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Hong Kong Intends to Become a Crypto Hub, Could That Trigger Next Bull Run?

China’s autonomous special administrative region – Hong Kong – reportedly aims to legalize cryptocurrency retail trading and emerge as a digital asset hub. According to the Co-Founder of BitMEX –…

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Singapore Seeks to Reduce Risks for Retail Crypto Investors With Restrictive Rules

Financial authorities in Singapore have proposed new regulations designed to protect consumers from risks associated with cryptocurrency investment and trading. The measures, which also aim to expand regulations for stablecoins,…

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Singapore Wants to Prohibit Retail From Borrowing Funds for Crypto Investing: Report

Singapore authorities have proposed a new set of regulatory measures to oversee the use of digital assets in the country and protect consumers. The country’s central bank and financial regulator,…

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CFTC Chair Reiterates: Bitcoin and Ether Are Commodities 

The power tussle between the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) over regulatory oversight of the crypto market continues to confuse investors…

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Monitoring Crypto Whales: Korean Regulators With New Legislation (Report)

South Korea’s top monetary regulator – the Financial Service Commission (FSC) – thinks cryptocurrencies and stablecoins could facilitate money-laundering activities. As such, it will reportedly closely monitor the actions of…

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Russian Parliament Rejects Mining Bill Allowing Crypto Payments, Expects New Draft

The lower house of Russian parliament, the State Duma, has voted against a piece of legislation designed to regulate cryptocurrency mining. While lawmakers turned down that proposal, which also aimed…

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SBF’s Thoughts on Respecting OFAC’s Sanctions List ‘Triggers’ ShapeShift Co-founder

Earlier this week, the crypto billionaire riled the industry by suggesting ways to confront the legal and hacking woes plaguing the ecosystem. Erik Voorhees, ShapeShift co-founder, is the latest one…

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