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EU regulator sets restrictive measure guidelines for crypto providers
15.11.2024
Crypto-asset service providers that carry out transfers must choose a screening system that allows them to comply with the EU's restrictive measures regimes
Hong Kong prepares AI guidelines for finance sector
17.9.2024
Hong Kong’s government plans to regulate AI in finance by issuing policies at the upcoming FinTech Week
Hong Kong issues generative AI guidelines for consumer protection
20.8.2024
The HKMA introduces new principles for using generative AI, emphasizing governance, transparency, and data protection in consumer-facing applications
US Senator Hails Bitcoin’s Potential to Democratize Finance and Improve Financial Inclusion
28.7.2024
Senator Tim Scott highlighted bitcoin’s potential to democratize finance and improve financial inclusion at the Bitcoin 2024 Conference. He criticized the Biden administration’s approach to digital assets and endorsed efforts to overturn restrictive SEC guidelines. Scott advocated...
Crypto for Advisors: Making Sense of Crypto
25.7.2024
As the momentum of the crypto and blockchain industry continues to grow, securities advisors are undoubtedly facing a greater number of questions from clients about specific crypto assets and the projects which underlie them. Evaluating these projects requires a thorough understanding of several...
EU releases crypto-asset classification tools to help firms comply with MiCA
19.7.2024
EU regulators introduce standardized crypto-asset classification under MiCA with a new test and guidelines to ensure uniformity across the market as regulations begin to come into play
New risk assessment guidelines for DeFi protocols unveiled
17.7.2024
The EEA’s new guidelines aim to establish a standard for mitigating risks in DeFi protocols, which will benefit regulators, developers and users alike
New risk assessment guidelines for DeFi protocols unveiled
17.7.2024
The EEA’s new guidelines aim to establish a standard for mitigating risks in DeFi protocols, which will benefit regulators, developers and users alike
Bank of Italy to release crypto guidelines in ‘coming days’ — Governor
10.7.2024
Italy’s central bank will soon share how the country should apply the EU’s MiCA crypto laws, with its governor slamming Bitcoin and Ethereum as “unbacked” cryptocurrencies
Italy Prepares to Issue Guidelines on Implementing EU Crypto Regulation
10.7.2024
Italy’s central bank will soon release guidelines on implementing the European Union’s Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) Regulation to ensure the payment system’s regular functioning, Bank of Italy Governor Fabio Panetta revealed on Tuesday. In his speech to the Italian...
MiCA regulation takes shape under EBA’s newest guidelines
13.6.2024
The European Banking Authority has introduced a series of technical standards and guidelines for token issuers as MiCA implementation moves forward
South Korean Regulator Excludes Certain NFTs From Crypto Regulations
11.6.2024
South Korea’s top financial regulator has issued guidelines clarifying when non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are considered virtual assets. This distinction aims to minimize the risk of widespread user harm. The guidelines will be part of the Virtual Asset User Protection Act, effective July...
South Korea enacts Virtual Asset User Protection Law, issues NFT guidelines
10.6.2024
South Korea is making significant strides in regulating the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency landscape with the implementation of the Virtual Asset User Protection Law. This landmark legislation, now in effect, aims to safeguard users and ensure the integrity of the virtual asset market. Alongside...
South Korea labels mass-produced NFTs as virtual assets
10.6.2024
NFTs considered as virtual assets are eligible to receive interest when deposited to exchanges according to the FSC’s guidelines published in 2023
Breaking: Senate Overwhelmingly Votes To Overturn The SEC’s SAB121
16.5.2024
The U.S. Senate voted to formally issue a disapproval of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) controversial staff accounting bulletin SAB121 on Monday afternoon. The vote follows a House vote of the federal agency’s guidelines, with the resolution now headed to President...
Philippines Securities Regulator Set to Unveil Cryptocurrency Guidelines in Second Half
6.5.2024
The Philippines' securities regulator is set to unveil a regulatory framework for crypto assets and trading by the latter half of 2024.
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South Korea to Unveil Guidelines Barring the Listing of Hacked Coins
7.4.2024
South Korean authorities are reportedly planning to release updated guidelines for virtual asset trading. These guidelines will prohibit the listing or relisting of coins that have previously been hacked. Additionally, the guidelines will require issuers of “foreign” virtual assets...
UK Watchdog Clarifies Rules for Memes and Finfluencers in Social Media Promotions
28.3.2024
The UK’s FCA on Tuesday issued new guidelines for financial services promotions on social media. These apply to formats like memes, reels, and gaming streams, highlighting the need for fairness and avoiding any misleading information.
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Twitch Bans Using ‘Intimate’ Body Parts As Green Screens
27.3.2024
Amazon-owned livestreaming platform Twitch has disciplined content creators again. Just as a new meta began dominating the site earlier this month, in which streamers started playing games like Fortnite on green-screened boobs and butts, Twitch has updated its Terms of Service to strictly prohibit...
Nigeria's SEC Updates Guidelines for Crypto Firms in Bid to Stop Criminal Activity: Report
7.3.2024
Nigeria's government has started a fresh crackdown on crypto firms, reportedly blocking access to several, including Binance, Coinbase and Kraken