Localbitcoins, Crypto.com, Other Providers Suspend Services for Russians Under EU Rules

Complying with the latest EU sanctions targeting Russia, well-known cryptocurrency platforms like Localbitcoins, Blockchain.com, and Crypto.com have started to restrict or terminate services for Russian accounts. The moves follow the adoption of new European penalties in response to Moscow’s military escalation in Ukraine. Major Crypto Platforms Conform to EU Measures, Restrict Services for Russian Users … Read more

Coin Center Sues US Treasury Over Tornado Cash Ban — Lawsuit Says Government’s Action ‘Was Unlawful’

The non-profit that focuses on policy issues facing cryptocurrencies, Coin Center, has filed a lawsuit against the Treasury department, the secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control’s (OFAC) director Andrea Gacki. Coin Center’s court filing says that the government’s sanctioning of Tornado Cash exceeds the Treasury’s statutory authority. The … Read more

Coinbase Receives In-Principle Approval to Provide Crypto Services in Singapore

Singapore’s central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), has given Coinbase “in-principle approval” allowing the crypto exchange to “offer regulated digital payment token products and services in the island state.” Coinbase stressed: “Today’s announcement underlines our commitment to Singapore as a regional hub.” Coinbase Committed to Making Singapore Its Regional Hub The Nasdaq-listed crypto … Read more

Google Cloud Partners With Coinbase to Accept Crypto Payments, Drive Web3 Innovation

Google Cloud has announced a partnership with Coinbase to drive Web3 innovation that includes using the crypto exchange to accept cryptocurrency payments. “We are excited Google Cloud has selected Coinbase to help bring Web3 to a new set of users and provide powerful solutions to developers,” said Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong. Google Cloud Partners With … Read more

Coinbase expands to Australia with focus on institutions in ‘months to come’

With an expanded Australian offering, Coinbase’s VP of international and business development said the exchange faced “tough questions” from regulators and policymakers about its services. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico

Disclosures Show Shopify’s CEO Bought $3M Worth of Coinbase Shares During the Past 2 Months

Public records show that Shopify’s CEO Tobias Lütke has purchased close to $3 million in Coinbase shares during the last 60 days. Lütke became a Coinbase board member last February and because he is a Coinbase associate, he’s required by law to submit his trades to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Since August … Read more

A Recent SEC Filing Shows the World’s Largest Asset Manager Blackrock Plans to Launch a Metaverse ETF

According to a recent filing, Blackrock, the multi-national investment company based in New York City and the world’s largest asset manager, has plans to create a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) based on metaverse companies. The fund — dubbed the Ishares Future Metaverse Tech and Communications ETF — will track metaverse firms with exposure to virtual … Read more