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Spot Crypto ETF Applications Will Be Considered, Hong Kong Regulators Say
22.12.2023
The statement from the SFC and HKMA comes as expectations mount the U.S. SEC is on the verge of approving a spot bitcoin ETF
Coinbase Approved as Virtual Asset Services Provider in France
21.12.2023
The third-largest crypto exchange has said it wants to become regulated in countries with clear policies for the industry while it argues with the Securities and Exchange Commission for bespoke rules in the U.S
Stablecoin Issuer Circle Conditionally Registered for Digital Asset Services in France
21.12.2023
France has been encouraging crypto companies to set up shop within its borders and take advantage of the clearer industry regulation than in the U.S
Prometheum Earns Final Regulatory Nod to Try Hand at Fully-Compliant Crypto
21.12.2023
Prometheum Inc., with the latest regulatory notch on its belt, is about to finally test whether a viable crypto platform can operate entirely within U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations
Court Freezes $1 Billion of Assets of Three Arrows Capital Founders
21.12.2023
The worldwide order by a British Virgin Islands court applies to founders Su Zhu, Kyle Davies and Davies' wife, Kelly Chen
Vladimir Putin's Signature Brings Digital Ruble Into Russia's Tax Code
21.12.2023
Russia's digital ruble has been integrated into the nation's tax code after its President Vladimir Putin signed the move into law
Judge Denies Sam Bankman-Fried Request for a Longer Sentencing Process
20.12.2023
Bankman-Fried's defense team asked for a four to six week extension for his sentencing scheduled in late March, citing a possible second trial that may begin earlier in the month
UK to Cooperate With Crypto Industry on Legislation for Digital Securities
20.12.2023
The government said its plans for a digital securities sandbox (DSS) were largely welcomed by respondents
South Korea's Financial Regulations Chief to Meet SEC Chairman Gensler Next Month: Report
20.12.2023
The two aim to strengthen cooperation on crypto regulations before South Korea's new crypto laws go into effect next year
IOSCO Publishes Policy Recommendations for Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
20.12.2023
Source: Adobe / BeNeDak The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), which sets standards for securities market regulation globally, has issued policy recommendations for the supervision of decentralized finance (DeFi). On December 19, IOSCO unveiled nine policy recommendations...
China Vows to Clarify Web3, NFT Development Path
20.12.2023
Moving forward, China's Web 3 strategy would encourage the development of new business models such as NFT and accelerate the innovative application of Web3, the Ministry of Science and Technology said
Global Securities Regulator IOSCO Issues DeFi Policy Recommendations
20.12.2023
Organizing as DAOs doesn't mean freedom from regulatory responsibilities, the International Organization of Securities Commissions says
42 Different Countries Discussed or Passed Crypto Regulations, Legislation in 2023: PwC
19.12.2023
More than 40 countries have taken aim at advancing crypto-focused regulations and legislation this year, signaling wider cryptocurrency adoption globally may be underway. That’s according to a new report from professional services firm PriceWaterhouseCoopers
UK Finance Ministry to Discuss Crypto Banking Woes With Lawmakers
19.12.2023
Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt said U.K., and London in particular, has become "the global crypto hub."
HashKey Capital Singapore Secures Capital Markets Services License From MAS
19.12.2023
The firm follows crypto exchange DigiFT, which received a CMS license last month
Do Kwon Successfully Appeals Extradition Decision by Montenegro Court
19.12.2023
A previous decision that legal requirements for extradition had been met was rejected by the country's Appeals Court
Elizabeth Warren Pushes Back at Blockchain Lobbying Efforts
19.12.2023
In a letter to the Blockchain Association, the U.S. senator accuses the group of undermining Congress
Indonesia Vice Presidential Candidate Promises to Create 'Crypto Experts' as Election Looms
19.12.2023
Indonesia's dynamic crypto market is a focus for politicians looking to use it to fuel the country's economic growth
DCG Can't Sell or Reduce Ownership of Genesis Until Bankruptcy Proceedings Close, Judge Rules
19.12.2023
Genesis requested a New York bankruptcy court to bar ownership changes to secure tax benefits on around $700 million worth of operating losses
UK Publishes Regulations for a Digital Securities Sandbox
18.12.2023
The sandbox will let regulators and companies test solutions, including distributed ledger technology, to tokenize securities