Policy & Regulation

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"Cryptocurrencies are an objective factor that cannot be simply ignored. It is necessary to clearly evaluate their potential to influence the current financial system," said President Tokayev.

The director general of financial conduct at the Irish central bank said the growth in popularity of cryptocurrencies is “of great concern.”

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service being interested in crypto is nothing new. Meanwhile, the new requirements are sweeping.

The law will allow the President of Brazil to designate or create a regulatory agency to oversee the crypto market.

The province of Manitoba has provided funds for the police service in its capital, Winnipeg, to take a cybercrime-fighting course centering around cryptocurrency.

Speaking to the Washington Post, Gary Gensler described the authority of the SEC and CFTC as “robust” but said there were gaps in the coverage, particularly for stablecoins.

Sarah Bloom Raskin sent a letter to U.S. President Joe Biden withdrawing as his nominee for the next vice chair for supervision of the Federal Reserve, citing “relentless attacks by special interests.”

Israel has decreased the legal threshold for cash payments in the country, prompting some to believe this may be a positive sign for the growth of digital currencies.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) recently reminded banks to demonstrate capability before getting permission to engage in crypto activities.