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Polygon Labs proposes defi protocols as critical infrastructure in new regulatory framework

Polygon Labs, in collaboration with Arktouros law firm, has put forward a new regulatory framework that proposes designating certain decentralized finance (defi) protocols as critical infrastructure crucial to the national and economic security of the US. The suggestion was published on Jan. 29 by Rebecca Rettig and Katja Gilman of Polygon Labs, alongside Arktouros co-founder Michael Mosier. Their 45-page document focuses on combating illicit finance activities in the DeFi space. 1/ Today, @m_mosier_ @katjagilman & I are sharing a paper that begins a conversation around, & proposes a conceptual framework for, how to answer the "illicit finance" policy question as it relates to DeFi. A brief thread below, with links to the full paper + a summary document. pic.twitter.com/1OQ1gCHiAX — Rebecca Rettig (@RebeccaRettig1) January 29, 2024 The proposal recommends that genuinely decentralized DeFi protocols should be overseen by the US Treasury’s Office...

Argentina securities regulator approves Bitcoin futures index

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The regulated Bitcoin futures index is reportedly a first in Latin America and is set to debut in May. The securities regulator of Argentina has approved a Bitcoin-based futures index set to debut on the Matba Rofex exchange. The Bitcoin futures contract will start trading in May and the exchange claimed it will be the first regulated Bitcoin futures in Latin America. The National Commission Of Value (CNV), the country's securities regulator, approved the Bitcoin (BTC) futures index as part of a strategic innovation agenda. The innovation agenda launched in the first quarter of 2022 is focused on creating a space for public-private collaboration aimed at creating new and creative products in the capital market. The Bitcoin futures contract will be based on the price of BTC provided by various entities in the nation offering BTC/ARS trading pairs. All trades will be settled in the national fiat currency and traders will be required to deposit Argentine pesos through bank transfer...