‘De-risking’ Crypto Firms Potentially Creates ‘Opacity in Financial Conduct’ – Regulation Bitcoin News
According to the latest guidance note issued by the South African banking sector regulator, Prudential Authority, risk assessment does not...
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British Fintech Revolut Granted Crypto License in Cyprus – Regulation Bitcoin News
U.K.-based digital bank Revolut has been authorized by Cyprus to provide cryptocurrency services to millions of customers on the Old...
Colombia Plans to Launch Digital Currency to Reduce Tax Evasion – Regulation Bitcoin News
The government of Colombia revealed it has plans to launch a digital currency. One of the purposes of this new...
Indian Finance Minister Asks Crypto Investors to Exercise Caution as Authorities Investigate Exchanges – Regulation Bitcoin News
India’s finance minister has cautioned investors about cryptocurrency as the country’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigates a number of crypto exchanges...
Philippines Will Stop Accepting Crypto License Applications for 3 Years, Regulator Says – Regulation Bitcoin News
The central bank of the Philippines, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, has announced that it will stop accepting crypto license applications...
Crypto Trading, Investing Illegal in Iran, Central Bank Governor Reiterates – Regulation Bitcoin News
It is illegal to buy or sell cryptocurrency in Iran, the head of the country’s monetary authority has recently reminded...
India Freezes Peter Thiel-Backed Vauld’s Crypto and Bank Assets Worth $46 Million – Regulation Bitcoin News
India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) has frozen crypto exchange Vauld’s crypto and bank assets worth about INR 370 crore ($46,439,181). Vauld...
Uzbekistan Moves to Block Foreign Cryptocurrency Exchanges – Regulation Bitcoin News
Authorities in Uzbekistan are restricting access to online crypto trading platforms based outside the country and not registered under its...
Brian Armstrong Says the More Crypto Regulation, the Better for Coinbase — CEO Discusses Alleged SEC Investigation – Regulation Bitcoin News
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says “the more regulation there is for crypto, the better it is for Coinbase.” He revealed...
Thailand Plans to Tighten Crypto Oversight, Giving Central Bank More Powers to Regulate Digital Assets – Regulation Bitcoin News
Thailand is reportedly preparing to amend its law on digital assets to tighten the oversight of the crypto sector and...
Brazilian Congress Fails to Vote on Cryptocurrency Bill, Next Discussion Scheduled for September – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Brazilian Congress failed to address a proposed cryptocurrency bill this week. While the proposed public policy was indeed on...
3 Bills Introduced in US to Make CFTC Primary Regulator of Crypto Spot Markets – Regulation Bitcoin News
Three different bills have been introduced in the U.S. this year to empower the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to...
Shark Tank Star Kevin O’Leary Buys the Bitcoin Dip — Says Crypto ‘Desperately Needs Policy’ – Regulation Bitcoin News
Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary, aka Mr. Wonderful, says he has bought the dip during the recent cryptocurrency market sell-off....
UK Parliamentary Group Seeks Views of Crypto Industry Players – Regulation Bitcoin News
A parliamentary group in the United Kingdom, the Crypto and Digital Assets All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG), recently said it...
US Senators Introduce Bill to Give CFTC Exclusive Jurisdiction Over Digital Commodities Spot Market – Regulation Bitcoin News
U.S. senators have introduced the “Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act of 2022” to empower the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)...
Europe’s Securities Regulator ESMA Seeks to Obtain Crypto Transaction Data – Regulation Bitcoin News
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is gearing up to implement stricter oversight in regards to crypto-related transactions. The...
Robinhood Crypto Fined $30 Million by New York Regulator for ‘Significant Failures’ in Multiple Areas – Regulation Bitcoin News
The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has fined Robinhood Crypto $30 million for “significant failures in the...
SEC Charges 11 People in $300 Million Forsage Crypto Pyramid and Ponzi Scheme – Regulation Bitcoin News
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged four founders and seven promoters of Forsage, which it described as...
US, UK Regulators Partner on Broader Crypto Regulation – Regulation Bitcoin News
Regulators in the U.S. and U.K. have met to discuss broader crypto regulatory initiatives. They reaffirmed their commitment to “continued...
Authorities Reveal Latest Reimbursement Plan, Three Officials Now Under Investigation – Regulation Bitcoin News
In a move seen as an attempt to pacify protesting bank clients, Chinese authorities in Henan province announced their latest...
Ripple’s Counsel Urges US Lawmakers to Urgently Pass ‘Sensible’ Crypto Legislation Amid SEC Lawsuit Over XRP – Regulation Bitcoin News
Ripple’s general counsel has urged U.S. lawmakers to pass “sensible crypto legislation” amid a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit...
UK Law Commission Publishes Proposals to Reform Laws Relating to Digital Assets — Says Reforms Must Not ‘Stifle Development’ – Regulation Bitcoin News
According to the Law Commission, the United Kingdom statutory body, digital assets play an increasingly important role in modern society...
