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UAE mandates VASP licenses for crypto firms, begins accepting applications
Firms operating within Dubai's financial free zones are exempt from having to apply for a VASP license for now.
Assad Jafri 2 min read
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US congressman Emmer says SEC chair Gensler is ‘incompetent’
U.S. lawmaker Tom Emmer said the SEC, under Gary Gensler, had consistently brought enforcement actions against crypto firms.
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SEC’s Gary Gensler says he has never owned crypto
The SEC chair dismissed digital assets as "highly speculative" during testimony.
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Fed board member says CBDC risks outweigh benefits
Governor Michelle Bowman said that policymakers need to ensure that a CBDC will complement the U.S. banking system and won't "cannibalize" it.
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Kraken gets regulatory approval to operate in Ireland
Kraken said the approval shows that it adheres to strict anti-money laundering and terrorism financing rules.
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House Committee slams SEC Chair Gary Gensler over inconsistent approach to crypto regulation
The House Committee on Financial Services has sent a scathing letter to SEC Chair Gary Gensler, accusing him of having a hypocritical stance on digital asset regulation.
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Coinbase CEO meets with UK Economic Secretary to discuss crypto innovation
Coinbase gives nine recommendations to "turbocharge" technological and financial innovation in the UK.
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UK set to carve out its own path for crypto regulation post-Brexit
The proposed new crypto regulations are expected to provide greater clarity for firms operating in the space.
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Gary Gensler’s old pro-Algorand video ignites debate amid unregistered security claims
Experts expect Gary Gensler to be questioned over his comments by the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services.
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Polygon, Ledger urge EU to amend smart contract rules forcing inadvertent centralization
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SEC’s crackdown on Bittrex part of larger crypto industry purge, claims exchange
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