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Britain Announces Plans for ‘Robust’ Crypto Rules, Launches Consultation

Britain Drafts ‘Robust’ Crypto Rules While Most Firms Don’t Meet AML StandardsThe U.K. has unveiled “ambitious plans” to “robustly regulate” various crypto activities, while seeking to protect customers and grow its economy. In the next three months, British authorities will accept public feedback on the new regulatory proposals designed to govern digital assets like traditional finance. British Government Sets Out to Regulate Crypto Market, Remains Committed […]
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Federal Reserve Raises Benchmark Interest Rate by 0.25%, Disinflationary Process ‘Early,’ Says Powell 

Federal Reserve Raises Benchmark Interest Rate by 0.25%, Disinflationary Process 'Early,' Says Powell The U.S. Federal Reserve raised its benchmark federal funds rate by 0.25% on Wednesday after markets priced in near 100% certainty the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) would codify the quarter-point increase. The FOMC statement further detailed that ongoing rate increases are anticipated to bring inflation down to the target range of 2%. FOMC Outlines […]
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Following APT’s 400% Rise Since Late December, Aptos Drops 20% From All-Time High 

On Jan. 26, 2023, the cryptocurrency asset aptos (APT) reached an all-time high and then lost 20% of its value over the next five days. In the past 24 hours, it also shed 8.3% against the U.S. dollar. Despite the decline from its all-time high, APT is still up 349% compared to last month’s exchange […]