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Brazil

Brazilian Congress Postpones Crypto Bill Vote Until After October Presidential Elections

Deputies were originally scheduled to consider the text this week, which has already been approved by the Senate.

By Paulo Alves

Jul 14, 2022 at 1:09 a.m. UTC

Jul 14, 2022

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UK Lawmakers Start Inquiry Into Crypto Use

Parliament's Treasury Committee is requesting evidence on matters such as the possibility of digital currencies replacing fiat money and the effect of crypto on social inclusion.

By Jamie Crawley

Jul 13, 2022 at 2:14 p.m. UTC

Jul 13, 2022

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US Tribal Nation-Backed Economic Zone Passes Rules Defining Digital Assets

The Catawba Digital Economic Zone in South Carolina hopes to attract crypto companies to remotely incorporate under its laws.

By Sandali Handagama

Jul 13, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. UTC

Jul 13, 2022

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Celsius

Celsius is ‘Deeply Insolvent,’ Alleges Vermont Department of Financial Regulation

The troubled lender lacks the assets and liquidity to honor its obligations to investors, DFR said.

By Aoyon Ashraf

Jul 12, 2022 at 11:37 p.m. UTC

Jul 12, 2022

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California

California Is Investigating ‘Multiple’ Crypto Lending Companies

The state’s Department of Financial Protection and Innovation is looking at whether firms that have suspended customer withdrawals and transfers have violated its laws.

By Elizabeth Napolitano

Jul 12, 2022 at 9:53 p.m. UTC

Jul 12, 2022

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Crypto Investors Can Rely on ‘Frankly Nothing’ in Current Regulatory Environment, Says Former FDIC Official

Chief Innovation Officer Sultan Meghji joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” to discuss why crypto investors can rely on “frankly, nothing.”

By Fran Velasquez

Jul 12, 2022 at 4:26 p.m. UTC

Jul 12, 2022

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Crypto Industry Portrayed 'Illusion of Respectability', Paul Krugman Says

In a New York Times article, the economist examined how the industry was able to market itself to respectable institutions and individuals.

By Jamie Crawley

Jul 12, 2022 at 4:23 p.m. UTC

Jul 12, 2022

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Banque de france

France Starts Second Stage of Wholesale CBDC Experiments, Central Bank Governor Says

Banque de France head François Villeroy de Galhau said the work ensures that France stands ready to bring central bank money as a settlement asset as early as 2023.

By Sandali Handagama

Jul 12, 2022 at 1:25 p.m. UTC

Jul 12, 2022

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