Regulation
Binance Halts Activities in Israel Following Regulator Intervention: Report
Certain services are suspended while the country's Capital Markets Authority reviews the exchange's licenses.
Bank of Russia Proceeds With Digital Ruble, Renews Push for Crypto Ban
Three Russian banks are piloting the CBDC, while the Bank of Russia is suggesting a new, harsher bill to ban cryptocurrencies in Russia.
US Rep. Josh Gottheimer Introduces Bill for Government-Backed Stablecoin Insurance
The bill would designate certain stablecoins as "qualified," making them redeemable on a one-to-one basis for U.S. dollars.
Russian Central Bank, Government No Closer to Crypto Compromise: Report
The government and central bank decided instead to formalize their disagreements.
Canada's Trudeau Enacts Emergencies Act, and Crypto Is Included
The move by the prime minister includes an expansion of money-laundering laws to include crowdfunding platforms and cryptocurrency transactions.
Why Investors Have Been Slow to Trust Security Tokens
Blockchain concepts such as digital wallets and smart contracts are not easily understood among traditional investors and regulators. That's where education comes in.
Israel's Securities Regulatory Chief Lays Out Crypto Plans
The securities regulator is hosting a blockchain hackathon next month as a first step towards establishing broader oversight in the country’s fintech space.
Macro Factors Weighing on Bitcoin Markets, Institutional Adoptions on the Rise
BTC's price has fluctuated significantly this week, trading in the $40,000-$46,000 range. "All About Bitcoin's" Week in Review panel discuss this week's hot topics in bitcoin markets, mainstream adoptions and regulation.
Hungary’s Central Bank Head Calls on EU to Ban Crypto Mining and Trading
The chief of the Hungarian National Bank said he supports banning crypto trading and mining in the European Union, adding he agreed with the Russian central bank’s earlier proposal to ban crypto activities. "The Hash" hosts discuss the latest in the mounting regulatory threats to the digital asset space.