Regulations
State of Crypto: What’s Next for the OCC?
The OCC published a number of crypto-friendly pieces of guidance last year. The next head of this banking regulator could undo this work.

State of Crypto: NYDFS Hackathon Is 'Testament' to Crypto's Growth
NYDFS held a two-week event with crypto industry participants to evaluate ways of upgrading its data collection tools and practices.

Former US Senator Joins Binance as Policy Adviser and Government Liaison
Baucus will guide the crypto exchange in its dealings with U.S. regulators.

US Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Clarify Crypto Regulations
The proposed bill would create a working group to evaluate U.S. cryptocurrency regulations with input from the SEC and CFTC.

Federal Credit Union Regulator Should Look at Crypto Rules, Official Says
The NCUA could look at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's crypto guidance as an example, Kyle Hauptman said.

Gensler Straddles Innovation and Enforcement at Senate Hearing
Gary Gensler was careful to strike a balance between emphasizing regulating suspicious behavior as well as encouraging new innovations.

Crypto Is Spared Scapegoat Treatment in US Hearing on Terror Financing
Witnesses didn't call for new domestic terror statutes or treat cryptocurrencies as a tool uniquely suited for illicit finance in a U.S. Congressional hearing Thursday.

Blockchain Bites: The US vs. Bitcoin?
A CNBC contributor said the U.S. government wouldn't stomach losing the dollar's supremacy to bitcoin. Others say "the ship has sailed" on an outright ban.

State of Crypto: India and Nigeria's Crypto Crackdowns Continue Old Trends
Both nations hope to prevent banks from providing services to crypto companies.

Binance Drops Defamation Lawsuit Against Forbes Over ‘Tai Chi’ Document
The exchange did not say in its latest filing why it withdrew the case for now.
