Category Archive For "Bitcoin Regulation"
Iceland’s Financial Regulator Approves Blockchain-Powered E-Money Firm
Financial Supervisory Authority, the single financial regulator in Iceland, has approved the first DLT-based electronic money firm Monerium
UK Financial Watchdog Blacklists Clones of Two Major Financial Firms
The British financial regulator, Financial Conduct Authority, has blacklisted two clones of financial firms, including one posing as Goldman Sachs
in Adoption, AI, Bitcoin Regulation, Blockchain, Brazil, Government, Law
Brazil Authorities to Adapt Cross-Sector Regulations to React to Digital Transformation
Brazilian regulators will create a cross-sector regulatory sandbox to respond to digital transformations powered by new technologies such as DLT
Europol Reveals Gamified Coin Tracing Training for Law Enforcement at Crypto Conference
Europol is hosting its 6th cryptocurrency conference, with over 300 crypto experts from law enforcement and the private sector reportedly in attendance
Lithuania to Regulate Cryptocurrency Exchange Sector With Obligatory ID Checks
The informal exchange of cryptocurrency over €1,000 is set to come to an end in Lithuania
Binance to Stop Serving US Traders Following Announcement of US-Dedicated Platform
Crypto exchange Binance announced today that it has updated its terms of use, which notably includes a restriction of services to U.S.-based individual and corporate traders
Safe Space: A Guide to Special Economic Zones for Crypto, From China to Switzerland
Learn more about cryptocurrency safe spaces, where fintech ventures are encouraged to delve into crypto and blockchain — from Switzerland to the Philippines
in Ban, Bitcoin Regulation, Government, India, Markets
Skepticism as News of Secretive India Crypto Bill Breaks
The Reserve Bank of India returned a request for information about a proposed crypto ban, which is allegedly making the rounds at the highest level of government
in Bitcoin Regulation, Mining, USA
FINRA Fines Former Merrill Lynch Employee $5,000 for Not Reporting Crypto Mining Activity
An ex-Merrill Lynch worker who operated an undisclosed cryptocurrency mining scheme must pay $5,000 to FINRA
FATF to Release New Rules for Global Crypto Sector, Impacting Exchanges, Funds, Custodians
On June 21, the Financial Action Task Force will reportedly publish a note clarifying how participant nations should exercise oversight for the digital assets sector
DOrg LLC Purports to be First Legally Valid DAO Under US Law
DAO collective dOrg created a blockchain-based LLC that purportedly endows its native DAO with legal validity in the United States
Major Pan-African Insurance Firm Rolls Back Insurance for Crypto Mining Equipment
Pan-African insurance firm Old Mutual will not provide coverage for crypto mining equipment due to the unregulated nature of the industry
Traditional Exchanges Pull Back From Reg A+ IPOs Due to Fraud Concerns
Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange are reportedly shying away from IPOs conducted by companies using Reg A+ due to fraud concerns
Philippines’ Central Bank Will Continue to Closely Monitor Crypto, Citing Terror Financing
The governor of the Philippines’ central bank has warned against crypto-enabled terrorism financing and said the institution will continue to surveil their use in the country
UAE-Based Crypto Exchange Seals Preliminary Approval From Regulators
UAE-based crypto asset exchange and custodian Arabian Bourse — a joint venture from GMEX Group and Arshad Khan — has sealed initial approval from financial regulators
Crypto Advocacy Center Says Proposed UK AML Regulations Violate Privacy Rights
Nonprofit crypto policy center Coin Center has urged Her Majesty’s Treasury not to over-broaden the scope of U.K.’s anti-money laundering/counter terrorism financing regulations
Why Lobbying Growth Is a Sign That Crypto Is Maturing
Crypto lobbying is on the rise, but most of it is being done by industry outsiders
Binance DEX: Navigating Country-Specific Cryptocurrency Trading Restrictions
Binance CEO says geofenced traders should use VPNs, but the terms of service on the platform explicitly forbid the use of proxy services or VPNs
G20 Finance Leaders Ask Global Regulators to Consider Multilateral Response to Crypto
The financial leaders of G20 countries urged the Financial Stability Board and other international bodies to monitor risks around crypto
What to Expect at G-20: Money Laundering and Crypto Discussion
Cryptocurrency, privacy and money laundering: What to expect at the G-20 in Japan this weekend?
