‘De-risking’ Crypto Firms Potentially Creates ‘Opacity in Financial Conduct’ – Regulation Bitcoin News
According to the latest guidance note issued by the South African banking sector regulator, Prudential Authority, risk assessment does not...
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ECB Creating a Harmonized Regulatory Framework Governing Crypto Activities and Services – Regulation Bitcoin News
The European Central Bank (ECB) is working to harmonize the regulatory framework governing crypto activities and services in the EU....
Colombia Plans to Launch Digital Currency to Reduce Tax Evasion – Regulation Bitcoin News
The government of Colombia revealed it has plans to launch a digital currency. One of the purposes of this new...
UN Agency Urges Authorities to Curb Cryptocurrency Expansion in Developing Countries – Regulation Bitcoin News
A United Nations trade body has recommended a set of policy actions to “curb the expansion of cryptocurrencies in developing...
President of Central Bank of Brazil Disagrees With ‘Heavy Hand’ Regulations for Cryptocurrencies – Regulation Bitcoin News
The president of the Central Bank of Brazil, Roberto Campos Neto, has defended the use of more moderate regulations in...
India Freezes Peter Thiel-Backed Vauld’s Crypto and Bank Assets Worth $46 Million – Regulation Bitcoin News
India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) has frozen crypto exchange Vauld’s crypto and bank assets worth about INR 370 crore ($46,439,181). Vauld...
Crypto Trading, Investing Illegal in Iran, Central Bank Governor Reiterates – Regulation Bitcoin News
It is illegal to buy or sell cryptocurrency in Iran, the head of the country’s monetary authority has recently reminded...
Philippines Will Stop Accepting Crypto License Applications for 3 Years, Regulator Says – Regulation Bitcoin News
The central bank of the Philippines, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, has announced that it will stop accepting crypto license applications...
Uzbekistan Moves to Block Foreign Cryptocurrency Exchanges – Regulation Bitcoin News
Authorities in Uzbekistan are restricting access to online crypto trading platforms based outside the country and not registered under its...
Brian Armstrong Says the More Crypto Regulation, the Better for Coinbase — CEO Discusses Alleged SEC Investigation – Regulation Bitcoin News
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says “the more regulation there is for crypto, the better it is for Coinbase.” He revealed...
Iran Places First Official Import Order With Cryptocurrency Worth $10 Million – Regulation Bitcoin News
Iran has placed its first official import order using cryptocurrency worth $10 million, according to a government official. “By the...
Brazilian Congress Fails to Vote on Cryptocurrency Bill, Next Discussion Scheduled for September – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Brazilian Congress failed to address a proposed cryptocurrency bill this week. While the proposed public policy was indeed on...
Renowned Investor Jim Rogers Warns Governments Want to Control Crypto — ‘They Want to Regulate Everything’ – Regulation Bitcoin News
Veteran investor Jim Rogers, who co-founded the Quantum Fund with billionaire investor George Soros, has warned about cryptocurrency, stating that...
Shark Tank Star Kevin O’Leary Buys the Bitcoin Dip — Says Crypto ‘Desperately Needs Policy’ – Regulation Bitcoin News
Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary, aka Mr. Wonderful, says he has bought the dip during the recent cryptocurrency market sell-off....
US Senators Introduce Bill to Give CFTC Exclusive Jurisdiction Over Digital Commodities Spot Market – Regulation Bitcoin News
U.S. senators have introduced the “Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act of 2022” to empower the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)...
National Power Administration Will Propose a Special Cryptocurrency Mining Fee in Paraguay – Regulation Bitcoin News
The National Power Administration of Paraguay has proposed to set a special mining fee for cryptocurrency mining operations in a...
Europe’s Securities Regulator ESMA Seeks to Obtain Crypto Transaction Data – Regulation Bitcoin News
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is gearing up to implement stricter oversight in regards to crypto-related transactions. The...
New York Attorney General Wants to Hear From Investors Deceived by Crypto Platforms – Regulation Bitcoin News
New York Attorney General Letitia James has urged investors in her state who believe they have been deceived by a...
UK regulator to crack down on adverts in high-risk investments
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), UK’s financial regulator, has announced a clampdown on the marketing of high-risk investments amid the...
US, UK Regulators Partner on Broader Crypto Regulation – Regulation Bitcoin News
Regulators in the U.S. and U.K. have met to discuss broader crypto regulatory initiatives. They reaffirmed their commitment to “continued...
Regulation of Cryptocurrency in South Africa Should Not Scare Away Investors Experts Say – Regulation Bitcoin News
Two experts have said they welcome South Africa’s planned regulation of cryptocurrency but warned this should not scare away investors....
Fed Board, FDIC Order Voyager Digital to Retract Federal Deposit Insurance Claims – Regulation Bitcoin News
Following Voyager Digital’s application for bankruptcy protection during the first week of July, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the...
