European Commission to Investigate Microsoft’s Investment in OpenAI

by Александр Пирогов | Jan 10, 2024 | Blog News

The European Commission has signaled its intention to investigate Microsoft’s 49% stake in OpenAI to determine whether it should be reviewed under the EU Merger Regulation. The commission is examining agreements between large digital market players and...

US SEC’s Twitter Account Compromised, Confirms X Platform After Bitcoin ETF Fake Announcement

by Александр Пирогов | Jan 10, 2024 | Blog News

The Safety Team of the X platform has confirmed that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Twitter account was compromised. The incident caused chaos in the crypto market after a fake announcement about the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs, leading to...

Nebraska Bill Seeks Fair Play for Crypto Mining and Ownership

by Александр Пирогов | Jan 9, 2024 | Blog News

Nebraska State Senator Eliot Bostar has introduced Legislative Bill 911 on 5 January 2024, aiming to adopt the Blockchain Basics Act. This legislation aims to establish regulations promoting a safe and legal environment for cryptocurrency mining, holding, and trading...

The European Central Bank (ECB) Lays Out €1.2 Billion Plan for Development of Digital Euro

by Александр Пирогов | Jan 9, 2024 | Blog News

The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced plans to allocate €1.2 billion to private-sector partners for the development of a digital euro. The ECB will seek partners for five initiatives, including developing offline payments and risk and fraud management. The...

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Releases Report on DeFi, Citing Regulatory Concerns

by Александр Пирогов | Jan 9, 2024 | Blog News

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued a report on decentralized finance (DeFi), emphasizing the spectrum between centralization and decentralization in most DeFi systems for regulatory consideration. The report aims to guide US policy...

Coinbase UK Adapts to Stringent FCA Regulations with New Risk-Acknowledgment Form

by Александр Пирогов | Jan 8, 2024 | Blog News

Coinbase UK is taking steps to comply with the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) stringent regulations by introducing a risk-acknowledgment form for its users. The form requires UK users to specify their investor classification and confirm their understanding...