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SEC’s New Top Cop: No Free Pass For Unregistered Crypto Lenders
February 28, 2022

The Securities and Exchange Commission isn’t about to give crypto lending firms a mulligan for what it says are securities law violations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Circle’s USDC Stablecoin Sees 18% Growth, Crests $50B in Circulation
February 28, 2022

The Circle USDC stablecoin has passed $50 billion in total circulation, Coindesk reported Monday (Feb. 28). 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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SEC: No Amnesty for Crypto Companies for Self-Reported Violations
February 28, 2022

Cryptocurrency companies that self-report their violations won’t get amnesty, but could face smaller penalties for their infractions, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Enforcement Director Gurbir Grewal told Reuters Monday (Feb. 28). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Taxation May Be a Bigger Issue in Crypto Regulation Than Anticipated
February 28, 2022

One of the biggest obstacles for institutions, investors, individuals, entrepreneurs in the United States and overseas to use blockchain and crypto assets, either for payment purposes or for other hedging opportunities, is the lack of transparency around how these assets are going to be treated,...

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Russian Cryptocurrencies Could Be Part of Future Sanctions
February 28, 2022

If the President Joe Biden administration gets its way, the latest economic sanction against Russia for invading Ukraine will be a disruption of its cryptocurrency sector, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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FSB Calls for Global Regulations of Borderless Crypto Sales
February 28, 2022

More than a dozen years after bitcoin was introduced, securities regulators are discussing global standards for cryptocurrency, The Financial Times reported. 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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Crypto’s Impact on Russian Sanctions Could Lead to Tougher Regulation
February 28, 2022

Whether or not Russia is able to use cryptocurrency to bypass sanctions is the hottest question in the virtual assets industry. 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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eBay Could Announce Decision on Crypto Payments March 10
February 28, 2022

As eBay moves towards reaching a wider customer base of Gen Z and millennials, it’s concurrently doing a deep dive on the feasibility of integrating cryptocurrency as a payment option.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Block, Coinbase and Why Crypto Seems to Grow Faster Than It Shrinks
February 28, 2022

Jack Dorsey’s payments company Block had a rip-roaring fourth quarter, thanks in large part to its growing bitcoin base. 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...