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ASX sounds crypto exchange custody warning, calls for better regulations
21.7.2021
The Australia Securities Exchange says crypto investors in the country need to be mindful of the dangers of holding their cryptocurrencies on exchange platforms
Sen. Warren queries SEC chair on lack of crypto investor protection
8.7.2021
The former presidential candidate has written to the SEC chairman for answers about plans for crypto consumer protection protocols in the United States
Report: South Africa Bars Transfer of Locally Acquired Cryptocurrencies to Overseas Exchanges, Offenders Face Jail Time
29.6.2021
Fresh reports from South Africa suggest that the transfer of locally acquired cryptocurrencies to overseas crypto exchanges will now be subject to the country’s exchange control regulations. Consequently, transactions where an individual purchases crypto assets in South Africa and uses them...
South Africa Bank Blocks Clients From Buying Crypto on Binance, Exchange Rejects Allegations
23.6.2021
A South African bank, Absa, has reportedly blocked use of its credit cards for users buying cryptocurrencies on international exchanges, according to one media report. The claims come after clients of the financial institution reported receiving a text message informing them of the suspension...
Proposed crypto ban legislation reportedly under review by India's government
16.6.2021
Authorities in India are reportedly weighing up options concerning crypto regulations in the country
Lack of crypto regulations alarming, says Italy's stock market regulator
14.6.2021
Crypto growing to a $1.6 trillion market without adequate regulations is a major worry for the head of Italy’s stock market oversight agency
Former SEC head and treasury undersecretary defend US crypto regulations
8.6.2021
Former top policymakers Jay Clayton and Brent McIntosh has defended the crypto regulatory regimes established during their respective government tenures
Irish MEP calls for stringent crypto regulations in Europe
2.6.2021
One Irish MEP wants even stricter stablecoin and crypto regulations in Europe
Restricting crypto trading to millionaires good for Hong Kong, says official
27.5.2021
Hong Kong’s Treasury Secretary says the government is right to pursue restrictive crypto regulations in the city
Turkey Prepares Crypto Regulations Amid 'Disturbing' Money Outflows
26.4.2021
Turkish crypto investors were given a respite of sorts on Friday, with the new Governor of the country’s central bank stating that he would not seek to carry out a total crypto ban – although far-reaching crypto regulations might be unveiled by early May.
The Governor, Şahap Kavcıoğlu,...
Congress passes digital asset innovation act to clarify crypto regulations
21.4.2021
U.S. financial regulators will now work together to create modalities for clear-cut crypto regulations in America
Bank of International Settlements head says cryptos require more regulation
24.3.2021
Agustín Carstens has called for cryptocurrencies to be subject to more regulations while arguing that virtual currencies have not made a significant dent in global finance
DeFi Sector May Face Threat from New EU Crypto Regulations – Survey
11.3.2021
European crypto and blockchain players are worried that incoming regulatory frameworks could usher in “excessive requirements” that could “pose significant challenges for crypto-based projects,” particularly in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, with “irreconcilable” obstacles, a survey...
South African crypto firms warn opaque regulations are harming the industry
9.3.2021
South African crypto firms are threatening to move operations abroad if lawmakers don’t provide clear regulatory guidelines
Austrian regulators call for stricter crypto regulations amid rising fraud
19.2.2021
Crypto scams appear to be dominating investment fraud cases in Austria
Nigeria's SEC suspends planned crypto regulations amid central bank ban
12.2.2021
Nigeria’s securities regulator has backed the central bank’s crypto ban by suspending its planned regulatory framework for digital assets
Joe Biden Freezes FinCEN’s Crypto Wallet Rulemaking — US Crypto Regulations Under Review
22.1.2021
New U.S. President Joe Biden has frozen all agency rulemaking, including the proposal by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) relating to cryptocurrency wallets. Biden will appoint someone to “review any new or pending rules,” the White House has announced. FinCEN’s...
Economist Slams ECB Chief Lagarde’s Bitcoin Remarks as Dangerous for Cryptocurrency Regulation
20.1.2021
Responding to European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde’s recent remarks about bitcoin, the chief economist at investment firm Tressis said what Lagarde implied was “outrageous” and “dangerous” for cryptocurrency regulation. Economist Says Governments...
US crypto regulations will return Bitcoin to its digital cash origins
18.1.2021
The inconvenience of using Bitcoin directly may soon be dwarfed by the headache of moving it on and off exchanges
Lack of Crypto Regulations a Turnoff for Japanese Investors – Coincheck
16.1.2021
The head of the Japanese crypto exchange Coincheck said there are relatively “few” crypto-keen institutional investors in Japan – and has complained of the lack of a framework to help foster professional crypto investors.
In an interview with IT Media, Satoshi Hasuo, the Representative Director...