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US House Committee Grills SEC Chair Gary Gensler Over Crypto, Dubbed 'Tonya Harding of Regulation'

28.9.2023
In a congressional hearing on September 27, the chair of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Gary Gensler, faced a barrage of questions and criticisms regarding the oversight of crypto markets. Colorful analogies and sharp rebukes at the hearing shed light on...

Gemini to Halt Crypto Services in the Netherlands Due to Regulatory Pressure - Here's What You Need to Know

26.9.2023
Crypto regulation in the Netherlands has led Gemini to discontinue its services in the country. In an email sent to users today, the exchange announced that it will cease offering its services starting November 17, 2023. This move comes in response to stipulations put in place by the...

Is Another US Government Shutdown on The Horizon?

26.9.2023
Over the next week, the United States government faces the possibility of a shutdown as House Speaker Kevin McCarthy grapples with internal political pressures regarding spending plans. The decision could also have adverse effects on the progress of crypto bills awaiting a vote, potentially...

Nine Crypto Firms in Taiwan Form Working Committee to Foster Regulatory Push

26.9.2023
Taiwan’s crypto community is coming forward to establish a working group in mid-October to “effectively integrate” digital currency adoption and self-compliance, in a move to “establish an effective and smooth communication channel with the government.” According to a press release, nine...

Crypto Regulation Needs Teeth: Ex-SEC Official Pushes for DOJ Involvement

26.9.2023
The issue of crypto regulation in the United States has intensified following outspoken criticisms from John Reed Stark, a former SEC official, on Saturday. ... Read More: Crypto Regulation Needs Teeth: Ex-SEC Official Pushes for DOJ Involvement

Hong Kong to tighten crypto regulation, Thailand to tax crypto overseas: Law Decoded

25.9.2023
While Thai regulators aim to tax crypto earned overseas, Brazilian lawmakers seek to protect it from seizure

Latam Insights: Bitcoin Farm Found at Venezuelan Jail, Bill Protecting Crypto From Seizure Advances in Brazil

25.9.2023
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: a Bitcoin mining farm is discovered during a raid on a Venezuelan jail, a bill that protects crypto from seizure advances in Brazil, and the Chilean police...

India Struggles to Curb Rising Crypto Frauds, Victims Left in a Legal Abyss Amid Regulatory Ambiguity

25.9.2023
India is currently witnessing an alarming surge in cryptocurrency-related frauds, leaving investors in despair and criminals largely unchecked. The absence of clear regulations in the cryptocurrency space can largely be attributed to the encouragement of these illicit activities. ... Read More:...

EU Parliament research recommends non-EU nations tighten crypto regulation

22.9.2023
Potential implications around financial stability, lower market appeal and mainstream use of stablecoins were the main concerns highlighted by the author of the report

Coinbase Calls on 52 Million Crypto Holders to Advocate for Clear Regulation

22.9.2023
Coinbase revealed a campaign to move more than 52 million U.S.-based cryptocurrency holders to call for clear and precise regulation. The push, part of a countrywide initiative, will be supported by a paid media campaign across multiple platforms but directed to nine states where most crypto owners...

California Revisits Stringent Licensing for Crypto Businesses with New Bill AB 39 - Here's What You Need to Know

21.9.2023
California is once again taking steps to tighten crypto regulation with a new bill, AB 39, introduced on Tuesday. The legislation follows a previous attempt in February 2022, when the state introduced AB 2269. The older bill also proposed strict licensing requirements for companies engaged...

Hong Kong Regulator Says Crypto Firms Claiming to Be Banks Are in Contravention of Banking Ordinance

21.9.2023
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority said on Sept. 10 that crypto firms presenting themselves as banks are in contravention of the region’s Banking Ordinance. The HKMA argued such descriptions “may mislead members of the public into believing that those crypto firms” are financial...

SEC’s Crypto Chief Signals Ramp-Up in Enforcement: ‘We’re Going to Continue to Bring Those Charges’

20.9.2023
According to David Hirsch, head of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit, more enforcement actions against firms that haven’t properly registered with the regulator are expected. Hirsch discussed crypto assets and exchanges Tuesday at an...

Philippines SEC Collaborates With International Organizations to Strengthen Crypto Enforcement Efforts

20.9.2023
The Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seeks to establish a joint regulatory framework around digital assets and to crack down on bad actors who engage in illicit crypto transactions. The body has partnered with the United States SEC and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to host...

Binance Sees Big Drop in Bitcoin Trading Volume Amid SEC Scrutiny

20.9.2023
Binance has seen a massive drop in Bitcoin trading volume this month according to new data from K33 Research. A new report revealed that the platform's 7-day average spot trading volume for Bitcoin has plummeted by 57% since the beginning of September. The drop stands out when compared to...

Coinbase Attempts to Push Crypto Legislation Forward in U.S. with Latest Moves

19.9.2023
Coinbase is intensifying its efforts to bring about positive changes in U.S. legislation in the crypto sector with a new media campaign it launched today. The company is spearheading multiple initiatives aimed at influencing lawmakers and ensuring clearer crypto regulation.... Read More: Coinbase...

Coinbase Attempts to Push Crypto Legislation Forward in U.S. with Latest Moves

UK Passes Bill to Seize Crypto from Illicit Activities

19.9.2023
The United Kingdom’s House of Lords has pushed The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency bill to its final stages of approval. The bill was introduced in September 2022 with a bid to expand the powers of financial authorities in the country to confiscate monetary proceeds from financial crimes...

Hong Kong to tighten crypto regulation in wake of JPEX fraud case

19.9.2023
The JPEX fraud saga began last week when the SFC revealed it had received 1,400 complaints against the exchange regarding fraud, withdrawal freeze and declining wallet balances

Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Calls for Tighter Crypto Regulations Citing JPEX Saga

19.9.2023
Hong Kong’s Chief Executive John Lee called for tighter regulations on crypto trading citing the recent alleged rugpull by the unlicensed crypto exchange JPEX. Addressing a press conference, John Lee said that the JPEX saga highlights the need for tighter crypto regulations. ... Read More: Hong...