The Digital Commodity Exchange Act would give the commodities regulator the authority to determine rules for cryptocurrency developers and exchanges offering spot trading.
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Senators Bragg and Lummis discuss crypto laws collaboration between US, Australia
“We want to be close to our friends in the United States on these issues as much as we can,” Australian Senator Andrew Bragg told […]
Russian security agency wants exchanges to share data with crime investigators
The measure comes along with a proposed ban on advertising of non-licensed crypto services.
Panama’s legislature approves bill regulating crypto
The Crypto Law is aimed at making Panama “compatible with the digital economy, blockchain, crypto assets and the internet.”
FinCEN acting director says PATRIOT Act provision isn’t ‘right sized’ for crypto enforcement
Him Das said FinCEN’s current authority under the PATRIOT Act would likely not stop actors from engaging in illicit transactions for ransomware attacks and darknet […]
Blockchain and crypto can be a boon for tracking financial crimes
The notion of crypto being a tool for money laundering is often propagated by naysayers that include policymakers with a stake in the traditional financial […]
On Freedom Day, Bitcoin gives South Africans a stake in their financial future
“Freedom Day means you are free to use your own money to live your best life,” said BitcoinZAR, a Bitcoin advocate in South Africa.
US needs ‘electronic tokens’ with functionality of cash — Software Freedom Law Center legal director
Software Freedom Law Center legal director Mishi Choudhary supported tokens that were not quite CBDCs nor cryptocurrencies, but with cash-like privacy features many users may […]
FTX executive Wetjen calls CFTC application an opportunity for the agency to innovate
Former CFTC head Giancarlo said a “central bank mindset” is holding crypto back, and Wetjen saw the need for more entrepreneurialism in regulatory agencies.
Hong Kong watchdog warns stablecoins could undermine HKD in CBDC paper
Hong Kong’s financial watchdog says it is concerned over the rising popularity of stablecoins, as it invites the public to give their say on the […]