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JPMorgan: US Crypto Regulations Unlikely to Ease Despite SEC Legal Defeats
13.11.2023
Global investment bank JPMorgan has warned investors that U.S. crypto regulations are unlikely to ease, even though the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has lost several recent court cases against crypto firms. “It is far from clear that the regulatory tightening of the crypto...
US Lawmaker: Crypto Is Not the Problem, Bad Actors That Exist in Every Industry Are
12.11.2023
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis has defended crypto against claims that the asset class is heavily used in illicit finance. Emphasizing that “Crypto is not the problem, bad actors that exist in every industry are,” the lawmaker pointed out that crypto accounts for less than 1% of...
US Government Remains Hostile Toward Crypto Despite Ripple’s SEC Win, Says CEO
12.11.2023
Ripple’s CEO says the U.S. government is still hostile toward crypto despite the cryptocurrency firm’s victory against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). “Until that changes, the banks in the United States are not going to engage meaningfully,” he warned, adding:...
Swiss Financial Giant UBS Now Offers Crypto ETFs to Wealthy Clients in Hong Kong, Report
11.11.2023
UBS has reportedly begun offering wealthy clients access to some crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in Hong Kong. Initially, the Swiss financial services giant is offering three crypto ETFs that have received regulatory approval from the Securities and Futures Commission. UBS Offering Crypto ETFs...
Grayscale ‘Constructively Engaging’ With SEC on Spot Bitcoin ETF, Says CEO
11.11.2023
Crypto asset manager Grayscale Investments is “constructively engaging” with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding its application to convert its flagship bitcoin trust into a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), says CEO Michael Sonnenshein. The executive...
US Regulator CFTC Files Record Number of Crypto Enforcement Actions This Year
11.11.2023
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has revealed that it filed a record number of crypto enforcement actions this fiscal year. “In FY 2023, the CFTC brought 47 actions involving conduct related to digital asset commodities, representing more than 49% of all actions filed during...
International Deal to Combat Crypto Tax Evasion to Start 2027 as 48 Countries Sign Up
10.11.2023
Several countries with a sizeable interest in crypto, such as Turkey, India, China, Russia and all African nations, are not signatories to the statement
Celsius Bankruptcy Reorganization Plan Approved by Court; Implementation by Early 2024
10.11.2023
Crypto lender Celsius secured approval for its reorganization plan from a bankruptcy court on Thursday, marking an end to an ordeal that began when it filed for bankruptcy in July last year
UBS Group’s Wealthy Clients Can Now Trade Some Crypto ETFs in Hong Kong: Bloomberg
10.11.2023
The news comes a day after HSBC, one of the world's largest banks, said it plans to start a digital-assets custody service for institutional clients
SEC Chair Gensler: Anybody Wanting to Be in Crypto Must ‘Do It Within the Law’
10.11.2023
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler has warned that anyone wanting to be in crypto must “do it within the law.” He advised crypto trading platforms to “Build the trust of investors” in what they are doing, cautioning that they must ensure they...
House Approves Amendment to Limit SEC’s Crypto Enforcement Authority
10.11.2023
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved an amendment to the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act that limits the authority of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to carry out enforcement actions against the crypto industry. “Gary Gensler is...
Senator Introduces ‘Keep Your Coins Act’ to Protect Right to Use Self-Hosted Wallets
10.11.2023
The Keep Your Coins Act has been introduced in the Senate to allow individuals to maintain custody of their cryptocurrencies in self-hosted wallets. The bill also seeks to prohibit federal agencies from “proposing a rule that would impair a person’s ability to act as a self-custodian...
EU Parliament Approves Data Act With Smart-Contract Kill Switch Provision
9.11.2023
The final version of the bill's text, reviewed by CoinDesk in July, revealed that it contained a smart-contract kill switch clause
Gemini Adapts to UK’s Travel Rule, Implements Outward Transfer Restrictions to Comply
9.11.2023
Gemini, a cryptocurrency exchange, has implemented changes in response to new regulations affecting virtual asset service providers (VASPs) in the UK. On November 7, Gemini announced adjustments to align with the new Travel Rule regulations in the UK. These changes involve a set of global standards...
India's Controversial Crypto Tax Should Be Cut After Failing to Achieve Aims, Think Tank Urges
9.11.2023
India's most controversial crypto tax, the 1% TDS levy deducted at source, should be lowered to 0.01%, according to the findings of a new study
Indian Government Misses on $420 Million in Crypto Taxes as 90% Trade Volume Shifts Offshore: Report
9.11.2023
Source: Pexels The imposition of a one percent tax-deducted-at-source (TDS) on the trading of cryptocurrencies in India has led to a massive shift of millions of users to offshore crypto exchanges, according to a recent report published by the Esya Centre. In February 2022, India’s Ministry...
Competition in Digital Markest Hits G7 Nations' Radar
9.11.2023
Policymakers from the Group of Seven advanced nations agreed to collectively coordinate scanning for early warning signs that may tip competition in digital markets
Tom Emmer’s Amendments to Curb SEC Enforcement Abuses against Crypto Passes House Unanimously
9.11.2023
Source: Twitter/@MNFarmBureau Pro-crypto Congressman Tom Emmer has made progress in his efforts to limit the powers of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) when it comes to enforcing regulations on digital assets. The politician has attached an amendment to HR 4664, also known...
India's Central Bureau of Investigation Appoints Liminal to Manage Seized Digital Assets
9.11.2023
India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the premier investigating police agency in the nation, has appointed digital asset custodian Liminal to manage seized digital assets
Biden Administration Seeks More Tools to Combat Illicit Crypto Use, Says Treasury Official
9.11.2023
United States Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo says the Biden administration is seeking more tools to combat the illicit use of crypto. “We’re going to work with Congress to get more tools,” he stressed, advising the crypto industry to “make sure that you’re...