Regulation


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)

Policy

Russia Sanctions Could Spur Use of Crypto: IMF's Gopinath

Gita Gopinath, the first deputy managing director at the IMF, says the Ukraine conflict could promote the wider use of crypto.

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Policy

Crypto Industry Mobilizes Against Proposed EU Transparency Rules

Crypto advocates were able to sway lawmakers against a provision that could have effectively banned bitcoin in the European Union. Can they do it again?

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Policy

Crypto Firms Weigh Options as UK Registration Deadline Looms

Firms that fail to receive FCA approval might choose to service the U.K. from abroad or challenge the ruling in court.

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Policy

EU's MiCA Bill to Enter Next Phase of Negotiations on Thursday

The landmark Markets in Crypto Assets legislative framework will now be discussed between the European Parliament, Council and Commission.

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Policy

Lawmakers Want Unregulated Crypto Firms Out of the EU

Proposed anti-money laundering rules are up for a parliamentary committee vote on Thursday along with a separate provision seeking to end anonymous crypto transactions in the European Union.

The EU parliament is set to vote on a crypto legislative package that may seek to limit the use of proof-of-work cryptocurrencies. (Laura Zulian/Getty Images)

Markets

A Digital Dollar May Help the Poor, but It’s Far From a Done Deal

Financial inclusion is one big reason the U.S. should adopt a digital currency, supporters say, but others aren't so sure.

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Policy

ECB Official Calls for ‘Less Tolerant’ Approach to Bitcoin ‘Gambling’

Fabio Panetta's remarks come as EU lawmakers consider measures to end anonymous crypto transactions and cut off unregulated exchanges.

ECB Official Fabio Panetta (Thierry Monasse/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk)