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Crypto bank opens physical location in India's capital as potential regulatory ban looms
1.3.2021
Unicas is planning to open 50 banks in India by the end of the year, but a proposed bill banning crypto could complicate matters
Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo Contradicts Central Bank, Says Cryptocurrencies Must Regulated and Not Prohibited
27.2.2021
In an apparent rebuke of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Vice President of Nigeria Yemi Osinbajo says the country’s monetary authorities must consider regulating crypto assets. He adds that instead of “killing the goose that might lay the golden egg”, Nigerian monetary...
DeFi will provide good regulatory test for SEC, says Commissioner Peirce
23.2.2021
The SEC commissioner described the DeFi space as "a work in process" but overall "alluring."
South Korean Financial Regulator Confirms Privacy Coin Delistings- Adds New Guidelines to Report Unusual Transactions
22.2.2021
South Korean financial watchdogs are about to start overseeing crypto-related activities in the nation, and additional barriers for exchanges keep appearing. Moreover, one of the South Korean regulatory bodies codified the measures announced last year on privacy coin listings. No Major Domestic...
Central Bank of Nigeria Orders Banks to Close Accounts of Crypto Clients as Remittances via Traditional Corridors Drop by 97%
6.2.2021
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has circulated a letter directing banks and financial institutions to identify and close accounts of cryptocurrency transacting entities. The directive, which took immediate effect, threatens “severe regulatory sanctions” to financial institutions that...
Russia’s regulatory sandbox and the implementation of blockchain tech
6.2.2021
The regulatory sandbox that came into effect in Russia last month is aimed at boosting innovative technology implementation
Crypto Asset Manager Bitwise Files to Publicly Trade Bitcoin Fund
3.2.2021
On February 2, the crypto asset manager, Bitwise Asset Management, announced it had filed a Form 211 with the U.S. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). If the proposal is approved Bitwise will be able to deploy its shares publicly via over-the-counter (OTC) desks and secondary markets....
Regulatory sandbox and DeFi boom: How Spain pushed crypto adoption despite the pandemic
30.1.2021
A summary of the events that marked 2020 in the Spanish crypto space and opinions from different people of the industry who lived it from the inside
Philippine Central Bank Widens Cryptocurrency Regulation — Sees ‘Accelerated Growth’ in Crypto Activity
27.1.2021
The Philippines’ central bank, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), has expanded the country’s cryptocurrency regulation after seeing “accelerated growth” in the use of crypto exchanges. The new regulatory framework is in line with the guidelines recommended by...
Hawaii to Let More Crypto Companies Join Regulatory Sandbox
25.1.2021
Hawaii's Digital Currency Innovation Lab is accepting a second round of applications through Feb. 26
Joe Biden Freezes FinCEN’s Crypto Wallet Rulemaking — US Crypto Regulations Under Review
22.1.2021
New U.S. President Joe Biden has frozen all agency rulemaking, including the proposal by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) relating to cryptocurrency wallets. Biden will appoint someone to “review any new or pending rules,” the White House has announced. FinCEN’s...
Dubai Financial Watchdog to Release Consultation Papers for a Crypto Regulatory Framework
21.1.2021
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has unveiled its plans to create a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. The announcement was part of its 2021-2022 business agenda released this week. The Papers Will Be Released in the First Half of 2021 According to the watchdog, which regulates...
Reports Show Crypto Custodian Xapo Set to be a Digital Bank in Gibraltar
21.1.2021
According to a recent report, the cryptocurrency custodian Xapo is getting ready to become a “fully-fledged” bank in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar. The region located at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula has also been extending “regulatory guidelines...
Enjin Coin surges 71% after becoming first regulatory approved gaming token in Japan
19.1.2021
The asset recently received the blessing of the Japanese Virtual Currency Exchange Association
Regulatory Green Light for Hong Kong’s First Bitcoin ETF – Report
14.1.2021
Traditional Chinese junkboat sailing across Victoria harbour, Hong Kong. The Very Smart Financial Group (VSFG) and its Arrano Capital blockchain arm have reportedly won regulatory approval to launch Hong Kong’s first Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).
Per a report from JRJ, access to the offering...
Coinbase Apologizes to UK and EU Customers Hit By Regulatory Lockouts
13.1.2021
The mea culpa was mum on Coinbase's broader troubles in keeping global trading running smoothly
UK Government Asks Crypto Industry to Provide Insights on Its Regulatory Approach
12.1.2021
Her Majesty’s Treasury in the U.K. issued a document that details a series of proposals addressing the crypto community. With the consultation, the Treasury is initiating a “regulatory approach to cryptoassets and stablecoins” for 2021 following the Brexit turmoil. Special Focus...
Crypto custody firm graduates Singapore Monetary Authority’s regulatory sandbox
11.1.2021
The Singapore-based Propine emerged from the MAS regulatory sandbox with a Capital Markets Services License, and authorization to begin offering digital asset services to institutions
Crypto Custody Firm Leaves Singapore’s Regulatory Sandbox With License, ISO Rating
11.1.2021
The firm exits the sandbox with what it claims is the first ISO 27001 certification for a crypto custody provider
Ripple’s CEO Addresses Key Allegations by US SEC — Legal Response Coming Soon
9.1.2021
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has addressed some of the allegations made by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against his company. He focused on answering five questions on what he calls “unproven allegations” by the regulator. Garlinghouse Says There Is ‘Regulatory...