The Republican presidential debate held in Alabama was notable for its focus on cryptocurrencies and policies related to them. The candidates expressed divergent positions on financial regulation, digital currencies and the role of cryptocurrencies in the economy, giving voice to various proposals and visions.

https://crypto-economy.com/cryptocurrencies-were-the-center-of-the-debate-of-candidates-for-president-of-the-republican-party-in-the-us/

NYDFS Superintendent Adrienne Harris pointed to crypto's “element of anonymity” as fostering an environment for bad actors.

https://decrypt.co/208627/new-york-regulator-crypto-environment-that-lends-itself-to-illicit-finance

Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit restricts use in the United States, although it may be possible to get around it.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/coinbase-warns-customers-subpoena-cftc-bybit-probe

According to the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, CZ could receive a 12-18 month sentence, but the Department of Justice is willing to fight for a longer term.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/what-next-binance-changpeng-cz-zhao

Zipmex Thailand, a prominent player in the cryptocurrency exchange market, has announced an immediate halt in trading activities. This decisive move follows the need for compliance with regulations set forth by Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

https://coingape.com/?p=166122

In the ever-evolving landscape of cryptocurrency regulations, Binance, the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange, is encountering growing uncertainties in its pursuit of a crypto license in Hong Kong. The recent guilty plea by Binance's founder, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), to US anti-money-laundering laws has cast a shadow over the exchange's ambitions to establish a regulated presence in the region.

https://thecurrencyanalytics.com/altcoins/binances-hong-kong-crypto-license-in-jeopardy-regulatory-uncertainty-looms-after-founders-guilty-plea-82856.php

In a crucial development for the crypto world, Mt. Gox, the once-dominant Bitcoin exchange that succumbed to its collapse in 2014, has announced its intention to begin cash redemptions to creditors in 2023.

https://en.cryptonomist.ch/2023/11/22/redemption-former-crypto-exchange-mt-gox/

Bittrex Global, once a leading name in the industry, has announced its decision to cease operations. This announcement follows the earlier bankruptcy filing of its U.S. counterpart, signaling a downturn in the exchange's fortunes.

https://www.cryptopolitan.com/bittrex-global-announces-imminent-shutdown/

Crypto exchange Kraken commingled customer and corporate funds while operating as an unregistered broker, clearing agency and dealer, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alleged in a new lawsuit Monday.

https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2023/11/20/kraken-accused-by-sec-of-operating-unregistered-platform-improperly-mixing-customer-funds/

Osaka Digital Exchange will begin trading security tokens backed by real estate assets next month, opening up alternative investments to more individual investors.

https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/article/japan-embraces-security-tokens-with-osaka-digital-exchange

In a bid to usher in a new era of transparency and accountability in Argentina, presidential candidate Sergio Massa has unveiled an ambitious plan that could revolutionize how citizens engage with the government's financial affairs. At the forefront of this visionary approach lies the integration of blockchain technology, promising increased visibility and control over the nation's expenditure.

https://thecurrencyanalytics.com/blockchain/argentine-presidential-hopeful-sergio-massa-proposes-blockchain-oversight-for-state-finances-81744.php

We investigate the improvements and see how they fit into the current ecology of B2BinPay.

https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/blockchain-platform-b2binpay-for-crypto-processing-and-swaps-v18-accounts-merge/

The trials are part of a broader initiative to test digital money, including tokenization of banking assets.

https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2023/11/16/singapore-central-bank-to-start-live-wholesale-cbdc-trials/

The Bureau of the Treasury has announced that it will offer at least 10 billion pesos ($179 million) worth of one-year tokenized bonds.

https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/article/the-philippines-to-launch-first-tokenized-treasury-bonds-in-effort-to-strengthen-domestic-debt-market

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen plans to discuss crypto assets at an annual meeting between economic leaders of Asian and Pacific countries. The 30th annual meeting between finance ministers of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) countries is currently ongoing in San Francisco.

https://dailyhodl.com/2023/11/15/janet-yellen-says-unbacked-crypto-assets-to-be-discussed-at-apec-summit-in-san-francisco/