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G20 President India Publishes its Input for Framing Global Crypto Rules
2.8.2023
As the current president of the Group of Twenty (G20), India has made public its presidency note on crypto in an effort to have its suggestions included in the framing of global crypto rules
Bank Policy Institute Supports Elizabeth Warren's Push for Stricter Crypto Rules
29.7.2023
The Bank Policy Institute (BPI), an organization that advocates for the banking industry in the US, has publicly backed Senator Elizabeth Warren's efforts to tighten regulations for cryptocurrencies.
Warren, along with three other senators, has recently reintroduced the Digital Asset Anti-Money...
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
G20 Welcomes FSB's Tougher Crypto Rules, Says Presidency Holders India
18.7.2023
The Group of Twenty (G20) has welcomed the high-level recommendations of the Financial Stability Board (FSB) on crypto asset activities and global stablecoin arrangements
Financial Stability Board Calls for Tougher Global Crypto Rules After Year of Turmoil
17.7.2023
The standard-setter called for crypto companies to adapt now, after allegations of misuse of client funds at FTX
EU Securities Agency Issues First Batch of Detailed Crypto Rules Under MiCA Law
12.7.2023
Consultations cover authorization and conflict-of-interest rules for crypto companies under the landmark digital assets law
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...
Binance Unit in Britain Cancels UK Regulatory Authorization
20.6.2023
Britain’s financial regulator has approved a request by Binance to cancel its regulatory permissions in the United Kingdom. The move comes as the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange takes steps to focus on fewer European markets amid increased scrutiny from regulators and ahead of Europe’s...
Crypto Conglomerates Should Be Regulated, MiCA 2 Needed, Bank of France Governor Says
19.6.2023
International cooperation is necessary to regulate crypto conglomerates, according to the head of the central bank of France. Speaking at a tech forum in Paris, Governor Villeroy de Galhau also suggested that a new version of the EU’s recently adopted crypto law may be needed to deal with...
Paul Grewal aims for clear crypto rules in the US
6.6.2023
Paul Grewal, the Chief Legal Officer at Coinbase, has highlighted that his focus will be majorly on putting forward the point that crypto ventures need clear rules to operate in the region. Coinbase, founded in 2012, has more than 3,000 cryptocurrencies listed on the platform. It supports select...
Bloomberg: Hong Kong's New Crypto Rules Pave Uncertain Path to Digital Asset Hub
2.6.2023
Hong Kong's financial regulator finally implemented its new regulatory framework for crypto on the first of June.
Under the new rulebook, the city-state will allow retail investors in the city to trade specific “large-cap tokens” on licensed exchanges, given that safeguards such as knowledge...
Yuan stablecoin team arrested, WeChat’s new Bitcoin prices, HK crypto rules: Asia Express
2.6.2023
Chinese RMB stablecoin issuer’s Shanghai office reportedly deserted after police raid, and WeChat offers Bitcoin prices — but for how long?
First Digital Unveils USD Stablecoin as Hong Kong Crypto Rules Kick In
1.6.2023
The stablecoin is issued by a registered trust owned by First Digital
Hong Kong and UAE central banks collab on crypto rules, fintech development
31.5.2023
The two central banks are aiming to align their financial service sectors and said both share “many complementary strengths.”
Ripple CEO: ‘Confusing’ US Crypto Rules Benefiting Europe
23.5.2023
The United States’ confusing crypto regulations have forced firms like Ripple to consider investing outside the country, and Europe has been a “significant beneficiary” of this confusion, Brad Garlinghouse has said. The Ripple CEO suggested that the United States needs to emulate...
FATF President Urges G7 to Lead in Shutting Down ‘Lawless Crypto Space’
19.5.2023
It is necessary to put an “end to the lawless crypto space,” according to the head of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). G7 nations must set an example in implementing global standards on combating money laundering, the executive insisted, as little progress has been made in regards...
Korean lawmakers rally towards crypto rules in May after grisly murder case: Report
18.5.2023
Crypto policy making efforts have been reignited in South Korea after a woman was murdered following a dispute over digital assets
SEC chair Gensler claps back at Coinbase, says crypto rules already exist
16.5.2023
Speaking at the Financial Markets Conference, the SEC chair asserted that the rules for crypto are already in place and that the crypto sector has been largely non-compliant
Binance leaves Canada amidst new crypto rules
15.5.2023
Binance holds a prominent position across the globe in terms of crypto exchange platforms. Needless to say, the community expects things to work out in its favor every time, no matter the geographical region. However, if the recent announcement by the platform is anything to go by, then it appears...
Ukraine to Adopt Europe’s Crypto Rules, Clarifies Taxation
23.4.2023
Officials have revealed that Ukraine intends to implement the crypto market rules approved by the European Parliament. While the government is already moving in that direction, the tax service has issued a clarification regarding the taxation of income resulting from cryptocurrency transactions....