DeFi Project Atlendis Lands $1M Loan From French National Bank BPI

Along with fresh funding, Atlantis has also secured a key piece of registration in France and the launch of a new product.

• 2023-07-25
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McHenry Crypto Bill Would 'Weaken Consumer and Investor Protections', Say Lobbyists

“While other tech has proven its usefulness many times over, crypto's big moment is always just over the horizon," the lobbyists said in their letter.

• 2023-07-13
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EU Regulators Warned: Don’t Ignore DeFi

A trade body for Europe’s wholesale financial markets says that decentralized activities need to be regulated.

• 2023-07-07
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Vancouver: A Boutique Hub for Crypto Early Adopters

This small and picturesque coastal city has plenty of crypto jobs, companies and events. But the No. 13 spot in CoinDesk’s Crypto Hubs 2023 is handcuffed by regulatory uncertainty in Canada, generally, that recently has led to national exits of major crypto exchanges Binance, Bybit and OKX.

• 2023-06-27
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As EU’s Landmark Crypto Rules Come Into Force, Do We Already Need MiCA 2.0?

Policy experts weigh in on calls for a new version of the European Union's Markets in Crypto Assets legislation.

• 2023-06-27
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Bitcoin, Ether, rise; most top 10 cryptos fall as SEC lawsuit weighs on investor sentiment

Bitcoin and Ether rose during Monday afternoon trading hours in Hong Kong, while most of the top 10 non-stablecoin cryptocurrencies by market capitalization declined. Risk appetite remained low after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued Binance and Coinbase two weeks ago.

• 2023-06-19
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These 8 Regions Could Benefit From Lack of US Crypto Clarity, Says Coinbase CEO

Brian Armstrong has again implored American regulators to provide clearer rules of the road for crypto firms lest innovation move off-shore.

• 2023-05-31
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This Week on Crypto Twitter: SEC Dragnet Drags On

The regulator's recent response to Coinbase indicates that it “is likely to continue changing its mind along the way.”

• 2023-05-22
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Europe a 'Significant Beneficiary' of US Crypto Regulatory Confusion: Ripple CEO

With regulators stateside still scrambling to rein in the industry, rule makers in Europe, notably in France, are extending invitations.

• 2023-05-18
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Bank of Korea and financial regulator in turf war over who supervises crypto industry

Bank of Korea, the central bank, seems uncomfortable with the Financial Services Commission, the country’s regulator, having the mandate over the cryptocurrency industry. The bank is pushing for more say, arguing crypto can influence the stability of the overall financial market and that involves the central bank.

• 2023-05-15
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