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ForkLog 11 09.06.2021

Iranian president calls for a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies

To safeguard national interests and citizens' assets, Iran must move quickly to develop a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, President Hassan Rouhani said.

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ForkLog 10 09.06.2021

Experts: EU AI rules could open the door to mass surveillance

A coalition of consumer and digital rights groups from 55 countries in an open letter criticized a draft bill regulating the use of artificial intelligence technologies in the European Union.

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ForkLog 14 09.06.2021

CFTC questions the legality of DeFi derivatives markets

Decentralized platforms for trading derivatives may violate the US Commodities Exchange Act (CEA), according to CFTC Commissioner Dan Berkovitz.

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ForkLog 76 09.06.2021

IRS seeks funding increase to strengthen crypto oversight

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is counting on a bigger budget for 2022. The agency also needs $32 million to expand its tax administration capabilities in the cryptocurrency space and to combat cybercrime.

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ForkLog 7 09.06.2021

Ukraine’s central bank outlines crypto-related risks

The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) regards cryptocurrencies as virtual assets, not money, because they do not perform "the basic functions of money — settlement and store of value." This was stated by the regulator's first deputy governor, Ekaterina Rozhkova.

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ForkLog 8 09.06.2021

Coin Metrics co-founder outlines key directions for the industry

Coin Metrics co-founder Nick Carter was among the participants at the Bitcoin conference in Miami held during the first weekend of June. After speaking with like-minded colleagues, he presented his view of the industry's future.

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ForkLog 17 08.06.2021

Ontario regulator accuses KuCoin of securities-law violations

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has accused entities tied to KuCoin of securities-law violations.

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ForkLog 11 08.06.2021

Ukrainian lawmakers urge EU leaders on blockchain integration

The Public Union 'Virtual Assets of Ukraine' and the cross-faction deputies' association Blockchain4Ukraine sent letters to the heads of EU institutional bodies proposing cooperation to create a unified infrastructure of blockchain services.

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ForkLog 11 08.06.2021

Basel Committee to discuss development of cryptoasset rules

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) plans to hold public consultations on the use of cryptocurrencies. This is stated on the organization's website.

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ForkLog 10 07.06.2021

Rosfinmonitoring seeks power to track remittances to Russian citizens from abroad

A bill prohibiting participation in the activities of 'undesirable' foreign organisations will be supplemented by amendments allowing Rosfinmonitoring to track all transfers to individuals and legal entities from countries listed in a special list.

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ForkLog 6 07.06.2021

South Korea to ban cross-trading on Bitcoin exchanges

South Korea's Financial Services Commission will ban cross-trading on cryptocurrency exchanges. Newsis reports.

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ForkLog 10 07.06.2021

Texas to establish regulatory framework for cryptocurrency investments

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced plans to establish a regulatory framework for the development of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology in the state.

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