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The Indian government has told parliament that it does not have a plan to issue cryptocurrency to be regulated by the central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The government also clarified that India’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), that the RBI will launch this financial year, is “a digital version of traditional paper … Read more
The U.S. Justice Department has seized bitcoin stolen from an elderly man in a government imposter scam and will be returning the cryptocurrency to him. “The fraudsters deceived the victim into believing his personal information had been used to facilitate a drug trafficking and money laundering scheme,” detailed the DOJ. DOJ Returns Bitcoin Stolen From … Read more
“We will not compete against China — an authoritarian dictatorship — by also acting like an authoritarian dictatorship,” said Jake Chervinsky. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
The country’s National Securities and Stock Market Commission will determine policies on digital assets, issue licenses to crypto firms, and act as a financial watchdog Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
More than 100 crypto farms in Kazakhstan have terminated operations as a result of ongoing inspections of the mining sector. Authorities have revealed that some of the facilities are linked to prominent businessmen and former government officials. Financial Watchdog Goes After Crypto Miners Across Kazakhstan The rapid expansion of crypto mining in Kazakhstan, since last … Read more
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced that it has received a full license from the Central Bank of Bahrain. “The crypto asset license will allow Binance to provide crypto-asset trading, custodial services, and portfolio management to customers under the supervision of the Bahrain regulators,” said the exchange. Binance Now Licensed in Bahrain Cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced … Read more
Authorities in China recently announced the arrest of ten suspects they say are behind an online pyramid platform that is thought to have stolen millions of dollars from unsuspecting users. The suspects are accused of using the promise of high returns and a regular income to lure more victims. A ‘Unicorn in the Field of … Read more
“We are witnessing a drive to make financial risk a tawdry political issue,” said Sarah Bloom Raskin. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
The U.S. Better Business Bureau (BBB) says cryptocurrency scams have become the second riskiest. In addition, the organization noted that “Payment made via cryptocurrency that resulted in a monetary loss more than doubled from 2020.” BBB Sees Rising Crypto Scams The U.S. Better Business Bureau (BBB) released its 2021 BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report Friday. … Read more
Japan’s top financial regulator has asked cryptocurrency exchanges in the country not to process transactions subject to asset-freeze sanctions. The penalty for unauthorized payments to sanctioned persons includes three years in prison. Japan’s Financial Regulator and Ministry of Finance Ask Crypto Exchanges to Comply With Sanctions Restrictions Japan’s top financial regulator, the Financial Services Agency … Read more