British legislators are urging a careful stance regarding implementing a retail digital pound. They stress the importance of finding an equilibrium between technological advancements and potential drawbacks. Members of the Treasury Select Committee have expressed reservations regarding the possible launch of a retail digital pound, underscoring the need for thoughtful examination before execution. Despite recognizing…
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United States District Judge Robert Shelby has cautioned the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawyers, hinting at possible sanctions due to purportedly deceptive statements in a legal action against Digital Licensing Inc., also recognized as DEBT Box, a crypto company. Lodged in the federal court of Utah, the SEC’s legal action alleged that DEBT Box…
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Celsius Network, a cryptocurrency lending platform, might need to secure a fresh vote from creditors for its planned shift to a Bitcoin mining venture, as a U.S. bankruptcy judge suggested in a recent court session. The crypto lender provided details on Thursday, Nov 30, of its plan to only mine Bitcoin when it emerges from…
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A stakeholder in the blockchain and fintech ecosystem has called on the federal government of Nigeria to implement regulations that will foster the widespread integration of the approved blockchain policy in the country. Nigeria’s National Blockchain Policy aims to deliver economic growth, job creation and more financial inclusion. Obinna Iwuno, the president of the Stakeholders…
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Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, provided perspectives on a potential Bitcoin surge on the X platform. Alongside a chart depicting net Reverse Repurchase Agreement (RRP) and Treasury General Account (TGA) balance changes, the message specifically referred to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen as “Bad Gurl Yellen.” In the statement, Arthur Hayes encouraged fellow Bitcoin enthusiasts to…
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India is formulating regulations to oversee deepfakes, the country’s Minister for Railways, Communications, Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Nov. 23, expanding on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s statement the day before about his concerns about the technology. According to a Reuters report, during discussions with academics, industry associations and social media firms, Vaishnaw said…
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The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) — an international regulatory body overseeing global securities markets — has released its conclusive report containing policy suggestions for crypto and digital asset (CDA) markets. The suggestions within the report play a crucial role in formulating a unified global regulatory approach to address the substantial risks to investor…
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Several members of the United States Congress have submitted a memo urging key financial authorities, including the chair of the board of the Federal Deposit Insurance Commission and the acting comptroller of the currency, to provide guidance or take action clarifying that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 (SAB 121)…
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Turkey is reportedly considering regulations for its crypto market, focusing on licensing and taxation. The aim is to remove the country from the “grey list” of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), as Turkey ranks fourth globally in crypto trading. According to a Reuters report, Bora Erdamar, a director at the BlockchainIST Center — a blockchain…
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The Indian Supreme Court declined to consider a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that aimed to establish regulations and a framework of guidelines for cryptocurrency trading in India. According to a report, the bench headed by the Chief Justice of India (CJI), after listening to the plea, remarked that the petitioner’s demands are more legislative in…
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