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UK financial watchdog reminds crypto firms of October deadline for marketing compliance
4.7.2023
Companies operating in the U.K. will have only “four routes to lawfully communicate cryptoasset promotions” in order to be in compliance with the FCA's regime
Bitcoin futures premium hits 18-month high — Time to flip bullish?
4.7.2023
The Bitcoin futures' premium surge is having traders ask whether this is excitement or a return to the average after a multi-month bear market
Latest Thai Securities Guidelines Require Digital Asset Platforms to Issue Crypto Trading Risk Warnings
4.7.2023
According to Thailand’s securities regulator, digital asset service providers will be required to warn prospective investors of the risks that come with trading or investing in cryptocurrencies. The guidelines also state that starting on Aug. 30, 2023, digital asset business operators will...
Singapore's Monetary Authority Enforces Crypto Lending and Staking Ban for Retail Investors
4.7.2023
Singapore's chief financial watchdog has decided to enforce a ban on lending and staking for retail customers.
On July 3, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) revealed a set of new requirements for what it calls "Digital Payment Token (DPT) service providers".
These rules are meant...
Singapore Implements New Crypto Regulations Targeting Custody, Lending, Staking
4.7.2023
Singapore has implemented new regulations for crypto service providers in a bid to enhance investor protection and maintain market integrity within the cryptocurrency industry. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will also restrict lending and staking activities facilitated by crypto service...
Belarus Looks to Ban P2P Crypto Trading – Crackdown Incoming?
4.7.2023
Belarus is set to ban peer-to-peer (P2P) crypto “exchanges” – in a blow to traders operating in the country.
In a Telegram post from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, government officials said they were “preparing proposals for legislation” that would “prohibit the exchange of cryptocurrency...
'A lot of the bad actors have been shaken out of the market' — Bitvo CEO
3.7.2023
Bitvo president and CEO Pamela Draper spoke with Cointelegraph at the Collision Conference in Toronto on the firm almost being acquired by FTX and Canada's regulatory environment
BNY Mellon, Franklin Templeton Heads to Co-Chair New Digital Asset Panel
3.7.2023
BNY Mellon and Franklin Templeton have been appointed as co-chairs of the new Digital Assets Market Subcommittee by the US derivatives and commodities regulator.
Caroline Butler, the global head of digital assets at BNY Mellon, and Sandy Kaul, the head of digital and industry advisory services...
Today in Crypto: South Korea Passes the Virtual Asset User Protection Legislation, Poly Network Exploit Affected 57 Cryptos on 10 Blockchains, Crypto Miners Are Turning to AI
3.7.2023
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Read More: Today in Crypto: South Korea Passes the Virtual Asset User Protection Legislation, Poly Network Exploit Affected 57 Cryptos...
Crypto Struggles Are Predominantly North American, Says Animoca Brands CEO
3.7.2023
Animoca Brands CEO Yat Siu said that crypto entrepreneurs in North America are facing more struggles than other regions due to macroeconomic and regulatory conditions.
In an interview with Cointelegraph at the Collision conference in Toronto, crypto veteran Siu talked about the contrast in crypto...
Thai SEC bans the use of customer crypto assets for lending and investment
3.7.2023
Investor protection regulations have been under discussion since September 2022 amid the crypto lending crisis that saw firms such as BlockFi and Celsius declare bankruptcy
Singapore Plans to Safeguard Cryptocurrency Investments with New Trust Requirement
3.7.2023
Singapore has announced plans to impose a trust requirement on cryptocurrency exchanges in a bid to instill confidence in the market and protect investors from potential losses.
On Monday, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) stated that cryptocurrency exchanges will be required to keep...
Tim Draper Adjusts Timeframe for His $250K Bitcoin Price Forecast
3.7.2023
Venture capitalist Tim Draper has adjusted his projected timeframe for bitcoin’s price to reach $250,000. Maintaining an optimistic outlook, Draper still expects the world’s largest cryptocurrency to reach his predicted price target but acknowledged that it may take “a little...
Bittrex Requests Dismissal of SEC Lawsuit, Arguing for Congressional Approval in Crypto Regulation
2.7.2023
According to a recent court filing, the U.S. subsidiary of Bittrex has requested the dismissal of the case filed against the exchange by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Attorneys for Bittrex argue that the SEC cannot regulate cryptocurrency assets as securities without approval...
Former SEC Official Defends Chair Gensler — Urges Crypto Community to Quit Personal Attacks, Focus on Facts
2.7.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s former head of internet enforcement has defended SEC Chairman Gary Gensler’s approach to regulating the crypto industry. “It’s time to attack the facts and law on SEC positions and quit the personal attacks on the...
UK’s New Financial Law to Regulate Crypto, Includes Provisions for 'Crypto Hub
30.6.2023
The United Kingdom on Thursday officially passed legislation to regulate cryptocurrencies and stablecoins as part of its broader financial regulatory reforms post-Brexit.
The new law, dubbed the Financial Services and Markets bill, will grant regulators the authority to establish a tailored...
Today in Crypto: Mastercard to Start Testing Its Multi-Token Network This Summer, OKX's Liquid Marketplace Exceeds $3BN in Trading Volume, Binance’s Institutional Clients Remain Optimistic on Crypto
30.6.2023
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Read More: Today in Crypto: Mastercard to Start Testing Its Multi-Token Network This Summer, OKX's Liquid Marketplace Exceeds $3BN...
New Zealand Is Not Exploring Crypto Regulation, but Recommends Increased Vigilance
30.6.2023
After receiving 50 submissions as part of a consultation process, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has said it won't propose a regulatory approach towards stablecoins and crypto-assets
US Court Orders Operator of Digital Asset Trading Scam to Pay $54 Million
30.6.2023
According to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Michael Ackerman, the operator of an alleged fraudulent digital asset trading scheme, has been issued with an injunction order which bars him from trading in any CFTC-regulated markets or registering with the CFTC. The injunction also...
UK Commission Publishes Recommendations for Reform and Development of the Law on Digital Assets
30.6.2023
The Law Commission of England and Wales has published its “recommendations for reform and development of the law on digital assets.” The recommendations, which seek to secure the U.K.’s position as a global crypto hub, are intended “to provide a comprehensive legal foundation...