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Nigeria’s SEC Proposes 400% Registration Fee Increase for Crypto Firms
19.3.2024
Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has put forward amendments to the regulatory framework governing platforms offering cryptocurrency services, suggesting a significant increase in registration fees for crypto exchanges.
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UK Regulatory Framework Will Embrace Coexistence of Stablecoins and CBDCs, Aligned with EU Standards
6.3.2024
The United Kingdom is set to embrace the coexistence of stablecoins and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) in its regulatory framework. This move signifies a strategic alignment with the EU's regulatory framework and will position the UK as a progressive player in the evolving landscape...
Hong Kong’s SFC Issues Warning on BitForex Amid Crypto Scam Allegations
4.3.2024
On March 4, Hong Kong's financial watchdog, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), issued a public notice about the cryptocurrency exchange BitForex over alleged fraudulent dealings. BitForex, although based in Hong Kong, does not possess the license required by the country's regulatory...
South Korea’s Ruling Party Seeks Cryptocurrency Tax Delay as Election Promise
19.2.2024
South Korea’s ruling People Power Party is advocating for a two-year postponement of the taxation on gains from cryptocurrency investments. The move is seen as a potential campaign promise for the upcoming general election scheduled for April. The party aims to prioritize establishing...
Hong Kong Set To Release Consultation on Regulatory Framework for OTC Crypto Platforms
2.2.2024
Hong Kong will publish a consultation on a proposed regulatory framework for over-the-counter crypto trading platforms “very soon,” according to a February 2 blog post. Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui warned the public of the risks of over-the-counter venues, given...
Polygon Labs Execs Outline Regulatory Framework to Combat Illicit Activity in Defi
31.1.2024
A paper prepared by two Polygon Labs executives and a former Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) director presents a framework to combat illicit activity in decentralized finance (defi) markets. The document proposes three different classes for defi platforms, including platforms...
Ripple’s XRP Ousted From Hong Kong Virtual Asset Consortium’s Top Crypto Index
16.1.2024
As Hong Kong strengthens its crypto regulatory framework and embraces ETFs, the Hong Kong Virtual Asset Consortium (HKVAC) has updated its crypto indexes, showing a preference for tokens with market performance and growing industry partnerships. Ripple’s XRP Loses Ground in HVAC’s...
UK Treasury Unveils Regulatory Framework for Digital Securities Sandbox
19.12.2023
Source: Pixabay The UK Treasury has revealed its regulatory framework for a Digital Securities Sandbox under the Financial Services and Markets Act. In a memo published on Monday, the UK Treasury explained that the purpose of these regulations is to establish a regulated setting, enabling both...
US Presidential Hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy Criticizes SEC Over Crypto Regulatory Failures
7.12.2023
Source: Adobe US Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has slammed the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) criticizing the current crypto regulatory framework. During the fourth Republican presidential debate at the University of Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, Ramasamy expressed...
Scrutiny of Several Altcoins Intensifies in South Korean Crypto Community
22.11.2023
Source: Enjin In South Korea, the cryptocurrency community is calling for stronger reporting standards and a more rigorous regulatory framework as multiple virtual assets encounter delistings and circulation discrepancies, according to Digital Today. The push for enhanced oversight follows a series...
Global securities body IOSCO unveils crypto regulatory framework proposals
17.11.2023
According to the report, these expectations can be addressed by applying existing rules or creating new ones, depending on the jurisdiction
Crypto Custodian Hex Trust Secures Full Operating License in Dubai for Institutional Services
15.11.2023
Source: Pixabay Institutional-grade crypto custodian Hex Trust has successfully obtained a full operating license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), the firm announced today. This operating license represents the conclusive approval under VARA’s regulatory...
Indian Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Crypto Trading Regulations
13.11.2023
Source: Pexels The Indian Supreme Court on Friday declined to entertain a petition seeking to establish guidelines on crypto regulations. Cryptocurrencies, decentralized digital or virtual currencies operating independently of a central bank, have faced ongoing discussions regarding their...
UK Treasury Unveils Crypto Asset Regulatory Framework – Here’s What You Need to Know
31.10.2023
The UK government has issued a comprehensive response to its consultation on crypto asset regulation, unveiling a final regulatory framework based on input from businesses, experts, and significant market events, including the ongoing FTX court case. With these proposals, the UK government...
Spain Moves to Adopt MiCA Six Months Before Deadline, Cites Investor Protection: Here’s More
31.10.2023
Spain has unveiled plans to reduce the transition period before the application of the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation. A recent publication from the government shows a meeting with the first vice president Nadia Calvino and Verena Ross, the President of the European Securities...
Thailand’s K-Bank Acquires 97% Stake in Parent Company of Satang Crypto Exchange
30.10.2023
Thailand’s second-largest bank, Kasikorn Bank, widely known as K-Bank, has acquired a 97% stake in the parent company of the established Satang crypto exchange. This strategic acquisition comes as K-Bank intensifies its efforts in the cryptocurrency sector, aiming to offer a comprehensive...
Turkey Projects Finalization of Cryptocurrency Taxes by Next Year
27.10.2023
Turkish government intends to establish a regulatory framework for crypto assets, including plans to tax these digital assets, starting 2024. The regulatory measure came as a part of the government’s 2024 Presidential Annual Program, unveiled on Wednesday. The translated document sheds light...
Oliver Linch, CEO of Bittrex Global, on Developing Regulatory Framework for A Digital Asset Economy | Ep. 275
20.10.2023
In an exclusive interview with cryptonews.com, Oliver Linch, CEO of Bittrex Global, talks about developing the regulatory framework for a digital asset economy and the importance of security, regulation, and innovation to empower + grow the crypto economy....
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Middle East regulatory clarity drives crypto industry growth — Binance FZE head
18.10.2023
UAE, Dubai and Bahrain continue to attract major cryptocurrency exchanges and businesses due to their progressive regulatory approaches
Future of DAOs limited by lack of regulatory framework: ECB Occasional Paper
18.10.2023
Uncertain regulatory conditions continue to have a negative impact on the sustainable growth of the DAO ecosystem, revealed a new European Central Bank occasional paper