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Crypto Firms Eye Top Football League Sponsorships as Gambling Platforms Get Ousted
12.10.2024
Crypto firms are making a big entrance into the Premier League this year, reaching an all-time high in the money spent on sponsorship deals. These firms, including high-profile crypto exchanges and decentralized finance platforms, aim to replace traditional gambling brands that are being ousted...
Ripple Expands Custody Business to Offer 'Bank-Grade' Service to Crypto Firms
10.10.2024
The new features could allow companies to tokenize and manage real-world assets (RWAs) as well as other cryptocurrencies on XRP Ledger
Dubai’s crypto regulator cracks down on unlicensed firms
10.10.2024
Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority has issued fines ranging from $13,600 to $27,200 to seven entities operating without a license or breaching marketing regulations.
Ripple Launches Crypto Custody Solution for Banks, Fintech Firms
10.10.2024
Ripple, a leading U.S. blockchain startup, has launched a new crypto custody service aimed to serve banks and…
SEC, FBI, DOJ coordinate takedown of 4 fraudulent crypto firms
9.10.2024
A complex set of overlapping companies, individuals and alleged crimes have been tackled by US federal authorities
SEC, FBI, DOJ coordinate takedown of fraudulent crypto firms
9.10.2024
A complex set of overlapping companies, individuals and alleged crimes were tackled by US federal authorities
SEC Slaps Fraud Charges on 3 Crypto Firms for Market Manipulation
9.10.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed fraud charges against three companies and nine individuals for…
UAE Introduces Retroactive VAT Exemptions for Crypto Transactions
7.10.2024
The United Arab Emirates has introduced VAT amendments that impact crypto transactions, redefining tax obligations for companies in the digital asset space. Under the new rules, businesses dealing with cryptocurrencies and other digital assets must carefully evaluate their tax positions, especially...
CFTC Subcommittee Sends Up Recommendations for Letting Firms Use Tokenized Shares as Collateral: Bloomberg
3.10.2024
The likes of BlackRock and Franklin Templeton could see tokenized shares of their money-market funds pledged in trading after a major group under the aegis of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) approved guidelines for their use, Bloomberg reported on Thursday
Taiwan’s new AML laws put crypto firms on notice
3.10.2024
The Taiwanese FSC has released new Anti-Money Laundering laws that will completely replace its current regulations and require the full compliance of VASPs.
Select Group of Russian Firms Authorized to Use Crypto for Chinese Imports Amid Sanctions
29.9.2024
A select group of Russian companies, including electronics producers and financial institutions, has received approval to use cryptocurrencies for Chinese imports under a pilot legal framework. Overseen by Russia’s central bank and the Ministry of Finance, this initiative targets firms handling...
MiCA threatens crypto firm exodus to Middle East: Regulatory expert
27.9.2024
The upcoming regulatory framework could threaten a mass crypto exodus to the Middle East due to more favorable regulations
Hong Kong CBDC Pilot Enters Phase 2 With New Firms to Advance Digital Currency Use Cases
26.9.2024
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has moved into Phase 2 of its e-HKD pilot program, expanding its exploration into tokenized deposits and e-HKD. With 11 groups of firms selected, the initiative delves into practical applications such as offline payments and asset settlement. The creation...
Australia Mandates Financial Services Licenses for Crypto Firms Under New ASIC Regulations
23.9.2024
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has announced new legislation requiring cryptocurrency exchanges to obtain financial services licenses. This expansion of the Corporations Act aims to provide clearer oversight of the crypto sector, ensuring that widely traded crypto...
Australia to require crypto firms to hold financial services licenses
23.9.2024
Licensing requirements for crypto exchanges in Australia will be extended beyond those related to digital currency exchanges
Australia to require crypto firms to hold financial services licenses
23.9.2024
Licensing requirements for crypto exchanges in Australia will be extended beyond those related to digital currency exchanges
Crypto firms cannot naively trust engineers with code, warns Exodus CEO
21.9.2024
Exodus CEO JP Richardson says the firm’s security team reviews all engineers' code to prevent malicious actions
Crypto firms cannot naively trust engineers with code: Exodus CEO
21.9.2024
Exodus CEO JP Richardson says the firm’s security team reviews all engineers' code to prevent malicious actions
US lawmaker accuses SEC of ‘enforcement abuse’ against crypto firms
18.9.2024
House of Representatives members brought up FTX, Donald Trump’s token launch, and SEC Chair Gary Gensler at the “Dazed and Confused” digital assets hearing
Kamala Harris presidency may push US crypto firms abroad: Nansen CEO
18.9.2024
Nansen CEO Alex Svanevik discusses the contrasting impacts Trump and Harris presidencies could have on crypto businesses globally