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UK Advertising Regulator Issues 'Red Alert' Guidance on Crypto Ads
22.3.2022
The U.K.'s advertising regulator has issued an enforcement notice to over 50 companies that have advertised cryptocurrency advising them to review their ads to ensure they comply with new guidance
SEC Delays Spot Bitcoin ETF Offerings From WisdomTree and One River
21.3.2022
The move continues a pattern by the U.S. securities regulator of denying or not taking action on all spot bitcoin ETF applications
Abu Dhabi Free Zone Seeks Comments on NFT Rules
21.3.2022
A consultation paper looks to bring NFTs into Abu Dhabi's existing regulatory framework for virtual assets
Social Media Crypto Advice, Gamification Targeted by Global Standard-Setters at IOSCO
21.3.2022
Tackling crypto and other investment scams might need international coordination, says the International Organization of Securities Commissions
Indian crypto tax policy to treat each digital asset investment independently
21.3.2022
The government intends to treat each crypto trading pair transaction separately, deterring traders as the gov't would only tax their profits without accounting for the losses
Bank of Russia Allows Sberbank to Issue Digital Financial Assets
18.3.2022
Sberbank, Russia’s largest bank, has been authorized by the country’s monetary policy regulator to issue digital financial assets. The move comes amid tightening Western sanctions over the war in Ukraine, including limiting Moscow’s access to the global financial market....
Argentine Congress Approves IMF Debt Deal That Would Discourage Crypto Usage
18.3.2022
The $45 billion loan was approved by the Senate on Thursday night, one week after the Chamber of Deputies passed it
Argentine Senate to Vote on IMF Agreement Discouraging Use of Cryptocurrencies
18.3.2022
The letter of intent was signed by both parties on March 3 and already approved by the Chamber of Deputies
Central Bank of Russia issues digital asset license to Sberbank in apparent policy reversal
17.3.2022
The entity had previously called for the government to ban cryptocurrencies in Russia
DC Lobbying Group Expands to New York State Capital
17.3.2022
The crypto trade association’s new office in Albany will act as a foothold for state-level lobbying
Sberbank Gets License From Russian Central Bank to Issue, Exchange Digital Assets
17.3.2022
The approval comes a short while after the Bank of Russia had advocated for a full ban on the trading and mining of cryptocurrency
Senator Elizabeth Warren Announces Sanctions Compliance Bill for Crypto Companies
17.3.2022
The Digital Assets Sanctions Compliance Enhancement Act "would authorize the President to sanction foreign cryptocurrency firms that are doing business with sanctioned Russian entities," the Massachusetts lawmaker said
8 Congress Members Ask SEC for Details on Crypto Company Investigations
17.3.2022
The bipartisan group led by Tom Emmer wants to ensure regulators do not stifle American innovation by imposing burdensome reporting requirements
Bank of England Raises Interest Rates Back to Pre-Pandemic Level of 0.75%
17.3.2022
The Bank of England has raised interest rates to 0.75% in a bid to curb soaring inflation which is expected to peak at 7.25% in April
EU Regulators Warn Consumers That Crypto Assets are 'Highly Risky'
17.3.2022
A group of the top financial EU regulators said that consumers must face the "very real possibility" of losing all their money if they buy crypto
Blockchain Association policy head: US shouldn't compete with China's CBDC using surveillance tools
16.3.2022
"We will not compete against China — an authoritarian dictatorship — by also acting like an authoritarian dictatorship," said Jake Chervinsky
Ukraine's Zelenskyy Signs Virtual Assets Bill Into Law, Legalizing Crypto
16.3.2022
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy legalized crypto in the country, signing into law a bill on virtual assets
Bitcoin Friendly Mayors View Blockchain as a Way to Boost Equality, Diversity
16.3.2022
New York City’s Eric Adams and Miami’s Francis Suarez also discussed how the U.S. can embrace blockchain technology to defy authoritarian regimes
Joe Biden’s Crypto Executive Order Is a Symbol
15.3.2022
President Biden announced his executive order last week. It’s light on practical effects but the symbolism may be the point
UK’s FCA Opens Search for Head of Crypto Division
15.3.2022
The FCA is looking to build a crypto team that can manage and regulate the industry