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Amendments to US commercial code differentiate crypto and ‘electronic money’

The updated guidelines seek to clarify the terms of crypto assets lending and specify the status of CBDCs.

72% of Russians say they have never bought Bitcoin: Survey

A new survey hints at a lack of crypto awareness in Russia as only 6% of respondents were found to have good knowledge of crypto.

US court gives Voyager green light to pay bonuses to key employees

Voyager Digital will pay $1.9 million in retention bonuses to key staff members to ensure the beleaguered cryptocurrency lender can continue operating through bankruptcy proceedings.

GameFi developers may be facing big fines and hard time if they don't speak up

Enjoy cryptocurrency gaming while it lasts, because lawmakers in the United States are poised to crack down by mid-2023.

Bank of Finland governor says digital euro could facilitate pan-European services to consumers

"An economy dominated by digital payments but without a strong monetary anchor would be inherently unstable," claimed Rehn.

Tether says it would not freeze sanctioned Tornado Cash addresses unless instructed by law enforcement

"In our dealings with law enforcement we are sometimes specifically instructed not to freeze addresses as this could alert suspects," says Tether.

Crypto licensing roundup: Learn about the most recent approvals in the industry

Here's where cryptocurrency firms have received the most regulatory approvals and licenses over the past few weeks.

FDIC-FTX spat is another reason for investors to self-custody their funds

Between the collapse of Celsius and the FDIC's warning to FTX, consumers should be awakening to the benefits of moving their funds off of centralized exchanges.

BitBoy Crypto sues fellow YouTuber Atozy for defamation over shilling claims

Cryptocurrency YouTuber Bitboy Crypto has filed a defamation lawsuit against another prominent content creator on the platform.

China’s Ant Group to help Malaysia launch crypto-friendly 'super app'

Expected to launch in early 2023, Kenanga’s crypto-friendly super app will feature digital investment management, e-wallet, FX, stock trading and other services.

Australia's markets regulator to prioritize shielding citizens from crypto harm

Part of its actions will include raising public awareness about the risks inherent in crypto-assets and decentralized finance.

Australia’s Northern Territory mulls landmark crypto gambling regulation

“It's clear from the draft framework that what they're looking at is wagering using cryptocurrency,” said Julian Hoskins, the principle of gambling law and regulatory advisory firm Senet.

Celsius calls out Prime Trust in court, alleging firm didn't turn over $17M in crypto

"Prime Trust was obligated under the Bankruptcy Code to deliver all property belonging to Celsius [...] including these remaining crypto assets," said Celsius' legal team.

Rep. Emmer demands an explanation of OFAC’s Tornado Cash sanction from Sec. Yellen

The Minnesota Republican highlighted the practical issues that could allegedly arise from the placement of smart contract addresses on the SDN list in a series of pointed questions.

Plaintiff in Coinbase lawsuit raises issues of account lockouts, crypto as a security

A Coinbase user claimed the crypto exchange "boldly flouts federal and state laws" by not completing the proper registration as a securities exchange in the United States.

Certain regulatory clarity could be 'hugely detrimental' for crypto, says former CFPB director

Some players in the industry could find U.S. regulators making a "big overreach" if agencies like the SEC listed specific criteria for cryptocurrencies as securities.

Tornado Cash saga highlights legal issues affecting the crypto market

As support for Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev mounts, questions regarding the legality of his arrest and the future of DeFi innovation continue to come to the forefront.

Crypto City Guide to Prague: Bitcoin in the heart of Europe

Malaysian regulators add Huobi to investor alert list

The Securities Commission of Malaysia says Huobi is operating without official registration from local regulators.

One-third of estimated 115M Indian crypto users concerned about regulations

A KuCoin survey estimates that some 115 million Indian citizens are invested in cryptocurrencies, while many are still concerned about the government's stance towards the sector.

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