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Discussions on the future of “virtual currency exchangers” in Russia should be completed in 2022, a high-ranking representative of the country’s financial watchdog has indicated. Following international standards, authorities in Moscow would have to either regulate or ban such platforms. Decision on Digital Currency Exchangers in Russia Expected Next Year Considerations regarding the regulatory treatment … Read more
This week, ETH price came within 2% of a new all-time high before U.S. lawmakers announced a hearing to discuss stablecoins and the need for eventual regulation. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
The Cboe BZX Exchange used the examples set by CME’s crypto futures products in its argument for approval, but the SEC rejected them. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Quarles said some of the approaches on stablecoin regulation from the President’s Working Group on Financial Markets’ November report are unnecessary. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
With BTC price under $57,000, bears appear to have a slight advantage in this week’s $950 million BTC options expiry. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Bank Indonesia, the country’s central bank, is reportedly considering issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) to fight the use of cryptocurrency. “A CBDC would be one of the tools to fight crypto. We assume that people would find CBDC more credible than crypto,” said an assistant governor of the central bank. Central Bank Sees … Read more
Fed governor Randal Quarles resigned his position effective as of the end of December, while Richard Clarida is expected to leave in January 2022, leaving three vacancies in the group of seven serving at the Federal Reserve. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
The hearing, “Digital Assets and the Future of Finance: Understanding the Challenges and Benefits of Financial Innovation in the United States,” is the latest from Congress to explore the issues concerning crypto assets. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
India’s finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, has revealed that the previous version of the cryptocurrency bill the government is pushing needed to be reworked. “This bill, once the Cabinet clears, will come into the House,” the finance minister told Rajya Sabha, the upper house of India’s parliament. Indian Government Pushing New Crypto Bill Finance Minister Nirmala … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin has again spoken about cryptocurrencies, noting the “high risks” associated with the virtual assets. However, the Russian leader has also acknowledged that digital currencies may have a future and it’s necessary to follow their development. Russia’s Putin Still Cautious About Crypto Russian President Vladimir Putin has made another comment regarding cryptocurrencies. … Read more
