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Securitize’s Japan Subsidiary Becomes First International Firm to Join Self-Regulatory Group
22.6.2020
Securitize Japan joined the Japan Security Token Offering Association, becoming the first international firm to do so
U.S. SEC Chair Clayton Nominated to Oversee Crypto Regulatory-Heavy NY
20.6.2020
Latest news shows an intended bid for Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, chairman Jay Clayton as New York's Southern District attorney
Binance Joins Indian Internet Association Amid Regulatory Uncertainty
18.6.2020
As dark clouds gather above India’s crypto sector, Binance has joined the country’s top internet association in a bid to shape the industry’s future
WhatsApp Debuts Fiat Electronic Payments While Libra Remains Stuck in Regulatory Maze
15.6.2020
WhatsApp has announced instant in-app fiat payments for over 120 million users in Brazil
ConsenSys Muscles Into Compliance With New Regulatory Product for DeFi
9.6.2020
ConsenSys says its new regulatory compliance product can analyze up to 280,000 different tokens
Regulatory Clarity Will Spark Widespread Tokenization, Says Digivault CEO
8.6.2020
Speaking to Cointelegraph, the CEO of security token custodian Digivault predicted that regulatory clarity will light the fuse for the tokenization revolution
Indian P2P Bitcoin Trading Flourishes Amid Regulatory Warming
4.6.2020
Peer-to-peer Bitcoin trading is surging in India, with P2P crypto marketplace Paxful reporting significant increases in Indian volume and account registration
US Regulators Target Bitcoin ATMs: 88% of the Funds Exit the Country via Machines
4.6.2020
Bitcoin automated teller machines (BATMs) will become the next target for regulators, as world governments tighten screws on money laundering. According to Ciphertrace CTO John Jeffries, crypto-cash machines will attract “greater…regulatory focus” in a bid to rein-in alleged...
2 Swiss Banks Launch Cryptocurrency Trading and Custody After Gaining Regulatory Approval
2.6.2020
Switzerland’s financial regulator, FINMA, has approved two Zurich-based banks to offer a range of cryptocurrency services, including trading and custody. Maerki Baumann Bank subsequently announced the launch of its trading platform for major cryptocurrencies while Incore Bank is offering...
India to Significantly Increase Crypto Market Share This Year: Report
1.6.2020
India’s cryptocurrency market is set to gain significant market share this year, according to an industry report. The regulatory environment, the instability of the rupee, and remittances are key drivers that will send the Indian crypto industry soaring. Indian Crypto Sector Flourishing...
3 Common Compliance and Regulatory Pitfalls to Watch for in 2020
30.5.2020
Using regulation to one’s advantage is the main factor of an innovative fintech business. The best way to achieve it is closely monitoring the shifting regulatory landscape
Lithuania’s Central Bank Completes Blockchain Regulatory Research
27.5.2020
The Bank of Lithuania finished its research phase on the LBChain’s blockchain project that aims to provide a regulatory infrastructure
Eight Countries That Don’t Tax Your Bitcoin Gains
26.5.2020
As world governments push through legislation to levy taxes on capital gains from bitcoin (BTC) transactions, seeking to earn more from an asset class that frowns on regulatory oversight, there are still a few countries that remain pro-crypto, allowing investors to buy, sell or hold digital assets...
Analyzing the Regulatory Response: Cryptoassets and Digital Assets
24.5.2020
Keith Bear. Keith Bear is a Fellow at the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance, part of the Judge Business School at Cambridge University. Previously, he served as IBM Fintech Head.
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Over the last 2 years we have witnessed multiple trends in the world of digital assets, with the rise...
Trump Signs Deregulation Order to Boost US Economic Recovery
21.5.2020
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to eliminate “unnecessary regulations that impede economic recovery” following the coronavirus crisis. With this deregulation, government agencies are “encouraged to promote economic recovery through non-regulatory...
Report: Africa Is Bullish on Crypto Despite Infrastructure and Regulatory Hurdles
20.5.2020
According to a new report, African nations have the highest rates of cryptocurrency adoption throughout the world
Crypto Regulatory Clarity in India: The Missing Piece to Mass Adoption
8.5.2020
Regulation is one of the biggest hurdles for crypto in India as exchanges continue the legal battle to establish a clear framework
Irish Crypto Firms Squeezed by Bank Account Closures, Regulatory Delays
6.5.2020
A delay in transposing the EU's 5AMLD into local law has given crypto companies no recourse after Irish banks closed their accounts
Japan's Financial Watchdog Certifies Two Cryptocurrency Regulatory Organizations
30.4.2020
Two Japanese crypto-focused associations are now recognized as self-regulatory groups for derivative transactions
Telegram to Pay Back Investors 110% After Gram Token Launch Fails – Again
30.4.2020
Telegram has offered to refund investors after its scheduled release of the Gram token failed – again – due to regulatory complications. Investors will immediately receive 72% of their stakes, as first option, or 110% if they choose to wait another year. The second option may be paid...