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Bank of Russia Seeks to Allow Stock Exchanges to Trade Digital Assets
28.4.2022
The Central Bank of Russia has recently proposed authorizing traditional stock exchanges to operate in the digital assets market. Industry watchers say the regulator aims to provide investors with an option to trade cryptocurrencies in a controlled environment. Russian Stock Exchanges to List...
Nepal Shuts Down Crypto Websites, Apps — Warns About Engaging in Crypto Activities
28.4.2022
The Nepal Telecommunications Authority has issued a warning that crypto activities are illegal. The regulator emphasized that websites, apps, and online networks related to crypto activities are prohibited to be used, operated, or managed within the country. Nepalese Regulator’s Crypto...
EU Crypto Laundering Plans Could Overwhelm Authorities, Bank Regulator Says
27.4.2022
Officials urged lawmakers to think again as they approach the last stage of privacy-busting proposals
Kraken Becomes First Global Crypto Exchange Fully Licensed by Abu Dhabi Global Market
27.4.2022
Abu Dhabi Global Market has awarded a full financial license to crypto exchange Kraken. “Kraken will be the first global virtual assets exchange group in the UAE to offer investors the ability to invest, trade, withdraw and deposit virtual assets (bitcoin and ether) directly in local...
Bank of Russia to Pilot Digital Ruble Settlements in 2023
25.4.2022
Russia’s monetary authority intends to conduct the first settlements with the digital ruble next year, its governor announced this week. Speaking to Russian lawmakers, the official highlighted the important role the new currency is going to play for Russia under sanctions. Russia to Trial...
Report Says Binance Shared Client Data With Russia, Crypto Exchange Denies Allegations
23.4.2022
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has been accused in a media report of agreeing to provide user data to Russia’s financial watchdog. The trading platform has refuted the allegations. It also insists it’s complying with Western sanctions imposed over Moscow’s invasion...
India Needs a Single Crypto Regulator, Says Polygon Co-Founder
22.4.2022
Australian Regulator Develops New Policy Roadmap for Crypto
21.4.2022
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) released a set of initial risk management expectations for all regulated entities involved in activities related to cryptoassets. The regulator also issued a policy roadmap until 2025....
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Australian prudential regulator releases roadmap for cryptocurrency policy
21.4.2022
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority foresees enacting requirements for bank exposure, operational risk and stablecoins by 2025
Australia's Financial Regulator Aims to Implement Crypto Regulation by 2025
21.4.2022
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has set out its expectations for financial institutions engaging in activities related to crypto and a roadmap for their implementation
FCA veteran becomes interim head of financial regulator's digital assets unit
20.4.2022
Victoria McLoughlin will be responsible for supervising crypto firms based in the U.K. as well as supporting development of a regulatory framework in line with government policy
Nearly Half of Jurisdictions Still Not Applying Crypto Laundering Norms, Global Regulator Says
19.4.2022
The Financial Action Task Force has vowed to toughen its monitoring, though some fear customer identification rules could harm online privacy
Argentinian Securities Regulator Launches Innovation Hub to Discuss Regulated Crypto Investments
18.4.2022
The National Securities Commission (CNV), which is the Argentinian securities watchdog, recently launched an innovation hub with the goal of advancing conversations about cryptocurrency and fintech investments. This organization will serve as a link between private entities and the institution,...
Biden Nominates Former Ripple Adviser Barr as Top US Fed Regulator
15.4.2022
President Joe Biden named former crypto industry adviser Michael Barr as his latest pick for a Federal Reserve post that's arguably the most powerful financial regulator job in the U.S
Portuguese regulator grants first crypto license to a bank
15.4.2022
Bison Bank will offer its digital asset services to high net worth individuals, becoming the first banking institution in the country authorized to do so
Regulatory Arm of UAE Financial Centre Releases Defi Discussion Paper
15.4.2022
The regulatory arm of UAE’s financial centre, Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), has released a discussion paper that is seeking stakeholders’ comments regarding the regulation of decentralized finance (defi). The paper also makes clear the regulator’s stance regarding...
UK Regulator Allows 5 Crypto Firms to Operate With Temporary Registration
11.4.2022
Britain’s top financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has allowed five crypto firms to continue to operate in the U.K. with temporary registration. The deadline for crypto firms to register with the FCA was last week but these five firms’ applications are still...
EU Designates ESMA as Crypto Regulator of the Region in Latest MiCA Draft
9.4.2022
The Parliament of the EU has designated ESMA, the European Securities and Markets Authority, the top cryptocurrency regulator of the region in the latest draft of MiCA, the Markets in Crypto Assets regulation. The European organization would have the task of licensing crypto-related institutions...
UK Regulator's Temporary Crypto Registration List Drops to 5 Firms
8.4.2022
CEX.I0, Copper Technologies, GlobalBlock, Revolut and Moneybrain remain on the temporary registration list
Industry Associations, Regulator Give Some Clarity on Singapore's Crypto Ad Rules: Report
8.4.2022
Advertising to retail investors will be disallowed, as Singapore limits crypto trading to professional investors