Regulation
Why Startup Founders Should Check In With Their Investors About Compliance
VC-funded startups should take note that their communications with investors may be scrutinized in the future.
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Crypto Stakers' IRS Tax Refund Marks Milestone for PoS Validators
There may be good news ahead for those looking to earn new tokens by providing security to major blockchains that operate using proof-of-stake. Joshua and Jessica Jarrett on Dec. 20 received a letter from the Department of Justice saying that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) had approved a full refund of their 2019 taxes against…
Polymarket Shuts Out U.S. Traders to Comply with CFTC Settlement
Polymarket has complied with a CFTC settlement and blocked U.S. residents from its prediction market.
CBDC Central Bank Digital Currencies – Complete Guide 2022
Remember when Congress got all hot and bothered about Stablecoins at the end of last year? This was Liz Warren “the most dangerous part of the crypto world. It’s where the scammers and the cheats and the swindlers mix among part-time investors and first-time crypto traders. In DeFi, someone can’t even tell if they’re dealing…
Giancarlo Assails ‘Defensive and Reactionary’ Crypto Policy and Calls for Single U.S. Watchdog
Former CFTC Chair Christopher Giancarlo joined Coinbase's call for a single crypto watchdog agency.
U.S. Orders DeFi Platform Polymarket to Pay $1.4M and Shut Unlicensed Markets
The CFTC ordered Polymarket to pay a penalty and shut down markets that were unlicensed as swaps.
Warren Calls for Clampdown on DeFi and Stablecoins ‘Before It is Too Late’
Sen. Elizabeth Warren wants DeFi regulated to prevent systemic damage to financial system.
Powerful International Bank Body Urges 'Systemic Regulation' of DeFi
The Bank of International Settlements urged financial regulators to address the "systemic risk" of DeFi protocols and other non-bank entities.
Uniswap Defends Sharing Wallet Addresses with Research Firm as 'Common Practice'
Uniswap pushed back on criticism of its wallet-sharing deal with a blockchain intelligence company.
