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EU Regulator Considers Crypto Inclusion in €12 Trillion UCITS Funds
9.5.2024
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has initiated a call for evidence to explore the potential inclusion of new assets, including cryptocurrencies, in UCITS funds, which represent a major share of EU retail investments. UCITS, an acronym for Undertakings for Collective Investment...
Binance Fined $4.3M by Canadian Financial Regulator for ‘Administrative Violations’
9.5.2024
Canadian regulators hit Binance with a C$6 million ($4.3 million) fine on Tuesday, alleging the crypto exchange committed two separate “administrative violations” of the country’s financial regulations
Indonesia Regulator Forms Crypto Committee to Monitor Industry's Operation, Compliance
8.5.2024
The committee was established by the Commodity Futures Trading Supervisory Agency, known as Bappebti, because crypto is considered a commodity in Indonesia
QCP Receives In-Principal Approval From Abu Dhabi Regulator
7.5.2024
QCP said in April it was setting up shop in Abu Dhabi in collaboration with Further Ventures
Digital Chamber Criticizes SEC Over Wells Notice Issue to Robinhood Crypto
7.5.2024
The Digital Chamber called SEC's move as yet another instance of the regulator’s “unchecked regulatory overreach,”
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Philippines Regulator to Unveil Cryptocurrency Regulatory Framework in Second Half of 2024
7.5.2024
Emilio B. Aquino, chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Commission in the Philippines, announced plans to introduce a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency in the latter half of 2024. Aquino expressed optimism that tech giants Apple and Google will promptly comply with the SEC’s request...
Unearthed Government Report Found SEC Lacking “Effective” Cybersecurity Programs Two Weeks Before X Hack: Fox
6.5.2024
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) received a report from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) alleging that its cybersecurity program was lacking just two weeks before the commission was hacked on January 9, Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett has learned. News of...
SEC Issues Wells Notice to Robinhood Over Crypto Operations
6.5.2024
A report indicates that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a Wells Notice to the financial services provider Robinhood. This action by the SEC concerns the company’s operations in the cryptocurrency sector and its listing of crypto assets. SEC Mulls Enforcement...
Australian Federal Court Rules Mostly in Favor of Regulator in Case Against BPS Financial
6.5.2024
The Australian Federal Court has delivered a ruling mostly in favor of Australia's markets regulator in its case against BPS Financial Pty Ltd (BPS) over its Qoin scheme.
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Australian Court Hands Win to Market Regulator in Case Against Qoin Blockchain, But There is a Catch
6.5.2024
An Australian Federal Court mostly ruled in favor of Australia's markets regulator in its case against BPS Financial Pty Ltd (BPS) over its Qoin scheme, on Friday
Philippines Securities Regulator Set to Unveil Cryptocurrency Guidelines in Second Half
6.5.2024
The Philippines' securities regulator is set to unveil a regulatory framework for crypto assets and trading by the latter half of 2024.
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Crypto Phishing Attacks ‘Rampant’ in South Korea – Report
2.5.2024
Crypto-related phishing attacks have become “rampant” in South Korea, a report has claimed, with a top financial regulator set to act.
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U.S. House Financial Services Committee Chair Patrick McHenry Blasts Gary Gensler, SEC Over ETH Security Stance
1.5.2024
House Financial Service Committee Chair Patrick McHenry has taken to X to claim United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler “knowingly misled Congress when pressed on the classification” of Ethereum (ETH) in testimony the U.S. regulator gave to the Financial Services...
SEC And Gary Gensler Believed Ether Was A Security For At Least A Year, New Court Docs Reveal
29.4.2024
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its Chair Gary Gensler appear to have believed Ether (ETH) was a security for at least a year, new court documents unveiled Monday reveal. News of the damning court filing comes amidst Consensys' legal battle with the federal regulator...
Thai regulator cracks down on deceptive crypto ads
29.4.2024
Regulators from key crypto markets, including the United Kingdom and Spain, have also taken similar measures against misleading crypto advertisements to minimize losses from crypto investments
Elizabeth Warren-Challenger John Deaton to File Brief in Support of Coinbase Appeal in SEC Case Today: Fox
26.4.2024
John Deaton, the crypto attorney fighting for Elizabeth Warren’s seat in the senate, is scheduled to file an amicus curiae brief in support of Coinbase’s interlocutory appeal against the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett said Friday....
‘ETH Should Not Be Treated as a Security’ — Consensys Sues SEC Over Ethereum Regulations
25.4.2024
In a significant legal move, Consensys has initiated a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to protect the Ethereum blockchain from what it deems overreaching regulations. A report further alleges that the SEC issued a Wells Notice to Consensys, asserting that Metamask...
Nigeria puts faith in new crypto-friendly regulator
25.4.2024
The Nigerian president appointed the new Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair to regulate the capital market, bolster investor confidence and advance economic development
UK regulator scrutinizes Big Tech's role in AI industry
24.4.2024
Regulatory scrutiny is intensifying in the U.K. as Big Tech’s deepening involvement in the AI sector raises concerns over competition and market dominance
South African Regulator Licenses 75 Institutions as Crypto Asset Service Providers
24.4.2024
South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority said on April 22 that it has approved 75 institutions to be licensed as crypto asset service providers (CASPs). The regulator said the unveiling of licensed CASPs is intended to dispel misconceptions arising from the supposedly misleading...