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RBI Governor Says Crypto Discussion Paper Will Clarify India’s Stance on Virtual Assets; Industry Reacts
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated that the upcoming crypto discussion paper, being prepared under the Finance Ministry’s oversight, will provide clarity on the future of crypto assets in India. However, he did not specify a timeline for its release.
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BlackRock Said to be Preparing to Launch Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Product in Europe
BlackRock is gearing up to launch a bitcoin exchange-traded product in Europe. The product will likely be domiciled in Switzerland, a source told Reuters. As of now, the asset management firm has neither confirmed nor denied the reports.
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US Crypto Czar David Sacks Begins Studying Feasibility of US Bitcoin Reserve
White House crypto czar David Sacks said on Tuesday that the feasibility of Donald Trump's plan to create a national Bitcoin reserve is still being studied. While meeting with lawmakers to advance the new president's digital asset policies, Sacks mentioned that a future announcement will authorise outreach with the crypto industry.
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Budget 2025: Crypto Industry Seeks Digital Asset Innovation, Simple Tax Structure and More
The Union Budget for 2025 is set to be announced on February 1. Apart from reiterating the need for a revision in crypto tax rates, Indian crypto firms have asked the government to prioritise steps that keep the country in competition with other regions, especially with regard to emerging technologies.
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CoinDCX Brings 'Bitcoin Chai Cafe' Crypto Literacy Campaign to Tea Stalls in Mumbai
CoinDCX's latest crypto awareness campaign, called 'Bitcoin Chai Cafe', has been launched in Mumbai. It aims to make crypto-related conversations common on traditional, small tea stalls – where office goers, students, and others from varied age groups gather for snacks and tea throughout the day.
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Bitcoin Price Hovers Above $100,000 Despite 3.3 Percent Drop Ahead of US Federal Open Market Committee Meeting
The overall crypto market cap dropped by 1.17 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin and Ether, both showed losses ahead of the FOMC meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 29. Most altcoins including Solana, Dogecoin, and Shiba Inu registered losses.
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US President Donald Trump Signs Executive Actions Related to Crypto, AI
The crypto order creates a working group to advise the White House on digital asset policies and will include the involvement of key federal agencies, like the Treasury Department, Justice Department, Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
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US Court Reverses OFAC’s Sanctions Against Crypto Mixer Tornado Cash
On January 21, the US District Court for the Western District of Texas reversed OFAC’s sanctions against Tornado Cash. The US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) levied sanctions against the platform in 2022 for allegedly becoming a solution for money launderers to move illegal funds around.
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BoA Chief Predicts Banks Will Go Bullish on Crypto Once Rules Are More Defined Under TrumpÂ
Brian Moynihan, the CEO of BoA, said in a CNBC interview Tuesday that once the crypto rules were more defined, virtual assets could be classified as real fintech tools that could be integrated into existing businesses.
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EU’s ESMA Sets Deadline for Crypto Service Providers to Restrict Non MiCA-Compliant Stablecoins
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) of the EU has asked crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) to put such procedures in place that can assess the compliance of ARTs and electronic money tokens (EMTs) with MiCA. Those found to be non-compliant must be restricted from being circulated, the ESMA has said.
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Crypto Industry Lists Regulatory Framework at the Top of Its Donald Trump Wish List
Crypto industry members are eagerly anticipating pro-crypto policies. While decisions about how cryptoassets are classified will ultimately be up to Congress, an executive order could spur the agencies to produce research pushing the issue forward.
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US DFS, Bank of England Announce Transatlantic Regulatory Exchange to ‘Harmonise’ Digital Assets Regulations
The initiative is named the ‘Transatlantic Regulatory Exchange (TRE)’. It was officially announced on January 13 by Adrienne A. Harris, the superintendent of the DFS. The programme allows the DFS and the BOE to share regulatory approaches and information required to chalk out the legal framework to govern digital assets like cryptocurrencies. ...
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Mudrex Halts Crypto Withdrawals Till January 28 Amid Efforts to Automate User Verification System
Mudrex informed users about halting crypto withdrawals through official emails over the weekend. The development stirred concerns amid the user base of Mudrex about the safety of their crypto deposits. The platform, however, has stated that all of its user funds are secure during this ongoing process.
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Standard Chartered Introduces Crypto Service in Luxembourg Under MiCA Regulations
Standard Chartered will now be offering crypto and digital asset custody services to its customers in Luxembourg. According to an official announcement post, the lender explained its decision to choose Luxembourg as its first crypto hub in the EU owing to its well-balanced regulatory and financial ecosystem.
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Explained: BWA’s ‘Cybersecurity and Fair-Trading Guidelines’ for VASPs in India
This week, the Bharat Web3 Association (BWA)Â introduced two comprehensive guidelines aimed at providing clear direction to industry participants on ensuring secure and equitable service delivery for customers. These guidelines primarily target Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs).
