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05.04 / 18:55

Law regulation Financial Singapore aims to streamline financial watchdog's authority over crypto firms

The Singaporean government has approved legislation that will give the Monetary Authority of Singapore, or MAS, additional power to respond to crypto firms doing business outside the country.

05.04 / 13:31

cryptocurrency regulation crypto rules Singapore Tightens Crypto Rules with New Law on Licenses for Virtual Asset Firms

In a bid to enforce tightened rules for crypto businesses, Singapore’s unicameral parliament has passed a law that will oblige virtual asset service providers (VASPs) to apply for licenses.

05.04 / 01:17

regulation Investments SEC Sec Chair SEC chair: retail crypto investors should be protected

Gary Gensler, chair of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, said the agency’s protections that apply to investors of traditional assets should extend to those in the crypto market.

04.04 / 23:37

Mining regulation Environment Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change calls cryptocurrency CO2 emissions a 'growing concern'

The United Nations arm aimed at assessing the science related to climate change, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, or IPCC, has named crypto among technologies that may require greater energy demands.

04.04 / 20:11

Stablecoin Payments regulation Framework regulatory UK government moves forward with regulatory framework on stablecoins for payments

The United Kingdom's Economic and Finance Ministry has said it intends to amend its existing regulatory framework to incorporate stablecoins used as a means of payment.

04.04 / 12:01

Adoption regulation banking regulatory DBS Retracts Plans to Launch Crypto Exchange for Retail Investors, Cites Regulatory ‘Environment’ Concerns

The Asian banking giant DBS appears to have reeled in plans to open its crypto exchange services to retail investors – and has apparently been spooked by regulatory concerns.

04.04 / 05:25

regulation restrictions Aussie crypto 'finfluencers' face tough new legal restrictions

New warnings from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) on appropriate conduct for financial influencers could have a dramatic impact on the local crypto industry.

02.04 / 03:15

NFT regulation MPs Time Time to Appoint a ‘Minister of Web3’, Says NFT Policy-making Group of Japanese MPs

The ruling Japanese political party’s new non-fungible token (NFT) task force has recommended that the government appoints a “Web 3.0 minister.”

01.04 / 21:45

regulation Taxes Indonesia to impose 0.1% crypto tax starting in May: Report

The Indonesian government is reportedly planning to charge a 0.1% capital gains tax on crypto investments as well as a value-added tax, or VAT, on digital asset transactions starting from May 1.

01.04 / 05:48

regulation Europe coinbase European Union Crypto industry fires back after EU vote to block ‘unhosted’ wallets

The crypto industry has reacted strongly against a EU Parliament committee voting in favor of a regulatory package for tighter know-your-customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) rules for ”unhosted” private wallets.

01.04 / 05:07

Stablecoin CBDC regulation Bank of Japan official calls for G7 nations to adopt common crypto regulations

A senior official from the Bank of Japan (BOJ) has warned G7 nations that a common framework for regulating digital currencies needs to be put in place as quickly as possible.

01.04 / 03:04

business regulation SEC Digital Asset accounting guidance New SEC guidance on accounting and disclosures rankles Commissioner Peirce

U.S. companies that safeguard their clients’ crypto-assets received new accounting guidance Thursday in the form of a Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, Staff Accounting Bulletin. The guidance got a strong response from SEC commissioner Hester Peirce, a steadfast crypto advocate.

31.03 / 23:13

Law regulation ‘The cryptocurrency world will help in this war’: Kuna CLO breaks down Ukraine’s digital asset law

While many parts of Ukraine are still facing threats from Russia’s military, some residents, industry leaders and government officials are turning to digital assets for help in relocating people, funding humanitarian aid projects and getting supplies to its own soldiers.

31.03 / 14:25

CBDC regulation Federal Reserve US Senator Suggests Banning Fed From Issuing a Direct-to-Consumer CBDC

US Senator Ted Cruz has introduced companion legislation to a January 2022 bill drafted by Representative Tom Emmer, which prohibits the Federal Reserve (Fed) from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) directly to individuals.

31.03 / 12:53

regulation Taxes 30% crypto tax becomes law in India following Finance Bill approval

The Indian Finance Bill 2022 with new 30% crypto tax rules was approved by the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian parliament, to make it a law today that will come into effect starting on April 1.

31.03 / 07:59

regulation New York State Texas Blockchain Adoption Washington state passes bill aiming to expand local blockchain adoption

Three years and one veto after it was first proposed, Washington state Governor Jay Inslee has signed a bill into law today that aims to expand the state’s adoption of blockchain technology across various financial and industrial sectors.

31.03 / 00:55

Blockchain Adoption regulation Federal Reserve retail CBDC Ted Cruz introduces companion to Emmer's bill to exclude Fed retail CBDC digital currency issue

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz introduced companion legislation into the U.S. Senate on Wednesday for Minnesota Rep. Tom Emmer’s bill prohibiting the Federal Reserve from issuing central bank digital currency, or CBDC, directly to individuals, Emmer announced. Emmer introduced the House bill Jan. 18. Fellow Republican Cruz’ legislation could potentially speed up passage or rejection of the bill by allowing it to be considered in both chambers of Congress at the same time.

30.03 / 23:27

regulation European Union ECB Euro digital euro ECB official suggests importance of physical stores accepting digital euro

Fabio Panetta, executive board member of the European Central Bank, said focus groups exploring the potential rollout of a digital euro hinted the ability to use the digital currency at online and physical stores could be a key feature.

30.03 / 19:15

Law regulation Financial UK financial watchdog extends registration deadline for some crypto firms

The Financial Conduct Authority, the United Kingdom’s financial regulator, has extended the temporary registration status of some firms offering crypto services beyond its March 31 deadline.

30.03 / 14:33

business Government regulation 11 companies form Canadian Web3 Council to advocate for comprehensive crypto strategy

A group of financial technology firms has formed the Canadian Web3 Council, a non-profit trade association that will work with policymakers to advance Canada’s position at the forefront of the global digital economy. Bringing together exchange platforms, blockchain projects and tech investors, the association will work to advance blockchain-related policies that balance “innovation, consumer protection, and stability”.

30.03 / 13:13

CBDC regulation National 'Nothing is growing as fast as cryptocurrency': Kyrgyz MP wants national crypto

Kyrgyz member of parliament (MP) Karim Khanjeza called for the legalization of cryptocurrency in the country during a parliamentary committee meeting on law and order and combating corruption.

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