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FATF President T. Raja Kumar addressing a press conference in Paris, France, in October 2022. (Amitoj Singh/CoinDesk)
Fewer Than 30% of Jurisdictions Globally Have Started Regulating Crypto: FATF Chief
The finding, termed a "call to action" by T. Raja Kumar, emerged from a report that explored which jurisdictions have adhered to the FATF's recommendations.
FATF President T. Raja Kumar addressing a press conference in Paris, France, in October 2022. (Amitoj Singh/CoinDesk)

Key Crypto Takeaways From Davos 2022
Key Crypto Takeaways From Davos 2022
CoinDesk’s Nik De, Helene Braun, Sandali Handagama, and Michael Casey wrap up the final day of coverage at the 2022 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Key Crypto Takeaways From Davos 2022

Should Government Be in the Business of Issuing Stablecoin Insurance?
Should Government Be in the Business of Issuing Stablecoin Insurance?
U.S. Representative Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) has introduced a bill that would establish government-backed insurance for stablecoins. “The Hash” crew discusses the potential co...
Should Government Be in the Business of Issuing Stablecoin Insurance?

Indian Crypto Exchanges Met With Finance Ministry Officials to Seek Tax Reconsideration
Indian Crypto Exchanges Met With Finance Ministry Officials to Seek Tax Reconsideration
Representatives of India’s crypto industry met with senior policymakers at the Finance Ministry in a bid to make officials reconsider some aspects of the new crypto taxation p...
Indian Crypto Exchanges Met With Finance Ministry Officials to Seek Tax Reconsideration

Crypto Mining Data Center Provider Compute North Raises $385M
Crypto Mining Data Center Provider Compute North Raises $385M
Compute North, which provides sustainable infrastructure for crypto mining, has closed a $385 million round that includes a Series C fundraise and debt financing. “The Hash” t...
Crypto Mining Data Center Provider Compute North Raises $385M

Why Is Russian Central Bank Calling for a Full Ban on Crypto?
Why Is Russian Central Bank Calling for a Full Ban on Crypto?
Russia’s central bank said in a report released Thursday the country must make crypto trading, mining, and usage illegal. CoinDesk reporter Anna Baydakova breaks down the impl...
Why Is Russian Central Bank Calling for a Full Ban on Crypto?