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Policy

El Salvador Residents Are Split on Bitcoin Adoption Bill

Some Salvadoran residents are excited by the thought of bitcoin being treated as legal tender, while others are concerned it may just be a tool for corrupt officials.

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Markets

Coinseed Shuts Down Following Lawsuit, Slams NYAG Letitia James

The company’s website now advertises an airdrop of the “F***LetitaJames” token.

New York state Attorney General Letitia James (CoinDesk archives)

Policy

Basel Committee Says It Will Study Crypto-Asset Rules

The committee said it will publish a consultation document later this week.

BIS headquarters in Basil, Switzerland.

Markets

Texas Governor Signs Law Creating Legal Framework for Crypto Investments

The law amends adapts commercial law to blockchain and digital assets, and defines virtual currencies.

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Markets

Bitcoin’s Bull Market ‘May Have Come to an End,’ Says MRB Partners

Some analysts expect limited upside in bitcoin despite the possibility of a brief bounce.

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Markets

UK Regulator FCA Extends Registration Deadline for Crypto Businesses

The Financial Conduct Authority is concerned about the high number of businesses not meeting its anti-money laundering standards.

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Markets

Thai SEC Warns DeFi Transactions Could Be Subject to Applicable Licensing Law

The agency is signaling it may move to regulate the country's DeFi sector.

Rama VIII Bridge, Bangkok, Thailand

Markets

Riksbank Governor Sees Good Reason to Believe Regulation of Crypto Will Happen

Sweden's finance minister has also said the government is tightening standards for crypto exchanges.

Riksbank Governor Stefan Ingves

Markets

OCC Chief Says US Officials Should Set 'Regulatory Perimeter' for Crypto: Report

“It really comes down to coordinating across the agencies,” said the acting comptroller. "There is interest in coordinating a lot more of these things.”

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Policy

Irish Central Bank Official Says Crypto's Popularity Is 'Great Concern'

Derville Rowland, director general of financial conduct at the regulator, warned that investors could lose all their money.

Central Bank of Ireland, Dublin

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