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Senate Committee Discusses Strong Federal Oversight of Crypto Markets

The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry held a hearing on Wednesday where Chairwoman Senator Debbie Stabenow stressed the urgent need for robust regulation in the crypto market. The…

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Nigeria’s Finance Minister Urges SEC to Tackle Challenges in Regulating Cryptocurrency

The Nigerian Finance Minister, Wale Edun, has urged the newly inaugurated board of the country’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to address the complexities of regulating cryptocurrencies. He emphasized the…

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Messari Declares Independence From SEC — Calls Chair Gensler Incompetent and Corrupt

Crypto intelligence platform Messari has declared independence from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). CEO Ryan Selkis calls SEC Chair Gary Gensler incompetent and corrupt. Messari plans to challenge…

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Mark Cuban, Brad Garlinghouse expected to talk crypto at Democrat’s roundtable this week

The roundtable could significantly influence crypto regulation and political strategies, potentially impacting the 2024 presidential election. The post Mark Cuban, Brad Garlinghouse expected to talk crypto at Democrat’s roundtable this…

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Canadian Regulator Probe Determines That Liquitrade Operates an Illegal Crypto Exchange

The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) said its investigation into Liquitrade’s crypto asset trading platform found that the company operated an illegal exchange. The probe also determined that users were…

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North Carolina Governor Vetoes Bill Banning State Use of Central Bank Digital Currencies

The governor of the U.S. state of North Carolina has vetoed House Bill 690, which seeks to ban state payments using central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and the state’s participation…

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Russia in the Process of Regulating the Use of Stablecoins for Cross-Border Settlements

Russia is considering adding the subject of stablecoins to an upcoming bill, allowing them to be used officially for completing cross-border payments. Alexey Guznov, Deputy Chairman of the Bank of…

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SEC expands crackdown to target crypto-focused venture capital firms — report

The SEC's intensified scrutiny of crypto VCs could reshape the regulatory landscape, potentially stifling innovation and altering investment strategies. The post SEC expands crackdown to target crypto-focused venture capital firms…

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SEC, Fed Charge Silvergate for Misleading Investors, Failing to Monitor $1 Trillion in Transactions

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Federal Reserve Board (FRB), and the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) have taken action against Silvergate Capital Corp., the…

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Digital Chamber Urges SEC to End Attacks on Crypto Industry, Embrace Future of Finance

The Digital Chamber (TDC) has urged the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to end its attacks on the crypto industry following its enforcement action against Consensys. The chamber argues…

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