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Bitcoin › OKEx › China › DeFi
UNI jumps 15% after OKEx suspends withdrawals due to police investigation
Cryptocurrency exchange OKEx has suspended withdrawals from its platform indefinitely, as one of its multisig key holders has been held in police custody.
BitMEX › Regulation 
BitMEX
BitMEX parent company undergoes leadership change following CFTC charges
BitMEX has long been a polarizing platform within the crypto industry, with it being the trading venue of choice for those utilizing margin, while also contributing to some of the most precarious price movements ever seen by Bitcoin.
Cole Petersen · 2 weeks ago · 2 min read · Insights via BitMEX 
Bitcoin › U.K. › Regulation
FCA bans the sale of crypto-derivatives to retail customers in the U.K.
The United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a new set of rules banning the sale of crypto derivatives to retail consumers in the country.
Canada › Regulation
Bank of Canada raises concerns and risks around digital currencies
Bank of Canada analysts raised concerns over the use of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) as countries around the world weight the use of digital tokens instead of paper-based money.
Edge › BitMEX › Exchanges
The aftermath of CFTC’s charge against BitMEX: massive withdrawals, fake quotes, more legal action
Following the CFTC’s charge against BitMEX and its operators, the United States Department of Justice filed their own charges against the exchange’s four founders and executives for violating the Bank Secrecy Act.
Bitcoin › BitMEX › U.S. › Legal
Lawyers, execs explain how BitMEX news could help Bitcoin ETF chances
On Thursday, the industry was shocked by the news that leading Bitcoin derivatives exchange BitMEX was formally charged by the United States Commodities and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) over concerns around derivatives and anti-money laundering violations.
Bitcoin › Exchanges 
CipherTrace
Data shows most Bitcoin exchanges require negligible KYC
A new report by on-chain analytics firm CipherTrace found out that most Bitcoin and crypto Know Your Customer (KYC) processes can be exploited by money launderers, criminals, and extremists.
Shaurya Malwa · 3 weeks ago · 2 min read · Insights via CipherTrace 
Bitcoin › BitMEX › U.S. › Regulation
CFTC charges BitMEX with illegally operating an unregistered trading platform
The United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has charged the owners of BitMEX with operating an unregistered trading platform and violating multiple CFTC regulations, including failing to meet required AML procedures.
Ethereum › Korea › Regulation
South Korean regulators are not excited about Ethereum NFTs
If you happened to drop by the crypto space on social media in recent weeks, NFTs, short for non-fungible tokens, look to be the latest Ethereum-based assets that are steadily gaining at both popularity and price.
Seattle › Regulation
Mark Cuban-backed $31 million ICO “Unikrn” agrees to US SEC fines
Unikrn, a Seattle-based e-sports platform, has agreed to pay a $6 million fine to settle a complaint by the US Securities and Exchange Commission that said it raised $31 million by selling unregistered securities, according to a release.
Edge › Bitcoin › Regulation
Report indicates banks launder more money than Bitcoin and other cryptos
A new report out of Mexico noted that financial institutions and banks launder a huge amount of money compared to newer financial businesses, according to El Economista.
Bitcoin › U.K. › Altcoins
Bitcoin exchanges might soon share money laundering data in the UK
In the latest proposal concerning Bitcoin and crypto businesses, the UK’s top financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority, said all firms would be compelled to share reports on potential money laundering.
Bitcoin › Coinbase › U.S. › Regulation 
Brian Armstrong
Coinbase CEO says Apple is too “restrictive” towards cryptocurrencies
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said tech giant Apple has “restrictive” policies towards the cryptocurrency sector, as per a tweet this weekend.
Shaurya Malwa · 2 months ago · 2 min read · Insights via Brian Armstrong 
Tether › China › Adoption 
Chainalysis
Bitcoin-critic China moved $50 billion in Tether fearing capital flight rules
Chinese citizens moved over $50 billion from the country using Tether to avoid upcoming capital flight rules, reported news outlet CNBC.
Shaurya Malwa · 2 months ago · 2 min read · Insights via Chainalysis 
Bitcoin › U.S. › Regulation Brian Armstrong
Trump vs Biden, who’s better for Bitcoin and crypto?
Bitcoin’s regulatory scheme in the US will soon come into focus in the Presidential elections later this year.
Shaurya Malwa · 3 months ago · 3 min read · Insights via Brian Armstrong 
Bitcoin › Japan › Regulation
Bitcoin trading laws impede stablecoin development, says Japan regulator
A newly-appointed financial regulator in Japan said this week that introducing laws and regulations for Bitcoin trading would impede technical innovation while supporting purely speculative gains, according to Reuters.
Bitcoin · Ethereum › U.S. › Regulation 
Coin Center
U.S. Congress appeals for a fair tax on crypto staking rewards
A group of Congress members in the US have sent a letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) asking for a fairer tax on staking rewards, a Coin Center letter revealed Tuesday. However, a tax must be levied when such rewards are sold, instead of acquired, said the Congressmen.
Shaurya Malwa · 3 months ago · 2 min read · Insights via Coin Center 
Edge › Bitcoin › U.S. › Regulation 
Neeraj K. Agrawal Coin Center
Bitcoin is now considered “money” under D.C. law; What this means for BTC
News broke earlier today that a federal court ruled that Bitcoin is defined as “money” under the law in Washington D.C.
Cole Petersen · 3 months ago · 2 min read · Insights via Neeraj K. Agrawal Coin Center 
Bitcoin › U.S. › Adoption
U.S. banks may soon hold your Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies
In a landmark statement yesterday, United States regulators said they may allow banks to provide custody solutions for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for American citizens.