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regulation2 years ago

New York Proposes 'Landmark' Crypto Law for Strongest Regulations in US

New York State Attorney General Letitia James has proposed a "landmark" crypto legislation that claims to be "the strongest and most comprehensive set of regulations on cryptocurrency" in the United States. The proposed bill, called the "Crypto Regulation, Protection, Transparency, and Oversight (CRPTO) Act," would increase transparency, eliminate conflicts of interest, and impose measures to protect investors, consistent with regulations imposed on other financial services. The bill would also require independent public audits of cryptocurrency exchanges, strengthen the New York State Department of Financial Services' regulatory authority of digital assets, and bolster investor protections by enacting and codifying "know-your-customer" provisions.

cryptocurrency2 years ago

DOJ Probes Binance for Potential Violation of Russian Sanctions

The US Justice Department is reportedly investigating Binance Holdings to see if the crypto exchange violated sanctions against Russia. The investigation is looking into whether Binance or its employees violated sanctions imposed against Moscow for its military actions in Ukraine. Binance says it is fully compliant with all US and international sanctions and has implemented a zero-tolerance approach to double registrations, anonymous identities, and obscure sources of money. Binance has faced multiple allegations from US regulators and authorities in recent years, many of which were unsubstantiated.

technology2 years ago

White House aims to shape international standards for emerging tech and crypto industry.

The Biden administration has released a national standards strategy for critical and emerging technologies, including blockchain and digital identity infrastructure. The strategy prioritizes standards development in eight areas, including distributed ledger technologies and digital identity infrastructure, which could have implications for the crypto industry's KYC and AML compliance. The goal of the strategy is to protect U.S. consumers and the country's role in developing international standards, and it will encourage private-sector and academic participation in pre-standardization research.

cryptocurrency2 years ago

Binance faces criticism and legal action from Jim Cramer and influencers.

Jim Cramer, the host of Mad Money, has warned investors against using Binance, stating that the crypto trading platform is "way too sketchy." Cramer cited former regulator Timothy Massad, who previously served as chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The regulatory agency recently took action against Binance and its CEO, Changpeng Zhao (CZ). Massad described that the crypto trading platform engaged in a "systematic effort to cultivate U.S. business" and failed to comply with know-your-customer (KYC) regulations.