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ForkLog 15 25.03.2022

US Senators Reveal Details of Cryptocurrency Regulation Bill

The bill, designed to bring clarity to cryptocurrency regulation, would grant the CFTC additional powers and incorporate the SEC's definitions of securities. The authors, Senators Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand, told Politico.

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ForkLog 16 24.03.2022

Bank of England moves to build regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies

The rapid growth of the cryptocurrency market without proper regulation could pose risks to financial stability, the Bank of England said.

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ForkLog 14 24.03.2022

Powell flags threat to financial stability from cryptocurrencies and stablecoins

Cryptocurrencies and 'stablecoins', in particular, pose risks to the U.S. financial system and require new laws to regulate them. This was stated by Fed Chair Jerome Powell, according to Associated Press.

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ForkLog 8 23.03.2022

Japan to publish a whitelist of cryptocurrencies for local exchange listings

The Japanese Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA) is expected to publish a list of 18 cryptocurrencies by the end of March that local platforms will be able to add to listings without prior screening, Nikkei reported.

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ForkLog 21 23.03.2022

Thailand to ban use of cryptocurrencies in payments

From 1 April 2022, businesses in Thailand were advised to stop accepting payments in digital assets. This requirement is contained in the notice by the local Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) following a joint study with the central bank.

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ForkLog 17 23.03.2022

Florida to add cryptocurrencies to financial literacy plan

Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida signed a law introducing financial-literacy programs in middle schools, including topics related to cryptocurrencies. WFLA reports.

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ForkLog 12 22.03.2022

SEC delays ruling on WisdomTree and One River spot Bitcoin ETFs

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) delayed the decision deadline for WisdomTree's and One River's spot Bitcoin ETF applications to April 3 and June 2, respectively.

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ForkLog 21 21.03.2022

Gemini secures electronic money issuer licence in Ireland

The Winklevoss twins’ cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has received an electronic money issuer licence from the Central Bank of Ireland.

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ForkLog 8 21.03.2022

Minnesota to curb recommendation algorithms to protect children

The Minnesota House of Representatives committee approved a bill banning social networks from targeting content at children under 18. Senate hearings are scheduled for the coming week.

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ForkLog 14 21.03.2022

China’s internet giants revise NFT platform policy

NFT marketplaces owned by Ant Group and Tencent updated their terms of use amid concerns about government crackdowns and lack of regulatory clarity. On WeChat, accounts of several platforms were removed for this reason, according to QQ News.

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ForkLog 9 21.03.2022

Malaysian government calls for legalisation of cryptocurrency use

The Malaysian Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (K-KOMM) has urged regulators to develop a legal framework for the legitimate circulation of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. My Metro reports.

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ForkLog 22 21.03.2022

SushiSwap proposes creating a legal structure to reduce risks.

Community members of SushiSwap were invited to vote on creating a nonprofit organization. Its aim is to provide legal clarity and reduce risks for token holders and developers.

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