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Kenya drafts legislation to regulate cryptocurrencies
11.1.2025
Kenya is preparing legislation to regulate cryptocurrencies with a draft proposal open for public feedback until Jan. 24
Botswana Council: Virtual Assets Market ‘Poses Limited Risks to Financial Stability’
26.12.2024
The Botswana Financial Stability Council’s October 2024 report said the virtual assets market and cyber risks from fintech currently pose minimal threats to financial stability. Tech Advances Fuel Financial Stability Risks Authorities in Botswana consider both the virtual assets market...
Botswana central bank flags 'minimal’ crypto risks but urges regulation
23.12.2024
Botswana’s central bank acknowledges minimal crypto risks but highlights money laundering and regulatory concerns as key priorities
Botswana central bank flags 'minimal’ risks from crypto but urges regulation
23.12.2024
Botswana’s central bank acknowledges minimal crypto risks but highlights money laundering and regulatory concerns as key priorities
Botswana central bank flags 'minimal’ risks from crypto but urges regulation
23.12.2024
Botswana’s central bank acknowledges minimal crypto risks but highlights money laundering and regulatory concerns as key priorities
Botswana central bank flags 'minimal’ risks from crypto but urges regulation
23.12.2024
Botswana’s central bank acknowledges minimal crypto risks but highlights money laundering and regulatory concerns as key priorities
Botswana central bank flags 'minimal’ risks from crypto but urges regulation
23.12.2024
Botswana’s central bank acknowledges minimal crypto risks but highlights money laundering and regulatory concerns as key priorities
Botswana central bank flags 'minimal’ risks from crypto but urges regulation
23.12.2024
Botswana’s central bank acknowledges minimal crypto risks but highlights money laundering and regulatory concerns as key priorities
Botswana central bank flags 'minimal’ risks from crypto but urges regulation
23.12.2024
Botswana’s central bank acknowledges minimal crypto risks but highlights money laundering and regulatory concerns as key priorities
Botswana central bank flags 'minimal’ risks from crypto but urges regulation
23.12.2024
Botswana’s central bank acknowledges minimal crypto risks but highlights money laundering and regulatory concerns as key priorities
Botswana central bank flags 'minimal’ risks from crypto but urges regulation
23.12.2024
Botswana’s central bank acknowledges minimal crypto risks but highlights money laundering and regulatory concerns as key priorities
UAE Interior Ministry and FSRA Partner to Combat Virtual Assets-Related Crime
21.12.2024
The United Arab Emirates’ Interior Ministry has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Financial Services Regulatory Authority to combat virtual assets-related crime. Strengthening Risk Mitigation Frameworks The United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s Interior Ministry has signed...
Bitoasis Secures Full VASP License From Dubai’s VARA
10.12.2024
Bitoasis, a leading virtual asset platform in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, has received a full virtual asset service providers (VASP) license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). Securing the full VASP License marks the final step in VARA’s licensing...
South Korea Vows to Crack Down on Crypto Money Laundering
4.12.2024
South Korea’s financial regulator says it is taking steps to combat money laundering and other financial crimes involving virtual assets. Virtual Assets and Financial Crime The head of South Korea‘s financial services industry regulator recently vowed to crack down on those who...
South Korea to ramp up oversight of cross-border crypto transactions: Report
25.10.2024
South Korea’s finance minister, Choi Sang-Mok, says the country will introduce reporting mandates on cross-border crypto transactions to combat foreign exchange crime
South Korea to ramp up oversight of cross-border crypto transactions: Report
25.10.2024
South Korea’s finance minister, Choi Sang-Mok, said the country will introduce reporting mandates on cross-border crypto transactions to combat foreign exchange crime
UAE to introduce legal framework for DAOs
18.10.2024
UAE lawyer Irina Heaver told Cointelegraph that the framework would allow even smaller DAOs to operate legally.
Hong Kong Chief Executive’s 2024 Policy Address Mentions Multiple Virtual Assets
17.10.2024
Hong Kong has introduced its Chief Executive’s 2024 Policy Address which not only mentioned a number of virtual…
South Korea to Form Committee to Review Spot Crypto ETF Plans
15.10.2024
South Korea is forming a 15-member public-private committee to address issues in the virtual asset market and explore cryptocurrency legislation. The committee will include government officials and representatives from the legal profession, academia, and the virtual asset industry. One of its...
Dubai Regulator Orders 7 Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges to Stop Operations
11.10.2024
The Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has taken action against seven unlicensed crypto entities for operating without licenses and violating marketing regulations. VARA has issued cease-and-desist orders and imposed fines on these entities. The regulator warned the public of...