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ForkLog 26 01.08.2022

Changpeng Zhao criticises idea of liquidity segregation in the crypto market

Some countries want to create a separate order book (liquidity) to effectively protect consumers. This conclusion was drawn by Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao after discussions with regulators.

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ForkLog 11 29.07.2022

Ex-CFTC chief sees threat in European crypto-regulation bill

Efforts by European authorities to regulate cryptocurrencies could lead to the imposition of a European model, undermining the ability of US regulators to craft effective rules. This view was voiced by former CFTC chairman Christopher Giancarlo, CoinDesk reports.

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ForkLog 20 29.07.2022

US authorities urge Voyager to remove references to FDIC deposit protection

The Federal Reserve and the FDIC sent Voyager Digital a letter demanding within 10 days a full list of all statements concerning government deposit insurance for the crypto broker.

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ForkLog 20 29.07.2022

U.S. Senators press Fidelity to explain Bitcoin’s inclusion in retirement plans

A group of U.S. Senators wrote a letter to Fidelity Investments CEO Abigail Johnson demanding an explanation for the decision to include Bitcoin as an option in 401(k) retirement accounts.

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ForkLog 8 29.07.2022

SEC Chair Outlines Plan to Register Digital Assets as Securities

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is stepping up efforts to regulate and register cryptocurrency platforms. This was stated by agency head Gary Gensler, Bloomberg reports.

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ForkLog 6 28.07.2022

US Congress runs out of time to finish stablecoin bill before recess

A bipartisan bill to establish oversight of stablecoins will not be introduced before the August recess of the US Congress, acknowledged by the chair of the House Financial Services Committee, Maxine Waters.

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ForkLog 7 28.07.2022

US Senator Links Celsius Losses to SEC Regulatory Policy

Investors in crypto-lending products have suffered from the SEC's reluctance to provide clarity on regulating the digital-asset industry, said Pat Toomey, the Senate Banking Committee's vice chair.

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ForkLog 6 27.07.2022

European regulator flags shortage of crypto specialists

The European Banking Authority (EBA) is experiencing a shortage of staff needed to supervise the cryptocurrency industry, said regulator chief Jose Manuel Campa in an interview with the Financial Times.

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ForkLog 13 27.07.2022

Bitstamp gains Italian licence to operate in Italy

Bitstamp has received approval from the Italian regulator OAM to provide services to residents. CoinDesk reports.

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ForkLog 7 27.07.2022

IMF: Bitcoin slump did not affect global financial stability

Massive sell-offs in the cryptocurrency market have had limited consequences for the broad financial system. The IMF researchers came to this conclusion in the Global Financial Stability Report.

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ForkLog 9 26.07.2022

CFTC to create new division to oversee cryptocurrencies

CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam announced the creation of the Office of Technology Innovation, which will regulate the crypto industry.

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ForkLog 7 23.07.2022

Argentina restricts dollar sales to Bitcoin traders

The Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA) restricted cryptocurrency traders' access to the unified foreign-exchange market and to buying US dollars at the official rate.

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