Tag: Regulation

We See Turmoil, Fraud, Lack of Transparency, Run Risk – Regulation Bitcoin News

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Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has outlined several risks related to crypto activities during a hearing before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. While stating that the Fed sees turmoil, fraud, a lack of transparency, and run risk in the crypto space, he stressed: “We don’t want regulation to stifle innovation.” Fed Chairman Outlines Risks in Crypto Activities Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell answered some cryptocurrency questions before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on Tuesday. During the hearing, Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH), the…

SEC Files Emergency Action Against Bkcoin in $100 Million Crypto Fraud Scheme – Regulation Bitcoin News

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed an emergency action against Miami-based investment adviser Bkcoin and one of its principals, Kevin Kang. “The defendants disregarded the structure of the funds, commingled investor assets, and used more than $3.6 million to make Ponzi-like payments to fund investors,” the SEC alleged. SEC’s ‘Emergency Action’ Against Bkcoin, Kevin Kang The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced Monday that it has filed an “emergency action” against Miami investment adviser Bkcoin and one of its principals, Kevin Kang, “for orchestrating a $100…

Ripple CEO Warns of Harm to Crypto Industry if SEC Wins Lawsuit Over XRP – Regulation Bitcoin News

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The CEO of Ripple Labs has warned of the harm to the crypto industry if the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is able to prevail in its lawsuit against Ripple over xrp. He cautioned that the SEC’s enforcement-centric approach to regulating crypto “is not a healthy way to regulate an industry.” Ripple’s CEO on SEC Lawsuit, U.S. Crypto Regulation Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse warned about harmful consequences to the crypto industry if the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) wins its lawsuit against him and his company over the…

US Senators Probe Crypto Exchange Binance About ‘Potentially Illegal Business Practices’ – Regulation Bitcoin News

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Three U.S. senators have asked crypto exchanges Binance and Binance US for documents and answers pertaining to “potentially illegal business practices.” The lawmakers told Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ): “Your actions have called into question the legitimacy of your business and the safety of your customers’ assets.” U.S. Lawmakers Probe Binance U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Roger Marshall (R-KS) sent a letter to Binance and Binance US on Wednesday, calling for the crypto exchanges to “provide transparency about potentially illegal business practices.” The letter, addressed…

Puerto Rico Defines Act 60 Tax Exemptions for Blockchain Companies – Regulation Bitcoin News

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The Economic and Commerce Development Department of Puerto Rico (DDEC) has issued a document in which it defines the rules that blockchain projects must follow to receive tax benefits that the state offers companies. The action seeks to create an “atmosphere of certainty and stability” for blockchain companies, according to DDEC Secretary Luis Cidre. Puerto Rico Establishes Rules to Attract Blockchain Business Puerto Rico is making moves to attract blockchain companies interested in establishing operations in the U.S. island territory. On Feb 23, the Economic and Commerce Development Department of…

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Takes Steps to Allow Crypto Trading – Regulation Bitcoin News

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Israel’s public stock exchange is suggesting regulatory amendments that would permit some clients to trade crypto assets. The proposals, which have been put forward for public consultation, come at the backdrop of a growing number of regulated institutions getting involved in the digital asset market, the exchange noted. TASE Exchange Moves to Regulate Cryptocurrency Trading for Brokers The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) has published a draft proposing to allow clients of non-banking institutions (NBMs) among its members to buy and sell cryptocurrencies. It intends to expand the list of…

G20 Finance Chiefs Widely Recognize Crypto Poses Major Financial Stability Risks, Says Indian Central Bank Governor – Regulation Bitcoin News

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The G20 finance ministers and central bank governors recognize that cryptocurrencies pose major risks to financial stability, monetary systems, and cyber security, India’s central bank governor reportedly said. Crypto regulation was among the key topics discussed during the G20 meeting over the weekend. G20 Agrees Crypto Poses Major Risks to Financial Stability, Says RBI Governor Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das talked about cryptocurrency during a media briefing Saturday following the G20 meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors in Bengaluru. According to India’s state-owned media agency…

SEC Chairman Explains Why He Views All Crypto Tokens Other Than Bitcoin as Securities – Regulation Bitcoin News

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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler has detailed why he considers all crypto tokens other than bitcoin as securities. While acknowledging that crypto tokens may have different setups, he stressed that “at the core, these tokens are securities.” SEC Chair Believes All Crypto Tokens Other Than Bitcoin Are Securities The chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, explained why he believes all crypto tokens other than bitcoin are securities in an interview published Thursday by New York Magazine’s Intelligencer. Gensler believes that the…

Janet Yellen Says ‘Critical’ to Establish Strong Crypto Regulation — ‘We Haven’t Suggested Outright Banning’ – Regulation Bitcoin News

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says “it is critical to put in place a strong regulatory framework” for crypto on the sidelines of the G20 meeting for finance ministers and central bank governors. “We haven’t suggested outright banning of crypto activities,” Yellen added. Janet Yellen on ‘Strong’ Crypto Regulation U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen talked about crypto regulation in an interview with Reuters Saturday on the sidelines of the G20 meeting for finance ministers and central bank governors under India’s presidency in Bengaluru. Yellen emphasized the importance of establishing a…

India Asks IMF and FSB for Joint Paper to Help Formulate ‘Comprehensive’ Crypto Policy – Regulation Bitcoin News

India has asked the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Financial Stability Board (FSB) to develop “a synthesis paper” on crypto assets as part of the G20 meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors under India’s presidency. “This would help in the formulation of a coordinated and comprehensive policy approach to crypto assets,” said India’s finance ministry. India Asks IMF and FSB for Technical Paper on Crypto The Indian government released on Saturday its “G20 Chair’s Summary and Outcome Document” following the first two-day G20 meeting of finance ministers and…