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Iran to Pilot ‘National Cryptocurrency,’ Amend Central Bank Law

The central bank of Iran is gearing up to begin the pilot phase of its digital currency project in the near future, its new head announced to representatives of local…

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Estonia Considers Revoking Crypto Licenses as Government Mulls Tougher Regulations

Authorities in Estonia are working on new legislation expected to stiffen the rules for the country’s cryptocurrency sector. The Baltic nation’s regulator for the industry is considering whether to revoke…

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Coinbase unveils its Digital Asset Policy Proposal to spark conversation around comprehensive crypto regulation

One of the crypto industry's major players seeks to boost the public debate on how to best fit digital assets into the regulatory perimeter.

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BoE deputy gov: Regulators should pursue crypto as a ‘matter of urgency’

The central bank official spoke about the risks that cryptocurrencies and stablecoins may pose when connected to traditional financial systems through individuals, financial institutions, hedge funds and banks.

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IMF reiterates more oversight for crypto in latest report on financial stability

The group identified the crypto space at risk from hacking, “lack of transparency around issuance and distribution” of tokens, and operational risks including outages during periods of extreme volatility.

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