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Indian authorities urged to restore access to UPI for crypto exchanges

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May 17, 2023

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An Indian crypto exchange and a policy firm have independently made appeals to the government, urging the restoration of access to the national Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for crypto firms following its apparent suspension in 2022. While the proposals were not coordinated, they...

Authorities raid Upbit and Bithumb in connection with South Korean crypto scandal

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May 15, 2023

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Prosecutors conducted a raid on two prominent South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges, Upbit and Bithumb, as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations surrounding independent lawmaker Kim Nam-kuk’s digital assets. The team of investigators from the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors Office seized transaction records...

Binance.US-Voyager acquisition moves on amid resolution with US authorities

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April 20, 2023

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Share Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Telegram Copy Link Link copied Voyager, the Unsecured Creditors Committee (UCC), and the US government have reached an agreement that will enable the much-anticipated Binance.US-Voyager acquisition. After several months of uncertainty, the victims of...

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Asian authorities stepping up crypto regulatory efforts

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March 20, 2023

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Asian financial authorities have begun stepping up on regulatory efforts aimed at effectively overseeing the crypto industry in their respective jurisdictions. Notably, Hong Kong and Taiwan have championed these efforts, as they look to bring crypto under greater scrutiny. Hong Kong to regulate...

US authorities to impose 30% electricity tax on crypto mining

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March 10, 2023

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The President Joe Biden administration has proposed imposing a 30% electricity tax on crypto mining operations in the United States. The move is attracting severe criticism from industry players. Despite the unfavorable market conditions and FUD that have plagued the web3 space since...

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Binance allegedly tried to evade US authorities, while offering Gensler advisory role

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March 6, 2023

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A recent report revealed that crypto exchange Binance allegedly maintained control over its American unit, which was said to operate independently from the international entity. Moreover, Binance reportedly courted Gary Gensler to be an adviser for the company long before Gensler became chairman of...

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US authorities to clampdown on natural gas-powered crypto miners

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March 3, 2023

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An agency under the US Interior Department’s Office of Inspector General has revealed that oil and gas firms in the country are diverting natural gas to fuel their crypto mining operations without paying federal royalties. Proof-of-work (PoW) based cryptocurrency miners using natural gas...