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Hong Kong to Have Tight Crypto Regulations, Head of Monetary Authority Says
10.5.2023
Companies attracted by the plan to turn Hong Kong into a hub for digital assets should expect strict regulations, the region has indicated. Authorities are preparing new licensing rules for service providers working with cryptocurrencies and guidelines for banks interacting with crypto firms....
‘Landmark’ Crypto Law Proposed in New York to Establish ‘Strongest and Most Comprehensive’ Crypto Regulations in US
8.5.2023
New York State Attorney General Letitia James has proposed “landmark” crypto legislation that claims to be “the strongest and most comprehensive set of regulations on cryptocurrency” in the United States. “Rampant fraud and dysfunction have become the hallmarks of cryptocurrency and it is time...
SEC steps back from defining digital assets in new hedge fund rules
4.5.2023
The SEC and its staff are “continuing to consider” the term “digital assets” despite proposing a definition of the term around nine months ago
New Ukrainian Crypto Regulations to Debut by Year’s End – Here’s All You Need to Know
28.4.2023
Ukraine is set to roll out new, EU-inspired crypto regulations, with Kyiv hoping to impose the rules before the year is out.
Forbes Ukraine reported that the National Commission on Securities and the Stock Market, the Ministry of Digital Finance, the National Bank of Ukraine (the central bank)...
Please Enjoy the Final Crypto Winter
26.4.2023
With U.S. regulations and policy coming soon, the frauds, scams and irresponsible investment management practices that led to the current market downturn will be things of the past, reasons Paul Brody of EY
Coinbase Files Legal Action Against SEC Over Lack of Regulatory Clarity
25.4.2023
On April 24, 2023, Coinbase announced that it had filed an action in federal court requesting the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to respond to their petition. The petition, submitted in July 2022, requested the commission to propose and adopt rules governing the regulation of digital...
Ukraine to Adopt Europe’s Crypto Rules, Clarifies Taxation
23.4.2023
Officials have revealed that Ukraine intends to implement the crypto market rules approved by the European Parliament. While the government is already moving in that direction, the tax service has issued a clarification regarding the taxation of income resulting from cryptocurrency transactions....
EU Lawmakers to Vote on New Crypto Regulations, Ban Anonymous Transfers Above €1,000
28.3.2023
Lawmakers in the European Union (EU) will vote on a new set of crypto regulations on Tuesday that could ban large crypto transfers from self-hosted wallets.
The new regulations are part of a renewed focus in the EU on crypto and its potential use for money laundering. EU lawmakers will, among...
G-7 Will Push for Tighter Global Crypto Regulations: Kyodo
27.3.2023
Discussions on a global framework will speed up ahead of a May meeting of finance ministers and central bankers
What is the impact of the SEC’s crypto regulations on TMS Network, SingularityNET, and Ankr Network?
17.3.2023
Coinbase’s chief legal officer left a derisive criticism of the US Securities Exchange Commission, accusing their crypto policy of being “pretty broken.” While some see the SEC as overzealous and overreaching their mandate, others call for even stricter regulations. SingularityNET (AGIX), Ankr...
Coinbase met with Australian banking regulators over local crypto regulations
16.3.2023
Coinbase's vice president of international policy told Cointelegraph the meetings took place in Canberra and Sydney and touched on the government’s token mapping efforts
Australian Crypto Regulations Likely to Be Delayed Until Mid-2024: Report
6.3.2023
Australian laws to regulate the crypto industry and protect retail customers could take more than a year, government documents indicate
IMF Board Offers Guidance for Developing Effective Crypto Policies
25.2.2023
The executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has provided guidance for member countries to develop effective crypto policies. The board stressed the need to develop comprehensive crypto regulations to “better mitigate the risks posed by crypto assets while also harnessing...
Bernstein: SEC Tightening of Crypto Regulations Is not an Existential Threat
17.2.2023
Some in the industry had expressed concerns that crypto was actively being removed from the banking system with an attack on stablecoins and custody rules, the report said
Dubai releases crypto regulations for virtual asset services providers
7.2.2023
The laws apply to market participants within the emirate of Dubai, with the exception of those under the Dubai International Financial Centre
India Reveals IMF Is Working With G-20 for Crypto Regulations
3.2.2023
India has officially revealed details of the ongoing work in the G-20 around how to regulate crypto
‘Prohibitive’ Capital Rules for Banks Holding Crypto Win Support in EU Parliament
26.1.2023
Lawmakers in the European Union have backed legislation imposing new capital requirements for financial institutions, including strict rules meant to cover crypto-related risks. The latter concern banks keeping digital assets and are expected to enter into force in January, 2025. EU Legislators...
Ukraine to Be Best Crypto Jurisdiction With New Tax Rules, Digital Minister Says in Davos
19.1.2023
Ukraine will become the world’s best jurisdiction for crypto assets, the minister overseeing the country’s digital transformation promised. Speaking with media at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Mykhailo Fedorov praised the support from the crypto community for his war-struck nation. Crypto...
UK Treasury Considers Digital Pound, Maintains Crypto Hub Objective
12.1.2023
The U.K. is mulling over launching a digital pound as it remains committed to becoming a cryptocurrency hub, a government representative has indicated. British authorities should also regulate payments with stablecoins, according to the official. United Kingdom Prepares to Begin Consultation...
Hong Kong Reaffirms Commitment to Become Regional Crypto Hub
10.1.2023
Hong Kong has reaffirmed its commitment to become a regional crypto hub in following the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX. “As certain crypto exchanges collapsed one after another, Hong Kong became a quality standing point for digital asset corporates,” said a top government...