Boston Fed seeks project manager for CBDC development
The Fed begins the new year on the hunt for a leader of its CBDC research.
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South Korea's presidential candidate announces NFT fundraise
The Democratic Party of Korea's presidential candidate for 2022 plans to incentivize donations to his campaign with NFTs.
SEC commissioner Hester Peirce is expecting growth in NFT use cases in 2022
As the space grows, holders will have to keep an eye on the ways their activity could run into securities laws, says Peirce.
Ontario securities regulator slams Binance after crypto exchange claims it can continue operating there
The world's biggest crypto exchange is not registered to operate in Canada's Ontario province, despite its recent announcements.
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Gensler taps Senate aide to advise on crypto oversight
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced Thursday that senior Senate aide Corey Frayer will serve as a senior advisor on crypto-related issues.
Crypto lobbying kicked into high gear this year
The Blockchain Association's Kristin Smith recaps a busy 2021 in Washington.
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Sen. Lummis to propose new US crypto market overseer next year: report
A new US regulatory entity focused on crypto will be proposed next year by Senator Cynthia Lummis, according to Bloomberg.
UK's ad watchdog rules against Arsenal Football Club's fan token promotion
Arsenal had partnered with Socios, which uses blockchain technology to provide fan tokens, collectibles and other digital assets to sports organizations.
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SEC commissioner Roisman announces departure
Roisman will leave the commission at the end of January.
The Bank of England will push for tighter rules as institutions embrace crypto, official says
The Bank of England wants stronger rules for crypto assets on an international scale as banks and institutional investors deepen their involvement, according to an official at the UK central bank.
FSOC says it will seek to mitigate stablecoin risks if Congress doesn't
The annual report recommends federal and state regulators continue to scrutinize digital assets for potential risks to the financial system.
US Senate confirms new CFTC chair
Rostin Behnam is set to be sworn in as the next chairman of the CFTC.
Copper's Fadi Aboualfa and The Block's Larry Cermak unpack crypto markets in 2022
The Block's Frank Chaparro and Larry Cermak chat with Fadi Aboualfa, head of research at Copper.
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Senators ask Treasury to put out guidance for crypto brokers by year's end
The Senators are asking Yellen to limit the definition of a "broker" in crypto networks.
UK watchdog bans seven crypto ads in ongoing crackdown
The regulator said its rulings follow proactive monitoring of the adverts for cryptoassets, and will form part of an ongoing project which will look to shape specific guidance in 2022.
Senate hearing on stablecoins forecasts new regulations, but from where?
How the argument over stablecoins is shaping up in Congress.
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Bank of England calls for global tightening of crypto regulation
The Bank of England said on Monday that regulatory and legal frameworks for crypto assets would have to be ramped up both domestically and globally to combat the fast-moving market.
Robinhood onboards Chainalysis in preparation for crypto wallet launch
Blockchain analytics will help Robinhood give users the option to withdraw cryptocurrency from the mobile investing app.
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IMF advocates for 'coordinated' crypto policy among the world's governments
The International Monetary Fund issued a call for a "comprehensive, consistent and coordinated" global policy front on cryptocurrency this week.
Crypto regulations for South Africa are coming in 2022
After several high-profile cryptocurrency-related scams, South Africa seems to be getting serious about crypto regulations.
