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Japan Could Abandon Token Screening Rules, Report Says

JVCEA could instead begin policing listed cryptocurrencies.
Exchanges are looking to make a final decision before the end of this year.

Wednesday, 08/06/2022 | 18:51 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo

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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

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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

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The French Binance License: Is Paris Planning to Become Europe’s Crypto Hub?

Earlier this month, Binance became a fully regulated Digital Asset Service Provider in France.
However, analysts remain skeptical about the potential of Paris as a crypto leader in Europe.

Saturday, 21/05/2022 | 10:57 GMT by Bilal Jafar

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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

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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

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Gibraltar Introduces Legislation Governing Virtual Assets

The legislation aims to combat market manipulation in the sphere.
Gibraltar has become a 'crypto hotspot' in recent years.

Wednesday, 27/04/2022 | 17:33 GMT by Felipe Erazo

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Licensed Cryptocurrency Companies May Face Assessment Fees in New York

The purpose of the new fees is 'to collect supervisory costs'.
The New York Department of Financial Service will determine the fees' structure.

Tuesday, 19/04/2022 | 08:06 GMT by Matti Williamson

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Chagri Poyraz Now Leading Binance’s Global Compliance Efforts

Poyraz, ex-Coupang AML head, brings 17 years of experience to the new role.
He developed Coupang’s risk control framework for listing on NYSE.

Friday, 15/04/2022 | 05:40 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo

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Ireland’s Regulator May Begin Clamping Down on Crypto Ads, Guidance Is under Review

The Advertising Standards Authority of Ireland (ASAI) began reviewing crypto ads.
Revenue is exploring various methods to reduce tax evasion in the country.

Monday, 11/04/2022 | 11:24 GMT by Matti Williamson

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Nigeria’s CBN Slams $2m Fines on Four Banks for Crypto Transactions

CBN spotted the transactions through its surveillance technology.
The sanctions come over a year after the implicit ban on crypto transactions.

Thursday, 07/04/2022 | 15:04 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo

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Singapore Parliament Passes Law to Tighten Crypto Rules

Cyberattacks or disruptions of financial institutions' services could result in penalties.
Companies that only do business overseas will need to be licensed under the new legislation.

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

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Canadian Crypto Industry Leaders Create Non-profit Organization

The non-profit is aimed to push for regulation in the domestic crypto industry.
Dapper Labs, Ledn, Ether Capital and Wealthsimple are part of the Council.

Tuesday, 29/03/2022 | 19:49 GMT by Felipe Erazo

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Sudan’s Apex Bank Warns Citizens against Dealing in Cryptocurrencies

CBOS cited financial crimes, electronic piracy and loss of value as concerns.
23 African countries have placed absolute or implicit bans on cryptocurrencies.

Tuesday, 29/03/2022 | 07:49 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo

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BitMEX Joins VerifyVASP as Crypto Travel Rule Deadline Is Looming

VerifyVASP is a Travel Rule protocol, launched by Updit cryptocurrency exchange.
South Korea will enforce the Travel Rule from 25 March 2022.

Wednesday, 09/03/2022 | 09:54 GMT by Matti Williamson

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The Australian Advisory Committee Calls for Regulating Cryptocurrencies

The analysis shows that at least 3 million people own crypto-related products in Australia.
The committee raises security concerns in crypto exchanges.

Wednesday, 02/03/2022 | 12:58 GMT by Matti Williamson

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UK Government Plans to Give Courts New Powers to Track Down Crypto Fraud

The UK government continues cracking down on crypto.
The effort aimed to protect consumers from fraud they may not be familiar with.

Monday, 28/02/2022 | 07:27 GMT by Nicholas Otieno

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Ukraine Passes Bill Legalizing Cryptocurrency

The virtual assets market in Ukraine has a significant turnover.
Legalizing digital assets would help Ukrainians protect their assets from abuse and fraud.

Monday, 21/02/2022 | 06:36 GMT by Nicholas Otieno

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RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das Warns Crypto Is ‘Not Even a Tulip'

Shaktikanta Das has warned locals against investing in crypto
The Governor of India’s Central Bank said that cryptos have no underlying value

Sunday, 13/02/2022 | 11:00 GMT by Nicholas Otieno

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Russia to Treat Bitcoin as a Foreign Currency in Its Regulatory Plans

Russia may adopt Bitcoin as a foreign currency instead of a digital asset.
Draft law to be presented by 18 February 2022, more details inside.

Wednesday, 09/02/2022 | 09:08 GMT by Matti Williamson

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Grayscale's Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Delayed Again by the SEC

Pierce believes the SEC may not approve spot ETFs until BTC markets are fully regulated.
Fidelity Investments wish to launch a Metaverse ETF in the US.

Sunday, 06/02/2022 | 12:10 GMT by Matti Williamson

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Thailand Abandoned Its Proposed 15% Crypto Tax

Annual losses can be offset against earned profit.
The BOT to regulate crypto payments.

Wednesday, 02/02/2022 | 09:43 GMT by Matti Williamson

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Russia Prepares Roadmap to Regulate Crypto by 2022 End

It is against the earlier proposed ban by the central bank.
The latest draft was signed by the Deputy Chairman of the Russian government.

Friday, 28/01/2022 | 12:21 GMT by Arnab Shome

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Bitbuy Trading Platform Becomes Canada’s First Regulated Marketplace

Bitbuy is now regulated as a strict dealer and as a marketplace.
Eventus Systems Inc. to provide trade surveillance.

Wednesday, 26/01/2022 | 15:17 GMT by Matti Williamson

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European Regulator Calls for Effective Ban on Proof-of-Work Crypto Mining

Erik Thedéen calls for a ban on Bitcoin mining.
The regulator is advocating for a shift to more efficient technology.

Thursday, 20/01/2022 | 01:43 GMT by Nicholas Otieno

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