# Study names United States ‘most crypto-ready’ country

# Study names United States ‘most crypto-ready’ country

“# Study names United States ‘most crypto-ready’ country ” Despite not having a clear regulatory framework on cryptocurrencies, the United States has positioned itself as the “most crypto-ready” nation in the world based on several key metrics, such as Google searches, crypto ATM saturation and legislation.  The 2021 Crypto-Ready Index, courtesy of research firm Crypto…

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# House committee reviews cryptocurrency risks, regulations in hearing

# House committee reviews cryptocurrency risks, regulations in hearing

“# House committee reviews cryptocurrency risks, regulations in hearing ” The U.S. House committee on financial services held a hearing Wednesday for legislators and a panel of witnesses to discuss cryptocurrency regulation in the United States. The subcommittee on oversight and investigations invited expert witnesses to testify before congress on the risks and opportunities of…

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# FINRA orders Robinhood to pay M due in part to ‘significant harm’ platform caused users

# FINRA orders Robinhood to pay $70M due in part to ‘significant harm’ platform caused users

“# FINRA orders Robinhood to pay $70M due in part to ‘significant harm’ platform caused users ” The U.S. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority is penalizing Robinhood to the tune of roughly $70 million based on the results of an investigation into the stock and cryptocurrency trading app. In a Wednesday announcement, the Financial Industry Regulatory…

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# Driving ‘purists beserk’: Co-chair of blockchain caucus wants to ‘reverse’ crypto transactions

# Driving ‘purists beserk’: Co-chair of blockchain caucus wants to ‘reverse’ crypto transactions

“# Driving ‘purists beserk’: Co-chair of blockchain caucus wants to ‘reverse’ crypto transactions ” Bill Foster, Democratic Representative and co-chair of the Congressional blockchain caucus, has called for a regulatory framework that would enable third parties to reverse fraudulent or criminal transactions. Foster is a physicist and a Democratic Rep for Illinois. The blockchain caucus…

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# Mexico may not be following El Salvador’s example on Bitcoin… yet

# Mexico may not be following El Salvador’s example on Bitcoin… yet

“# Mexico may not be following El Salvador’s example on Bitcoin… yet ” Authorities behind financial regulation in Mexico have warned against financial institutions handling cryptocurrencies, saying digital assets are still not considered legal tender in the country. In a Monday press conference, representatives from Mexico’s finance ministry, the Bank of Mexico, and the National…

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