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Binance CEO CZ Responds to US Regulator’s Charges
29.3.2023
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has addressed the allegations against him by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). “We do not agree with the characterization of many of the issues alleged in the complaint,” the executive stressed. CZ Responds to CFTC’s Allegations...
Binance-CFTC FUD puts BNB price at risk of drop toward $200
28.3.2023
Recent BNB price trends show that the token declines in the short term after regulatory crackdowns. However, this time the correction may last longer
Macro Is Back to Moving the Digital Asset Markets
27.3.2023
Japan Set to Ask G7 & G20 to Bolster Crypto Regulation – And Not For the First Time
27.3.2023
Japan is set to make another attempt to convince G7 and G20 leaders to adopt streamlined crypto regulations.
Per Kyodo News, the Japanese government is set to take advantage of the fact that it will host a G7 summit in Hiroshima this May. Host nations are allowed to add items to the summit’s...
G7 to collaborate on tighter crypto regulation: Report
26.3.2023
Leaders from Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, and the European Union are expected to outline a global cooperative strategy for digital assets in May
80 Crypto Firms Interested in Establishing Presence in Hong Kong, Official Says
25.3.2023
Hong Kong’s Secretary for Financial Services and Treasury has revealed that more than 80 crypto companies have expressed interest in establishing a presence in Hong Kong. They include companies across mainland China, Canada, European Union countries, Singapore, the U.K., and the U.S....
'US has left a vacuum that other countries are eager to fill': Coinbase
25.3.2023
While the U.S. government opts for “regulation by enforcement,” other countries are fostering “vibrant” crypto ecosystems due to progressive regulation, argues Coinbase’s Daniel Seifert
EU MiCA crypto regulation is a ‘balancing act’: Paris Blockchain Week 2023
22.3.2023
Industry experts and regulators weigh in on the European Union’s proposed MiCA rules at Paris Blockchain Week
Taiwan watchdog FSC to assume authority on crypto regulation
20.3.2023
Taiwanese lawmakers reportedly expect to finalize a crypto regulatory framework by the end of March or April at the earliest
It’s Not Just Fraud That Chilled Crypto Regulation
13.3.2023
While it’s easy to blame the recent shift in the regulatory mood regarding crypto markets on certain bad actors, the real roots lie beyond the crypto ecosystem, says Noelle Acheson
India Brings Crypto Transactions Under Prevention of Money Laundering Act
11.3.2023
India’s finance ministry has announced that crypto transactions will be covered under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA). Noting that the move “is a positive step in recognizing the sector,” a crypto insider explained that it will strengthen the industry’s...
India's Crypto Regulation Now Has Teeth, Experts Say
9.3.2023
Bringing crypto companies into the purview of anti-money laundering rules imposes obligations and exposes them to fines for breaches
Stablecoins and Ether are ‘going to be commodities,’ reaffirms CFTC chair
9.3.2023
In the tug-of-war between the US regulators over control of crypto assets, the CFTC chair has triple-downed his stance — that Ether and stablecoins are commodities
FCA officials tell UK parliamentary committee crypto regulation is unavoidable
8.3.2023
The CEO and chairman of the UK’s financial regulator took a grim tone as they discussed crypto regulation, but conceded that they’re the ones who have to do it
Fed Chair Powell on Crypto: We See Turmoil, Fraud, Lack of Transparency, Run Risk
8.3.2023
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has outlined several risks related to crypto activities during a hearing before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. While stating that the Fed sees turmoil, fraud, a lack of transparency, and run risk in the crypto space, he stressed:...
Binance's Efforts to Woo SEC Chairman Gensler for US Regulatory Relations Uncovered – Here's What Happened
6.3.2023
Binance approached US Securities and Exchange Commission chairman Gary Gensler in 2018 and 2019 to become an advisor for the firm. That’s according to a new bombshell report published by the Wall Street Journal on Sunday, which claims that Binance embarked on a campaign to “neutralize”...
Internal documents reveal Australia's potential timeline for crypto legislation: Report
6.3.2023
Internal documents from the Australian Treasury Department have revealed crypto legislation in the country could be a year away at the very least
Ripple CEO Warns of Harm to Crypto Industry if SEC Wins Lawsuit Over XRP
6.3.2023
The CEO of Ripple Labs has warned of the harm to the crypto industry if the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is able to prevail in its lawsuit against Ripple over xrp. He cautioned that the SEC’s enforcement-centric approach to regulating crypto “is not a healthy way...
G20 Finance Chiefs Widely Recognize Crypto Poses Major Financial Stability Risks, Says Indian Central Bank Governor
28.2.2023
The G20 finance ministers and central bank governors recognize that cryptocurrencies pose major risks to financial stability, monetary systems, and cyber security, India’s central bank governor reportedly said. Crypto regulation was among the key topics discussed during the G20 meeting over...
Exchange Insights: Industry Players talk Crypto Regulation in 2023
27.2.2023
So far 2023 has been a seismic year for crypto. The New Year saw an end to a difficult bear market, and February has seen an onslaught of moves by global regulators.
Just today it was rumoured that Gary Gensler's SEC had decided to categorise all digital assets other than Bitcoin as Securities....