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Japan slow to approve crypto ETFs, maintains strict tax, regulations

DIGIT — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 08:38:26 +0000

While global markets embrace crypto ETFs, Japan’s strict tax policies and regulatory caution impede further adoption.

Elizabeth Warren’s Anti-Crypto Stance Takes Center Stage in Senate Debate With John Deaton

DIGIT — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:01:18 +0000

In a heated debate for the Massachusetts Senate seat, Elizabeth Warren and John Deaton clashed on the future of cryptocurrency, focusing on bitcoin’s role in banking and its regulation. The conversation highlighted stark contrasts in their views on financial stability and consumer protection. Warren vs. Deaton: Senate Candidates Clash Over Views on Crypto John Deaton, […]

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Bank of England and FCA launch Digital Securities Sandbox

DIGIT — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 12:52:40 +0000

The regulatory sandbox aims to strengthen the United Kingdom’s position as a global financial hub.

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SEC Charges Abra With Unregistered Sales of Crypto Asset Securities

DIGIT — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 19:31:14 +0000

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed settled charges against Plutus Lending LLC, operating as Abra, for failing to register the offers and sales of its crypto asset lending product, Abra Earn. The SEC also accused Abra of operating as an unregistered investment company, further complicating the firm’s regulatory standing. SEC Targets Abra […]

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Vanuatu expects to pass long-awaited crypto bill in September

DIGIT — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 06:03:00 +0000

A Vanuatu policy consultant tells Cointelegraph the bill had been ready for a few years but had been delayed due to several cabinet changes.

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Paxos International Debuts ‘Lift Dollar’ Stablecoin With Daily Yields

DIGIT — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 12:20:26 +0000

The blockchain and tokenization infrastructure platform Paxos has announced Paxos International has launched a new yield-bearing stablecoin called lift dollar (USDL). The stablecoin’s holders will earn overnight yield from short-term U.S. government securities and cash equivalent reserve assets with each USDL backed 1:1 in U.S. dollar value. New ‘Lift Dollar’ Stablecoin Offers Daily Returns on […]

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Ethereum’s Subdued Market Performance Follows US Approval of Spot ETFs

DIGIT — Fri, 24 May 2024 16:30:59 +0000

Following the approval of several spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the U.S., ether’s price has been rather subdued, ranging between $3,640 to $3,740 over the last 12 hours. There’s wasn’t really any substantial upticks other than when the rumors of the approval fueled the previous rise. Market observers are questioning whether or not a […]

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Swiss leaders plan to enforce global crypto reporting framework

DIGIT — Thu, 16 May 2024 07:33:14 +0000

Switzerland plans to adopt global standards for crypto tax reporting, joining the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework to improve transparency.

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Bittrex Receives Wells Notice From SEC for Alleged Investor-Protection Law Violations

DIGIT — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 14:00:33 +0000

According to a recent report, the cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex received a Wells notice from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in March, signaling a potential lawsuit. The SEC’s enforcement division sent the Wells notice prior to Bittrex deciding to wind down its operations in the United States. ‘Lack of Regulatory Clarity’ in the U.S. […]

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Blackrock CEO Expects Inflation to Persist, but No Major US Recession in 2023

DIGIT — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 19:30:48 +0000

Blackrock’s CEO, Larry Fink, stated in an interview on Friday that he does not anticipate a “big recession” in the United States. However, he believes that “inflation is going to be stickier for longer.” In contrast to the U.S. central bank’s 2% goal, Fink predicts that “we’re going to have a 4ish floor in inflation.” […]

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