UK think tank launches a crusade against ‘surveillance’ CBDCs
The Bank of England’s plans for a CBDC launch raises concern among UK Tax Reform Council and the broader Bitcoin community.
Month: February 2023
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SEC to Make it Harder for Hedge Funds to Work With Crypto Firms: Bloomberg
The rule change would make it harder for crypto firms to become “qualified custodians,” according to the report.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Posts Slight Gains Ahead of US CPI Data
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Feb. 14, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Bain Capital Crypto Backs $4.5M Round for Blockchain Interoperability Startup Orb Labs
Orb Labs emerges from stealth preparing to launch its first products.
Investors Rush to Tether as Paxos’ BUSD Faces Regulatory Heat, Curve Liquidity Pools Show
Investors are fleeing the Paxos-issued stablecoin even though the firm gave assurances it is fully backed and will be wound down in an orderly manner, one observer said.
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UK Financial Regulator Takes Enforcement Action Against Crypto ATM Operators
The financial watchdog has teamed up with West Yorkshire Police to tackle crypto ATM operators in the city of Leeds
Binance Hires Former Gemini-Exec as Chief Compliance Officer: Bloomberg
Perlman started in the role at Binance in January, having spent two and a half years as COO of Gemini and previously one year as CCO.
Volt Inu Community Passes Vote for $75M Token Burn, Plans Polygon Network Expansion
Some 12 trillion VOLT were staked in favor of the token burn proposal.
Crypto Startup Monad Labs Aims to Create Next ‘Ethereum Killer’ After Raising $19M
The seed round was led by Dragonfly Capital with the participation of 70 other investors.
Happy Valentine’s Day: Microsoft’s Internet Explorer divorce is complete
Image: Microsoft You might be receiving flowers, chocolates, or heart-shaped gifts today, but Microsoft is delivering an arrow straight through the heart of Internet Explorer. The software giant is retiring Internet Explorer today, permanently disabling the browser through a Microsoft Edge update on most versions of Windows 10. Microsoft officially retired Internet Explorer in June … Read more
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NASDAQ-listed Interactive Brokers to offer crypto trading in Hong Kong
Hong Kong has seen a growing interest in global crypto and fintech player over the years as Interactive Brokers joins the list.
Morgan Stanley: Falling Stablecoin Issuance Is Negative Sign for Crypto Trading
U.S. regulatory efforts are likely to focus on stablecoin regulation, the report said.
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