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Banking Associations Support Resolution to Overturn SEC’s Controversial Crypto Rules
2.6.2024
The American Bankers Association, Bank Policy Institute, Financial Services Forum, and Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association sent a letter to President Joe Biden on May 31, urging him to sign the resolution passed by Congress to overturn the SEC’s Staff Accounting Bulletin...
Bitcoin Price Prediction as Biden’s Decision on SEC Crypto Rules Looms – Will BTC Rally?
27.5.2024
As President Biden nears a decision on SEC crypto regulations, Bitcoin's cautious market response sees a minor drop to $68,400.
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Deadline Looms for Biden to Veto Congressional Overturn of SEC’s Crypto Rules
26.5.2024
The deadline for President Joe Biden to decide whether to veto or sign a resolution overturning the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s controversial crypto rules is approaching. The resolution passed both the House of Representatives and Senate despite a prior White House veto...
US Senate Votes to Overturn SEC’s Controversial Crypto Rules — Biden’s Veto Threat Looms
16.5.2024
The U.S. Senate has voted to overturn the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s controversial SAB 121, which imposes regulatory burdens on digital asset custodians. The resolution also passed in the House and now faces a veto threat from President Joe Biden. Last week, the White House...
Senate Urged to Swiftly Overturn SEC’s ‘Misguided’ Crypto Rules
11.5.2024
Following the U.S. House of Representatives passing a resolution to overturn the SEC’s Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 (SAB 121), Senator Cynthia Lummis has urged the Senate to do the same. The resolution aims to prevent regulatory overreach that makes it prohibitive for financial institutions...
House Approves Resolution to Overturn SEC’s Crypto Rules — Biden Threatens to Veto
9.5.2024
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.J. Res. 109, a resolution aimed at overturning the Securities and Exchange Commission’s SAB 121 regulations on digital assets. The resolution seeks to reduce regulatory burdens and promote safer custodianship of digital assets by regulated banks....
HashKey Group COO: Hong Kong’s Crypto Rules Might Limit Global Appeal
12.4.2024
HashKey Group COO Livio Weng criticized Hong Kong's recent regulations around crypto trading, expressing concerns that they may impede access for international clients.
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No Bitcoin ETF Without Further Crypto Regulation, Says South Korean FSS Chief
7.3.2024
No Bitcoin ETF will gain approval in South Korea unless the government introduces new crypto rules, the head of the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) said on March 5.
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Turkey’s Upcoming Crypto Rules Will Protect Users While Fostering Innovation, Lawmaker Says
21.2.2024
Ömer İleri, who oversees Information and Communication Technologies for Turkey’s ruling party, met with representatives of the crypto sector to discuss upcoming regulations
B2C2 Gains Luxembourg Virtual Asset License as EU's Crypto Rules Set to Kick In
7.2.2024
The liquidity provider is expanding to Luxembourg in a bid to widen its EU presence six months after gaining a license to operate in France
South Korean Regulator Plans to Discuss Crypto Rules With US SEC Chair Gary Gensler
7.2.2024
South Korea’s financial watchdog chief is planning to visit the U.S. to discuss crypto regulation with the chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, with a focus on the SEC’s recent decision to approve spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs)....
Indian National Pleads Guilty in Case Involving ‘Largest Single Cryptocurrency and Cash Seizure in DEA History’
30.1.2024
An Indian national has pleaded guilty in a case involving “the largest single cryptocurrency and cash seizure” in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) history. The defendant “is designated as a Consolidated Priority Target, which makes him one of the most significant...
New Crypto Tax Law Takes Effect in US: Transactions of $10,000 or More Must Be Reported to IRS Within 15 Days
3.1.2024
A new tax reporting law has entered into force in the U.S. Starting on Jan. 1, all Americans receiving $10,000 or more in crypto in the course of their trade or business must file a report with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) within 15 days. “If you don’t file a report within...
IMF Chief Calls for Clear Crypto Regulation — Warns High Crypto Adoption Could Undermine Financial Stability
16.12.2023
The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called for clear crypto regulations worldwide, cautioning that high crypto adoption could undermine macro-financial stability. “Our goal is to make a more efficient, interoperable, and accessible financial system by providing rules...
SEC Denies Coinbase Push for Crypto Regulation, Cites Own Priorities
15.12.2023
The SEC rejected Coinbase’s plea for customized crypto regulations, preferring to apply traditional securities laws. Image by RareStock, Adobe Stock. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rejected a petition by cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase on Friday requesting the creation...
Australia’s tax agency won’t clarify its confusing, ‘aggressive’ crypto rules
24.11.2023
The Australian Tax Office’s new rules on DeFi are unclear on whether capital gains taxes apply to liquid staking and transferring to layer 2 bridges
UK's Proposed Crypto Rules Could Drive Away Foreign Firms, Lawyers Say
16.11.2023
The government has said it won't extend certain regulatory exemptions reserved for foreign TradFi firms to crypto
40+ Countries Implementing International Crypto Reporting Framework
15.11.2023
Over 40 countries have agreed to implement the crypto reporting framework developed by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) as mandated by the G20. The widespread, consistent, and timely implementation of this crypto reporting framework “will further improve...
Spain Brings Forward MiCA Crypto Rules by Six Months After EU Pressure
31.10.2023
The government hopes the move, potentially affecting the likes of Binance and Coinbase, will bring greater regulatory clarity
Coinbase continues push to compel SEC to act on crypto rulemaking petition
14.10.2023
Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal has once again called for a mandamus to compel the SEC to respond to the firm’s crypto rulemaking petition