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Kenyan Residents Asked to Participate in a ‘Public Survey on Virtual Assets’
18.8.2023
Kenya residents who wish to shape their country’s policy towards the crypto ecosystem can now do so by participating in a public survey on virtual assets and virtual assets service providers, the Financial Reporting Centre (FRC) has said. The FRC says the public’s feedback “will...
Spot Bitcoin ETF Applications Face More Delays
11.8.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday asked for additional public feedback on a proposal to list a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), likely delaying any decision on the high-profile applications. SEC Seeks Public Opinion on Spot Bitcoin ETF The SEC put out a 34-page...
Oman financial regulator seeks feedback on proposed virtual asset framework
4.8.2023
Although the proposed virtual asset regulatory framework in Oman covers FATF-defined assets, the issuance of privacy coins might get banned
US Securities Regulator Accepts Valkyrie’s Spot Bitcoin ETF Application
19.7.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formally accepted the spot bitcoin ETF application filed by asset manager Valkyrie. The move, which opens the door to an official review process, follows last week’s acknowledgment of Blackrock’s bitcoin ETF application. U.S. SEC to Review...
Leading House Democrat Solicits Feedback From Gensler and Yellen on Crypto Bill
26.6.2023
The bill would provide guidelines for U.S.-based crypto exchanges to register with regulators
IMF's CBDC push gets feedback from the crypto community: 'No one wants this'
20.6.2023
A community member described CBDCs as a “dystopian nightmare” and argued that it will give governments complete control over an individual
Uniswap Unveils Game-Changing Version 4 With Customizable Liquidity Pools via Innovative Hooks
13.6.2023
On June 13, the largest decentralized exchange (dex) in terms of global trade volume, Uniswap, published a summary of the dex platform’s Version 4 and an early implementation of the code. Uniswap states that the dex version will offer a variety of new features, including a method to customize...
Uniswap Labs Releases Its Plan for Uniswap v4, Invites Community Feedback
13.6.2023
The biggest decentralized crypto exchange is opening its development process to the public for the first time as the SEC cracks down on its centralized competitors
International Securities Regulator IOSCO Proposes Policy Recommendations for Crypto
23.5.2023
The consultation period closes on July 31
IRS calls for public feedback on taxing NFTs as collectibles
21.3.2023
Those wishing to offer feedback to the IRS on having NFTs treated as collectibles such as coins or works of art have until June 19 to submit comments
SEC of Thailand wants public feedback on crypto lending, staking ban
10.3.2023
Thailand's securities regulator believes that crypto firms should not be allowed to deploy users’ deposits and provide lending services
Hong Kong outlines upcoming crypto licensing regime
20.2.2023
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission is calling for public consultation over plans to allow licensed cryptocurrency exchanges to serve retail investors
Britain Announces Plans for ‘Robust’ Crypto Rules, Launches Consultation
1.2.2023
The U.K. has unveiled “ambitious plans” to “robustly regulate” various crypto activities, while seeking to protect customers and grow its economy. In the next three months, British authorities will accept public feedback on the new regulatory proposals designed to govern digital assets like...
UK Finance Ministry to Propose Broad Rules for Crypto, Invites Industry Feedback
31.1.2023
The Treasury also gave crypto companies a time limited exemption to approve their own crypto promotions until more regulation comes
Lido Protocol Reveals Plans for Withdrawal Feature Ahead of Ethereum’s Shanghai Hard Fork
26.1.2023
While the Ethereum community prepares for the upcoming Shanghai hard fork in March, the development team for the liquid staking project Lido revealed plans to create an in-protocol withdrawal feature. Lido’s team is seeking community feedback on the proposal that would allow withdrawals after...
Nigerian Central Bank Increases Cash Withdrawal Limits After Receiving ‘Feedback From Stakeholders’
23.12.2022
Barely a month after announcing the restricting of cash withdrawals to under $50 per week, the Central Bank of Nigeria said on Dec. 21 that individuals will be able to withdraw an equivalent of $1,120 per week starting on Jan. 9, 2023. The central bank said individuals and corporate organizations...
US regulator seeks feedback on DeFi’s impact on financial crime: Finance Redefined
9.12.2022
US regulators want to know from the industry on what they think about the financial crimes associated with DeFi
US regulator to seek feedback on DeFi's impact on financial crime
8.12.2022
A “close look” is being taken at money laundering and terror financing laws by FinCEN as it asked banking sector players for feedback on DeFi’s crime risks
National Bank of Ukraine Unveils E-hryvnia Concept
1.12.2022
The central bank of Ukraine has presented to interested parties a draft concept of the nation’s future digital currency, the e-hryvnia. The regulator is currently considering several potential applications for its digital coin, including retail payments and cross-border settlements. Ukraine’s...
US Lawmakers ‘Deeply Concerned’ That SEC Is Enacting Rules Too Quickly, Without Sufficient Feedback
8.11.2022
Two U.S. lawmakers have requested answers from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) about its rulemaking process. Their request followed the latest SEC Inspector General report that “raises significant concerns that the agency is trying to enact too many rules, too quickly.”...