# WSJ editorial slams SEC’s ‘bewildering’ Bitcoin ETF denials

# WSJ editorial slams SEC’s ‘bewildering’ Bitcoin ETF denials

” WSJ editorial slams SEC’s ‘bewildering’ Bitcoin ETF denials “ The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board has come out swinging against Gary Gensler’s “legendary” resistance to approving a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).  The hard-hitting opinion piece, published on Wednesday, July 6 called out the Gensler-led Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for overt inconsistencies in…

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# Belgian regulator reviews crypto asset classifications while awaiting harmonization

# Belgian regulator reviews crypto asset classifications while awaiting harmonization

” Belgian regulator reviews crypto asset classifications while awaiting harmonization “ The Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA), the Belgian regulator, is seeking comments on its communication on the classification of crypto assets as securities, investment instruments or financial instruments. Aimed at issuers, offerors and service providers, the agency’s communication will serve as guidance to…

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# Exodus of pro-crypto financial regulators in UK amid allegations of misconduct in PM’s government

# Exodus of pro-crypto financial regulators in UK amid allegations of misconduct in PM’s government

” Exodus of pro-crypto financial regulators in UK amid allegations of misconduct in PM’s government “ Many officials responsible for regulating the United Kingdom’s financial system have resigned following allegations Prime Minister Boris Johnson exercised “poor judgement” in appointing a member of the government.  In a letter to Johnson posted to Twitter on Wednesday, Economic…

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# US Commerce Dept. asks digital asset industry for input on competitiveness framework

# US Commerce Dept. asks digital asset industry for input on competitiveness framework

” US Commerce Dept. asks digital asset industry for input on competitiveness framework “ Among the numerous reports and other written material mandated in United States President Joe Biden’s March 9 executive order “Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets” is a framework for enhancing United States economic competitiveness in digital asset technologies, due from the…

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# Russians banned from accessing Bitmex within European Union

# Russians banned from accessing Bitmex within European Union

” Russians banned from accessing Bitmex within European Union “ Major cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX is working to increase compliance with the European sanctions against Russia by preparing to enforce major restrictions for its Russian users. BitMEX is changing its restricted jurisdictions policy in order to be compliant with various restrictive measures of the European Union,…

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