# Seven times that US regulators stepped into crypto in 2020

# Seven times that US regulators stepped into crypto in 2020

“# Seven times that US regulators stepped into crypto in 2020 ” As digital assets made strides toward mainstream status in 2020, the guardians of the incumbent financial system have been working hard to minimize disruption caused by their integration. In the U.S., regulatory and law enforcement interventions throughout the year have left some projects…

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# IMVU’s new blockchain-backed stablecoin goes live

# IMVU’s new blockchain-backed stablecoin goes live

“# IMVU’s new blockchain-backed stablecoin goes live ” IMVU’s new fiat-convertible VCOIN goes live on the social network.  Per a Jan. 12 company announcement shared with Cointelegraph, VCOIN is available for users of IMVU, starting today. IMVU already hosts over 27 million transactions a month using its non-blockchain-backed credits. VCOIN aims to give users involved…

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# Ripple CEO answers 5 key questions about the SEC lawsuit

# Ripple CEO answers 5 key questions about the SEC lawsuit

“# Ripple CEO answers 5 key questions about the SEC lawsuit ” Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has revealed the firm unsuccessfully attempted to settle its securities violation lawsuit with the SEC, and slammed the “regulatory chaos” around cryptocurrencies.  I’m not going to litigate the SEC’s unproven allegations on Twitter, and as you can imagine, there…

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# Following Brexit, the UK asks crypto industry about rules for cross-border stablecoins

# Following Brexit, the UK asks crypto industry about rules for cross-border stablecoins

“# Following Brexit, the UK asks crypto industry about rules for cross-border stablecoins ” Her Majesty’s Treasury requests and requires the crypto industry’s input on prospective regulation. In a Jan. 7 announcement of open consultation, the United Kingdom’s finance policy department is asking the crypto community to weigh in on a series of proposals: “The government…

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# Kyrgyzstan’s central bank opens up crypto draft laws to public discussion

# Kyrgyzstan’s central bank opens up crypto draft laws to public discussion

“# Kyrgyzstan’s central bank opens up crypto draft laws to public discussion ” Kyrgyzstan’s central bank has completed the drafting of two bills designed to recognize and regulate the country’s emerging crypto sector. According to an official announcement, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has opened up the two bills, “On the Processing of Cryptocurrencies” and “On…

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