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Taiwan's Crackdown: Offshore Crypto Exchanges Must Comply or Exit
8.9.2023
Taiwan is set to impose restrictions on offshore cryptocurrency exchanges operating within its jurisdiction unless they gain the required registration.
The country's Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) has drafted ten guiding principles for virtual asset services providers (VASPs) to establish...
Today in Crypto: Coinbase is in 'Final Stages of Selecting Its EU Hub Location', Six Projects Get Investments from Base Ecosystem Fund, LBRY Appeals SEC-related Court Decision
8.9.2023
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Read More: Today in Crypto: Coinbase is in 'Final Stages of Selecting Its EU Hub Location', Six Projects Get Investments from Base...
Exclusive: OKX Crypto Exchange Targets 'Tech-Savvy' India, But Regulatory Compliance Comes First, Says Global CMO Haider Rafique
8.9.2023
In an exclusive interview with CryptoNews, OKX Global Chief Marketing Officer, Haider Rafique, expressed the company’s vision to target India's “tech-savy” market.
OKX, one of the largest crypto exchanges in terms of trading volume, currently does not offer any centralized finance products...
Key G20 Policy Paper Suggests Against Blanket Crypto Ban, Calls for Comprehensive Regulatory Oversight
8.9.2023
A joint synthesis paper from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Financial Stability Board (FSB) on crypto regulations is set to be presented to G20 members during the leadership summit under India's presidency on 9th and 10th September.
The key policy paper, released on Thursday...
US Senator Says Lack of Regulatory Clarity is Driving Crypto Outside the United States
8.9.2023
Senator Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) has said that the lack of regulatory clarity in the United States is creating an unfavorable environment, driving crypto companies outside the country.
"It is a terrible environment. For those companies who are trying to invest and expand, it’s forcing them to look...
CFTC Targets DeFi Protocols Opyn, ZeroEx, and Deridex in Sweeping Crackdown
8.9.2023
The U.S. derivatives markets regulator Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has charged three decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, Opyn, Inc., ZeroEx (0x), Inc., and Deridex, Inc. with offering illegal derivatives trading.
According to an official statement released on Thursday, these...
CFTC commissioner calls for crypto regulatory pilot program
7.9.2023
Commissioner Caroline Pham called for the pilot program to kick off with a stakeholder roundtable and for the CFTC to propose and adopt rules on the risks retail investors face
Former FTX exec will give up real estate, car, and $11M following guilty plea: Report
7.9.2023
Ryan Salame will reportedly remain free on a $1-million bond until his sentencing hearing scheduled for March 2024
House committee will reopen discussions on digital dollar in Sept. 14 hearing
7.9.2023
Following an August recess, members of the House Financial Services Committee will gather for a “Digital Dollar Dilemma” hearing on Sept. 14
CFTC Commissioner Pitches Pilot Program for U.S. Crypto Regulation
7.9.2023
The U.S. watchdog for derivatives markets should create a limited pilot program for regulating cryptocurrencies, said Caroline Pham, one of the members of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
UK financial watchdog could give crypto firms until January 2024 for marketing compliance
7.9.2023
Companies offering crypto services to U.K. residents have an Oct. 8 deadline to run “clear, fair and not misleading” marketing campaigns, but some could have until Jan. 8
Today in Crypto: 80 Massive Crypto Influencers Removed From Weibo, IMF and FSB Jointly Publish Crypto Policy Recommendations, DFINITY Foundation Partners with Lugano
7.9.2023
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Read More: Today in Crypto: 80 Massive Crypto Influencers Removed From Weibo, IMF and FSB Jointly Publish Crypto Policy...
Former FTX exec is planning to plead guilty to criminal charges: Report
7.9.2023
A Sept. 7 court appearance by Ryan Salame could see the former co-CEO of FTX Digital Markets plead guilty, following the examples of Caroline Ellison, Gary Wang, and Nishad Singh
ECB Official Shares Digital Euro Progress, Concerns Over Paypal’s Stablecoin
7.9.2023
European Central Bank (ECB) executive board member Fabio Panetta has warned about stablecoins issued by private providers, such as Paypal. He also provided an update on the progress of the digital euro. “At the ECB, our investigation phase is now in its final stage, preparing the ground...
Binance crypto exchange saw departure of 10 key executives in 2023. Here's the list
7.9.2023
Binance CEO Chang Peng Zhao sought to dismiss concerns around executive departures, claiming these executives are moving into bigger roles outside Binance, and said reports are market FUD
IMF, FSB release joint policy recommendations for crypto assets
7.9.2023
The policy paper includes recommendations for regulating activities related to stablecoins and decentralized finance (DeFi)
CBN missed opportunity for blockchain regulation in 2021 - Convexity CEO
7.9.2023
Mr. Owonibi stated that a blockchain regulation strategy should have been created by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in 2021 instead of cutting ties between cryptocurrency exchange firms and local banks
US Treasury, IRS propose cryptocurrency regulations for brokers
7.9.2023
Brokers — referred to as “digital asset middlemen” in the regulatory proposal — will be required to provide information on gains and losses incurred during the sale of crypto assets
FASB Approves New Accounting Standards for Crypto Holdings
7.9.2023
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) in the United States has given unanimous approval to new accounting standards for disclosure of cryptocurrency holdings.
The FASB, a non-governmental entity overseen by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), introduced these rules...
Rejection of crypto bill exposes Aussies to ‘unregulated market’ — Senator Bragg
7.9.2023
Senator Andrew Bragg says rejecting his crypto bill will drive investment away from Australia but lawyers claim it's part of a bigger regulatory picture