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SBF opens Aussie Blockchain Week as govt says we’re “open for business”
21.3.2022
Sam Bankman-Fried, CEO of FTX, said the world is “very much” looking for a crypto hub in APAC, adding that other locations “haven’t played out”
Russian Finance Ministry to Draft 2 Crypto Laws as Central Bank Prepares Own Bills
19.2.2022
The Russian Ministry of Finance has proposed the adoption of two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating cryptocurrencies. The drafts will be presented for public discussions expected to continue until March 18. Media reports have revealed that Bank of Russia has been working on alternative...
Laos Licenses 2 Cryptocurrency Trading Platforms
21.1.2022
The central bank of Laos has issued licenses to two cryptocurrency trading platforms. Lao Digital Assets Exchange (LDX) and Bitqik are now the only two licensed entities that can offer full brokerage and trading services in cryptocurrencies and other digital assets in the country. 2 Cryptocurrency...
US Financial Stability Oversight Council identifies stablecoins and cryptos as threats to financial system
17.12.2021
"The Council recommends that state and federal regulators review available regulations and tools that could be applied to digital assets," says the FSOC
Iran Blockchain Association head calls for special council on crypto laws
4.11.2021
The Blockchain Association is offering to assist with crypto regulations in the Islamic state
UK Police Lobbying for New Laws Allowing Them to Freeze Cryptocurrencies
13.6.2021
UK police are lobbying the government to change the laws to allow them to freeze cryptocurrencies. Scotland Yard detectives say currently account-freezing orders do not apply to cryptocurrency wallets, making it difficult for the police to stop criminals from transferring funds. UK Police Want...
Iran’s President Wants Crypto ‘Laws and Instructions’ Implemented as Soon as Possible
9.6.2021
Iranian president Hassan Rouhani discussed cryptocurrencies at the most recent meeting of the government’s Economic Coordination Board and told participants that regulatory policy is needed to protect consumers. Rouhani believes the Iranian government should “communicate the necessary...
Stricter crypto laws will stifle innovation, says SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce
9.6.2021
Crypto-friendly SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce called for nuanced cryptocurrency regulations as several agencies pursue stricter policy mandates
Biden Makes Cryptocurrency a Focus of New Anti-Corruption Directive for National Security
4.6.2021
Cryptocurrency is a point of focus in President Joe Biden’s new directive aimed at combating corruption as a core national security interest of the U.S. An official of the Biden administration says that major parts of the directive will focus on cryptocurrency and cybercrime. Crypto a Focus...
Russian lobby group launches new campaign against anti-crypto laws
6.4.2021
According to Russian crypto advocates, the existing laws “do not meet the needs” of the cryptocurrency market
Dubai regulators call for public feedback on proposed crypto laws
29.3.2021
Financial regulators in Dubai have enacted a 30-day window for public comments on security token regulations
Miami mayor aiming for 'the most progressive crypto laws'
7.2.2021
“We want to make sure that we believe that if all things are equal, we win," said Mayor Francis Suarez
Lawyers Take Aim at Russia’s Crypto Legislation
26.1.2021
Russian legal experts have criticized the nation’s crypto laws, suggesting that courts in the country have struggled when dealing with crypto in the past – and hinting that recent legislation may have done little to lift the legal fog surrounding how tokens are policed.
Per a report from media...
US attorney general releases guidelines for enforcing crypto laws
8.10.2020
Regulation and guidance continue to come in hot from the land of the free
Former Official Says China Needs to Reform Crypto Laws
8.7.2020
A Chinese official indicated that crypto will inevitably be part of the digital capital market
Despite Russia’s Confusing Crypto Laws, P2P Bitcoin Trade Volumes Soar
3.6.2020
Peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading data shows digital assets like bitcoin are growing extremely popular in Russia, despite the State Duma’s opinions and regulations aimed at crypto assets. On Monday, the Russian government published a draft version of litigation mandates called “On...
Japanese Exchanges React to Revised Crypto Laws Now in Effect
19.5.2020
Atsushi Kuwabara from Japan-based exchange bitbank spoke to Cointelegraph regarding the new regulatory changes to the country’s crypto laws
In a Year or Two, Courts Will Be Ones Making Crypto Laws - Kraken CLO
21.4.2020
The courts, not the lawmakers, will likely be the ones that'll make "new sources of law" for the crypto industry within the next couple of years, according to Marco Santori, the recently appointed Chief Legal Officer (CLO) at major crypto exchange Kraken.
Stating that cypto companies...
Revised Crypto Laws in Japan to be Enforced Starting May 1
6.4.2020
In May, the Payment Services Act and the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act — legislation governing crypto in Japan — will be enforced
Strict Japanese Crypto Laws Discourage Foreign Exchanges … For Now
1.4.2020
Stringent rules for crypto in Japan will benefit new players in the end according to a new report