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RBI Governor Says Crypto Discussion Paper Will Clarify India’s Stance on Virtual Assets; Industry Reacts
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated that the upcoming crypto discussion paper, being prepared under the Finance Ministry’s oversight, will provide clarity on the future of crypto assets in India. However, he did not specify a timeline for its release.
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BlackRock Said to be Preparing to Launch Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Product in Europe
BlackRock is gearing up to launch a bitcoin exchange-traded product in Europe. The product will likely be domiciled in Switzerland, a source told Reuters. As of now, the asset management firm has neither confirmed nor denied the reports.
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US Crypto Czar David Sacks Begins Studying Feasibility of US Bitcoin Reserve
White House crypto czar David Sacks said on Tuesday that the feasibility of Donald Trump's plan to create a national Bitcoin reserve is still being studied. While meeting with lawmakers to advance the new president's digital asset policies, Sacks mentioned that a future announcement will authorise outreach with the crypto industry.
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Budget 2025: Crypto Industry Seeks Digital Asset Innovation, Simple Tax Structure and More
The Union Budget for 2025 is set to be announced on February 1. Apart from reiterating the need for a revision in crypto tax rates, Indian crypto firms have asked the government to prioritise steps that keep the country in competition with other regions, especially with regard to emerging technologies.
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CoinDCX Brings 'Bitcoin Chai Cafe' Crypto Literacy Campaign to Tea Stalls in Mumbai
CoinDCX's latest crypto awareness campaign, called 'Bitcoin Chai Cafe', has been launched in Mumbai. It aims to make crypto-related conversations common on traditional, small tea stalls – where office goers, students, and others from varied age groups gather for snacks and tea throughout the day.
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Bitcoin Price Hovers Above $100,000 Despite 3.3 Percent Drop Ahead of US Federal Open Market Committee Meeting
The overall crypto market cap dropped by 1.17 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin and Ether, both showed losses ahead of the FOMC meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 29. Most altcoins including Solana, Dogecoin, and Shiba Inu registered losses.
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US President Donald Trump Signs Executive Actions Related to Crypto, AI
The crypto order creates a working group to advise the White House on digital asset policies and will include the involvement of key federal agencies, like the Treasury Department, Justice Department, Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
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US Court Reverses OFAC’s Sanctions Against Crypto Mixer Tornado Cash
On January 21, the US District Court for the Western District of Texas reversed OFAC’s sanctions against Tornado Cash. The US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) levied sanctions against the platform in 2022 for allegedly becoming a solution for money launderers to move illegal funds around.
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BoA Chief Predicts Banks Will Go Bullish on Crypto Once Rules Are More Defined Under TrumpÂ
Brian Moynihan, the CEO of BoA, said in a CNBC interview Tuesday that once the crypto rules were more defined, virtual assets could be classified as real fintech tools that could be integrated into existing businesses.
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EU’s ESMA Sets Deadline for Crypto Service Providers to Restrict Non MiCA-Compliant Stablecoins
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) of the EU has asked crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) to put such procedures in place that can assess the compliance of ARTs and electronic money tokens (EMTs) with MiCA. Those found to be non-compliant must be restricted from being circulated, the ESMA has said.
-
Crypto Industry Lists Regulatory Framework at the Top of Its Donald Trump Wish List
Crypto industry members are eagerly anticipating pro-crypto policies. While decisions about how cryptoassets are classified will ultimately be up to Congress, an executive order could spur the agencies to produce research pushing the issue forward.
-
US DFS, Bank of England Announce Transatlantic Regulatory Exchange to ‘Harmonise’ Digital Assets Regulations
The initiative is named the ‘Transatlantic Regulatory Exchange (TRE)’. It was officially announced on January 13 by Adrienne A. Harris, the superintendent of the DFS. The programme allows the DFS and the BOE to share regulatory approaches and information required to chalk out the legal framework to govern digital assets like cryptocurrencies. ...
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Mudrex Halts Crypto Withdrawals Till January 28 Amid Efforts to Automate User Verification System
Mudrex informed users about halting crypto withdrawals through official emails over the weekend. The development stirred concerns amid the user base of Mudrex about the safety of their crypto deposits. The platform, however, has stated that all of its user funds are secure during this ongoing process.
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Standard Chartered Introduces Crypto Service in Luxembourg Under MiCA Regulations
Standard Chartered will now be offering crypto and digital asset custody services to its customers in Luxembourg. According to an official announcement post, the lender explained its decision to choose Luxembourg as its first crypto hub in the EU owing to its well-balanced regulatory and financial ecosystem.
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Explained: BWA’s ‘Cybersecurity and Fair-Trading Guidelines’ for VASPs in India
This week, the Bharat Web3 Association (BWA)Â introduced two comprehensive guidelines aimed at providing clear direction to industry participants on ensuring secure and equitable service delivery for customers. These guidelines primarily target Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs).
