Gibraltar-based cryptocurrency exchange Huobi has received the regulatory greenlight to offer its services in Australia.
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Israel puts the brakes on cash to spur digital payments
It's believed that Israel will neither be the first nor last country to impose such measures.
Dubai permits full operation to FTX subsidiary FZE via first MVP license
According to Dubai officials, the subsidiary’s operations will serve as a regulatory trial for future commercial services using virtual assets.
Will the Bitcoin mining industry collapse? Analysts explain why crisis is really opportunity
Many BTC miners are in a tough spot and a few could collapse, but experts say the industry is here to stay.
Deposits at non-bank entities, including crypto firms, are not insured — FDIC
The government agency said that while deposits at insured banks were covered for up to $250,000, no such protections applied to those at crypto companies.
Chips Bill provides for blockchain specialist position in White House science office
The $280 billion bill, which aids the semiconductor industry, also incorporated Representative Darren Soto’s bill to create a position to advise the president on blockchain.
Pat Toomey blames the SEC for crypto ending platform crisis
A crypto-friendly legislator believes the Commission's regulation-by-enforcement approach to be ineffective.
Marriages and court cases can be held in the metaverse
Singapore's Second Minister for Law believes an integrated platform using the Metaverse will make the dispute resolution process more convenient and efficient.
Fed demands Voyager remove 'false' claims deposits are FDIC insured
The Fed and FDIC allege that Voyager “made various representations online" that its funds were FDIC insured.
Final candidates for next UK prime minister have made pro-crypto statements
The Conservative Party is expected to decide between Rishi Sunak and LizaTruss as the next party leader by Sept. 5, at which point Johnson will officially step down
Democratic senators chide Fidelity Investments for BTC-exposed retirement funds
Crypto critic Elizabeth Warren and two colleagues write to the Fidelity CEO again to express their displeasure with crypto-exposed 401(k) offerings.
US lawmaker calls for Apple and Google to provide info on fake crypto apps
"Industry shouldn’t be allowed to write the rules that they want to play by,” said Senator Sherrod Brown in calling for U.S. lawmakers and regulators to address crypto scams.
'I have Bitcoin for the benefit of my kids,' says Gibraltar MP
In an interview with Cointelegraph, MP Isola detailed Gibraltar’s crypto regulatory landscape and his interest in Bitcoin.
Law Commission for England and Wales proposes reforms for digital assets
The U.K. Law Commission called for cryptocurrencies and digital assets to be classed as “data objects” in new reforms aimed at fostering growth and legal protection.
Japan’s crypto groups call for end of taxing paper gains
Danny Talwar from crypto tax platform Koinly said Japan's regulatory environment makes it difficult for businesses and individual investors to hold digital assets in Japan.
'Bullish rate hike' — Why crypto spiked today in the face of bad news
The Fed’s attempts to reel inflation in by increasing interest rates are usually associated with a pullback of investment activity across markets.
Pain ahead for algorithmic and non-cash backed stablecoins: IMF director
IMF Director Tobias Adrian believes uncollateralized and algorithmically-stabilized stablecoins pose too great a threat to holders and may experience further sell-offs.