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Microsoft urges lawmakers, companies to ‘step up’ with AI guardrails
26.5.2023
Microsoft President Brad Smith is the latest tech industry heavyweight to call for better risk management and regulation for artificial intelligence
WEF publishes crypto asset regulation recommendations for government, industry
25.5.2023
The World Economic Forum analyzed regulatory approaches to urge cooperation between international organizations, regulators and the crypto industry
Norway could go its own way on crypto asset regulation, central bank suggests
25.5.2023
International regulation may be too slow and may represent interests that are not in line with Norway’s, Norges Bank suggests in an annual report
Centralized Exchanges Are Here to Stay
25.5.2023
Crypto-Assets Impact on Traditional Markets Is Small, but Can Pose Systemic Risk: EU Watchdog
25.5.2023
Europe’s financial overseer does not seem overly concerned about cryptocurrencies’ impact on the financial system, but still said regulators should monitor risks in case.
The European Systemic Risk Board released a report on Thursday titled “Crypto-assets and decentralised finance- systemic...
Norway Should Consider a National Strategy for Crypto Regulation: Norges Bank Report
25.5.2023
The bank says lawmakers should take advantage of existing regulations that cater to systemic risk and enforcement action for example, as well as stresses the need for crypto specific ones
Chinese state media removes video on crypto after Binance CEO calls it 'big deal'
25.5.2023
Although China has maintained a hostile stance against crypto, the recent developments in Hong Kong got many to speculate about its impact on China
South Korean Prosecution Vows to ‘Review’ Crypto Sector as Scandal Intensifies
25.5.2023
South Korea’s Prosecutor-General has promised a “thorough review” of the crypto sector amid rising “public suspicion” about politicians and their crypto holdings.
Per Yonhap, Prosecutor-General Lee Won-seok said his agency would “faithfully investigate” the sector.
And he pledged to “resolve...
Japan to Apply Tougher Crypto AML Regulations, ‘Travel Rule’ in June
25.5.2023
Stricter anti-money laundering (AML) measures for the crypto sector in Japan will enter into force next month, local media reported. The new rules were adopted to align the country’s legal framework for cryptocurrencies with global standards in the field. Japan to Enforce Legislation Allowing...
Cathie Wood Thinks the U.S. Crypto Exodus Is Here. Is It?
24.5.2023
Strike, Coinbase and others have intimated they may leave the United States due to regulatory pressure. But those may be empty threats
ICC Securities Watchdog To Help Regulate Cryptocurrency - Here's What It Says
24.5.2023
With a number of securities regulators across the world developing new rules for the crypto industry, the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) aims to contribute to the ongoing discussion by releasing its own batch of crypto-focused policy recommendations. ...
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Bill Seeks to Oblige South Korean Lawmakers to Declare Crypto Assets
24.5.2023
A new bill requiring South Korean lawmakers to disclose their cryptocurrency holdings has been proposed in Seoul. The legislative initiative comes amid a snowballing scandal surrounding the crypto dealings of an opposition lawmaker whose case has been referred to the parliamentary ethics committee....
In Crypto Cybersecurity, Ambiguity May Help - Ex-BNY Mellon Exec
24.5.2023
Leaving room in guidelines for interpretation and for a developing sector to self-regulate, grow, and change – instead of setting rigid laws to strictly follow – is likely the best choice for crypto cybersecurity regulation, said David Schwed former head of digital assets technology at banking...
South Korea’s lead party wants crypto disclosure laws to apply earlier: Report
24.5.2023
The proposed bill would require top government officials and lawmakers to declare all personal crypto holdings over $760
ETH can be a security and a commodity: Former CFTC commissioner
24.5.2023
Ether can simultaneously be a security and commodity under the regulatory scope of the SEC and CFTC, former CFTC commissioner Dan Berkovitz claimed
Coinbase Asks the Court To Step In To Get Answers on Its Rulemaking Petition
23.5.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase called on a court to issue a “writ of mandamus” telling the US Securities and Exchange Commission to respond to its rulemaking petition within seven days.
A mandamus “is warranted because the SEC has made up its mind to deny Coinbase’s petition,” the exchange said...
Connecticut Banking Regulator Fines Crypto ATM Operator Bitcoin of America
23.5.2023
According to the Connecticut Department of Banking, commissioner Jorge Perez revealed that the regulator has reached a settlement with the crypto automated teller machine (ATM) and kiosk operator Bitcoin of America. As part of the settlement, Bitcoin of America will pay $86,000 in restitution,...
EU Banks Could Access Stablecoins More Easily Under Leaked Plans
23.5.2023
The European Commission's plans could moderate a push from Parliament to discourage crypto holdings as it debates new capital requirements for banks
U.S. is 'Losing' the Bitcoin Movement: Cathie Wood
23.5.2023
Cathie Wood also referenced last year's dramatic collapse of crypto exchange FTX, saying it "proved the concept" of bitcoin
Today in Crypto: FBI Issues Alert About Scam Crypto Job Ads, Binance Dismissed from a Tinder-Related Lawsuit, Hong Kong to Allow Licensed Platforms to Serve Retail Investors
23.5.2023
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