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16.11 / 06:05

Robinhood regulation Altcoin PayPal Gemini Financial Services New York finance regulator tightens crypto listing guidance

Guidelines for firms listing and delisting cryptocurrencies in New York have tightened up to better protect investors, according to the state’s financial regulator.

15.11 / 21:33

regulation crimes Congress Terrorism Financial Services services Financial US House Financial Services subcommittee looks for answers on crypto and crime

The United States House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion received an education in the uses of blockchain technology in a hearing entitled “Crypto Crime in Context: Breaking Down the Illicit Activity in Digital Assets” on Nov. 15. The hearing was bipartisan in nature, chair French Hill stated at the outset.

15.11 / 14:21

Ripple XRP regulation Ripple’s Navin Gupta Stresses the Importance of Activity-Based Crypto Regulation – Here’s What You Need to Know

Navin Gupta, the Managing Director of South Asia, Middle East, and North Africa at the US blockchain and payments firm Ripple, has reiterated the necessity of adopting an activity-based approach to crypto regulation.

15.11 / 13:47

business regulation Commerzbank Commerzbank granted crypto custody license in Germany

The German bank Commerzbank has been granted a crypto custody license by local regulators, according to an announcement released by the lender on Nov. 15.

15.11 / 12:12

Adoption regulation Hex Trust Crypto custodian Hex Trust receives Dubai VASP license

Hong Kong-founded institutional cryptocurrency asset custodian Hex Trust has been given the green light to offer virtual asset custodial services to institutional clients and investors in Dubai.

15.11 / 12:12

CBDC regulation IMF BIS Financial IMF head: CBDCs can replace cash, help financial inclusion

During her opening speech at the Singapore FinTech Festival, International Monetary Fund (IMF) managing director Kristalina Georgieva urged the public sector to “keep preparing to deploy” central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and related payment platforms in the future.

15.11 / 08:31

Target Binance regulation SEC Action Department SEC’s FY 2023 Enforcement Actions Yield $5 Billion in Fines from Wall Street and Crypto Giants

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that its enforcement actions in fiscal year 2023 resulted in nearly $5 billion in fines and reimbursements to investors.

15.11 / 07:05

business XRP regulation SEC Bitcoin XRP spike on hoax filing a ‘bad look’ but won’t sway SEC’s ETF approvals

The Nov. 13 XRP (XRP) price action stemming from a falsified BlackRock XRP trust filing shouldn’t sway the United States securities regulator’s decision to approve or delay spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) — but it isn’t a good look, say industry observers.

15.11 / 02:29

Law NFT regulation Court Creator of Mutant Ape ripoff NFTs pleads guilty to $3M fraud scheme

The creator of the Mutant Ape Planet nonfungible token (NFT) collection — a knock-off of Yuga Labs’ Mutant Ape Yacht Club project — has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a New York federal court.

14.11 / 21:03

Law XRP ETF regulation Delaware authorities refer fake BlackRock XRP trust filing to state's Justice Department

A fake filing published to the State of Delaware’s Division of Corporations on Nov. 13 will be referred to the Delaware Department of Justice.

14.11 / 19:55

Law regulation sanctions Court Tornado Cash Tornado Cash users file appeal over judgment in favor of US Treasury

A group of Tornado Cash users has filed an appeal in federal court following a ruling upholding the United States Treasury’s decision to add the cryptocurrency mixer to its list of sanctioned entities.

14.11 / 18:05

defi CFTC regulation Opyn DeFi protocol founders are leaving crypto after CFTC crackdown

Zubin Koticha and Alexis Gauba, two founders of the Opyn decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, are stepping down from the project and “leaving crypto,” according to a statement from Koticha posted to social media on Nov. 14. The statement comes approximately two months after Opyn settled an enforcement action against it from the United States Commodity and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

14.11 / 16:59

Government regulation policies UK crypto Crypto Policy Bim Afolami takes the reins on UK crypto policy as new Economic Secretary

King Charles II has approved the appointment of Member of Parliament Bim Afolami to the position of economic secretary to the Treasury of the United Kingdom.

14.11 / 15:45

Ethereum Ripple Payments regulation Ripple exec reiterates need for tech-neutral crypto regulations

A Ripple executive has re-emphasized the need to adopt a technology-neutral approach for more effective and adaptable guardrails as global regulators grapple with cryptocurrency rules.

14.11 / 15:44

Stablecoin ETF regulation Tether Bitcoin Dollar Tether credits USDT growth surge to ETF excitement, emerging markets

Tether (USDT), the largest stablecoin by market value, has been breaking new records throughout 2023, with its market capitalization adding at least $20 billion so far this year.

14.11 / 15:33

regulation UK Treasury Investment Trust House of Lords questions FCA's ability to 'protect market stability'

Current EU cost disclosure rules, known as PRIIPS, have caused investment trust charges to appear artificially expensive, deterring investment in various areas, particularly battery storage, wind and solar farms.

14.11 / 12:13

Blockchain regulation Bitcoin Regulation FinCEN Bitcoin services Customer Swan Bitcoin to terminate customer accounts that use crypto-mixing services

Bitcoin (BTC) services platform Swan Bitcoin warned its customers that it would be forced to terminate accounts found interacting with crypto-mixing due to the regulatory obligations of its partner banks.

14.11 / 11:49

Blockchain Digital Cooper regulation economy country Finance Ministers from APEC Nations to Share Crypto Insights in San Francisco

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit has drawn global attention to discussions on regional economic cooperation, including crypto regulations.

14.11 / 10:33

regulation Bitcoin Democratic Party of South Korea mandates parliamentary candidates disclose crypto holdings

The Democratic Party of Korea, which holds 167 out of 300 seats in the National Assembly, has made it mandatory for prospective candidates to disclose their digital asset holdings before the 2024 general election.

14.11 / 08:30

Adoption regulation Tokens Taxes Australia to impose capital gains tax on wrapped cryptocurrency tokens

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has issued guidance on capital gains tax (CGT) treatment of decentralized finance (DeFi) and wrapping crypto tokens for individuals, clarifying its intent to continue taxing Australians on capital gains when wrapping and unwrapping tokens.

14.11 / 06:27

business Adoption regulation Crypto.com granted Dubai crypto license

Crypto exchange Crypto.com’s Dubai entity was granted a Virtual Assets Service Provider (VASP) license by the city’s regulator, pending operational approval.

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