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These Crypto Exchanges Are Navigating New UK Rules as January 8 Deadline Nears

Several crypto exchanges are taking steps to adhere to recently imposed regulations by the UK government. These regulations require crypto entities to inform users about the risks associated with trading digital assets and to promote their services responsibly. These measures have been implemented as part of the Financial Services and Markets Act in the UK, which has expanded its scope to include firms dealing with crypto and stablecoins, subjecting them to the same...

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SBF’s Conviction, SEC’s Legal Defeats Against Ripple, Binance’s New CEO: Major Crypto Events That Dominated 2023

What an eventful year it has been for the crypto industry! With 2023 coming to an end, the cryptocurrency space has had its share of battles and victories, all of which continue to shape an industry that, though still growing, has managed to make a mark in the global financial sector. This year, regulators came down hard on key players in the market, one of the biggest and most influential CEOs pleaded guilty to a criminal charge, and the hype around a spot Bitcoin...

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3 Big Cryptocurrency Things to Watch Out for in 2024

As the crypto industry expands, the community stays on the lookout for significant events that can affect the growth trajectory of the ecosystem. From the look of things, 2024 happens to be full of them. One such event is the creation and implementation of clear crypto regulations in major regions like the European Union. The crypto community is also watching out for the approvals of several Ethereum exchange-traded products and the jail sentencing of the FTX founder and...

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Nigerian Central Bank Lifts Ban Restricting Banks From Servicing Crypto Clients

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has lifted a ban preventing banks from operating accounts for cryptocurrency service providers in the country. According to a December 22 circular sent to banks, the affected financial institutions can now open accounts for Virtual Assets Service Providers (VASPs) registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in line with stringent know-your-customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering checks. CBN Eases Crypto Ban In February 2021,...

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Coinbase CEO Says Being Anti-Crypto is Bad Political Strategy, Here’s Why

Brian Armstrong, the co-founder and CEO of the largest American cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase, believes being anti-crypto could have ugly political effects in the upcoming United States elections in 2024. In a Tuesday tweet, Armstrong stated that taking a stand against the novel technology would be “a really bad political strategy” for several reasons, blasting well-known crypto critic Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren and Republican Senator Roger Marshall for “lobbying...

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Revolut to Suspend Crypto Services for UK Business Clients: Report

Financial technology company Revolut is reportedly planning to halt cryptocurrency purchases for its business clients in the United Kingdom. As stated by Revolut, the suspension will enable the company to make necessary adjustments in response to the new rules on crypto promotion by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which will take effect in January 2024. Revolut to Temporarily Stop Crypto Purchases Revolut’s UK business customers will only be able to sell and hold...

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Ripple Exec’s Crypto Crystal Ball: Legal Conflicts, SEC Resolution, and Judiciary’s Role

With a mere fortnight left in the year, Stuart Alderoty, the Chief Legal Officer of Ripple, has provided perspectives on what lies ahead for the cryptocurrency landscape in 2024. The exec has predicted setbacks for the US SEC and even a possible Supreme Court confrontation. Despite these bullish prognoses, Alderoty anticipates difficulties on the legislative front. Ripple CTO Doubles Down on 2024 Predictions According to Alderoty, the lingering legal battle between Ripple and...

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Fair Value Accounting For Crypto To Begin In 2024, Confirms FASB

The Financial Accounting Services Board (FASB) announced on Wednesday that it has officially adopted fair value accounting for crypto assets starting next year. The change is expected to make Bitcoin and other digital currencies far more welcoming to hold on corporate balance sheets, despite their intermittent price volatility. FASB’s Major Accounting Change Per FASB’s latest Accounting Standards Update (ASU), the revised standard is a response to overwhelming stakeholder...

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Elizabeth Warren’s Bank-Endorsed Ban Crypto Bill an Attack on Tech and Privacy 

A recent move was the introduction of the Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act, another bill aiming to curtail the use of cryptocurrencies in America. On Dec. 11. the bill gained five new Senators as cosponsors, including, unsurprisingly, three members of the Banking Committee.  Crypto advocate Evan Van Ness posted a list of Senators he claimed were “paid off by the banks to cosponsor Elizabeth Warren’s anti-crypto bill,” A list of US senators paid off by the banks to...

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Coinbase Alumni’s C1 Fund Targets Australian Crypto Investment: Animoca Brands, Chainalysis in Focus

C1 Fund – established by a team of former Coinbase legal professionals and investors – has engaged in discussions with numerous local venture firms, explicitly proposing the purchase of private holdings from investors at a discounted rate ranging between 50% and 80% of their most recent valuation. The development comes as the crypto sector has once again captured the interest of investors, driven by a prevailing bullish stance on Bitcoin. This has resulted in the world’s...

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