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ForkLog 15 28.01.2022

FINMA approves L1 Digital to manage collective crypto-investment funds.

The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has authorised the investment firm L1 Digital to manage collective investment funds in digital assets. CoinDesk reports.

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ForkLog 19 28.01.2022

White House plans to accelerate crypto regulation, journalists report

The Biden administration will task federal agencies with analyzing digital assets and preparing the appropriate regulatory framework to safeguard national security.

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ForkLog 18 27.01.2022

Media: SEC probes Voyager, Gemini and Celsius Network

The SEC has opened an investigation into the activities of lending-service providers Voyager, Gemini and Celsius Network regarding the legality of offering interest on deposits in digital assets, Bloomberg reports.

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ForkLog 7 25.01.2022

Former Coinbase chief says rules on cryptocurrencies would render even fiat illegal

Many studies show that only a small share of cryptocurrencies is related to illicit transactions. This was stated by the former Coinbase chief and current Figure president Asiff Hirji.

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ForkLog 7 25.01.2022

BlockFi secures Bermuda licence

The crypto lending platform BlockFi announced that its subsidiary has obtained a licence from the Bermuda Monetary Authority to engage in financial activities in the digital-asset sector.

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ForkLog 13 25.01.2022

CZ argues that cryptocurrencies are essential for dynamic economic growth

The cryptocurrency industry is essential for traditional economies to achieve healthy growth, according to Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao.

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ForkLog 10 24.01.2022

European Parliament approves law banning certain forms of personalised advertising

The European Parliament approved the initial draft of a law aimed at restricting the invasive advertising practices of large corporations. The initiative was approved by 530 MPs, with 78 voting against.

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ForkLog 18 24.01.2022

Media: White House to present cryptocurrency regulation framework in February

The Biden administration will issue a whole-of-government strategy on digital assets in February 2022.

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ForkLog 23 21.01.2022

Bank of Laos Grants First Licences to Local Bitcoin Exchanges

The Bank of Laos has allowed Lao Digital Assets Exchange (LDX) and Bitqik to operate as regulated cryptocurrency platforms. The licences cover the full spectrum of broker-dealer and trading services involving digital assets, Laotian Times reports.

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ForkLog 22 21.01.2022

FINRA to tighten rules for cryptocurrencies

The U.S. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) will consider potential tightening of cryptocurrency selling rules, according to its chief, Robert Cook, as reported by Barron’s.

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ForkLog 6 21.01.2022

US Congress scrutinises mining’s impact on energy use

In any debate about mining, questions of carbon emissions and energy efficiency should take centre stage. With this leitmotif, a hearing of the U.S. House of Representatives on cryptocurrency mining took place, according to Bloomberg.

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ForkLog 21 20.01.2022

SEC pledges tougher oversight of Bitcoin exchanges

Crypto exchanges will be the main focus for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as part of a tightening of measures against digital assets, Bloomberg reports.

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