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08.08 / 09:45

regulation Crypto.com regulatory KBW 2022: Crypto.com hits key regulatory milestone in South Korea

Crypto exchange Crypto.com has announced a key regulatory milestone in South Korea after securing two local companies, giving it access to crypto and payments registration.

03.08 / 22:11

CFTC SEC Congress Senators regulatory Senators Stabenow, Boozman introduce crypto bill that extends CFTC's regulatory powers

United States Senate Agriculture Committee chair Debbie Stabenow and ranking member John Boozman introduced the Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act bill on Wednesday. The bill has been expected for several months. Like the Digital Commodities Exchange Act (DCEA) introduced into the House of Representatives by members of the House Agriculture Committee in April, the new bill enlarges the role of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The new bill is not the companion to the DCEA, however.

26.07 / 01:17

Digital CFTC regulation regulatory CFTC will remodel LabCFTC, education office to increase regulatory efficiency

The United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the regulatory agency that shares the main crypto regulatory responsibility with the Securities Exchange Commission, will undergo restructuring to become more proactive and comprehensive, CFTC chair Rostin Behnam announced July 25. LabCFTC, which was described as “the focal point for the CFTC's efforts to promote responsible fintech innovation,” will become the Office of Technology Innovation (OTI) and report directly to the chairman’s office.

22.07 / 14:03

business Adoption regulation regulatory approval regulatory Crypto.com scores regulatory approval from Cyprus SEC

Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com continues to aggressively expand its reach, becoming the latest crypto firm officially authorized to operate in Cyprus.

21.07 / 00:27

Government Law Congress regulatory Tech trade group calls for regulatory clarity, claiming crypto job losses threaten US interests

The tech trade group Chamber of Progress called on members of the United States Senate and House of Representatives for regulatory clarity in the crypto space in an effort to prevent firms from leaving the country.

19.07 / 21:07

business European Union regulatory Crypto.com secures regulatory license in Italy

Digital asset exchange Crypto.com has received approval from Italian regulators to offer its services in the Mediterranean country — a move the company says aligns with its vision of “building lasting growth in the region.”

19.07 / 21:03

Ripple XRP Man SEC regulatory Ripple: One man down amid regulatory woes but is XRP the remedy

Ripple’s troubles with the SEC may have stayed too long, but it may seem that the Brad Garlinghouse-led company continues to retain its spot on the losing side.

18.07 / 02:57

Government Adoption Asia regulatory The regulatory implications of India’s crypto transactions tax

The Indian crypto landscape lost some momentum this year as the government introduced two laws demanding crippling taxes on crypto-related unrealized gains and transactions.

14.07 / 18:49

cryptocurrency coindcx crypto-exchanges CoinSwitch regulatory IAMAI says forced to dissolve BACC owing to regulatory uncertainty in crypto industry

The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) said in a statement on July 14 that it is dissolving the Blockchain and Crypto Assets Council (BACC) owing to the uncertain regulatory environment for the crypto industry.

07.07 / 03:59

Provident Digital CEO Strategy regulatory CoinShares gets its latest regulatory nod, paving the way for…

Digital asset investment company CoinShares announced on Tuesday that it has completed the acquisition of a cryptocurrency business, subject to EU regulations. This step is likely to pave the way for the company to expand its regional sales of goods and services.

06.07 / 14:29

Stablecoin SEC Europe UK financial stability Financial regulatory Regulatory Scrutiny Increasing as Crypto Becomes Financial Stability Risk – Report

There has been a sharp increase in regulations targeting the crypto space, with regulatory bodies mainly in North America and Europe aiming for everything from non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to stablecoins and ordinary cryptocurrencies, found a global RegTech (regulatory technology) firm CUBE.

05.07 / 19:49

Law Central Bank Bank of England market volatility regulatory crypto market volatility Crypto market volatility shows need for 'enhanced regulatory and law enforcement frameworks' — BoE

The Bank of England has called for “enhanced” regulations of crypto to address potential risk to the country’s financial stability amid the market capitalization dropping more than $2 billion.

29.06 / 07:15

Law regulation SEC Department Of Justice lawsuits regulatory Regulatory uncertainty creates rash of ‘novel’ lawsuits: Legal experts

Regulatory uncertainty surrounding crypto has created a “fertile environment” for crypto-related litigation and enforcement to grow, according to lawyers from Choate Hall & Stewart LLP.

28.06 / 12:51

Ethereum SEC Bitcoin NOT regulatory Regulatory Fog Remains as SEC Chief Doesn't Mention Ethereum as a Commodity, Does Not Say Bitcoin is the Only One Either

Ethereum (ETH) advocates have reacted after the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler refrained from labeling the coin a commodity – and instead chose to name bitcoin (BTC) among the tokens the SEC chiefs before him deemed a non-security. He, however, contrary to many reports, did not single out bitcoin as 'the only' commodity.

28.06 / 02:11

COST Matthews regulatory Treasury response to regulatory proposals for the buy now pay sector — here’s what you need to know

Simon Lovegrove, global director of financial services knowledge, innovation and product; Matthew Gregory is counsel at Norton Rose Fulbright LLP

17.06 / 00:21

ETF regulation SEC Bitcoin Spot ETFs Support regulatory Hester Peirce expresses strong support for crypto spot ETFs and regulatory structure

United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner Hester Peirce, sometimes known as Crypto Mom for her ardent support of the industry, spoke Tuesday at a conference hosted by the conservative-libertarian Federalist Society titled “Regulating the New Crypto Ecosystem: Necessary Regulation or Crippling Future Innovation?” Her lengthy remarks — over 4,000 words in the prepared version, which was augmented extemporaneously as she presented it — contain some of the bluntest criticisms of SEC policy she has made yet.

15.06 / 03:59

cryptocurrency regulation Exchange Terra regulatory New South Korean Regulatory Chief Promises More ‘Fairness’ for Crypto Investors

The South Korean government and financial regulators appear keen to ensure that May’s Terra ecosystem crash – an event they have dubbed the “terra/LUNA incident” – will become a watershed moment for the crypto sector, with a slew of new regulations incoming. The new head of a leading regulatory body led those vowing to implement changes, calling for the creation of a system that provides investors with more “fairness.”

09.06 / 16:19

business Blockchain Technology Adoption regulatory Self-regulatory orgs for crypto keep ecosystem afloat pending clear regulations

The crypto market is growing at a rapid pace, with governments and various regulatory bodies actively trying to study and keep up with the growth.

07.06 / 12:31

defi CFTC regulation Congress regulatory Leaked copy of US draft bill shows DeFi and DAOs under regulatory lens

A leaked copy of a United States draft bill concerning cryptocurrency started doing the rounds on Twitter earlier on Tuesday. The 600-page copy of the leaked bill highlights some of the key areas of concern for regulators including decentralized finance (DeFi), stablecoins, decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and crypto exchanges.

07.06 / 11:07

Binance MARKET SEC BNB regulatory BNB Stretches Losses as Binance Fights New Regulatory and Media Battles

Binance coin (BNB), the native token of the world's largest crypto exchange Binance, has extended losses as new regulatory scrutiny and media investigation have once again put the exchange in the spotlight - albeit not in a positive manner.

06.06 / 15:27

Binance regulation Exchange reputation regulatory Crypto Firms Flock to Dubai for Regulatory Clarity as UAE Cleans Its ‘Grey’ Reputation

If you’re in the crypto industry, it seems that Dubai is the place to be right now. Not only is the most populated city in the UAE and one of the world’s biggest tourist hotspots, but it has recently seen an influx of crypto firms looking to establish a regional (or global) base, including Binance, FTX, Crypto.com, and Bybit.

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