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Nigerian SEC announces new rules, compliance program for digital assets
21.6.2024
While this application process is intended to improve compliance, VASPs are directed to complete it no later than 30 days from the circular date
Indian Authority Fines Crypto Exchange Binance $2.25 Million for AML Violations
21.6.2024
India’s Financial Intelligence Unit has fined crypto exchange Binance $2.25 million (₹18.8 crore) for non-compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. Binance’s return to India is seen as challenging, especially after the government’s tax measures significantly reduced...
Patrick McHenry Explains FIT21's Passage
19.6.2024
Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) chairs the powerful House Financial Services Committee, and has been the leading Republican on the panel for years. Last year, he spent a few weeks as the Speaker Pro Tempore of the House of Representatives, after lawmakers voted to oust then-speaker Kevin...
Malaysia cracks down on crypto tax evaders with Ops Token
17.6.2024
IRB official Datuk Abu Tariq Jamaluddin warns crypto traders to declare taxes or face compliance actions
Coinbase CEO Engages US Senators to Push Clear Crypto Regulations
13.6.2024
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said on Wednesday that he engaged with over a dozen senators from both Democratic and Republican parties in Washington, D.C., over the past 48 hours. The discussions focused on establishing clear regulations for the cryptocurrency industry and enhancing consumer...
Zimbabwe seeks public input to shape crypto regulations
12.6.2024
In a news release by Bloomberg, Zimbabwe has declared its agenda to embark on consultation on the functioning of cryptoassets. This move comes when the government puts measures to regulate this sector. In a statement published in the state-owned Herald Newspaper, all players in the cryptocurrency...
Zimbabwe consults crypto firms on virtual asset regulation needs
12.6.2024
The Zimbabwean government hopes to create a regulatory structure tailored to country’s specific needs and conditions
In Conversation With Brian Nelson
12.6.2024
Last October, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) – the U.S. Treasury Department's money laundering watchdog – announced a proposal to label crypto mixers as a "primary money laundering" concern, a move that alarmed a broad swath of the crypto industry. Treasury Under Secretary...
South Korean Regulator Excludes Certain NFTs From Crypto Regulations
11.6.2024
South Korea’s top financial regulator has issued guidelines clarifying when non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are considered virtual assets. This distinction aims to minimize the risk of widespread user harm. The guidelines will be part of the Virtual Asset User Protection Act, effective July...
Modi Reappoints Nirmala Sitharaman as India’s Finance Minister — Investors Remain Concerned Over High Crypto Taxes
11.6.2024
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reappointed Nirmala Sitharaman as Finance Minister. She remains instrumental in shaping India’s economic policies, including cryptocurrency regulation and taxation. Nirmala Sitharaman Reappointed as Finance Minister Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi...
Trump promises to become the ‘crypto president’ — Law Decoded
10.6.2024
The former United States president is intensifying his cryptocurrency advocacy as part of his 2024 presidential campaign
Donald Trump Vows to Be the ‘Crypto President’ — Pledges to End Biden-Gensler Crypto Policies Within One Hour
9.6.2024
Former U.S. President and presidential candidate Donald Trump has pledged to become “the crypto president” if re-elected. He vowed to terminate the anti-crypto policies introduced by Joe Biden and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler, emphasizing that their...
‘Stand With Crypto’ Advocacy Alliance Surpasses 1 Million Supporters
7.6.2024
The “Stand with Crypto” alliance has achieved a notable milestone, surpassing one million supporters as reported on its official website. This non-profit organization is committed to mobilizing global crypto advocates. Initiated by crypto exchange Coinbase, which promotes clearer...
U.S. Crypto Regulations Are Moving Against a CBDC and Non-Compliant Stablecoins Like Tether: JPMorgan
6.6.2024
Out of four recent crypto regulatory initiatives, the stablecoin bill has the highest chance of being passed before the U.S. presidential election, the report said
Ripple President Says SEC on ‘Warpath’ With Crypto Industry
6.6.2024
The president of Ripple Labs has criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s approach to regulating the crypto sector, emphasizing that the regulator is on a “warpath” with the industry. She highlighted the inefficiency of the current approach, stating:...
What's Next for FIT21? (A Consensus 2024 Recap)
5.6.2024
CoinDesk held its annual Consensus conference in Austin, Texas last week, where we heard from lawmakers and regulators, developers, company execs and all sorts of other people in and around this sector. One topic of discussion: the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act....
Binance Announces Restrictions on Unauthorized Stablecoins in EU to Comply With MiCA Regulations
4.6.2024
Crypto exchange Binance announced Monday its strategy to comply with the forthcoming Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) stablecoin rules, set to take effect on June 30 across the European Economic Area (EEA). These regulations will restrict the issuance and offering of stablecoins...
Dubai financial regulator updates crypto token rules for funds
3.6.2024
The changes encompassed several areas, including the ability of both external and domestic funds to invest in crypto tokens
EU elections 'wildcard' could pave the way for first Ether ETF
3.6.2024
The outcome of the elections will be a pivotal moment for the implementation of the MiCA regulatory framework and the approval of the first spot Ether ETF
Hong Kong Reveals 17 Crypto Trading Platform Applicants as New Regulations Take Effect
3.6.2024
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has published a list of two licensed crypto trading platforms and 17 pending applicants under the new regulations that went into effect on June 1. The financial regulator stresses that operating without a license is a criminal offense and commits...