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Australia asks if ‘high-risk’ AI should be banned in surprise consultation
1.6.2023
The Australian government suddenly announced a new eight-week consultation to ask how heavily it should police the AI sector
Covering the 2024 Presidential Election
31.5.2023
It gives me no pleasure to report that less than six months into this Congressional term, the 2024 election season has become fully underway. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) officially declared his candidacy last week, though he appears to have been laying the groundwork (campaigning) for quite...
Bybit Follows Binance’s Footsteps, Exits Canadian Market Amid Regulatory Concerns
31.5.2023
In the wake of Binance’s departure from Canada, cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has announced its exit from the nation as well, citing “recent regulatory development” as the reason. Effective May 31, Bybit stated that it would cease accepting applications from Canadian residents....
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren Calls for Shutdown of Crypto Funding for Fentanyl
31.5.2023
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) cited the rampant use of cryptocurrency in the Chinese fentanyl trade during a Wednesday Senate hearing, arguing for legislation to help break that pipeline
EU Formally Signs New Crypto Licensing, Money Laundering Rules Into Law
31.5.2023
The MiCA law is set to make the bloc the first major jurisdiction with tailored crypto regulations
Hong Kong and UAE Central Banks Join Forces on Crypto Regulations
31.5.2023
Both Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have strengthened ties after their respective central banks (CBUAE) and monetary authorities (HKMA) agreed to join forces on crypto regulation earlier this week.
The parties held a meeting in Abu Dhabi on Monday to “enhance collaboration between...
EU’s Banking Regulator Highlights AML Risks in Privacy Coins, Self-Hosted Wallets
31.5.2023
The European Banking Authority wants to extend money laundering guidance to crypto firms and banks that trade with them
China to gain most from restrictive US crypto regulations: Coinbase CEO
31.5.2023
The Coinbase CEO has been hugely critical of the U.S. failure to provide the crypto industry with regulatory clarity and has long argued it will push firms offshore
Former Coinbase Employee, U.S. SEC Settle Insider Trading Charges
30.5.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission settled charges with a former Coinbase product manager and his brother tied to 2022 allegations of insider trading on certain cryptocurrencies listed by Coinbase, the regulator announced Tuesday
U.S. CFTC Warns About Clearing Derivatives Tied to Digital Assets
30.5.2023
The derivatives agency said that clearing organizations it oversees have moved into the crypto space and it issued a reminder that they need to actively address the risks
FTX Examiner Appointment Referred to Court of Appeals by District Judge
30.5.2023
The U.S. government is pushing to have an independent inquiry into the crypto exchange despite concerns over cost
Crypto Exchange bitFlyer Aligns Itself With FATF 'Travel Rule' With New Restrictions
30.5.2023
The company is only allowing crypto and transfers to platforms that comply with Coinbase-led Travel Rule Universal Solution Technology (TRUST)
India's RBI Intends to Push G-20 to Focus on Crypto's Macro Risks
30.5.2023
India's central bank is trying to expand the global narrative around cryptocurrencies beyond "financial stability and integrity to macro-financial and cross-sectoral implications and risks of crypto-assets
ECB Finalizes Digital Euro Prototypes as Development Decision Looms
30.5.2023
The central bank has examined the use of distributed ledger technology and smart contracts for its potential new digital currency
Russia to Enact Laws to Regulate Crypto Exchange Action; Profiles Use of Cryptocurrency to Bypass Sanctions
30.5.2023
The government of Russia is preparing to regulate the establishment and action of crypto exchanges, abandoning its earlier proposal of the creation of a unique national platform. Anatoly Aksakov, head of the Russian State Duma Financial Markets Committee, stated that crypto exchanges could help...
Bali Tightens Regulations: Stricter Measures Implemented to Restrict Foreign Tourists from Using Cryptocurrency as Payment
29.5.2023
The popular Indonesian tourist island Bali will tighten rules around payments to make it harder for foreign tourists to pay with crypto.
Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, Bali Governor Wayan Koster indicated that the tighter rules on payments are part of a wider crackdown on what he called...
Gemini and Bankrupt Lender Genesis Asks U.S. Court to Dismiss SEC Lawsuit Targeting Earn Program
29.5.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission alleged the two entities had sold unregistered securities through Gemini's Earn program
Binance Launching New Crypto Trading Platform in Japan This Summer to Comply With Regulations
29.5.2023
Global cryptocurrency exchange Binance says it has created a new crypto trading platform for Japan residents that will be available this summer. The new exchange will fully comply with Japanese crypto regulations and will offer trading of a limited number of tokens initially, according to...
Indian Crypto Exchanges Are in Survival Mode, Trying to Extend Their Runways
29.5.2023
India’s CoinDCX, CoinSwitch, WazirX, BuyUCoin, ZebPay and Giottus all think they'll survive the current bear market – here’s how
Gulf Binance Clinches Thai Regulatory Approval
26.5.2023
The joint venture between Gulf Innova and Binance aims to offer crypto services in the country starting later this year