Regulation


Policy

Kazakhstan Looks to Bring Crypto Exchanges to Central Asian Financial Hub

The exchanges would operate in the Astana International Financial Centre in cooperation with the Kazakhstani banks and government agencies.

Astana, Kazakhstan

Policy

Elizabeth Warren Calls for US to Create a CBDC

"I think it's time for us to move in that direction," the Democratic senator told NBC's Chuck Todd, in an interview to be aired Thursday night.

U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Policy

Newly Introduced Bill Aims to Bring Transparency to the Stablecoin Marketplace

The aptly-named “Stablecoin Transparency Act” would require issuers to report on their reserves.

Rep. Trey Hollingsworth (Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Policy

I’m Not Anti-Crypto, Says Architect of Controversial EU Money Laundering Proposal

In an exclusive interview, Belgium’s Assita Kanko tells CoinDesk she just wants to stop anonymous payments being used for crime. Her claims seem unlikely to impress an industry complaining of privacy violations and stifling innovation.

EU lawmaker Assita Kanko (Assita Kanko's office)

Videos

EU Parliament Passes Privacy-Busting Crypto Regulation

The European Union (EU) has moved forward with controversial measures to ban anonymous cryptocurrency transactions and possibly prohibit crypto exchanges between the EU and tax havens. “The Hash” group discusses if this framework will be signed into law and the ongoing issues with efforts to fit crypto into existing regulatory structures.

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Videos

EU Parliament Passes Privacy-Busting Crypto Regulation

The European Union (EU) has moved forward with controversial measures to ban anonymous cryptocurrency transactions and possibly prohibit crypto exchanges between the EU and tax havens. “The Hash” group discusses if this framework will be signed into law and the ongoing issues with efforts to fit crypto into existing regulatory structures.

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Opinion

Crypto Should Disrupt Current Anti-Money Laundering Practices, Not Adopt Them

Modern know-your-customer, anti-money laundering regulations are ineffective; crypto represents a better option to address this problem.

KYC, anti-money laundering images are ineffective. (Getty Images)

Opinion

Le Cripto dovrebbero interrompere le attuali pratiche antiriciclaggio, non adottarle

Le moderne normative antiriciclaggio e know-your-customer sono inefficaci; la Cripto rappresenta un'opzione migliore per affrontare questo problema.

KYC, anti-money laundering images are ineffective. (Getty Images)

Opinion

Крипто має руйнувати поточні методи боротьби з відмиванням грошей, а не приймати їх

Сучасні правила «знай свого клієнта» та протидію відмиванню грошей неефективні; Крипто представляє кращий варіант вирішення цієї проблеми.

KYC, anti-money laundering images are ineffective. (Getty Images)

Opinion

Dapat Makagambala ang Crypto sa Kasalukuyang Mga Kasanayan sa Anti-Money Laundering, Hindi Pagtibayin ang mga Ito

Hindi epektibo ang mga makabagong kilalang-iyong-customer, anti-money laundering regulasyon; Ang Crypto ay kumakatawan sa isang mas mahusay na pagpipilian upang matugunan ang problemang ito.

KYC, anti-money laundering images are ineffective. (Getty Images)

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