US Senators Call for Increased Measures to Regulate and Trace Cryptocurrencies

Two U.S. senators have urged lawmakers to increase measures to regulate cryptocurrencies, including how to trace cryptocurrency transactions, in order to combat ransomware attacks. “We haven’t figured out in the country or in the world how to trace cryptocurrency,” one senator said, adding that “We’ve got to do a better job here.” Senators Urge Lawmakers … Read more

Infosys Chairman Advocates Regulation of Crypto Assets as Commodities in India

The chairman of major Indian company Infosys says that crypto should be regulated as an asset, like a commodity. He believes that crypto investors will significantly contribute to India’s economy. Infosys Chairman Wants Crypto Regulated as an Asset Infosys Chairman Nandan Nilekani says the Indian government should regulate crypto as an asset that can be … Read more

Norway Finance Minister Sees Great Interest in Cryptocurrency — Says Bitcoin Could See ‘Breakthroughs’

The finance minister of Norway believes that bitcoin may experience “breakthroughs.” He noted that “There is no doubt that there is great interest in cryptocurrency both in Norway and internationally.” Bitcoin May See Breakthroughs, Says Finance Minister of Norway The finance minister of Norway, Jan Tore Sanner, suggested in an interview last week that “cryptocurrencies … Read more

G7 Finance Chiefs to Publish Common Rules for State-Issued Digital Currencies This Year

The G7 finance ministers and central bank governors have met and agreed to work towards common principles for state-backed digital currencies and publish their conclusions this year. They said these digital currencies “could act as both a liquid, safe settlement asset and as an anchor for the payments system.” G7 Setting Common Rules for Central … Read more

Miami Mayor Confident Crypto Regulatory Issues Will Be Resolved — Says ‘Buy the Dip’

The mayor of the U.S. city of Miami, Francis Suarez, explains how he plans to make his city the capital of bitcoin. He believes that issues surrounding cryptocurrency “will work themselves out,” adding that “in the end, there is only one thing to do: buy the dip.” Miami Strives to Become the Capital of Bitcoin … Read more

South Korea’s Financial Regulator Holds Closed-Door Meeting With 20 Crypto Exchanges

Regional reports disclose South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) had a closed-door meeting with roughly 20 different cryptocurrency exchanges on June 3. The report highlights that virtual asset business operators (VASPs) that attended the meeting all had ISMS (Information Security Management System) certification. South Korean Regulator Holds a Closed-Door Meeting With 20 VASPs A report … Read more

Biden Makes Cryptocurrency a Focus of New Anti-Corruption Directive for National Security

Cryptocurrency is a point of focus in President Joe Biden’s new directive aimed at combating corruption as a core national security interest of the U.S. An official of the Biden administration says that major parts of the directive will focus on cryptocurrency and cybercrime. Crypto a Focus in Biden’s New Directive for National Security President … Read more

India’s Central Bank RBI Still Has ‘Major Concerns’ About Crypto After Saying Ban No Longer Valid

The governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Shaktikanta Das, has clarified the central bank’s position regarding cryptocurrency. His statements followed a notice published by the RBI telling banks that its crypto banking restriction is no longer valid and cannot be cited. RBI Still Has Major Concerns About Crypto RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das clarified … Read more