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New South Korean leadership will press for BTC ETF trading
7.5.2024
The Democratic Party of Korea promised to allow Bitcoin exchange-traded funds and it expects to follow through, one way or another
Thailand to Block Access to 'Unauthorized' Crypto Platforms
22.4.2024
Authorities in Thailand have decided to block "unauthorized" crypto platforms to increase the efficiency of law enforcement in solving the problem of online crime, an announcement on Friday last week said
Middle East regulatory clarity drives crypto industry growth — Binance FZE head
18.10.2023
UAE, Dubai and Bahrain continue to attract major cryptocurrency exchanges and businesses due to their progressive regulatory approaches
Singapore Announces Stablecoin Rules, MAS to Label Regulated Tokens
16.8.2023
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) unveiled regulations aimed at ensuring the value stability of each stablecoin regulated in the city-state. Under the new rules, issuers that want their fiat-pegged tokens to be labeled as “MAS-regulated” will have to meet certain requirements. Singapore...
G20 President India Proposes ‘Action Points’ for Implementing Global Crypto Rules
7.8.2023
The Indian Presidency of G20 has put forward proposals for a roadmap to introducing a global regulatory framework for crypto assets. India believes a more coordinated policy will be needed to enforce international standards in the field and adequately minimize associated risks. India’s...
Circle CEO spells doom scenario for US dollar in warning to Congress
14.7.2023
Jeremy Allaire claimed the U.S. dollar is “under threat” and urged lawmakers to pass stablecoin regulation to “build trust” in a digital dollar
Dubai: Launching a Crypto Regulatory Arm to Become a Global Financial Power
27.6.2023
The center of the crypto universe has been shifting toward the UAE since March 2022, when Dubai announced the world’s first independent crypto regulator, the Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority. With its state intention to provide legal clarity for crypto, the No. 5 spot in CoinDesk’s Crypto Hubs...
Coinbase blasts SEC for ‘no straight answers’ following court order
19.6.2023
The comment from the crypto exchange came after the SEC asked for more time to respond to Coinbase's rulemaking petition
Janet Yellen Urges Congress to Enact Stricter Regulations for Crypto Industry Amid SEC Shakedown
7.6.2023
In a recent statement, former U.S. Federal Reserve chair and current Treasury secretary, Janet Yellen, expressed her desire for Congress to enact more regulatory measures concerning the cryptocurrency industry. Yellen cited Treasury reports on cryptocurrencies that have pinpointed various risks...
Crypto should become a regular part of TradFi within 5-10 years: Exchange CEO
19.5.2023
Bittrex Global CEO, Oliver Linch, believes crypto conferences won't exist in 5-10 years as crypto would just become a part of traditional finance
Where crypto can grow: Digital asset regulations around the world
28.4.2023
While many countries have sped up their efforts to regulate cryptocurrencies following a crisis-filled 2022, most still lack a clear framework for the industry to build around
SEC Commissioner Calls for ‘Consistent Legal Framework’ for All Asset Classes, Including Crypto
28.1.2023
A commissioner with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has called for “a coherent and consistent legal framework that works across all asset classes,” including crypto assets. She warned that the SEC’s current enforcement-centric approach would take 400 years to...
Report: Nigerian Lawmakers Set to Pass Law That Diminishes Central Bank Influence on Crypto
20.12.2022
Nigeria is expected to designate cryptocurrency as capital for investment if the country’s House of Representatives votes to approve a bill that seeks to amend the Investments and Securities Act of 2007, a report has said. A Nigerian lawmaker, Babangida Ibrahim, suggested that the Central...
FTX fall was ‘incredibly damaging,’ crypto must foster real utility: Ripple policy lead
28.11.2022
Ripple’s APAC policy director said the collapse of FTX is exactly why crypto needs to move away from "hype cycles" and towards "real utility."
Singapore Seeks to Reduce Risks for Retail Crypto Investors With Restrictive Rules
27.10.2022
Financial authorities in Singapore have proposed new regulations designed to protect consumers from risks associated with cryptocurrency investment and trading. The measures, which also aim to expand regulations for stablecoins, will be discussed with the industry before their adoption. Singapore...
Abu Dhabi Global Market Financial Regulator Unveils Virtual Asset Regulation ‘Guiding Principles’
14.9.2022
Abu Dhabi Global Market’s financial regulator, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), recently unveiled six principles that will guide its “approach to virtual asset regulation and supervision.” Though not legally binding, the principles, according to the FSRA...
US Federal Reserve Board Unveils Final Guidelines Used When Reviewing Requests for Access to Master Accounts
18.8.2022
The U.S. Federal Reserve Board has said it has released the final guidelines which are set to be used by Reserve Banks when “reviewing requests to access Federal Reserve accounts and payment services.” According to the board, the final guidelines will become effective as soon as they...
South African Crypto Investors and Service Providers Told of Legal and Tax Implications of Central Bank’s Plan
17.7.2022
South African tax consultancy firm Tax Consulting SA, has said the recent announcement by the central bank — that will start to regulate cryptocurrency in 12 to 18 months — has legal and tax implications for both crypto investors and organizations providing intermediary services....
South African Central Bank Now Considers Cryptocurrency to Be a Financial Asset
15.7.2022
The deputy governor of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) recently said the institution has changed its position on cryptocurrency, and now regards it to be a financial asset which must be regulated as such. The SARB expects to have a cryptocurrency regulatory framework in place by the end...
Report: Morocco’s Central Bank to Unveil Crypto Regulation Bill Soon
27.6.2022
The Moroccan central bank is presently working on a cryptocurrency regulation framework bill and according to the bank’s governor, Abdellatif Jouahri, this is set to be introduced soon. The regulatory framework being worked on will result in Morocco’s money laundering...