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Crypto Firms to Undergo Regulatory Sandbox Evaluation Before Licensing in Indonesia
28.3.2024
Starting in January 2025, crypto firms seeking to operate in Indonesia must undergo evaluation in a regulatory sandbox to pass licensing.
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Indonesia Will Require Crypto Products to Pass Through Regulatory Sandbox or Be Deemed Illegal
28.3.2024
The initiative is aimed at combating fraud and will kick in at the start of next year
VanEck Advisor Gabor Gurbacs Concerned Over the Impact of Stringent Crypto Regulations on Innovation
27.3.2024
VanEck advisor Gabor Gurbacs had on March 27 expressed concerns over the incompetence of modern-day crypto regulations and their negative effects on innovations. His criticism stemmed from the instability in the crypto industry as it relates to the regulatory framework in light of the US Securities...
KuCoin Withdrawals Spike to $1B in Crypto Amid U.S. Regulatory Clampdown
27.3.2024
The surge occurred as U.S. federal prosecutors charged the exchange and two of its founders with violating anti-money laundering laws on Tuesday
OKX Quietly Settled Regulatory 'Failings' With Malta Financial Services Authority
27.3.2024
The $322,000 “goodwill” settlement with MFSA related to OKX’s Okcoin Europe subsidiary
Binance Faces Regulatory Hurdles as Philippines SEC’s Ban on Binance Takes Effect
25.3.2024
The Philippines SEC's Ban on Binance prohibits local access to the exchange's website and applications. This decision stems from Binance's alleged unlicensed operations and offering of investment opportunities to Filipinos.
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SEC Chair Gensler Calls for More Regulatory Sunlight in Cryptocurrency Sector at Law Conference
22.3.2024
At a recent gathering at the Columbia Law School Conference, Gary Gensler, the chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, addressed the assembly on the topic of the digital currency landscape. His discourse highlighted the “benefits of mandatory disclosure,” with Gensler...
OKX Ceases Operations in India, Citing Regulatory Hurdles
21.3.2024
OKX has emailed its users in India to inform them that it will discontinue its services there, urging them to withdraw their funds by the end of April.
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House Committee on Financial Services Explores Need for SEC Reform Amid Concerns Over Gensler’s Leadership
20.3.2024
House Committee members grilled SEC Chair Gary Gensler over concerns about regulatory overreach and lack of transparency. Calls for SEC reform are mounting, with critics citing insufficient feedback periods and a focus on social justice initiatives over the agency's core mission. Ranking member...
Best Crypto to Buy Today March 20 – KCS, Stacks, Toncoin
20.3.2024
As concerns about Ether (ETH)’s regulatory status in the US weigh on market sentiment on Tuesday, and one day after spot Bitcoin ETFs just saw their biggest daily outflow, traders are hunting for the best crypto to buy today to maximize their chances of securing quick gains.
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Best Crypto to Buy Today March 20 – KCS, Stacks, Toncoin
20.3.2024
As concerns about Ether (ETH)’s regulatory status in the US weigh on market sentiment on Tuesday, and one day after spot Bitcoin ETFs just saw their biggest daily outflow, traders are hunting for the best crypto to buy today to maximize their chances of securing quick gains.
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Ether Tumbles 6% as ETH ETF Hopes Dim Amid Regulatory Probe Reports
20.3.2024
CoinDesk reported Wednesday that the Ethereum Foundation faces a confidential inquiry, and Fortune said the SEC is examining whether ETH is a security
SEC Delays Decision on Ethereum ETFs from Hashdex and ARK 21Shares
20.3.2024
Regulatory uncertainty persists as the U.S. SEC pushes back the decision date for Hashdex and ARK 21Shares' spot Ethereum ETF applications, aiming for comprehensive review.
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Paradigm Supports Coinbase’s Case Against the SEC, Files Amicus Curiae Brief
19.3.2024
Paradigm has filed an amicus curiae brief supporting Coinbase in its legal battle against the SEC. The crypto investment firm argues that the SEC's refusal to provide clear regulatory guidance for digital assets is hindering compliance efforts and pushing businesses overseas. Coinbase's case...
OKX Delists Tether’s USDT for EU Users Amid Regulatory Concerns
19.3.2024
OKX has discontinued support for cryptocurrency trading pairs involving Tether's USDT stablecoin for users based in the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA).
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Nigeria’s SEC Proposes 400% Registration Fee Increase for Crypto Firms
19.3.2024
Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has put forward amendments to the regulatory framework governing platforms offering cryptocurrency services, suggesting a significant increase in registration fees for crypto exchanges.
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Crypto.com Faces Regulatory Hurdle with Dutch Central Bank Fine
14.3.2024
De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), the central bank of The Netherlands, has imposed a major fine on crypto exchange Crypto.com.
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Hong Kong Monetary Authority Launches Stablecoin Issuer Sandbox
14.3.2024
On March 12, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) launched what is known as the stablecoin issuer sandbox arrangement. The HKMA stated that applicants interested in establishing a stablecoin business in Hong Kong should have a sound business plan. The regulator also clarified that admission into...
South Africa’s Regulator Approves 59 Crypto Licences: Report
14.3.2024
South Africa's regulator Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has approved 59 operating licenses for cryptocurrency exchanges, according to a Reuters report citing an official from the regulatory body.
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U.S. Govt. Study Concludes No NFT-Specific Legislation Needed Yet, Current Copyright Laws Adequate
13.3.2024
The current intellectual property laws are adequate to deal with concerns about copyright and trademark infringement associated with non-fungible tokens (NFTs)