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Japan Passes Bill That Defines Stablecoins as Digital Money

The new law is expected to take effect in a year.
In 2021, the FSA established a unit to oversee digital currency regulatory frameworks.

Friday, 03/06/2022 | 16:58 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo

Analysis

cryptocurrency

Analysis

Is Crypto Post-Trade Reporting on the Horizon?

Crypto derivatives reporting already needs to be done under existing regimes.
Several top regulators are actively looking into the requirement of crypto regulations.

Friday, 03/06/2022 | 10:23 GMT by Arnab Shome

CFTC

CFTC Commissioner Seeks Crypto Regulation after Terra Collapse

The Terra collapse has expedited the need for crypto regulations.
Regulators and lawmakers are evaluating if stablecoins fall under derivatives.

Wednesday, 01/06/2022 | 07:10 GMT by Arnab Shome

binance

Binance Gets Green Light from Italy Regulators

Binance Italy applied for registration through the 'Organismo Agenti e Mediatori'.
Recently, the exchange received a Category 4 license as a crypto asset provider in Bahrain.

Friday, 27/05/2022 | 17:52 GMT by Felipe Erazo

binance

Binance Bahrain Receives Full Category 4 License

The license was granted by the Central Bank of Bahrain.
Binance Bahrain becomes the first exchange in the country to receive the license.

Thursday, 26/05/2022 | 17:23 GMT by Felipe Erazo

Russia

Russia Will Eventually Allow Crypto Payments, Minister Confirms

The government and the central bank are now in talks for crypto regulations.
Earlier, the central bank came up with plans to impose a blanket ban on crypto.

Thursday, 19/05/2022 | 05:44 GMT by Arnab Shome

Thought Leaders

HYCM Exclusive Interview: The Future of Energy

Interview with Stavros Lambouris, CEO at HYCM International.

Monday, 01/08/2022 | 07:43 GMT by FM

regtech

CoinRegTech Gets 20-Year Exclusive Access to BroadPeak’s Data Platform

The licensing will enable CoinRegTech to expand its regulatory compliance services.
K3 is a low-code ETL data platform.

Wednesday, 18/05/2022 | 15:16 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo

south-korea

South Korean Regulators Call for Emergency Inspection after LUNA Crash

The measure comes in the wake of LUNA and TerraUSD prices' decline across the board.
TerraUSD and LUNA have attracted around 200,000 South Korean investors.

Tuesday, 17/05/2022 | 23:43 GMT by Felipe Erazo

Bitcoin (BTC)

South Korean Legislator Calls for Do Kwon to Appear before National Assembly

The lawmaker is concerned about the reaction of the country’s exchanges to the crash.
Kwon has proposed a hard fork to the Terra blockchain.

Tuesday, 17/05/2022 | 14:52 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo

nigeria

Despite Implicit Ban, Nigeria Rules Crypto as Securities; Can It Stand?

Digital token issuers cannot raise more than N10 billion ($25 million) within a year.
Critics say rules harsh to local industry.

Monday, 16/05/2022 | 21:55 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo

nigeria

Nigerian Regulator Defines Crypto as Securities, Clarifies Listing Rules

Exchanges in the country need to be registered with the regulator.
They need to obtain licenses for the issuance and transfer of securities.

Monday, 16/05/2022 | 07:04 GMT by Arnab Shome

bitcoin

Grayscale Held a Private Meeting with the US SEC, Report Says

The digital asset manager is persuading the authority to approve its Bitcoin fund.
Grayscale's application is due to be approved or rejected by the SEC on 6 July.

Wednesday, 11/05/2022 | 23:41 GMT by Felipe Erazo

Thought Leaders

Multiple Offshore Jurisdictions with Deneo Partners

Many reputable brokers have wisely diversified their regulatory portfolio.

Thursday, 28/07/2022 | 15:15 GMT by FM

fca

UK FCA Issues New Reminder about the Risks of Investing in Cryptos

The warning comes in the midst of social media posts promoting NFTs.
A similar advisory was published in January 2021.

Wednesday, 11/05/2022 | 21:18 GMT by Felipe Erazo

Bafin

BaFin to Investigate blockchains.de

The trading platform is not supervised by BaFin.
Blockchains.de business address is located in London, UK, as of press time.

Wednesday, 11/05/2022 | 20:30 GMT by Felipe Erazo

canada

Canadian Bitcoin Firm, Shakepay, Gains New Security Certificate

Attestation took several months of working with auditors from A-LIGN
The audit was based on principles set by AICPA's TSC.

Tuesday, 10/05/2022 | 13:49 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo

Latin America

Crypto Regulation Advances by Leaps and Bounds in Latin America

Brazil and Panama are advancing towards regulating the crypto industry.
Colombia's adoption faces pivotal years ahead of the upcoming presidential elections.

Friday, 06/05/2022 | 21:18 GMT by Felipe Erazo

united-states

US Accuses North Korea of Cyber Fraud, Sanctions Crypto Mixer, Blender

This is the first-ever sanction to be placed on a virtual currency mixer.
The treasury has added Blender to its SDN List.

Friday, 06/05/2022 | 18:33 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo

Argentina

Argentina’s Central Bank Prohibits Banks from Offering Crypto Services

At least two banks in the country are offering crypto trading.
Cryptocurrencies are not regulated in the country.

Friday, 06/05/2022 | 09:22 GMT by Arnab Shome

Thought Leaders

Brokeree Solutions’ Latest Social Trading Eliminates Investment Limitations

Brokers need to offer something unique, not just basic trading signals.

Wednesday, 27/07/2022 | 16:14 GMT by FM

Dukascopy

Dukascopy Receives Authorization to Offer Crypto Custody Services

The broker received the green light from Switzerland's FINMA.
Savings account owners have access to crypto fiduciary services.

Thursday, 05/05/2022 | 23:50 GMT by Felipe Erazo

binance

Binance Gets Green Light from French Regulators

The company got a Digital Asset Service Provider registration.
The ACPR monitors French banks and insurance companies on an independent basis.

Wednesday, 04/05/2022 | 23:42 GMT by Felipe Erazo

Securities and Exchange Commission

SEC Strengthens Crypto Enforcement Unit, Adds 20 New Roles

The unit will now have 50 dedicated positions.
It was established in 2017 and took action against over 80 crypto-related violators.

Tuesday, 03/05/2022 | 10:48 GMT by Arnab Shome

fsma

Belgium’s FSMA Mandates Registration of Crypto Firms

The new rules came into effect on May 2, 2022.
Existing crypto companies need to register themselves by September 1.

Monday, 02/05/2022 | 05:47 GMT by Arnab Shome

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