Agustin Carstens, the general manager at the Bank of International Settlements (BIS), has claimed that cryptocurrencies are “used to evade laws and should therefore face
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RBI Governor Says Government and Central Bank Agree on Cryptocurrency Approach
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das says that there is no difference of opinion between the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the finance ministry on cryptocurrencies.
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Microsoft President Says the World Is Best Served When Currencies Are Issued and Backed by Governments
Microsoft President Brad Smith says that “The world is best served when currencies are issued, backed by and regulated by governments.” He further emphasized that
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New FATF Guidance Applies Regulatory Standards to Decentralized Exchanges, Defi and NFTs
On March 19, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) published draft guidance on the risk-based approach to virtual assets. The newly updated guidance now applies
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South Korea faces strict crypto regulation and fears of centralization
The growing cost of compliance in South Korea could push smaller crypto businesses out of the country.
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Federal judge’s decision could be a blow for the privacy rights of crypto users
The Internal Revenue Service will likely not be penalized for obtaining records on a crypto user from Coinbase or Abra.
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