core believers who went all-in when nobody else was paying attention to the space."
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New regulatory bill grants Uruguayan Central Bank control over the nation's crypto industry
The Uruguayan government introduced legislation to the parliament on Sept. 5, accelerating industry regulation.
US Treasury clarifies publishing Tornado Cash’s code does not violate sanctions
Residents would not be violating sanctions by visiting Tornado Cash's website, copying the mixer’s open-source code, nor making the code available online or in print.
Dips be damned, El Salvador is stronger because of Bitcoin
Bitcoin is helping El Salvador to regain its monetary sovereignty, providing its citizens with financial opportunities, and solving problems the country has historically faced.
BitGo sues Galaxy Digital for acquisition breach, seeks $100M in damages
BitGo has accused Galaxy of “improper repudiation” and “intentional breach” of the merger in a lawsuit filed with Delaware Chancery Court.
Ethereum is eating the world — ‘You only need one internet’
“Is there a need for more than one internet? And we know the answer is ‘Hell no.’”
Abu Dhabi regulator introduces its ‘guiding principles’ for crypto
The FSRA is taking a pro-market stance but pledges to comply with international safety standards.
ePayments shutters as FCA Anti-Money Laundering regulations tighten
The electronic payment provider is permanently closing operations due to the inability to satisfactorily meet the standards of the FCA after suspending operations for three years.
Russia aims to set rules for crypto cross-border payments by year’s end
Russia might become the first country in the world to allow cross-border crypto payments while banning local crypto payments, a fintech expert in the Russian State Duma said.
Canada's new opposition leader is a Bitcoiner
The new Conservative Party of Canada leader has previously advocated for financial freedom through crypto tokens, smart contracts and decentralized finance.
Brother of former Coinbase employee pleads guilty to charges related to insider trading: Report
Nikhil Wahi and his brother Ishan were arrested and charged in July, while their associate Sameer Ramani remained at large at the time of publication.
Law Decoded, Sept. 5–12: The pressure is growing in the US
Last week regulators worried about the "de-integration" of financial sector and global energy consumption — all because of crypto.
Stone Ridge board approved plan for 'liquidation and dissolution' of its Bitcoin fund
“Effective after the close of business on October 3, 2022, the Fund’s shares will generally no longer be available for purchase," said a Stone Ridge filing with the SEC.
Chamber of Digital Commerce says 'the time has come' for the SEC to approve a Bitcoin ETF
“As the SEC continues to stonewall, the United States continues to fall further behind other countries as capital that would have been invested in the United States," said the CDC.
Huobi to delist Monero and other privacy coins, citing regulatory pressures
The exchange cited its own token management policy and compliance efforts as primary reasons for delisting seven privacy coins.
Indian authorities unfreeze millions in locked WazirX bank accounts
The Indian crypto exchange was under investigation by local authorities for money laundering allegations which caused a freeze on over $8.1 million in bank account funds.
Algorand Foundation outlines $35M exposure to crypto lender Hodlnaut
The Foundation stated that it is “pursuing all legal remedies to maximize asset recovery.”
SEC to address growing crypto issuer filings with specialized offices
The upcoming Office of Crypto Assets will review crypto filings, allowing DRP to refocus on filing review issues related to crypto assets.