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EU Council Adopts New Rules for Europe’s Crypto Markets
18.5.2023
The Council of the European Union has given its final approval to new regulations for crypto assets and markets in the EU. The decision completes a lengthy and complex legislative process for what’s considered to be the world’s first comprehensive legal framework for digital assets like bitcoin....
Crypto Exchanges Must Share User Data With Russia, Prosecutor General Demands
9.4.2023
Digital asset exchanges must be obliged to provide user information to Russia’s law enforcement agencies, the country’s Prosecutor General has insisted. The circulation of cryptocurrencies in the Russian Federation needs to be regulated to counter money laundering, the official added....
Bank of France Governor Calls for Mandatory Licensing for Crypto Companies
8.1.2023
France has to adopt a licensing regime for crypto service providers, the head of the country’s central bank has suggested. According to the executive, the need to tighten regulatory oversight stems from the “disorder” in the industry throughout the past year. Licensing Should Replace Registration...
Countries ignoring crypto AML rules risk placement on FATF's 'grey list' — Report
8.11.2022
Reports suggest the Financial Action Task Force will conduct annual checks to ensure countries are enforcing anti-money laundering rules for crypto providers
Kazakhstan Senate Adopts Legislation Subjecting Crypto Platforms to Financial Monitoring
8.11.2021
The Senate in Kazakhstan has approved amendments aimed at preventing the legalization of illicit funds which will affect companies dealing with digital assets, among others. The new legislation subjects crypto service providers to the country’s financial monitoring regime. Senators Back...