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US watchdogs issue joint warning to banks over liquidity risks stemming from crypto, stablecoin reserves
[ad_1] Ad U.S. regulators issued a joint statement to banks on Feb. 23 warning of liquidity risks stemming from cryptocurrency-related clients and their deposits, Reuters reported. The letter was issued by the Federal Reserve, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and included a warning on stablecoin reserves…
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Circle CEO says stablecoin regulation should not be assigned to U.S. SEC
[ad_1] Ad Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire told Bloomberg on Feb. 23 that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission should not be tasked with regulating stablecoins. Allaire said during an interview with the publication: “I don’t think the SEC is the regulator for stablecoins. There is a reason why … [governments are] specifically saying payment stablecoins…
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Caitlin Long’s Custodia Bank receives second rejection from Federal Reserve
[ad_1] Ad The U.S. Federal Reserve announced on Feb. 23 that it had denied a request through which Custodia Bank sought supervision from the government agency. Custodia asked the Federal Reserve to reconsider a similar rejection from last month. At that time, the bank sought to become a member of the Federal Reserve system. The…
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Ordinals, Nostra continue to dominate Bitcoin conversation – BitTalk#7
[ad_1] Episode 7 of CryptoSlate’s podcast, Bittalk, discussed the potential risks and benefits of introducing new changes to Bitcoin. The hosts, Akiba from CryptoSlate, James from CryptoSlate’s research team, and Nick from Mercury Wallet, touched on various topics related to Bitcoin’s current state, including developments of Bitcoin infrastructure and the Nostr Improvement Protocols (NIPs) and…
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Crypto should not be given official currency, legal tender status – IMF
[ad_1] Ad The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned that giving cryptocurrencies the status of legal tender or official currency could lead to adverse effects on the monetary sovereignty and stability of a nation. The UN financial agency considers this to be the first of nine elements to create effective policies for crypto assets, according to…
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Group of Bitcoin holders since 2013 holds more BTC than all exchanges
[ad_1] Quick Take The metric supply of the last active 10+ years ago Bitcoin holders suggests that these holders have been holding onto BTC since 2013. This cohort currently holds over 2.63 million BTC, growing exponentially. On the other hand, exchanges hold roughly 2.26 million BTC, which has decreased exponentially since 2020. The cross-over occurred…
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Creepz NFT volume surges 240% following Spotify partnership
[ad_1] Ad Creepz NFT collection’s trading volume recorded a 240% increase in the 24 hours following Creepz creator Overlord’s partnership announcement with Spotify. Overlord announced the new partnership on its Twitter account on Feb. 22 at 22:00 UTC. The partnership allows Creepz holders to access token-enabled playlists created by the community. On Feb.23, Creepz NFT…
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SBF facing multiple fraud, conspiracy charges in unsealed superseded indictment
[ad_1] Ad FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) is facing additional charges in the latest superseding indictment unsealed on Feb. 23. The indictment — unsealed in the U.S. District Court in Manhattan, where SBF was originally charged — includes a total of 12 charges, four of which are new. It also reveals new details of the…
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Deep dive into top public BTC miners following 82% YoY increase in hash rate
[ad_1] Ad Bitcoin (BTC) mining from public companies has grown exponentially in recent years, with the hash rate share of the top mining companies increasing from 23.93 EH/s to 56.98 EH/s between Jan. 2022 and Jan. 2023. The increase represents a staggering 82% growth in hash rate YOY. Top public miners CryptoSlate analyzed ten of…
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Canada requires crypto exchanges to pre-register within 30 days
[ad_1] Latest Report The SEC vs. Paxos: A deep dive into the implications of the lawsuit and its effects on stablecoins The SEC’s notice to Paxos to stop minting BUSD could have longstanding implications on the crypto market. CryptoSlate’s new report explores the recent and potential consequences of enforcement action against Paxos. Andjela Radmilac ·…