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South Africa Working Group Releases New Position Paper Calling for Regulation of Crypto Asset Providers
13.6.2021
South Africa’s Intergovernmental Fintech Working Group (IFWG) has a released new position paper that calls for the regulation of the country’s cryptocurrency ecosystem. In the document, the IFWG, which is a creation of the South Africa Reserve Bank (SARB), recommends “a staged...
Indian Government May Regulate Crypto as Asset Class: Report
13.6.2021
India may be regulating crypto as an asset class under the purview of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). In addition, a crypto bill is likely to be introduced during the Monsoon session of parliament, local media reported. Indian Government Reportedly Considers Regulating Crypto...
SEC and CFTC Caution Investors About Funds Trading in Bitcoin Futures
13.6.2021
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have warned investors of the risks of investing in funds with exposure to bitcoin futures. The SEC published an investor alert on funds trading in bitcoin futures Thursday. The alert comes from...
Nexo in Miami: Crypto interest account giant talks DeFi, institutional adoption
12.6.2021
Nexo believes that in the long run, regulation will help crypto more than hurt
Basel Committee Proposes Differentiating Regulation of Crypto Assets Based on Risks to Banks
12.6.2021
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has proposed dividing crypto assets into two groups and regulating them based on their market, liquidity, credit, and operational risks to banks. Cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin, will be subject to “a new conservative prudential treatment.”...
Texas Announces State-Chartered Banks Can Provide Cryptocurrency Custody Services
12.6.2021
The Texas Department of Banking has announced that state-chartered banks can provide cryptocurrency custody services. “The Texas Department of Banking believes that the authority to provide these services with respect to virtual currencies already exists,” the banking authority said....
Thailand Bans Meme Coins, Fan Tokens, NFTs From Trading on Crypto Exchanges
12.6.2021
The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has enacted new rules for cryptocurrency exchanges operating in the country. Certain types of cryptocurrencies, including meme coins, fan coins, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), are prohibited to trade on crypto exchanges. Thailand Sets New Rules...
Is there a right way to regulate crypto? Yes, and this is how
12.6.2021
Cryptocurrency is a promising asset class for people and investors, but the lack of proper regulation slows down its innovation
Bank of Namibia Warns Crypto Traders It ‘Will Not Entertain Complaints’ if They Get Scammed
12.6.2021
The Bank of Namibia (BON) has warned individuals investing in cryptocurrencies that it will not entertain their complaints should they get scammed. The institution argues that since its mandate does not currently cover digital currencies, it lacks the “legal power” to follow up on such...
Thai SEC bans exchanges from handling certain token types including NFTs
11.6.2021
Local exchanges now have until July 11 to update their rules for listing tokens to be in compliance with the SEC guidelines
Bill banning crypto mining for 3 years dies in NY state assembly
11.6.2021
The NY state assembly needs to approve any bill or propose amendments before it can be signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo
More IRS crypto reporting, more danger
11.6.2021
The U.S. authorities are becoming seriously interested in crypto, making unreported crypto more dangerous
Regulator interest is good for the crypto ecosystem, says BlockFi CEO
11.6.2021
Regulatory clarity enables crypto companies to continue to innovate, Zac Prince says
El Salvador's Bitcoin adoption an 'interesting experiment,' says BIS exec
11.6.2021
El Salvador’s move to make Bitcoin legal tender in the country continues to elicit reactions from legacy finance gatekeepers, this time from the Bank for International Settlements
Russian Court Bans Websites Explaining How to Trade Bitcoin
11.6.2021
A court in Russia’s Perm region has decided to block a number of websites describing how to exchange cryptocurrency for fiat cash. Local prosecutors claim the dissemination of this type of information is against the law in Russia as it may facilitate the laundering of illicit funds. Kungur...
SEC warns investors of the risks with Bitcoin futures
11.6.2021
The SEC has warned that “investors should understand that Bitcoin, including gaining exposure through the Bitcoin futures market, is a highly speculative investment.”
IMF Voices Concerns Over El Salvador Making Bitcoin Legal Tender
11.6.2021
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned of “a number of macroeconomic, financial and legal issues” surrounding El Salvador making bitcoin legal tender. “Crypto assets can pose significant risks and effective regulatory measures are very important when dealing with...
IMF plans to meet with El Salvador’s president, potentially discussing move to adopt Bitcoin
10.6.2021
The International Monetary Fund has previously spoken out against smaller nations like the Marshall Islands recognizing a digital currency as legal tender
Senator Warren Calls Out Bitcoin’s Energy Consumption — Bitcoiners Bite Back
10.6.2021
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren criticized Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies yesterday in a Banking Senate Subcommittee hearing. In the hearing, Warren criticized the energy consumption that Bitcoin and other proof-of-work (PoW) cryptocurrencies need to operate. Warren also thinks cryptocurrencies are...
Finance Redefined: The shadow DeFi conference in Miami! June 2-9
10.6.2021
Talking with big brains about DeFi, regulation, CBDCs, and institutional adoption at the Bitcoin conference in Miami!