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ForkLog 8 25.01.2021

Russia forms an organisation to defend cryptocurrency traders

The Russian Ministry of Justice registered the National Union of Private Traders and Investors on the Financial Markets. One of the union's activities will be to improve the legal regulation of the cryptocurrency market.

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ForkLog 7 22.01.2021

HSE professor flags main long-term risk for Bitcoin

The main risk for the cryptocurrency industry in the long term is government regulation. However, in the coming months Bitcoin's price has a chance to reach a new all-time high. This was stated by HSE professor Evgeny Kogan in his Telegram channel.

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ForkLog 7 22.01.2021

Missoula County to set permanent zoning for cryptocurrency mining

Missoula County Planning Council in Montana held the first public hearings on permanent zoning for cryptocurrency mining operations, according to local news agency KPAX.

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ForkLog 11 22.01.2021

US Treasury secretary candidate outlines a balanced stance on cryptocurrencies

Cryptocurrencies can improve the efficiency of the financial system, but should not be used to fund terrorism or launder money. This view was expressed by US Treasury secretary candidate Janet Yellen in written answers to questions from the Senate Finance Committee.

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ForkLog 20 21.01.2021

Bitcoin custodian Xapo applies for a banking licence in Gibraltar

The custodian service Xapo is in the final stage of obtaining a banking licence in Gibraltar, according to Decrypt.

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ForkLog 39 21.01.2021

Media: Biden could appoint former Ripple adviser to head the OCC

U.S. President Joe Biden could appoint former Ripple adviser Michael Barr to head the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) within the U.S. Treasury, The Wall Street Journal reports, citing sources familiar with the matter.

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ForkLog 7 21.01.2021

Biden freezes proposed FinCEN rules regulating the cryptocurrency industry

President Joe Biden has paused the implementation of several of his predecessor Donald Trump’s orders. This includes the proposal to verify users of non-custodial wallets on the network in the fight against financial crime (FinCEN).

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ForkLog 6 19.01.2021

Dubai’s financial regulator to propose crypto-regulation norms

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) will begin work on establishing a regulatory framework for digital assets, according to the 2021-2022 business plan.

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ForkLog 11 19.01.2021

Bitstamp Tightens KYC Rules for Dutch Users

The oldest European cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp has introduced an additional verification for Netherlands-based clients who wish to withdraw funds to external wallets, according to a Twitter user going by the alias Bitcoin Marcus.

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ForkLog 9 18.01.2021

Wireline to pay $650,000 to settle SEC dispute

Blockchain startup Wireline has agreed to pay $650,000 to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The regulator accused the project of an illegal token sale.

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ForkLog 7 17.01.2021

UK urged to legislate a ban on bitcoin transactions

A petition demanding that the Government and Parliament of the United Kingdom pass a law banning residents from transacting in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies was registered by independent financial adviser and co-founder of West Riding Personal Financial Solutions Neil Liversidge.

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ForkLog 21 15.01.2021

Brian Brooks resigns as head of the OCC; Blake Paulson to become acting Comptroller of the Currency

On Thursday, January 14, Brian Brooks resigned as head of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) within the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

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