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Hong Kong Mulls Letting Retail Investors Trade Crypto, Removing ‘Professional Investor-Only Requirement’
21.10.2022
The director of licensing and head of the fintech unit of Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has confirmed that the regulator is considering allowing retail investors to invest directly in crypto assets. “We’ve had four years of experience in regulating this...
Prosecutors argue 'insider trading' claim in the OpenSea case is accurate
19.10.2022
Federal prosecutors have argued against a claim made by the former OpenSea product manager that the term “insider trading” is “inflammatory.”
EU Commissioner Urges US to Create New Crypto Rules — Says ‘We Need to Look at Global Regulation of Crypto’
19.10.2022
The European Commission’s commissioner for financial services has reportedly urged U.S. lawmakers to establish new rules to regulate the crypto industry. “We do need to see other players also legislating … We need to look at global regulation of crypto,” said the commissioner....
India to Discuss Crypto During G20 Presidency to Establish Tech-Driven Regulatory Framework, Says Finance Minister
18.10.2022
India plans to discuss crypto regulations during its G20 presidency with member countries. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has revealed that the Indian government hopes to arrive at a framework or standard operating procedure (SOP) so that countries globally “can have a technology-driven...
Bankman-Fried '100%' supports knowledge tests for retail derivatives traders
17.10.2022
The FTX founder said a knowledge test for derivative retail customers “could make sense” but it doesn’t need to be specific to crypto
US Senator Hickenlooper Says SEC Crypto Regulation is ‘needed now’
14.10.2022
In a push for more regulations of the crypto industry, US Democratic Senator John Hickenlooper has called on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to intensify its work on digital asset oversight.
“I write to urge the SEC to issue regulations for digital asset securities through...
OCC's Hsu says regulators are 'spending too much time' on crypto: Reuters
14.10.2022
Michael Hsu stated that it is starting to worry him that “we’re not spending that time and attention on some other things," like fintech, which he described as the “future.”
US lawmaker says crypto regulation from SEC is 'needed now'
13.10.2022
Senator Hickenlooper requested the SEC engage with the public by opening a “notice-and-comment period” to develop rules and regulations applicable to crypto
US Acting Comptroller urges not to rush with the crypto regulation
12.10.2022
Michael J. Hsu called for tighter interagency efforts and highlighted the three most dangerous areas of the new industry
Russian Government to Hold Key Crypto Regulation-themed Meeting Today
11.10.2022
Russian ministers have tabled a meeting on the thorny matter of crypto regulation today – as the government attempts to finalize its much-delayed attempts to police the sector....
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Coinbase gains in-principle approval for Singapore crypto license
11.10.2022
The country is a key institutional market for the exchange according to the CEO of Coinbase Singapore, who explained it's also working with local industry groups to improve regulations
What’s Inside the FSOC’s Long-awaited Report on Crypto Regulation
7.10.2022
The Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) published its own highly anticipated report in response to U.S. President Joe Biden’s executive order on crypto earlier this week, calling on Congress to define the line between a security and a non-security, at least as far as crypto is concerned
Anchorage co-founder to US regulators: ‘What we want is clarity’
7.10.2022
There’s “15 different regulators” and “basically no clarity” when it comes to cryptocurrency regulation in the United States, according to Diogo Mónica
Brazilian Presidential Candidate ‘Lula’ Da Silva Signals Support for Central Bank of Brazil Involvement in Crypto Regulation
6.10.2022
The presidential candidate that obtained most of the votes in the first Brazilian ballot round, Luis Inacio Da Silva, better known as “Lula,” declared that the Central Bank of Brazil should be responsible for building a cryptocurrency law framework. Lula also stated that the impact...
EU Council Endorses Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) Legislation
6.10.2022
Council of the EU, one of the European Union’s legislative bodies, has approved the proposed regulatory framework for the European crypto space. It’s now up to European lawmakers to approve the Markets in Crypto Assets package before its final adoption. Comprehensive Crypto Regulation...
European Council Passes MiCA Crypto Regulation – A Turning Point for Crypto Landscape
6.10.2022
The European Council on Wednesday passed the new MiCA crypto regulation, by many seen as a turning point for Europe’s crypto industry.
The new bill, with the full name Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA), has now been voted through the European Council, but still needs to pass an additional vote...
Anchorage co-founder sees 'tons of opportunity' as it expands into Asia
5.10.2022
Anchorage Digital has marked its plans for expansion into the Asian crypto market, with co-founder Diogo Mónica noting that Singapore is just a starting point
SEC Chair Gensler Insists Most Crypto Tokens Are Securities — Says ‘the Law Is Clear’
5.10.2022
The chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, has reiterated that most crypto tokens are securities, emphasizing that “the law is clear on this.” However, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has asked Congress for authority over crypto...
Biden Administration Urges Speed Up of Crypto Regulation as Recession Fears Rise
4.10.2022
US President Joe Biden’s administration urged Congress to pass laws that will clarify how cryptoassets should be regulated, amid increasing fears of a global recession.
The group of financial regulators comprising the US Financial Stability Oversight Council issued a report on Monday, calling...
CFTC Chairman on US Crypto Regulation: We Have to Rely on 70-Year-Old Case Law to Determine What’s a Security or Commodity
3.10.2022
The chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) says his agency and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) “have to rely on 70-year-old case law to determine what’s a security or a commodity.” He stressed that the SEC and CFTC are working together...