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Налоговая служба Швеции расследовала деятельность двадцати одной компании, занимавшейся майнингом биткоина в период с 2020 по 2023 годы. Ведомство считает, что компании предоставили искаженную информацию.

Как сообщает издание Bloomberg, криптовалютная биржа Binance получила лицензию поставщика услуг виртуальных активов (VASP) в Дубае, благодаря которой сможет предоставлять услуги местным розничным трейдерам.

Генеральный директор компании Coinify Рикке Стаер считает, что сокращение вознаграждения майнерам вдвое сделает нерентабельной работу части устройств по добыче биткоина.

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Адвокат бывшего разработчика Эфириума Вирджила Гриффита направил ходатайство судье Окружного суда Южного округа Нью-Йорка Кевину Кастелу с требованием смягчить наказание для своего подзащитного.

Крупнейшая криптобиржа мира Binance намерена вернуться на индийский рынок, заплатив штраф $2 млрд для обеспечения соблюдения Закона о предотвращении отмывания денег (PMLA).

In a landmark move aimed at bringing stability and oversight to the rapidly expanding world of digital finance, US Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Cynthia Lummis have unveiled the Lummis-Gillibrand Payment Stablecoin Act. The legislation, which has been in the works for months, seeks to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for payment stablecoins, addressing concerns surrounding their use and potential risks.

Bipartisan Effort To Tackle Stablecoin Regulation

The introduction of the Lummis-Gillibrand Payment Stablecoin Act marks a significant bipartisan effort to address the regulatory challenges posed by stablecoins. With senators from both sides of the aisle coming together, there is a clear recognition of the need to strike a balance between fostering innovation in the digital finance space and ensuring adequate safeguards are in place to protect consumers and maintain the stability of the US dollar.

Promoting Responsible Innovation And Protecting Consumers

Central to the proposed legislation is the aim to promote responsible innovation while safeguarding the interests of consumers. By requiring one-to-one reserves for stablecoin issuers and establishing state and federal regulatory regimes, the bill seeks to create a transparent and accountable environment for stablecoin operations. This move is expected to instill confidence among users and investors while mitigating the potential risks associated with unbacked or algorithmic stablecoins.

I’m proud to join @SenLummis to introduce the Payment Stablecoin Act.

Passing a regulatory framework for stablecoins is critical to protecting consumers, promoting responsible innovation, and cracking down on money laundering and illicit finance. https://t.co/UP9pk0uQkt pic.twitter.com/lIqA3rwQXN

— Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (@gillibrandny) April 17, 2024

The legislation also addresses concerns surrounding illicit activities and money laundering, with provisions aimed at preventing such activities within the stablecoin ecosystem. Senator Gillibrand emphasized the importance of passing a regulatory framework to crack down on illicit finance and maintain the dominance of the U.S. dollar in the global financial landscape.

Incorporating Stakeholders And Ensuring Proper Custody Practices

One notable aspect of the Lummis-Gillibrand Payment Stablecoin Act is its inclusion of various stakeholders in the regulatory process. State non-depository trust companies and authorized institutions would be allowed to issue stablecoins under specified conditions, promoting diversity and competition within the industry while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.

Stablecoins: Addressing Concerns And Building Consensus

While the introduction of the Lummis-Gillibrand Payment Stablecoin Act represents a significant step forward in the regulation of stablecoins, challenges remain. Concerns from lawmakers, such as Senator Sherrod Brown, underscore the need to address various issues and build consensus within the legislative process.

Nevertheless, the unveiling of this legislation signals a growing acknowledgment of the importance of stablecoin regulation in the United States. As discussions continue and stakeholders engage in dialogue, the aim remains clear: to create a regulatory framework that promotes innovation, protects consumers, and ensures the stability and integrity of the financial system in the digital age.

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Известный энтузиаст биткоина и основатель Pomp Investments Энтони Помплиано заявил, что благодаря своим качественным монетарным принципам, капитализация биткоина превзойдет показатели золота.

В Городищенском районе Волгоградской области энергетики компании «Россети-Юг» совместно с полицией пресекли деятельность сразу трех майнинговых ферм.

The XRP lawsuit between Ripple Labs and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over the status of XRP as a security is poised to escalate to the US Supreme Court. This anticipation has been reinforced by a recent ruling in the Coinbase case, which favored the SEC, as presided over by Judge Katherine Failla of the Southern District of New York.

XRP Lawsuit Going To The US Supreme Court?

Ladan Stewart, former chief of the SEC’s crypto litigation unit, spoke on a panel at Columbia Business School, revealing these insights into the agency’s regulatory stance and future directions. Despite leaving the SEC, Stewart’s comments still reflect deep ties to the agency’s strategies and their implications for the crypto industry.

During the panel, Stewart acknowledged the impact of Judge Failla’s decision in the Coinbase case, stating, “It’s probably going to give the SEC that sort of comfort it needs to proceed as it has been,” and reinforced that the agency “is not going to back off of bringing regulatory cases in the crypto space.”

Notably, she also reinforced the likelihood of one of the lawsuits brought against companies like Ripple and Coinbase ascending to the Supreme Court to resolve fundamental questions about the definition of securities within the crypto space, as Fortune reports. “Then there will be some definitive sort of clarity on that question,” Stewart said.

The discussion also covered the broader implications of how digital assets are treated under US law, highlighting ongoing disputes about whether tokens themselves are securities, or if it is the manner of their sale that creates an investment contract. Stewart clarified, “The underlying asset is not a security, but its offer and sale.”

Panelists including Rebecca Rettig from Polygon and Lewis Cohen from DLx Law provided contrasting views. Rettig, legal counsel for Polygon, pressed Stewart on practical implications, specifically asking, “But then what do you register?” Stewart’s response that both the token and “all the stuff around the token” are considered for security status, did not satisfy panelists, highlighting a persistent area of contention between the crypto industry and regulatory bodies.

Lewis Cohen of DLx Law argued that the SEC’s approach might lead to regulation by enforcement—a criticism often levied by crypto advocates. Cohen questioned the practical application of securities law as interpreted by Judge Failla in the recent Coinbase ruling, suggesting it may not align with the realities of digital asset markets.

The discussion underscored a fundamental industry dilemma: how can crypto companies operate within the law if the rules remain unclear or impractical? This question remains at the heart of ongoing disputes and is central to the broader dialogue around the future of crypto regulation.

Stewart’s final comments at the event underscored the civil but charged nature of these discussions, “We’re all friends,” she concluded, marking a polite yet firm acknowledgment of the ongoing debates that are likely to shape the future of crypto regulation in the United States.

Ripple’s CEO, Garlinghouse, has previously expressed a firm commitment to battling the SEC over the status of XRP, declaring, “We are in it till the end.” Additionally, Stuart Alderoty, the Chief Legal Officer at Ripple, noted last year that the Supreme Court has consistently decided against the SEC in various cases over recent years.

At press time, XRP traded at $0.49659.

По данным Google Trends, количество поисковых запросов о халвинге биткоина растет, и уже достигло исторического рекорда.