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2021 has started off well for most of the crypto ecosystem, except for Ripple. The company is on the verge of one of the riskiest lawsuits in the history of the industry, and the pessimism surrounding its XRP token has led it into a downward spiral that is causing significant losses to those who still are enrolled in the XRP Army.Ripple has tried to tackle this situation in many possible ways, from investing in lobbies and external audits, to even contemplating a relocation. And even during...

Two more companies that could be affected by the recently proposed FinCEN crypto regulations, namely Square and Andreessen Horowitz, have confronted the legislation. Both believe that the industry requires clear rules but asserted that FinCEN has failed in its rushed attempt.Square Goes After The FinCEN Crypto RegulationsCryptoPotato reported recently that the US Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) came up with new regulations on Money Services Business (MSBs) that...

Several US Congress members and a Senator have joined Coinbase in asking the US Treasury to extend the timeframe for responses to the recently proposed crypto regulations. The lawmakers argued that the agency hadn’t provided enough time for all concerned parties to issue their feedback.US Congresspeople Ask For Crypto Regulation ExtensionCryptoPotato reported recently that the US Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) proposed new regulations on Money Services...

After shocking the crypto-verse with what is possibly the most ambitious lawsuit in the history of the U.S. crypto industry (accusing Ripple of issuing unregistered securities for more than $1.3 Billion), today the country’s regulators issued a major statement regarding how they foresee the future of stablecoins and, spoiler alert, the landscape looks heavily regulated.On December 23, 2020, The President’s Working Group on Financial Markets released a statement on critical regulatory issues...

Switzerland’s SEBA bank successfully completes a series B fundraiser, giving further merit to the notion that the country is becoming a hub for cryptocurrency business.Another Successful FundraiserThe Swiss start-up bank has officially completed its second stage of capital fundraising. The institution which sells cryptocurrencies to its customers has been planning the Series B phase since January this year.According to an official publication, the bank has just executed its Extraordinary...

Following weeks of speculations, the US Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) proposed a new set of regulations on self-hosted crypto wallets. The organization gave stakeholders 15 days to respond to the propositions, but Coinbase has continued opposing the idea and asked for an extension of that period.FinCEN’s Newly Proposed Crypto RegulationsThe cryptocurrency community has speculated on rumors that the US Treasury could be working on new legislation for self-hosted...

The moment has come. Apparently, the SEC is ready to sue Ripple for issuing XRP as a non-registered security.After several years of uncertainty, it seems that U.S. regulators would be willing to answer once and for all the most crucial question that any member of the XRP Army has ever asked. Is XRP a security?According to Fortune, the American company received a notice on Monday that it would be sued by the SEC. Brad Garlinghouse, Ripple’s CEO, did not deny the news and, in fact, spoke out on...

UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has informed that it will extend the registration time for existing cryptocurrency businesses. The regulator has set the new date to July 9, 2021.A New Deadline for Existing Crypto EstablishmentsThe “Temporary Registration Regime” will stretch the filing time by a few months – from the previously announced January 10, 2021, to July 9, 2021. According to the official FCA publication, the extension will affect already existing crypto establishments that...

Cynthia Lummis, Wyoming’s newly-elect Senator, doubled-down on her bullish stance on bitcoin in a recent podcast appearance. She hoped to introduce BTC to the government scene as she believes that the cryptocurrency should work alongside fiat currencies.The “Bitcoin Senator” On BTC Working With FiatAs reported by CryptoPotato in early November, Cynthia Lummis became the only elected female Senator during the 2020 elections and the first female Senator from Wyoming. Additionally, she has been...

Russia’s attempts to provide more clarity toward cryptocurrencies continue with a new amendment to the Digital and Financial Assets (DFA) – a law that’s already in effect. The country has signed a decree obliging Russian officials to reveal their digital asset investments by June 30th, 2021.Russian Officials To Disclose Crypto HoldingsAccording to local news, President Vladimir Putin has signed the decree on December 10th. Country officials have to disclose thorough information regarding...