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UK Financial Regulator Adds Poloniex to Warning List Amid Recent $100 Million Hack: What’s Going On?
7.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Ascannio The Financial Conduct Authority has added cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex to its warning list of firms that may not be fully authorized to render trading services in the country. In an official publication on Dec 6, the financial regulator warned users from dealing...
Singapore, China to Begin Piloting Digital Currency in Tourism Spending Push
7.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Proxima Studio Singapore’s regulatory body the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) plans to begin piloting the digital currency “E-CNY” – also known as the digital yuan, in collaboration with China to encourage tourism spending. The two countries first signed a Memorandum...
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Set to Launch Second Tokenized Green Bond in Coming Months
6.12.2023
Source: iStock/Onfokus The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is gearing up to introduce its second tokenized green bond, expected to be unveiled within the next few months. The government authority aims to leverage blockchain technology for increased efficiency and transparency in the redemption...
Digital Asset Exchange DigiFT Secures CMS and RMO License from Singapore Monetary Authority
5.12.2023
Image Source: iStock/MasterLu DigiFT, a decentralized exchange for digital assets, has obtained a capital markets services (CMS) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). The license allows DigiFT to engage in capital markets activities, including dealing in securities and units...
South Africa’s Financial Regulator to Assess 36 Crypto Firms Seeking Licenses in December
4.12.2023
Source: Pexels South Africa’s financial regulator, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) is set to review the applications to 36 cryptocurrency companies seeking operational licenses in the country this month. According to a report published by local media sources, the regulator will...
Online forex brokers to pay 3% annual fee to regulatory authority
4.12.2023
There is a slight shift in the segment of online forex trading, with authorities jumping in to impose better protections and revenue streams. While protections are for customers, revenue streams majorly pertain to their interest, which is expected to be passed on to the community. For online forex...
Study: Less Than 5% of South Africa-Based Crypto Asset Providers Generate Revenues Exceeding $8 Million
3.12.2023
Only five percent of surveyed South African crypto-asset financial service providers (FSPs) are generating revenue between $8 million and $10 million. The Financial Sector Conduct Authority study found that many of the crypto asset FSPs “earn their revenue from trading fees.” Only...
Ethereum-Based Fasset Secures Operational License in Dubai for Tokenized Offerings
1.12.2023
Source: fasset.ae Digital asset brokerage Fasset FZE has received a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from the Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) in Dubai, UAE. According to the press release, the operational license is the final stage in VARA’s approval process. It authorizes...
Paxos Secures In Principle Approvals for Stablecoin Issuance and Crypto Services in Abu Dhabi
30.11.2023
Paxos, a provider of blockchain and tokenization infrastructure, has recently received preliminary approvals from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi. The company stated that these endorsements are crucial steps for Paxos, enabling it to issue stablecoins pegged to...
Game Awards Honorees Demand Show Acknowledge Gaza Humanitarian Crisis
29.11.2023
Every year The Game Awards acknowledges a Future Class, a collection of burgeoning young members of the industry that its director, Emily Bouchoc, and others have deemed “represent the bright, bold, and inclusive future for video games.” This year, not long before The Game Awards 2023 is set...
Paxos Receives Approval To Issue Stablecoins In Abu Dhabi
29.11.2023
Source: Pixabay Crypto firm Paxos has secured two in-principle approvals from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority in the Abu Dhabi Global Market. The company said in a press release published on Wednesday that the approvals would allow Paxos to issue stablecoins and provide cryptocurrency...
Tax Crackdown: UK Authorities Target Crypto Users for Unpaid Taxes
29.11.2023
Image Source: Pixabay The UK national taxing authority has asked crypto users to disclose any unpaid taxes they might have in order to avoid fines. In a Wednesday announcement, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) asked crypto users to make a “voluntary disclosure of any unpaid tax” relating...
European Banking Authority Launches New Consultation on Crypto Travel Rule
28.11.2023
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has recently launched a new consultation process concerning implementing the so-called travel rule for cryptocurrency transactions. The institution is seeking feedback on the defined procedures that crypto assets service providers (CASPs) must complete...
Nine Blocks Relocates HQ to Dubai, First Crypto Hedge Fund to Obtain VASP License from VARA
27.11.2023
Nine Blocks Capital Management has become the first crypto hedge fund to obtain a Virtual Asset Management and Investment Services license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), the company announced in a press release Monday. The next global hub Established in February...
UAE Virtual Assets Regulator Says Islamic Coin Issuer Has ‘Cooperated Fully’
25.11.2023
Bored Gen DMCC, the issuer of islamic coin, has cooperated fully with the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority’s ongoing investigation into the token’s issuance and distribution. Bored Gen, however, still needs to “secure appropriate approvals” before it undertakes...
UK regulator advocates for asset managers to tokenize funds
25.11.2023
The United Kingdom's financial regulator has endorsed a blueprint model designed to facilitate the tokenization of funds for asset management firms
European Banking Authority Calls for Enhanced Anti-Money Laundering Rules for Crypto Providers – Regulation Incoming?
24.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / rarrarorro The European Banking Authority (EBA) aims to update the Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) rules for crypto providers. In a consultation paper released on November 24, the banking regulator of the European Union acknowledged...
RoyalCDKeys: How to Buy Crypto Anonymously
24.11.2023
What’s the main reason behind cryptocurrencies’ success? One word – decentralization. Bitcoin offers what global banks can’t. Every major bank you know or are a client of is centralized and, thus, controlled by a central authority. This means you can freely own...
Singapore Proposes Rules to Tighten Crypto Speculation in Retail Markets – Here’s the Latest
23.11.2023
Source: Pixabay / Sasin Tipchai The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has proposed revised guidelines to curb the growing rate of digital asset speculation in retail markets. In a recent publication, the Central Bank released amended regulations for digital payment token providers and related...
New Zealand’s Kiwi Dollar-Pegged Stablecoin NZDD Embarks With New Self-Custody Wallet
22.11.2023
Source: Pixabay New Zealand-based crypto exchange Easy Crypto and Australian blockchain firm Labrys launched a new NZ dollar-pegged stablecoin on Wednesday. Dubbed NZDD, the stablecoin will be regulated by the New Zealand Financial Markets Authority, a company statement read. The stablecoin will...