#Russia sends written response to US over Ukraine crisis proposal

#Russia sends written response to US over Ukraine crisis proposal

“#Russia sends written response to US over Ukraine crisis proposal” Russia has sent a written response to the United States’ de-escalation proposal regarding the Ukraine crisis after the two countries publicly exchanged verbal blows in a heated U.N. Security Council debate, according to three officials with the Biden administration. The officials, who spoke to the…

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# UNICEF calls for child safeguards amid mainstream crypto adoption

# UNICEF calls for child safeguards amid mainstream crypto adoption

“# UNICEF calls for child safeguards amid mainstream crypto adoption ” The United Nations Children’s Fund has called for incorporating child safeguards into online child protection initiatives, citing financial and exploitative threats posed by unregulated crypto markets. UNICEF’s “Prospects for children in 2022” report, which examines the impact of global trends on children, anticipates further mainstream…

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# SEC approves BSTX for blockchain settlements on traditional markets

# SEC approves BSTX for blockchain settlements on traditional markets

“# SEC approves BSTX for blockchain settlements on traditional markets ” The Boston Security Token Exchange (BSTX), a new facility of the Boston-based BOX exchange, received regulatory approval from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to operate as a blockchain-based securities exchange.  BSTX was launched jointly by BOX and Overstock’s blockchain arm tZERO,…

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# Clampdown on crypto ads: A one-off or a new phase of global regulation?

# Clampdown on crypto ads: A one-off or a new phase of global regulation?

“# Clampdown on crypto ads: A one-off or a new phase of global regulation? ” Over the last week, regulators in three major jurisdictions across two continents introduced new rules governing cryptocurrency-related promotions and advertisements. Citing consumer risks associated with digital asset investments, authorities in the United Kingdom, Singapore and Spain tightened the requirements around…

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# U.S. Congressman calls for ‘Broad, bipartisan consensus’ on important issues of digital asset policy

# U.S. Congressman calls for ‘Broad, bipartisan consensus’ on important issues of digital asset policy

“# U.S. Congressman calls for ‘Broad, bipartisan consensus’ on important issues of digital asset policy ” In a letter to the leadership of the United States House Financial Services Committee, ranking member Patrick McHenry took a jab at “inconsistent treatment and jurisdictional uncertainty” inherent in U.S. crypto regulation and called for the committee to take…

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