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Wikimedia Criticized for Taking Crypto Donations Over Environment Concerns
January 12, 2022

The non-profit foundation Wikimedia, which is in charge of Wikipedia, has gotten pushback over accepting cryptocurrency donations due to environmental concerns, according to a report Wednesday (Jan. 12) by CoinDesk. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Lawmakers: CFTC Must Pay Closer Attention to Crypto
January 12, 2022

U.S. lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle want the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to do more to control cryptocurrencies, according to a Bloomberg report Wednesday (Jan. 12).  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Central Bank of Iran to Aid Traders Making Sanction-Busting Crypto Payments
January 12, 2022

The U.S. and most allied governments have long accused Iran of using bitcoin to get around sanctions imposed to punish Iran for its nuclear program. Now the Central Bank of Iran is getting in on the action, formally creating a system to allow businesses to...

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Hong Kong Monetary Authority Calls Stablecoins Crypto’s Greatest Threat
January 12, 2022

Hong Kong’s banking regulator is looking hardest at payments-related stablecoins when it comes to regulating cryptocurrencies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

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GAO Report Suggests Tightening Regulations on Crypto ATMs 
January 12, 2022

As regulators worldwide consider ways to police cryptocurrency, the U.S. reports use of crypto payments to enable illegal human and drug trafficking is on the rise. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Hong Kong Weighs Crypto, Stablecoin Regulations
January 12, 2022

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is weighing regulations for cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, with plans to launch a framework by July. The latest move would align with recommendations from the Financial Stability Board (FSB), an international organization that aims for global financial stability. Get the...

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Securities Regulators: Crypto Scams are Top Threat to Investors ‘By Far’ 
January 12, 2022

Cryptocurrencies and digital assets are the biggest threat to investors, according to new data from the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Kardashian, Mayweather Face Class Action Over Alleged Crypto Endorsements
January 11, 2022

You can understand Kim Kardashian and former NBA star Paul Pierce getting snared, but you’d think Floyd Mayweather would have learned to avoid crypto endorsements by now. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Elrond Foundation Grabs Cryptocurrency Payments Company Utrust
January 11, 2022

Ethereum platform Elrond Foundation, which boasts 100,000 transactions per second, will acquire Portugal-based cryptocurrency firm Utrust, according to a CoinDesk report Tuesday (Jan. 11). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...