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DTCC rules out collateral for Bitcoin-linked ETFs
27.4.2024
This notice means that exchange-traded funds and similar investment instruments with Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies as underlying assets will not be assigned any collateral value
EU Parliament Adopts Anti-Money Laundering Rules Package, Also Policing Crypto
26.4.2024
The new laws set up "enhanced" due diligence and customer checks for crypto firms
Kenya Establishes Working Group to Draft Rules Governing Crypto Entities
26.4.2024
The Kenyan government recently established a multi-agency technical working group tasked with developing a framework for regulating and monitoring the cryptocurrency industry. The group, which includes financial regulators such as the Central Bank of Kenya, is set to draft rules for controlling...
UK Law Enforcement Agencies Can Now Seize Crypto More Easily as New Rules Take Effect
26.4.2024
New powers that will help law enforcement agencies seize crypto used for crime came into effect on Friday, the U.K Home Office said in a press release
SEC reviews new rules for Bitcoin options trading
25.4.2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission is evaluating whether exchanges’ current surveillance and enforcement mechanisms can handle Bitcoin exchange-traded products (ETPs)
MicroStrategy Could Merit S&P 500 Inclusion If It Adopts New Accounting Rules: Benchmark
25.4.2024
S&P Global Says US Stablecoin Adoption Could Soar Following New Rules
25.4.2024
S&P Global said the recent change in rules involving the Lummis-Gillibrand Payment Stablecoin Act could see U.S. stablecoin adoption soar as the regulatory framework could bolster confidence.
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Tether's Stablecoin Dominance May Wane Following Proposed U.S. Rules: S&P
24.4.2024
The new regulations could offer banks a competitive edge by limiting institutions without a banking license to a maximum stablecoin issuance of $10 billion, the report said
Tether, Circle Diverge on How to Tackle Global Patchwork of Stablecoin Rules
16.4.2024
The two largest digital dollar providers have chosen different paths in dealing with a perceived lack of global clarity on stablecoin rules: Circle is looking to U.S. lawmakers to provide guidance, while Tether is taking a hands-on approach to tackling fraud and money laundering
HashKey Group COO: Hong Kong’s Crypto Rules Might Limit Global Appeal
12.4.2024
HashKey Group COO Livio Weng criticized Hong Kong's recent regulations around crypto trading, expressing concerns that they may impede access for international clients.
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EU's MiCA Rules Have Had Little Influence on the European Crypto Market, Regulator Says
10.4.2024
The rules, which take effect at the end of the year, have yet to spur increased euro-based transactions in crypto markets
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 Imposes New Rules for Digital Payment Token Services
3.4.2024
Singapore’s central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), has announced amendments to the Payment Services Act to impose additional requirements on digital payment token service providers and broaden the scope of regulated services. The central bank warned that entities that do...
Judge Rules Against Digital Asset Bank Custodia’s Bid for Federal Reserve Master Account
30.3.2024
Digital asset bank Custodia Bank has been denied a U.S. Federal Reserve master account by the United States District Court for the District of Wyoming.
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UK Watchdog Clarifies Rules for Memes and Finfluencers in Social Media Promotions
28.3.2024
The UK’s FCA on Tuesday issued new guidelines for financial services promotions on social media. These apply to formats like memes, reels, and gaming streams, highlighting the need for fairness and avoiding any misleading information.
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Judge Denies Coinbase Dismissal Request; CEO Hails Win for Self-Custody Wallets
27.3.2024
New York Judge Katherine Polk Failla has ruled that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has “sufficiently pleaded” its case and the lawsuit will move forward. Legal Battle Ahead: Coinbase Dismissal Motion Rejected by Judge On Wednesday, the most recent legal filings revealed that...
UK Ad Rules Apply to Influencers, Crypto Memes, Regulator Confirms in New Guidance
27.3.2024
"The use of memes in promotions is particularly prevalent in the crypto-asset sector," the FCA's guidance said
EU Markets Watchdog Steps Closer to Finalizing Rules Under MiCA
25.3.2024
The European Securities and Markets Authority on Monday published a final report on measures along with its third consultation package for further rules and guidance
US DOJ Files Lawsuit Against Apple Over Unfair Rules Targeting Crypto Apps
22.3.2024
The Justice Department and 16 state and district attorneys general have filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Apple, accusing the tech giant of monopolizing or attempting to monopolize smartphone markets.
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MetaBirkins NFT Creator Barred from Museum Display After Hermès Lawsuit
21.3.2024
Mason Rothschild, the artist behind the controversial MetaBirkins NFT project, has been banned from showcasing the pieces at a museum exhibition in Stockholm, a New York Judge ruled on March 13. The ruling follows a contentious legal battle between Rothschild and Hermès over its iconic Birkin...