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ForkLog 17 24.05.2021

Coinbase hires former Goldman Sachs executive

Coinbase, the Nasdaq-listed bitcoin exchange, has hired a former Goldman Sachs top executive and former official Faryar Shirzad [Faryar Shirzad] to lobby for the company's interests, according to the platform's blog.

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ForkLog 9 24.05.2021

Goldman Sachs executive criticises regulators’ actions in the crypto industry

Inconsistent regulatory actions could hinder the development of the cryptocurrency industry, says Goldman Sachs' head of the digital assets department, Matthew McDermott.

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ForkLog 13 24.05.2021

Experts link Bitcoin’s correction to an overheated market, not to criticism of China

Recent statements by Chinese authorities and state media regarding possible mining restrictions and cryptocurrency trading restrictions sparked market chatter, but globally they are unlikely to affect Bitcoin’s price. This was the view of experts polled by ForkLog.

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ForkLog 12 21.05.2021

British MP calls for a regulatory sandbox for cryptocurrency development.

The UK authorities should pay attention to cryptocurrencies and create a regulatory sandbox where people can experiment with them. This view was expressed by British MP Tom Tugendhat.

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ForkLog 29 21.05.2021

Bitcoin falls below $37,000 on news of China’s mining ban

Chinese authorities intend to take action against cryptocurrency mining and Bitcoin trading. Liu He, Vice Premier of the State Council, said during remarks to the Financial Stability and Development Committee.

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ForkLog 22 21.05.2021

Hong Kong plans to ban bitcoin exchanges from operating without a licence

Cryptocurrency exchanges in Hong Kong face a ban on operating without a licence. The Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) has begun work on the draft legislation.

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ForkLog 9 21.05.2021

Bank of Canada warns of high risks in Bitcoin and Ethereum investments

Cryptocurrencies are high-risk assets with an undetermined intrinsic value. This warning is contained in the Bank of Canada's annual review of vulnerabilities and risks in the financial sector.

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ForkLog 22 21.05.2021

SEC chair urges regulators to protect investors

Federal financial regulators should be prepared to bring cases involving cryptocurrencies and new technologies, said Gary Gensler, chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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ForkLog 15 21.05.2021

Opinion: Regulatory pressure will endure, but a Bitcoin ban is not on the cards

US authorities have begun to 'clear' the regulatory field around digital assets, but this does not threaten a Bitcoin ban. Caitlin Long, CEO of the cryptocurrency startup Avanti, said.

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ForkLog 13 21.05.2021

Senator calls for tougher cryptocurrency regulation in Australia

Australia should tighten rules on cryptocurrencies if it wants to foster innovation and 'stay one step ahead of everyone,' said Senator Andrew Bragg of New South Wales, a member of the Liberal Party.

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ForkLog 17 20.05.2021

Dutch central bank backs off tightening of rules for Bitcoin exchanges

The Dutch Central Bank (DNB) revoked its November 17, 2020 decision to impose stricter requirements on cryptocurrency service providers. Bitonic representatives said as much.

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ForkLog 19 20.05.2021

US to require Bitcoin exchanges to report cryptocurrency transactions over $10,000

The Biden administration's proposal to strengthen tax compliance includes a requirement to pass information about cryptocurrency transactions over $10,000 to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

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