2023-9-18 13:38 |
The HKMA said that funds placed on unlicensed “crypto banks” are not protected by the region’s deposit protection scheme.
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Under the Securities and Futures Commission’s licensing regime, which started June 1, crypto firms offering services or operating in Hong Kong must comply with new requirements.
2023-8-8 21:45 | |
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) of the United Kingdom continues its crackdown on unlicensed crypto ATMs. Conducting a series of inspections in May and June, the FCA got rid of...
2023-7-11 15:48 | |
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South Africa plans to enforce licensing for crypto exchanges by the end of 2023, with potential actions against unlicensed operations including fines or closures. The post South Africa to Require Crypto Licenses for Exchanges by 2023 End appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2023-7-5 16:45 | |
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News of the Securities and Exchange Commission filing a lawsuit against Coinbase dominated the crypto space on Tuesday. As invezz. com reported, SEC alleged that Coinbase has been operating as an unlicensed broker, exchange, and clearing agent.
2023-6-7 22:04 | |
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The Department of Banking highlighted that Bitcoin of America failed to obtain a license as a money transmitter to operate Bitcoin ATM kiosks in the state.
2023-5-23 09:20 | |
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UK FCA targeted locations suspected of operating unlicensed crypto ATMs. The enforcement action followed similar recent operations in East London and Leeds. The Financial Conduct Authority (The post UK FCA cracks down on unregistered crypto ATMs yet again appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2023-5-6 13:30 | |
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Proposals to stop social media stars promoting unlicensed companies were approved by the National Assembly Thursday.
2023-3-30 18:41 | |
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The French National Assembly’s Economic Affairs Committee agreed to ban influencers from advertising and promoting unlicensed crypto products and projects on social media. The post France looks to ban influencers from promoting crypto products, projects appeared first on CryptoSlate.
2023-3-22 20:01 | |
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Social media stars wouldn’t be allowed to shill unlicensed crypto under anti-scam plans voted on by the National Assembly’s Economics Committee Wednesday
2023-3-23 17:59 | |
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In their most recent move to disrupt unlicensed enterprises in the cryptocurrency industry, the British authorities have set their sights on cryptocurrency ATMs.
2023-3-9 19:05 | |
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52 crypto kiosks were seized in the investigation led by the U.S. Secret Service's Cyber Fraud and Money Laundering Task Force.
2023-3-6 07:46 | |
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The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission highlighted that it’s illegal to offer Filipinos access to unregistered exchanges.
2022-12-28 14:30 | |
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ASIC, according to recent reports, has sued crypto firm Finder wallet. According to the watchdog, the firm conducted unlicensed financial activities.
2022-12-16 11:41 | |
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The Australian finance regulator is suing fintech firm Block Earner over its unregistered crypto services. The Block Earner CEO countered, calling out the lack of clarity in crypto-related regulations despite demand.
2022-11-24 11:15 | |
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The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has launched legal action against BPS Financial Pty Ltd (BPS) over engaging in unlicensed conduct and misleading representations about its crypto token Qoin, according to an ASIC press release on October 25.
2022-10-25 14:30 | |
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Streaming platform Twitch will ban gambling streams and crypto betting sites that don’t comply with its revised terms of conduct, including Stake. com, Rollbit. com, Duelbits. com and Roobet. com.
2022-9-21 17:00 | |
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The Operator of a Bulgarian Cryptocurrency Exchange BTC-E Has Been Extradited From Greece to the United States, Where He Faces Charges of Operating an Unlicensed Money Service Business and Money Laundering.
2022-8-7 12:02 | |
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Crypto exchange Binance has reportedly been fined €3.3 million (£2.8 million) for operating in… The post Binance fined €3.3M by Dutch Central Bank over unlicensed operations appeared first on CoinJournal.
2022-7-19 00:58 | |
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Binance has been fined €3.3 million by De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) for offering unlicensed crypto services to the country residents. The post Binance fined €3.3 million in Netherlands for unlicensed operations appeared first on CryptoSlate.
