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Dubai to Create Crypto Zone, Binance Joins Effort
23.12.2021
The Dubai World Trade Centre will become a comprehensive ecosystem for cryptocurrencies and providers of related services. The move is part of efforts to support new industries and the emirate intends to source help from crypto companies like Binance. Dubai World Trade Centre to Host and Regulate...
No Progress on Russian Crypto Law until February 2022 at the Earliest, Says Duma Chief
23.12.2021
Those hoping to see crypto regulations roll out in Russia will need to wait until at least February next year to see what any draft legislation might look like, per a key parliamentarian....
Read More: No Progress on Russian Crypto Law until February 2022 at the Earliest, Says Duma Chief
Pakistanis have $20B in crypto assets, says head of local association
22.12.2021
He called for the government to set up a Bitcoin policy, arguing that India already had some regulations in place
Bank of Russia Sees No Place for Crypto in Financial Market, Finalizes Digital Ruble Prototype
22.12.2021
In advance of presenting its comprehensive view on crypto regulations, the Central Bank of Russia has indicated that it sees no place for cryptocurrencies in the country’s financial market. The monetary authority also announced that the prototype of the platform for its own digital currency...
Arsenal football club in dispute with ASA over 'irresponsible' crypto ad
22.12.2021
Following the ASA's decision, Arsenal announced that it would appeal against it and stated that it had provided further information regarding financial risks
UK Regulator Calls Foul On Arsenal FC Fan Token Ads
22.12.2021
London-based football club Arsenal FC has drawn the ire of the UK advertising watchdog Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for what the regulator calls “taking advantage of consumers’ inexperience in cryptoassets.”
The regulator banned Facebook and website posts in which the football side...
US Regulator Tells Credit Unions They Can Team Up with Crypto Firms
22.12.2021
America’s credit regulator, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has told domestic credit unions that they can partner with third-party cryptoasset service providers to give their members access to crypto markets.
The NCUA outlined its stance on crypto in an open letter to unions...
100 Companies Fail to Obtain Crypto Licenses in Singapore Due to Tough Regulation
22.12.2021
More than 100 companies that applied for a license to offer crypto services in Singapore have either been turned down or withdrawn their applications. “Cryptocurrencies could be abused for money laundering, terrorism financing, or proliferation financing due to the speed and cross-border...
Russia Still No Closer to Regulating Crypto Despite Central Bank ‘Concession’
21.12.2021
Russia’s staunchly anti-crypto Central Bank has spelled out its “vision” for crypto regulation – but the painfully slow process of formulating a regulatory framework appears to be frustrating even the parliamentarian charged with creating legislation for the sector....
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Deutsche Telekom Arm to Validate Polkadot, IOTA Staking + More News
21.12.2021
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Read More: Deutsche Telekom Arm to Validate Polkadot, IOTA Staking + More News
Cash2Bitcoin CEO Ayman Rida Explains Why Merchants Set up a Bitcoin ATM, Compliance and Regulation
21.12.2021
Established in 2016, Cash2Bitcoin.com is one of the largest and fastest-growing cryptocurrency ATM deployment services in the United States. Cash2Bitcoin.com manages over 1000 locations throughout the country and is rapidly expanding its reach in the market. Ayman Rida is the CEO of Cash2Bitcoin....
Crypto Complaints Have Increased Significantly Says South Africa Financial Sector Ombud
21.12.2021
Nonkumbulo Tshombe, an advocate with the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services (FAIS) Ombud, recently revealed that her office has noted a significant increase in the number of cryptocurrency-related complaints during the 2020/21 financial year. Cryptocurrency Not yet Regulated An advocate...
Crypto regulation is coming, but Bitcoin traders are still buying the dip
21.12.2021
The premium on CME Bitcoin futures dropped to zero, but data shows pro traders are still bullish
Indian parliament's agenda for winter session no longer includes crypto bill
20.12.2021
The Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill doesn't appear among the bills that India's lower house will consider as it concludes the winter session
Law Decoded: Making sense of mixed signals, Dec. 13–20
20.12.2021
This week in crypto regulation was marked by officials expressing contradictory views on how to approach digital assets
SEC commissioner Elad Roisman will leave by end of January
20.12.2021
Roisman was sworn into the SEC in 2018 and served as acting chair until January 2021, with his term as commissioner originally set to expire in 2023
Indian Government Seeks Wider Consultation Before Finalizing Crypto Bill: Report
20.12.2021
The cryptocurrency bill that was listed to be taken up in the current session of parliament is reportedly being reworked. The government seeks wider consultation on crypto before finalizing the rules to govern digital currencies in India. Indian Government Seeks More Consultation on Proposed Crypto...
First Crypto Investment Outflows in 17 Weeks, MicroStrategy's BTC Strategy + More News
20.12.2021
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Read More: First Crypto Investment Outflows in 17 Weeks, MicroStrategy's BTC Strategy + More News
US Treasury official beckons new stablecoin regulations
20.12.2021
“If Congress does not enact legislation, the regulators will try to use what authority they have,” stated the U.S. Treasury official Nellie Liang
Cryptocurrency Bill Advances to Chamber of Deputies in Paraguay
20.12.2021
A cryptocurrency bill introduced in July to the Senate of Paraguay has been approved. The text, which defines several important concepts including virtual assets, and establishes the need for licenses to mine cryptocurrencies, will now advance to the Deputy Chamber to be discussed. Paraguay Could...