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China Jails Kidnappers That Demanded ‘Hundreds of Bitcoins’ as Ransom Payment

Chinese authorities have jailed four individuals that were accused of kidnapping one person and demanding “hundreds of bitcoins” as a ransom payment. While the alleged kidnapping is reported to have…

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Japan Considers Stricter Crypto Regulations in Light of Russia Sanctions

Authorities in Japan are planning to introduce tougher new rules for crypto operators as part of efforts to prevent Russia from using cryptocurrencies to evade sanctions. The legislative initiative comes…

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SEC Names Crypto an Exam Priority This Year

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has listed crypto assets as an examination priority for market participants this year. “In this time of heightened market volatility, our priorities are tailored…

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‘The cryptocurrency world will help in this war’: Kuna CLO breaks down Ukraine’s digital asset law

According to Ganna Voievodina, Ukraine’s law on digital assets was adopted “just in time” for companies handling crypto and a government looking for tax revenue.

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FCA Extends Deadline for Crypto Firms to Meet Regulatory Requirements in UK — 33 Firms Licensed so Far

The U.K. financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has extended its April 1 registration deadline for a number of crypto firms to meet its regulatory requirements. The British regulator…

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Billionaire Mike Novogratz Says ‘People Have Realized Crypto Is Really Popular’ — Expects Softer Stance From Lawmakers

Billionaire Mike Novogratz says he is much more optimistic about the crypto market now than he was a month ago. He explained that bond sell-offs and increased crypto adoption have…

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IMF: We Need a Lot More Work Done on Crypto Regulation

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says a lot more work needs to be done on crypto regulation. “We’ve certainly seen an increase in the use of cryptocurrencies before this war,…

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