# Biden’s Treasury Secretary nominee calls cryptocurrencies a ‘particular concern’ for AML

# Biden’s Treasury Secretary nominee calls cryptocurrencies a ‘particular concern’ for AML

“# Biden’s Treasury Secretary nominee calls cryptocurrencies a ‘particular concern’ for AML ” Janet Yellen, a former leader at the Federal Reserve and Joe Biden’s pick for Treasury Secretary, is still suspicious of crypto as a threat for illicit financing.  In a virtual hearing of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee held today, Yellen faced questions…

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# Crypto startup Amber Group raises 0 million AUM as institutions, retail arrive

# Crypto startup Amber Group raises $530 million AUM as institutions, retail arrive

“# Crypto startup Amber Group raises $530 million AUM as institutions, retail arrive ” The crypto-finance service provider tells Cointelegraph that its assets under management, or AUM, reached $530 million in 2020, representing a 275% increase from the previous year. Over 500 institutions have contributed to Amber’s suite of investment products, which includes fixed-income, yield…

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# Dubai financial regulator working on regulations for cryptocurrencies

# Dubai financial regulator working on regulations for cryptocurrencies

“# Dubai financial regulator working on regulations for cryptocurrencies ” The Dubai Financial Services Authority, the financial regulatory agency for the special economic zone, the Dubai International Financial Centre, is looking to enhance local cryptocurrency-related regulations. The DFSA is planning to introduce a regulatory framework for diverse digital assets as part of its 2021–2022 business…

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# Why Pakistan and the Middle East can bet on crypto mining

# Why Pakistan and the Middle East can bet on crypto mining

“# Why Pakistan and the Middle East can bet on crypto mining ” It is especially important for countries to become more aware of cryptocurrencies, especially with components like decentralized finance rising in prominence. Now that the Middle East is becoming more mining-friendly, the future suddenly looks bright once again for this region. Pakistani administration…

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