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Indian Crypto Exchanges Expect Clear Regulations Following G20 Declaration
15.9.2023
The recent push by G20 members to establish a global framework to regulate crypto has sent a wave of optimism among Indian crypto firms and investors.
India’s intention to work with global consensus on regulating the crypto industry has come as good news for domestic crypto exchanges, which have...
Hong Kong Lawmaker Addresses Vitalik Buterin’s Concerns on City's Crypto-Friendliness
15.9.2023
Hong Kong legislator Johnny Ng has extended an invitation to Buterin to gain a firsthand understanding of the region's regulatory environment and crypto-related strategies after the Ethereum co-founder questioned the city's crypto-friendliness.
Ng asserted that Hong Kong boasts a stable policy...
Binance US Loses Key Executives as Regulatory Issues Intensify – Here's the Latest
14.9.2023
Binance US, the American subsidiary of the well-known cryptocurrency exchange, is experiencing a series of high-profile departures.
Today, Sidney Majalya, the Chief Risk Officer, and Krishna Juvvadi, the head of legal, resigned according to a report by Wall Street Journal. Their exits followed...
IMF and FSB Release ‘Policies for Crypto Assets’ at G20 Request
9.9.2023
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Financial Stability Board (FSB) have published their synthesis paper titled “Policies for Crypto Assets,” which was developed at the request of the Indian G20 Presidency. The global organizations “have set out a roadmap to ensure effective...
India’s Prime Minister Calls for Global Crypto Framework With Focus on Unified Approach, Adoption, Democratization
28.8.2023
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi says crypto needs “a global framework and regulations.” He stressed: “The rapid pace of change of technology is a reality — there is no point in ignoring it or wishing it away. Instead, the focus should be on adoption, democratization, and a unified approach.”...
Is the SEC a bad cop? CoinRoutes CEO Dave Weisberger breaks down crypto regulation in the US
24.8.2023
Weisberger believes the structure of the Securities and Exchange Commission needs to change but that politicians are reluctant to do so because of their power within the current state of affairs
Former SEC Official Anticipates Exponential Shifts in Crypto Regulations After Election Day
16.8.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s former head of internet enforcement has outlined potential changes in the U.S. and at the SEC that could have positive impacts on the crypto industry, including the approval of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The changes could include...
French Regulator Revises Crypto Rules to Align With EU’s MiCA Law
13.8.2023
France’s financial market regulator said it’s adjusting the rules for crypto companies in line with Europe’s new regulatory framework. The changes, which will enter into force next year, seek to enhance registration requirements for businesses offering certain services for digital assets like...
Indian supreme court raps Union government on crypto rules delay: report
28.7.2023
The Supreme Court bench asked the union government to file a report on whether they are capable of setting up a federal agency to investigate crypto-related crimes
Crypto regulations take center stage during India’s G20 Presidency
19.7.2023
India is hosting the G20 summit this year, and there is a lot on the list of agendas. The one to recently grab everyone’s attention is cryptocurrencies. There is a possibility that a lot of decisions will be taken, or at least hints will be spilled, by the time the summit concludes. India, for...
G20’s FSB Pushes for Global Crypto Regulations and Standards Aiming to Curb Crypto ‘Spillover’ Risks
17.7.2023
On Monday, the Financial Stability Board (FSB), a product of the G20 organization, unveiled its proposed guidelines for a global regulatory structure overseeing the operations of crypto assets. The international entity emphasizes that nations should confront the risks cryptocurrencies pose...
Senator Lummis urges clear crypto regulations after XRP ruling
16.7.2023
The outcome of this case could establish a precedent that shapes the regulatory landscape for various digital assets within the United States
Temasek Has No Immediate Intentions to Invest in Crypto Exchanges After FTX Loss
13.7.2023
Singapore’s state-owned investment fund Temasek does not plan to put money into crypto firms amid the current regulatory uncertainty, according to a top executive. The statement comes months after Temasek lost $275 million from its involvement in the failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX. Temasek...
Former CFTC Chair: Crypto Regulations Must Not Wait for Litigation, Standards Needed Today
12.7.2023
A crackdown on the crypto industry in the US should not wait for litigation in courts to conclude, but instead move forward with temporary restraints while the courts do their work, a former regulator has said.
Speaking with CNBC on Monday, Timothy Massad, former chairman of the Commodity Futures...
Billionaire Mark Cuban And Ex SEC Official Argue Over FTX Collapse And Crypto Regulations
5.7.2023
American billionaire Mark Cuban and the former US Securities Exchange Commission official John Reed Stark argued over what actually caused the collapse of FTX and how US customers could have been protected better.
Shark Tank star Mark Cuban suggested in a tweet that had the US SEC adopted similar...
Singapore Implements New Crypto Regulations Targeting Custody, Lending, Staking
4.7.2023
Singapore has implemented new regulations for crypto service providers in a bid to enhance investor protection and maintain market integrity within the cryptocurrency industry. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will also restrict lending and staking activities facilitated by crypto service...
Crypto 'regulatory approach isn't needed now' — New Zealand central bank
30.6.2023
Reserve Bank of New Zealand however said that crypto and stablecoins should be more closely monitored
Argentinian Regulator Says it Wants to Adopt FATF Crypto Regulations
29.6.2023
Argentina’s top financial regulator says it wants to adopt the crypto regulations set out by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the international money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog.
The comments came from Sebastián Negri, the President of the National Securities Commission...
Global Crypto Regulations for DeFi Backed by France's Markets Regulator
20.6.2023
France's markets watchdog, the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), said it fully supports globally coordinated, clear regulation for decentralized finance (DeFi) in order to protect users while fostering the novel and innovative sector's growth.
The AMF published its paper on DeFi on Monday...
Australia's crypto laws risk being outpaced by emerging markets: Think tank
20.6.2023
Bermuda and Nigeria are moving faster on crypto than Australia and the land Down Under will soon “need to be up to speed,” says Loretta Joseph