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City of London, British trade groups form new digital currency advocacy alliance

The UK capital’s governing body is partnering with the Digital Pound Association and other trade groups to promote good crypto policy and practice and the UK’s position as a global financial center.

Hong Kong watchdog aims to restrict retail traders to liquid products

When asked about Bitcoin or Ether, SFC executive Julia Leung Fung-yee did not respond but reiterated that “highly liquid” will be allowed.

DCG chief Barry Silbert pens letter to shareholders, community reacts

Barry Silbert’s letter to shareholders came just hours after Cameron Winklevoss wrote an open letter to him accusing him of defrauding customers.

Crypto exchange Zipmex probed by Thai SEC amid buyout

The cryptocurrency exchange is the subject of a probe by local monetary authorities in Thailand for a potential breach of local rules for digital asset service providers.

Proposed bill in Argentina to encourage citizens to reveal crypto holdings

Argentines could soon be motivated with tax incentives to declare their crypto holdings as the government aims to tackle money laundering with a proposed bill.

Initial approval given for Voyager and Binance.US deal amid national security probe

The deal has received initial approval from the bankruptcy judge but will require the approval of creditors and final court approval.

Blockchain privacy groups urge new US Congresspeople to protect privacy rights

Digital advocacy group Fight for the Future has rounded up a group of prominent signatories to its appeal for digital privacy, balanced power and human rights.

UK MP says stablecoin is a gateway to CBDC, only crypto can ‘disrupt’ settlements

MP Andrew Griffith and colleagues spoke before a hearing of the U.K. parliamentary Treasury Committee about payments technology and CBDC.

US lawmakers call on court to approve 'independent examiner' in FTX bankruptcy case

Four U.S. Senators said Sullivan & Cromwell was "simply not in a position to uncover the information needed to ensure confidence in any investigation or findings" regarding FTX.

South Korean regulators target Bithumb in new probe

South Korean National Tax Service agency launches an investigation on Bithumb, according to local reports.

Nigeria to create the stablecoins and ICOs legal framework

The necessity to create a legal framework for stablecoins is marked in the latest Central Bank of Nigeria strategy paper.

Terra accidental airdrop leads to smear campaign, community member claims

TFL claimed that the airdrop receiver refused to return the funds, while the user claimed that he was on the verge of settlement with the firm when the former decided to run a smear campaign.

FTX former lead engineer in talks with federal prosecutors in Bankman-Fried case

A third former FTX-linked executive is reportedly considering providing evidence against Sam Bankman-Fried in an attempt for a more lenient sentence.

Nepal regulator orders ISPs to block crypto websites or face the law

Nepalese internet and email providers were put on notice by the country’s telco regulator to block crypto-related websites or face legal action.

Decentralization meant sanctions couldn't 'pull the plug' on Tornado Cash: Chainalysis

While it has become harder to access the crypto mixer today, for better or worse, decentralization means it's near impossible to put an end to it.

CFTC files suit against Avraham Eisenberg for market manipulation in Mango exploit

Eisenberg claimed his actions on the DeFi platform were legal and negotiated a “white hat” bug bounty after making off with over $100 million; the government is unconvinced.

SBF claims himself not guilty, faces up to 115 years in jail: Law Decoded, Jan. 2-9

The entrepreneur faces eight criminal counts, which could result in 115 years in prison should he be convicted.

Former CCP official apologies for 'grave losses' as a result of supporting crypto miner: Report

Former Chinese Communist Party member Xiao Yi seemed to speak with a very subdued voice from what appeared to be prison, apologizing for supporting a Fuzhou crypto mining firm.

Belgian MP receives Bitcoin salary for a year: Here’s what he learned

Christophe De Beukelaer considers his experiment successful, as he raised awareness among the local lawmakers.

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