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Alabama regulators accuse BlockFi of offering unregistered securities

The state of Alabama has become the second state in the United States to raise concerns over BlockFi, a major cryptocurrency lending platform. The Alabama

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Fund management firm Global X files with the SEC for a Bitcoin ETF

New York-headquartered fund manager Global X Digital Assets has filed an application for a Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the United States Securities and

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Bank of Russia asks stock exchanges to not list crypto-related firms

As global cryptocurrency companies increasingly consider going public, the Russian central bank has officially recommended local exchanges to avoid crypto-related listings. The Bank of Russia

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Currency.com becomes executive member of self-regulating trade group CryptoUK

Crypto trading company Currency.com is joining CryptoUK, a self-regulatory trade association for the cryptocurrency industry in the United Kingdom.  In a Thursday announcement, CryptoUK said

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Binance Australia partners with Koinly for tax reports as ATO ramps up compliance

The Australian branch of leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance has increased the ability for users to accurately report tax liabilities amidst increased pressure from local tax

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Tether promises an audit in ‘months’ as Paxos claims USDT is not a real stablecoin

There will be an official audit of the world’s most popular stablecoin Tether within months according to the project’s general counsel. An audit for the

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SEC Chairman says cryptocurrency falls under security-based swaps rules

The Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, may soon issue new rules for the regulation and registration of security-based swaps, including cryptocurrency. In a speech

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Multi-asset exchange wins crypto trading license in Bermuda

A multi-asset class trading firm in Bermuda has secured major regulatory approval allowing it to offer cryptocurrency trading services. Over-the-counter trading platform 24 Exchange has

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It is time for the US to create a ‘Ripple test’ for crypto

Most crypto enthusiasts are less than pleased with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s past approach to crypto. This is not because legitimate businesses

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ASX sounds crypto exchange custody warning, calls for better regulations

The Australia Securities Exchange (ASX) has weighed in on the issue of crypto custody amid the ongoing discussions within the country’s Senate Select Committee on