2022-7-19 21:30 | |
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The Dutch Central Bank has fined crypto exchange Binance $3.3 million for offering its services without the necessary permission. The post Dutch Central Bank Fines Binance $3.3M Over Unlicensed Crypto Services appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2022-7-18 16:00 | |
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In recent times, regulators in South Korea have taken significant steps to make sure the crypto space is well regulated. From cracking down on "unlicensed" exchange platforms to implementing tax on crThe post Will South Korea delay bill dealing with tax on crypto gains appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2021-10-11 17:00 | |
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The Uzbekistan government has been working towards stopping crypto exchanges from operating without authorization in the country. In a recent circular, the regulatory agencies identified half a dozen The post Uzbekistan puts a curb on unlicensed crypto-exchanges, urges citizens to be vigilant appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2021-10-3 21:00 | |
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China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) is planning to expand its regulatory oversight to include cryptocurrency, in a bid to clamp down on unlicensed crypto transactions and digital assets scams in Hong Kong.
2021-9-8 11:00 | |
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To crack down on unlicensed virtual asset trading due to investors suffering huge losses. The post Hong Kong’s Securities Regulator Official Calls for Expanding its Supervision Scope to Crypto first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide.
2021-9-7 19:10 | |
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Singapore’s financial regulator has added Binance to the investor alert list, signifying that the crypto exchange is unlicensed to provide payment services in the nation. The Monetary Authority Of Singapore Adds Crypto Exchange Binance To The Investor Alert List As per a report from Bloomberg, the Monetary Authority of Singapore says Binance doesn’t have a […]
2021-9-3 22:00 | |
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Based on reports from Australian investors, the ASIC said that citizens have suffered significant losses due to “excessive leverage, platform outages, or unfair liquidations.”
2021-8-18 12:08 | |
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The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has published a warning notice about the risks associated with cryptocurrency as interest and trading volumes of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies surge locally and globally.
2021-4-12 06:15 | |
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United States Department of Justice (DOJ) charged six individuals with participating in a “conspiracy to operate an unlicensed” cryptocurrency exchange business” among other offenses. Five The post Six people charged for running an unlicensed crypto exchange in New Hampshire appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2021-3-19 05:30 | |
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Hong Kong’s plan to restrict cryptocurrency investment to professionals means retail investors could move to unlicensed venues, said Global Digital Finance.
2021-2-15 13:41 | |
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According to the United States Department of Justice (DoJ), a man from Ontario, California, has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges of illegally operating a crypto exchange. On 29 January, The post California resident to plead guilty to operating unlicensed Bitcoin exchange service appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2021-2-2 02:30 | |
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Iranian authorities have hammered down a massive 1,620 bitcoin (BTC) and crypto mining farms in the state. The authorities claim the operators of the bitcoin ming farms failed to register with the government as earlier directed, according to reports on January 7, 2021.
2021-1-9 18:00 | |
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Ripple announced on Monday that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) would file a lawsuit against the company, citing allegations of selling unlicensed securities, XRP. Is XRP a Security? Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, and Chris Larsen, co-founder, were named as defendants in the lawsuit.
2020-12-22 20:00 | |
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Ripple says it is keeping its powder dry regarding reports of the company’s plan to exit the US amid unfavorable regulations. The blockchain firm and majority holder of the XRP cryptocurrency continues to be at the center of legal disputes about whether its distribution of the crypto constitutes the sale of unlicensed securities.
2020-12-4 20:00 | |
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The U. S. state of Hawaii has authorized 12 cryptocurrency companies to start operating in the state without needing a money transmission license. No action will be taken against them for conducting unlicensed money transmission activities for two years.
2020-8-20 20:30 | |
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Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), the country’s top financial regulator responsible for regulating crypto service providers, has begun actively closing down unauthorized bitcoin ATMs, a BaFin spokesperson has confirmed to news.
2020-8-9 19:30 | |
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Coinspeaker BitMEX Faces Lawsuit for Money Laundering, Market Manipulation, Cyber CrimesBitMEX, one of the largest crypto derivatives exchanges in the world, and its executives are facing a lawsuit accusing them of engaging in money laundering, wire fraud, racketeering and also unlicensed money transmission.
2020-5-19 20:06 | |
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Residents of the UK have been warned against using the exchange or trading services of BitMEX, which remains unlicensed in the country. UK Slaps Warning on BitMEX The independent financial...The post UK Watchdog Warns Public Against Using BitMEX appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
2020-3-6 16:47 | |
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The crypto industry was given a warning in July of last year when U. S. President Donald Trump professed his disdain for Bitcoin and cryptocurrency in a tweet thread, which was closely followed by comments from Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, who declared the lack of regulations surrounding crypto a matter of “national security.
