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Bank of England: Crypto Needs Enhanced Regulatory and Law Enforcement Frameworks
7.7.2022
The Bank of England says “extreme volatility” in the crypto market “underscores the need for enhanced regulatory and law enforcement frameworks.” The British central bank has warned that crypto prices could fall further. Bank of England Calls for Enhanced Crypto...
Solana Labs, Multicoin Accused of Violating Securities Law by SOL Investor
7.7.2022
A California resident alleged that Solana Labs, the Solana Foundation and other key players violated federal securities laws
Exodus of pro-crypto financial regulators in UK amid allegations of misconduct in PM's government
6.7.2022
In his resignation letter, Economic Secretary to the Treasury John Glen said that “vital reforms" to the country’s financial services were ready to be presented to Parliament
Here's What Still Needs to Happen Before the EU's MiCA Bill Becomes Law
6.7.2022
CoinDesk looks at what EU crypto companies can expect after the bloc sealed deals on the political shape on anti-money-laundering and licensing laws
$10 Bundle Includes Hundreds Of Games, Helps Fund Access To Abortion
6.7.2022
Game designer Caro Asercion has marshaled together a massive itch.io bundle giveaway to help raise money for abortion funds throughout U.S. states where reproductive health is now, or soon will be, illegal following the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade. It’s just $10, and includes...
Crypto market volatility shows need for 'enhanced regulatory and law enforcement frameworks' — BoE
5.7.2022
The central bank said the growth of the crypto market did not pose an “immediate threat” to the United Kingdom’s financial system, but had the potential to do so in the future
MiCa, AMLA and EU’s 'wild west' problem: Law Decoded, June 27-July 4
5.7.2022
The Markets in Crypto-Assets passed the Tripartite negotiations, while the European Union anticipates a new body for AML regulation
ECB officials prepare for 'harmonization' of crypto regulations: Report
4.7.2022
Regulators from 19 EU member states will reportedly attend a supervisory board meeting in July to discuss MiCA and its possible implementation
Singapore's financial watchdog considers further restrictions on crypto
4.7.2022
The Monetary Authority of Singapore may consider “placing limits on retail participation” for investors, as well as introduce rules on the use of leverage for crypto transactions
EU Makes Deal on MiCA Legislation to Regulate Crypto Markets
2.7.2022
Representatives of key European Union (EU) institutions and member states reached an agreement on the Markets in Crypto Assets regulatory proposal. The progress in the negotiations over the comprehensive legal framework for the Union’s crypto space comes after earlier this week European...
Crypto World Is Cautious of Finer Details In EU's MiCA Law
1.7.2022
Web3 experts are cautiously welcoming the first major jurisdiction’s attempt to regulate crypto – but first they must resolve the MiCA law’s paradoxes – like when is a non-fungible token fungible?
Financial Companies Report First Deal With Digital Assets Under Russian Law
1.7.2022
Two companies have carried out Russia’s first transactions with digital financial assets as defined by the country’s current legislation. The deal involved the tokenization of debt issued by a third party and its subsequent acquisition. Russian Companies Conduct Issue and Placement...
EU agrees on MiCA regulation to crack down on crypto and stablecoins
1.7.2022
“Europe’s upcoming crypto-assets policy framework will be to crypto what GDPR was to privacy,” says Circle chief strategy officer Dante Disparte
Former Monero maintainer Riccardo 'Fluffypony' Spagni to surrender for South Africa extradition
30.6.2022
Court filings hint at authorities allowing Spagni to be in the United States for the Independence Day holiday weekend before being taken to South Africa early on Tuesday
EU Agrees on Landmark Crypto Authorization Law, MiCA
30.6.2022
The world’s third biggest economy wants the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation to protect investors and set up strict standards for stablecoin issuers
CFTC brings $1.7B fraud case involving Bitcoin against South African national
30.6.2022
“The defendants misappropriated, either directly or indirectly, all of the Bitcoin they accepted from the pool participants,” said the CFTC
Reporting ‘limited progress,’ FATF urges countries to introduce legislation for travel rule
30.6.2022
“Countries that have not introduced Travel Rule legislation should do so as soon as possible, and FATF jurisdictions should lead by example," said the organization
OpenSea data breach causes massive leak of users' email addresses
30.6.2022
The NFT marketplace noted that it has reported the incident to law enforcement officials and that an inquiry is underway
US Infrastructure Law’s Reporting Requirements for Crypto Brokers Likely to Face Delay
29.6.2022
Hotly-debated reporting requirements for crypto exchanges and brokers included in U.S. President Joe Biden’s $1 trillion infrastructure law could face a major delay
Russian Parliament Adopts Tax Rules for Digital Assets
29.6.2022
Russian lawmakers have approved amendments regulating the taxation of transactions with digital assets. The legislation concerns business operations with cryptocurrencies and tokens. In some cases, the burden for Russian companies will be reduced as compared to foreign entities. Russian Duma Passes...