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Hong Kong Steps Up Crypto Regulation with Warnings to Imitation Banks – Here's What You Need to Know
15.9.2023
Today, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a warning to cryptocurrency companies that improperly use the term "bank" in describing their services.
The authority stated that such wording wrongly suggests these companies are regulated by the HKMA, which is not the case. According to HKMA...
SEC Accuses Binance.US of Non-Cooperation in Probe Over Securities Law Violations
15.9.2023
Binance.US, the American arm of the global cryptocurrency exchange giant Binance, has been accused of non-cooperation in an ongoing probe by the US Securities Exchange Commission (SEC).
The SEC has alleged that Binance.US's staking, clearing, and brokerage services violate federal securities law....
US Senator Sherrod Brown Urges CFTC, SEC and Treasury Secretary to Enhance Crypto Transparency
15.9.2023
The chair of the Senate Banking Committee, Sherrod Brown has urged key federal agencies to use their existing authority to address concerns within the cryptocurrency industry and enhance transparency to protect investors.
Brown sent a letter to three pivotal figures in the U.S. financial...
Coinbase CEO Urges Defi Protocols to Challenge Regulatory Crackdowns in Court
15.9.2023
The CEO of the cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has encouraged decentralized finance (defi) protocols to fight regulators in court if they face regulatory crackdowns. He stressed that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) “should not be creating enforcement actions against decentralized...
Former FTX Legal Chief Forms New Law Firm Focused on Crypto Regulation
14.9.2023
Ryne Miller, the former general counsel of the now-defunct crypto exchange FTX, has established his own law firm.
Miller Strategic Partners will specialize in offering regulatory and strategic advice to digital asset and blockchain firms, as well as crisis response management and regulatory...
Ripple co-founder talks crypto regulation and San Francisco’s challenges
14.9.2023
Chris Larsen, the co-founder of Ripple, has been a key player in the constantly changing world of digital banking. Larsen has been at the forefront of technological advancement throughout his multi-decade career, particularly in blockchain and cryptocurrencies. His ideas informed the creation...
India Tops Chainalysis' Global Crypto Adoption Index Despite Heavy Tax Regulations
13.9.2023
India has claimed the top spot in Chainalysis' 2023 Global Crypto Adoption Index despite stringent tax regulations in the country.
Chainalysis, a global blockchain surveillance firm, recently released an excerpt from its annual crypto adoption report, shedding light on how various countries...
SEC's Gensler Remains Resolute in Push for Crypto Regulation Ahead of Senate Committee Appearance
12.9.2023
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler aims to reiterate his stance that many cryptocurrencies should fall under the agency's regulatory purview when appearing before the Senate Banking Committee.
In his prepared testimony released on Monday, Gensler claimed that the industry...
India to Finalize Crypto Stance in Coming Months, Economic Affairs Secretary Says
12.9.2023
India’s economic affairs secretary says the Indian government will decide on the country’s crypto position “in the coming months.” He explained that the government will consider all the recommendations presented at the G20 summit regarding crypto regulation “very carefully...
Coinbase CEO Discusses US Crypto Regulation — Sees More Institutional Investors Coming In
12.9.2023
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has explained that crypto regulation in the U.S. will happen in one of a few ways. He noted that Coinbase is seeing more institutional investors coming in and signing up as they seek “a flight to quality.” The executive added: “There’s a possibility...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: India Contemplates Crypto Regulation Amidst IMF-FSB Guidelines and CBDC Concerns
11.9.2023
On Monday, Bitcoin price experienced a minor decline of 0.50%, trading at $25,742. This shift in value comes amidst India's contemplation of regulating the cryptocurrency sector in alignment with the IMF-FSB guidelines.
While the move towards introducing Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)...
Coinbase Clarifies Reports of Service Discontinuation in India
11.9.2023
Coinbase has provided clarification on reports of terminating all exchange services for Indian users.
In emails sent to some of its Indian customers, Coinbase informed them that all services would cease after September 25, advising them to withdraw any remaining funds from their accounts. ...
G20 Leaders Decide on Swift Implementation of Crypto Asset Reporting Framework
11.9.2023
G20 leaders have called to swiftly implement the Crypto Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) while endorsing synthesis paper proposed by IMF and FSB.
The G20 summit held over the weekend under the presidency of India saw a consensus among member nations to adopt a global framework to regulate...
G20 Leaders Endorse FSB Recommendations for Crypto Regulation
11.9.2023
The G20 leaders have released their declaration following their summit in New Delhi. They endorsed the Financial Stability Board’s “high-level recommendations for the regulation, supervision, and oversight of crypto-assets activities and markets and of global stablecoin arrangements” and welcomed...
CFTC Commissioner Proposes ‘First-Ever’ US Pilot Program for Crypto Regulation
9.9.2023
A commissioner with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has proposed the “first-ever” pilot program in the U.S. “to support the development of compliant digital asset markets and tokenization.” The regulator emphasized: “Our principles-based framework...
Coinbase Pushes Toward Global Expansion, Sets Sights On Regulated Markets
8.9.2023
Digital asset exchange Coinbase sets out plans for a global expansion flagging jurisdictions outside the United States as “near-term priority markets.”
In a recent blog post, the company highlighted several challenges in the US markets citing bottleneck regulations leading to an exodus of both...
Taiwan's Crackdown: Offshore Crypto Exchanges Must Comply or Exit
8.9.2023
Taiwan is set to impose restrictions on offshore cryptocurrency exchanges operating within its jurisdiction unless they gain the required registration.
The country's Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) has drafted ten guiding principles for virtual asset services providers (VASPs) to establish...
Exclusive: OKX Crypto Exchange Targets 'Tech-Savvy' India, But Regulatory Compliance Comes First, Says Global CMO Haider Rafique
8.9.2023
In an exclusive interview with CryptoNews, OKX Global Chief Marketing Officer, Haider Rafique, expressed the company’s vision to target India's “tech-savy” market.
OKX, one of the largest crypto exchanges in terms of trading volume, currently does not offer any centralized finance products...
Key G20 Policy Paper Suggests Against Blanket Crypto Ban, Calls for Comprehensive Regulatory Oversight
8.9.2023
A joint synthesis paper from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Financial Stability Board (FSB) on crypto regulations is set to be presented to G20 members during the leadership summit under India's presidency on 9th and 10th September.
The key policy paper, released on Thursday...
US Senator Says Lack of Regulatory Clarity is Driving Crypto Outside the United States
8.9.2023
Senator Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) has said that the lack of regulatory clarity in the United States is creating an unfavorable environment, driving crypto companies outside the country.
"It is a terrible environment. For those companies who are trying to invest and expand, it’s forcing them to look...