Community News:
1. Ethereum testnet successfully simulated ETH staking withdrawal for the first time
Ethereum Zhejiang test network activated the Shanghai upgrade at 3:00 pm UTC on February 7, epoch 1350, and successfully simulated the withdrawal of staked ETH for the first time. (CoinDesk)
2. Binance airdrops $100 worth of BNB to each user in the earthquake-affected area of Turkey, totaling about $5 million
Binance announced an airdrop of $100 worth of BNB to all Binance users determined to be living in the areas most affected by the tragedy, totaling an estimated $5 million.
Policies and Regulations:
1. Dubai Cryptocurrency Regulatory Authority Releases Virtual Assets and Related Activities Regulations 2023
The official website of the Dubai Cryptocurrency Regulatory Authority (VARA) released the "Virtual Assets and Related Activities Regulations 2023", and crypto companies must obtain authorization and relevant licenses before they can operate in Dubai.
2. The US SEC review department lists "crypto assets" as one of the review priorities in 2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Review Department announced its 2023 review priorities, which include "emerging technologies and crypto assets." The department publishes its review priorities every year to help everyone gain a deeper understanding of its risk-based approach, including areas that it believes pose potential risks to investors. (Planet Daily)
3. The Argentine government is considering regulatory requirements for crypto companies
The country’s local regulator, CNV, is studying startup requirements for crypto companies, such as proof of solvency, according to people familiar with the matter who asked not to be named. (Bloomberg)
4. Kazakhstan President signs bill to limit energy use in crypto mining
The new law only allows licensed miners to use electricity from the national grid when there is a surplus of energy. Miners that use renewable energy, imported electricity or their own energy generation capacity that is not connected to the grid will not be subject to this cap. The legislation requires miners to obtain a license from the authorities and makes some minor adjustments to the industry's tax system. (CoinDesk)
