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SEC Lawyers Resign After Judge Sanctions the Regulator for ‘Gross Abuse of Power’
23.4.2024
Two lead attorneys for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the case against crypto firm Debt Box have reportedly resigned. This followed a federal judge sanctioning the SEC for its “gross abuse of power” after the agency made “materially false and misleading...
South Africa’s FSCA Confirms Licenses to 75 Crypto Service Providers
23.4.2024
South African regulator - Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) - has granted crypto license to 75 institutions including global crypto exchanges Luno and VALR.
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Australian Regulator Says Crypto Is a Debenture That Requires Regulation
17.4.2024
The chairman of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has said his organization views cryptocurrency as a debenture hence it falls under regulatory purview. The ASIC chairman also argued that many cryptocurrency investors are unaware of what they are getting into. Crypto Falls...
Senate Candidate John Deaton Calls Gary Gensler a “Bad Faith Regulator,” Voices Support For Coinbase in SEC Case
15.4.2024
John Deaton, the pro-crypto candidate running to win Seator Elizabeth Warren’s current senate seat, took to X Monday (formerly Twitter) to criticize United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair Gary Gensler over the new Coinbase appeal, calling him a “bad faith regulator.” The...
South African Regulator Grants Approval to 59 Crypto Platforms for Resident Services
15.4.2024
South Africa's financial regulator, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), has granted approval to 59 license applications from cryptocurrency platforms seeking to offer services to residents.
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Australian Regulator Initiates Civil Proceedings Against Three Cryptocurrency Investment Firms
15.4.2024
The Australian Securities Regulator has launched civil proceedings against three cryptocurrency firms. These firms are accused of convincing investors to purchase investment packages using self-regulated superannuation funds. The regulator stated that appointing a receiver is the best way...
Australian Court Hands Over $41 Million of Crypto Held by Blockchain Mining Group at Regulator's Request
12.4.2024
An Australian federal court agreed to a petition by markets regulator ASIC to hand over some US$41 million in digital assets invested by over 450 Australians with the mining companies to specialists from advisory and restructuring company McGrathNicol
Crypto Exchange Luno Receives License From South Africa’s Financial Regulator
11.4.2024
Cryptocurrency exchange Luno is one of the first firms to receive a license from the Financial Services Conduct Authority (FSCA) in South Africa, allowing the exchange to operate as a financial services provider in the country.
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Dubai Regulator Wants to Lower the Cost of Compliance for Small Crypto Firms
11.4.2024
While Dubai's regulatory rules were broadly welcomed, some firms worried about the expense
EU Watchdog Warns 90% of Crypto Trading Funneled Through Few Exchanges
11.4.2024
The European Union's (EU) securities regulator warned about the high concentration of trading activity on a limited number of crypto exchanges. Notably, Binance, a single platform, controls roughly half of the entire market.
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Australian Securities Regulator Appeals Federal Court Ruling Favoring Finder Wallet
11.4.2024
The Australian securities regulator has said it will appeal the federal court’s dismissal of its civil penalty proceedings against Finder Wallet Pty Ltd. The regulator launched penalty proceedings against the crypto firm on Dec. 15, 2022, just days after Finder Wallet withdrew its Earn...
Hong Kong Regulator Boosts HashKey’s License, Expanding Retail Crypto Services
11.4.2024
Hong Kong’s SFC granted an expanded license to HashKey Capital. This upgrade enables HashKey to offer its services to retail investors, removing the prior restriction that limited its clientele to professional investors only.
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EU's MiCA Rules Have Had Little Influence on the European Crypto Market, Regulator Says
10.4.2024
The rules, which take effect at the end of the year, have yet to spur increased euro-based transactions in crypto markets
Australian Regulator Appeals Loss in Finder’s Crypto Product Verdict
10.4.2024
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is appealing the Federal Court's dismissal of its case against Finder Wallet's crypto product, Finder Earn.
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Hong Kong Poised to Unveil First Spot Bitcoin ETFs on April 15
10.4.2024
Hong Kong’s securities regulator aims to approve the first batch of Spot Bitcoin ETFs on April 15. However, their availability is expected to commence roughly two weeks after approval.
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Argentina Regulator: We Want to Work With Crypto Firms to Police Industry
4.4.2024
Argentina’s top financial regulator says that it wants to “work together” with the nation’s crypto industry as it steps up its control over the sector.
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Tron’s Parent Company Seeks Dismissal of SEC Lawsuit, Citing ‘Predominantly Foreign Conduct’
1.4.2024
The entity behind the layer-1 blockchain Tron has requested the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by the SEC against it, arguing that the regulator's focus on "predominantly foreign conduct" goes beyond its jurisdiction.
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Brazil’s B3 Exchange Receives Regulatory Approval to Launch Bitcoin Futures in April
29.3.2024
Brazilian exchange operator B3 has received approval from the country's securities regulator to introduce Bitcoin futures trading.
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UK Ad Rules Apply to Influencers, Crypto Memes, Regulator Confirms in New Guidance
27.3.2024
"The use of memes in promotions is particularly prevalent in the crypto-asset sector," the FCA's guidance said
New Zealand Regulator Warns Against Crypto Exchange Clone
27.3.2024
New Zealand regulator noted that crypto exchange clone company has been reportedly contacting customers, promising to retrieve funds lost in previous unsuccessful investments.
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