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The OCC, which has been floated as the potential stablecoin regulator, now has an office for studying crypto developments

The funding, if approved by Congress, would allow the agency to double its headcount, allowing the division handling crypto affairs “to investigate misconduct on a larger scale.”

World superpowers should duke it out with hashrate over artillery in a digital Cold War for Bitcoin blocks, says one Space Force major

The CFTC came up with in-depth allegations against Binance even though it says its global compliance team is larger than the total strength of employees at most exchanges

Terra founder Kwon and his business partner can only be extradited after court decision in Montenegro, but it’s unclear where they’ll end up

If certain cryptos are deemed securities, it can open a new area of liability with respect to state laws, one attorney said

The securities regulator’s action comes a week after it hit Coinbase with a Wells notice for alleged securities violations

‘Given the constantly evolving nature of digital assets and blockchain technology, a fit-for-purpose regulatory regime must focus on outcomes,’ Coinbase said

Hashdex has the easiest path to approval of such a product in US once the SEC offers clarity, company executive says

Legislators cited concerns about the bill’s treatment of crypto, even though the word is never mentioned in the text

Paradigm is urging a court to reject the SEC’s “novel idea” that crypto tokens are securities for as long as they “embody” an ongoing investment scheme

The UK Treasury Select Committee’s chair said there hasn’t been enough evidence that people should put their money into “speculative tokens.”

The House Commerce Committee reportedly voted 15-5 in favor of passing a bill that blocks the use of a federally-backed CBDC under Florida law

Federal bank regulators are acting in an “arbitrary and capricious fashion” by failing to explain their decisions, law firm Cooper & Kirk said Monday

Though the exchange’s CEO seemingly dismisses latest action in a tweet, some say the company could have a hard time defending itself

Discussions will commence just days before the G7 summit in Hiroshima, Japan, and will involve talks surrounding the risks digital assets pose to the global financial system

The report’s attitude toward crypto is only going to push companies offshore, taking innovation away from the US and potentially opening up investors to exposure to risky business practices, advocates say

Do Kwon has been charged with securities fraud, wire fraud and commodities fraud, the indictment shows

Coinbase executives this week said the courts could be the best path to clarity for an industry looking for answers

The Treasury and IRS are soliciting comments on new plans to treat most NFTs as collectibles

Hiring in the UAE is a work in progress as companies seek to secure more licenses following a Dubai regulator’s latest requirements
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