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Hong Kong Officials Recommends Self-Regulatory Committee for Compliance Monitoring in Crypto Industry
23.4.2024
The Hong Kong Securities & Futures Professionals Association (HKSFPA) has advocated establishing a self-regulatory committee within the city's crypto firms to enhance compliance monitoring.
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Australian lawmakers and TradFi firms haven’t adopted crypto: Coinbase APAC MD
22.4.2024
According to Coinbase’s APAC managing director, John O’Loghlen, Australia is ready for its next wave of cryptocurrency “unicorns”—startups valued at $1 billion or more—but not until there is greater regulatory certainty surrounding the industry. John O’Loghlen told...
FBI, Europol Say Akira Ransomware Has Drained $42M from 250 Firms
19.4.2024
Akira, a ransomware group, has drained $42 million from 250 firms since March 2023, said the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Europol, CISA, Europol’s European Cybercrime Centre (EC3), and the Netherlands’ National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-NL) in a joint statement.
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DeFi’s Path to Mass Adoption Goes Through Fintech Firms, Centralized Exchanges, Morpho Labs Chief Says
18.4.2024
Crypto Service Providers in Canada Must Report Transfers, Customer Data By 2027
17.4.2024
Crypto firms in Canada will soon face increased disclosure obligations, per regulations introduced in Tuesday's 2024 federal budget.
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Coinbase Advertises Bitcoin Halving In New Commercial
16.4.2024
The halving is making an excellent Bitcoin sales pitch for many industry firms, including Coinbase.
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Australian Regulator Initiates Civil Proceedings Against Three Cryptocurrency Investment Firms
15.4.2024
The Australian Securities Regulator has launched civil proceedings against three cryptocurrency firms. These firms are accused of convincing investors to purchase investment packages using self-regulated superannuation funds. The regulator stated that appointing a receiver is the best way...
Australian Crypto Mining Companies Collapse into Liquidation Owing 450 Investors
12.4.2024
ASIC launched civil proceedings against three crypto mining firms, collectively known as NGS Companies, including its directors.
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Crypto Exchange Luno Receives License From South Africa’s Financial Regulator
11.4.2024
Cryptocurrency exchange Luno is one of the first firms to receive a license from the Financial Services Conduct Authority (FSCA) in South Africa, allowing the exchange to operate as a financial services provider in the country.
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Dubai Regulator Wants to Lower the Cost of Compliance for Small Crypto Firms
11.4.2024
While Dubai's regulatory rules were broadly welcomed, some firms worried about the expense
Luno Among First Crypto Firms to Receive South Africa License
11.4.2024
Regulators in the country have said they plan to authorize up to 60 digital asset firms by April
Pompliano, Ex-Journo Melinek Spin Up 'Token Relations' Startup for Blockchain Firms
9.4.2024
The media startup will offer a "third bucket" of information to crypto startups' stakeholders
Russian Fintech Startups Join Digital Ruble Pilot
8.4.2024
Russian fintech firms have begun joining the country’s rapidly progressing digital ruble pilot as the Central Bank looks to widen the scope of its CBDC project.
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Galaxy Digital to create a $100M fund for early-stage crypto firms
4.4.2024
Galaxy Digital, a prominent player in cryptocurrency and blockchain investments, has unveiled plans to launch a $100 million fund to back early-stage crypto companies. With this move, Galaxy Digital is demonstrating its belief in the potential for new ventures within the quickly developing digital...
Argentina Regulator: We Want to Work With Crypto Firms to Police Industry
4.4.2024
Argentina’s top financial regulator says that it wants to “work together” with the nation’s crypto industry as it steps up its control over the sector.
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Lithuania’s Fintech Haven to Cull Crypto Firms Under New Licensing Rules
3.4.2024
Lithuania intends to implement a rigorous licensing process for crypto companies currently operating within its jurisdiction. This initiative, scheduled to commence next year, is expected to result in the removal of many digital asset companies.
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Singapore’s MAS Expands Regulatory Oversight to Include Crypto Custody and Fund Transfer Firms
2.4.2024
Singapore has taken steps to expand its digital asset regulations by including the custody of tokens and firms involved in fund transfers.
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Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) Allocates $30M Funding for Gaming Startups
2.4.2024
Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) founded by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz is investing $30 million in gaming startups in the next 45 days.
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Crypto Firms to Undergo Regulatory Sandbox Evaluation Before Licensing in Indonesia
28.3.2024
Starting in January 2025, crypto firms seeking to operate in Indonesia must undergo evaluation in a regulatory sandbox to pass licensing.
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Crypto Miner Bitdeer Seeks $100M Financing from Private Credit Firms
27.3.2024
Crypto mining firm Bitdeer Technologies is reportedly in discussions with private credit firms to secure $100m in financing to expand its Bitcoin mining capacity.
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