2020-2-27 16:30 | |
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The U. S. Department of Homeland Security has revealed a cryptocurrency intelligence program aimed at identifying unlicensed crypto businesses using P2P sites, online forums, and darknet markets.
2020-2-26 20:27 | |
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Crypto Capital co-founder Reginald Fowler pleaded guilty to operating an unlicensed money transmission business Friday. Additional charges were dropped.
2020-1-18 23:15 | |
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The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking civil penalties and disgorgement from crypto entrepreneur Nikolay Evdokimov and his company, ICOBox for facilitating the sale of unlicensed securities via ICOs.
2020-1-10 20:00 | |
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Crypto Capital principal Reginald Fowler is expected to plead guilty to at least one charge stemming from allegations he ran an unlicensed money services business.
2019-12-20 01:33 | |
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Almost 200 cryptocurrency exchanges and token issuing platforms have been shut down. According to the People’s Bank of China’s (PBoC) financial report, the country will continue to crack down on “unlicensed payment” businesses, which include online lending institutions and other financial companies operating on the internet.
2019-11-26 22:15 | |
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There aren’t many areas of modern society unaffected by the draconian war on drugs, and non-violent crypto exchange is no exception. Two San Diego men in their twenties reportedly pleaded guilty on Monday to charges of money laundering conspiracy, for selling cannabis on the darknet for bitcoin and operating an unlicensed crypto exchange service.
2019-10-2 16:00 | |
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A man from Los Angeles agrees to plead guilty to charge for running an unlicensed crypto exchange without an effective AML program.
2019-8-26 09:00 | |
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According to a Texas State Security Board announcement dated August 7, a cease and desist order has been filed against a New York-based company who was promising improbable returns to investors through its unlicensed platform which dealt with forex and securities trading, as well as cryptocurrency investing.
2019-8-9 11:24 | |
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The UK’s top financial watchdog has concluded that Bitcoin and Ether do not require regulation, whereas utility tokens and some stablecoins will. The FCA Makes Decision on Bitcoin & Crypto Regulation Only July 31, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), announced that it will not regulate Bitcoin and Ethereum.
2019-8-1 09:19 | |
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As per an all-new court document made available by the Northern District of California, US prosecutors have filed a formal complaint against BTC-e — a crypto exchange that is now defunct — as well as its alleged owner Alexander Vinnik.
2019-7-28 18:57 | |
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As per an all new announcement issued by the United States Department of Justice yesterday afternoon, William Green — a 46-year-old resident of New Jersey resident — has been found guilty of operating a crypto exchange without a license by a federal grand jury.
2019-7-25 20:07 | |
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A survey by Hong Kong’s brokerage firm Futu reveals that Gen Z is highly optimistic about crypto, seeing three times more potential in Bitcoin than in real estate. A new survey by Hong Kong brokerage firm Futu Securities shows that…
Hong Kong-based Ming Shing Group has invested $47 million in Bitcoin, acquiring 500 BTC as a short-term strategy to enhance liquidity and asset value. Public construction firm Ming Shing Group has joined the list of non-tech companies diversifying into cryptocurrency,…
Hong Kong legislator Wu Jiexhuang suggested the region should start adding Bitcoin to its national reserves as a way to boost financial security. According to the local newspaper Wen Wei Po, Wu said Hong Kong regulators should study the impact…
Hong Kong lawmaker Wu Jie has urged the city-state’s government to consider integrating Bitcoin into its fiscal reserves, a local media outlet reported. The report showed that Wu proposed that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) explore the inclusion of cryptocurrencies in its fiscal reserves and leverage foreign exchange funds to acquire and hold […] The post Hong Kong lawmaker advocates including Bitcoin in national reserves appeared first on CryptoSlate.
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has granted conditional licenses to four virtual asset trading platforms. The platforms — Accumulus GBA Technology, DFX Labs, Hong Kong Digital Asset EX, and Thousand Whales Technology — must meet specific regulatory conditions…
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued licenses to four virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs), marking another step in its fast-tracked regulatory framework, according to a Dec.
Bitcoin’s price has seen notable volatility ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision later today, retracing from a recent high of $108,000 to hover around $104,000. The move comes amid a backdrop of mixed global economic signals, as fresh data highlights continued inflationary pressures in major markets.