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South Africa to mandate crypto exchange licenses by year-end: Report
5.7.2023
South Africa reportedly becomes the first country on the continent to require that digital asset exchanges secure licenses
Binance Australia offices reportedly searched by local regulator
5.7.2023
Binance said it’s cooperating with Australian regulators to meet local regulatory requirements amid reports of office searches
UK government moves forward on bill aimed at empowering authorities to seize crypto
4.7.2023
Following a third reading in the House of Lords, the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill will return to lawmakers to consider changes before being signed into law
UK financial watchdog reminds crypto firms of October deadline for marketing compliance
4.7.2023
Companies operating in the U.K. will have only “four routes to lawfully communicate cryptoasset promotions” in order to be in compliance with the FCA's regime
Creditors for bankrupt Voyager Digital billed $5.1M in legal fees
4.7.2023
Voyager is not the only crypto firm incurring hefty legal fees; FTX, for example, has been billed over $120 million in fees
Latest Thai Securities Guidelines Require Digital Asset Platforms to Issue Crypto Trading Risk Warnings
4.7.2023
According to Thailand’s securities regulator, digital asset service providers will be required to warn prospective investors of the risks that come with trading or investing in cryptocurrencies. The guidelines also state that starting on Aug. 30, 2023, digital asset business operators will...
UK Law Commission recommends 'distinct' legal category for crypto
3.7.2023
The U.K.’s Law Commission highlights four major recommendations to reform laws relating to cryptocurrency use and ownership
Thai SEC bans the use of customer crypto assets for lending and investment
3.7.2023
Investor protection regulations have been under discussion since September 2022 amid the crypto lending crisis that saw firms such as BlockFi and Celsius declare bankruptcy
Belarus wants to ban P2P cryptocurrency transactions
3.7.2023
Belarus’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs cited a high crypto crime rate for banning all citizens from exchanging Bitcoin between each other
40% of South Africans Familiar With the ‘Concept of Web3’ — Study
2.7.2023
Some 40% of South African survey participants are familiar with the concept of Web3 and a further 80% believe the technology backing cryptocurrencies can “transform or fully rebuild the financial system,” according to the findings of a Consensys survey. However, as much as 59% believe...
Bittrex challenges SEC's authority in crypto lawsuit, seeks dismissal
2.7.2023
Bittrex has adopted a similar approach to Coinbase, aligning its arguments closely with those made by the larger cryptocurrency exchange
Celsius Network approved to convert altcoins into BTC or ETH
1.7.2023
The liquidations will pave the way for the distribution of the funds to creditors in the near future
Slovakia to Lower Tax on Income From Crypto Holdings
1.7.2023
Lawmakers in Slovakia have adopted legislation that will reduce the tax burden for cryptocurrency holders in the country. Income derived from long-term investments in digital assets will also be relieved from healthcare taxes, the parliamentarians decided. Investors in Slovakia to Pay 7% Tax...
Crypto ATM firm Bitcoin Depot will go public on Nasdaq starting July 3
1.7.2023
The special purpose acquisition company deal, first reported in August 2022, cost $885 million and is expected to allow investors exposure to Bitcoin Depot’s common stock
Is Fednow the First Step Towards a Central Bank Digital Currency? Speculations Rise Ahead of Launch
30.6.2023
In recent days, there has been a buzz surrounding the upcoming debut of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s Fednow project, slated for July 1, 2023. The discussions surrounding this topic have sparked speculation about whether this marks the central bank’s inaugural foray into a central bank...
$656M lost from crypto hacks, scams, and rug pulls in H12023: Report
30.6.2023
Approximately $215 million of stolen assets have since been recovered
Over $204M lost to DeFi hacks and scams in Q2: Finance Redefined
30.6.2023
The top 100 DeFi tokens didn’t see much change in price over the past week, with the majority posting minor weekly gains
Crypto VC is struggling only from a North American perspective — Animoca Brands CEO
30.6.2023
Speaking with Cointelegraph at the Collision Conference, in Toronto, crypto veteran Yat Siu outlined how crypto firms can cope with unique environments, stressing that it is not "as bad as it sounds"
South Korean crypto lending firm Delio under investigation by regulators
30.6.2023
The firm allegedly denied having any exposure to troubled sister lending firm Haru Invest before suspending transfers earlier this month
Crypto mass adoption is coming, but how fast?
30.6.2023
The latest Cointelegraph Report assesses the current growth rate of global cryptocurrency usage and tries to predict when crypto will reach mass adoption