Search

Nalezeno "UK regulation": 11720

Bukele advisers said BTC adoption was ‘complete PR move’ — TIME reporter

12.9.2024
According to a TIME Magazine correspondent, El Salvador President Nayib Bukele used Bitcoin to “change the narrative” on the country’s international perception

Judge questions if ex-FTX exec perjured himself in guilty plea

12.9.2024
At a Sept. 12 hearing, Judge Lewis Kaplan moved up Ryan Salame’s reporting date by two days and considered vacating his guilty plea

Etoro Restricts US Crypto Trading to 3 Cryptocurrencies Following SEC $1.5M Fine

12.9.2024
Etoro USA has agreed to pay $1.5 million to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to settle charges of operating as an unregistered broker and clearing agency for crypto trading. Etoro will limit U.S. customers’ trading options to bitcoin, bitcoin cash, and ether, with a 180-day...

Judge says CFTC exceeded its authority halting Kalshi election bets

12.9.2024
According to Judge Jia Cobb, having Kalshi offer contracts on “whether a chamber of Congress will be controlled by a specific party in a given term” was not unlawful

Crypto Industry Holds Its Breath as US Election Debate Fails to Clarify Economic Policy

12.9.2024
After the first election debate, QCP Capital shared its perspective on how the U.S. election could influence the cryptocurrency market. According to the firm, investors remain cautious as their attention shifts to key macroeconomic indicators and the upcoming election decision. The CEO of Chirp,...

UK Bill Recognizes Digital Assets as Personal Property Under New Law

12.9.2024
The UK Ministry of Justice has introduced the Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill to recognize bitcoin and other digital assets as personal property under English and Welsh law. Led by Justice Minister Heidi Alexander, this bill addresses legal uncertainties around digital assets, ensuring better...

UK gov’t introduces bill to clarify crypto’s legal status

11.9.2024
The proposed legislation would create an additional property category under UK law, identifying digital assets as “things.”

Caroline Ellison asks for time served, citing cooperation with US gov’t

11.9.2024
The elusive former CEO of Alameda Research will return to court on Sept. 24 for sentencing after pleading guilty to fraud and money laundering in 2022

India tops global crypto use despite offshore exchange ban

11.9.2024
India ranked first in Chainalysis’ 2024 Global Crypto Adoption Index, in addition to ranking second in the CSAO region in terms of crypto value received

State Regulator Warns of Crypto Fraud After Investor Loses $750K

11.9.2024
The Washington State financial regulator has issued a warning about potential cryptocurrency fraud involving a mining platform and wallet. A Washington investor was scammed out of over $750,000 after investing. Despite the investment supposedly growing to $1.4 million, the investor faced continuous...

UAE regulators to allow Dubai-licensed VASPs to service entire country

11.9.2024
The agreement between UAE regulators covers the mutual supervision of crypto providers, penalty imposition, information exchange and employee training.

Regulators Partner to Bolster UAE’s Crypto Hub Status

11.9.2024
United Arab Emirates (UAE) regulators, SCA and VARA, have signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen the country’s position as a virtual assets hub. The agreement outlines licensing requirements for VASPs, establishes mutual supervision mechanisms, and aims to foster a stable and regulated...

Experts: Crypto In Early Stages of Growth Despite Rising Adoption

11.9.2024
The crypto industry is still in its early stages of growth, despite a significant increase in adoption rates. Experts believe that the sector’s future depends on factors like regulatory developments and market stability. Singapore has emerged as a leading crypto hub due to its favorable...

Australian crypto investors ‘sitting on the sidelines’ for clearer laws: Swyftx CEO

11.9.2024
Crypto exchange Swyftx estimates anywhere from two to six million Australians could enter the market if regulated

FCA Files First Charges Against Unregistered Crypto ATM Operator in UK

11.9.2024
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has charged Olumide Osunkoya for operating unregistered crypto ATMs in the country. This case is significant as it represents the first prosecution under UK law for such activities. Osunkoya is accused of running a network of crypto ATMs that...

Lawmaker Criticizes Biden-Harris Administration’s Approach to Defi Regulation

11.9.2024
House Financial Services Subcommittee Chairman French Hill emphasized the need to understand decentralized finance technologies during a hearing. He criticized the Biden administration’s regulatory approach and urged Congress to keep discussions open on supporting defi innovation. Hill noted...