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Japan’s Top Financial Regulator Planning to Limit Stablecoin Issuance to Banks & Wire Transfer Companies

After the US, Japan is focusing on stablecoins and is acting to limit the number of companies that can issue these assets backed by fiat currency, according to a Nikkei report. The country’s top banking regulator, Financial Services Agency (FSA), is reportedly planning to propose legislation next year to restrict the issuance of stablecoins to […] The post Japan’s Top Financial Regulator Planning to Limit Stablecoin Issuance to Banks & Wire Transfer Companies first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »

2021-12-7 18:56


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Edward Snowden Predicts Massive Bitcoin Adoption by Governments

El Salvador became the first country in the world to officially recognize the cryptocurrency as legal tender this week. The news comes after President Nayib Bukele introduced legislation to accept the digital currency — alongside the US dollar — back in June and started to build out new financial infrastructure with the digital […] дальше »

2021-9-11 18:52


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Ripple May Finally Escape SEC’s Den, Thanks To This Proposed Crypto Legislation

The Digital Asset Market Structure and Investor Protection Act, new legislation proposed by Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA-08) that would protect consumers and promote innovation by incorporating digital assets into existing financial regulatory structures, has been noted to be a step in the right direction in clearing the current regulatory uncertainty surrounding cryptocurrencies. Beyer who proposed […] дальше »

2021-8-5 18:27


Albania’s Parliament Approves ‘Comprehensive’ Crypto Bill into Law, Joining France and Malta

The bill was first introduced to Albania's Committee of Economy back in 2019 in a bid to create legislation around crypto activities. Dubbed the ‘law on Financial Markets Based on the Technology of Distributed Ledgers', it was approved yesterday with a majority of 88 votes against 16 with only 3 in absentia. The New Albania […] дальше »

2020-5-23 18:54


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Bitcoin Is Financial Instrument, Clarifies Germany, Crypto Custodians Qualify as Financial Institutions

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority of Germany, Bafin, has issued guidance to clarify the status of cryptocurrencies and the regulations that apply to related business activities. The recommendations are based on the country’s current legislation, taking into account the latest changes. дальше »

2020-3-4 06:10


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Singapore Implements New Legislation to Govern Crypto Market Participants 

Singapore’s financial watchdog, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), has announced that its Payment Services Act (PSA) is now live. The PSA aims to strengthen the existing regulatory framework governing cryptocurrency exchanges and other financial services platforms, while also fostering consumer protection and promote users’ confidence in digital payments, according to a press release onRead MoreRead More. дальше »

2020-1-29 18:00


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South Korean Authorities Formulate Legislation to Boost Mainstream Bitcoin Adoption

South Korea’s Presidential Committee on the Fourth Industrial Revolution (PCFIR) is advocating that the Korean government makes cryptocurrencies mainstream by introducing friendly regulations that will help to integrate distributed ledger technology (DLT) powered digital assets into the traditional financial world, according to an Ibtimes report. дальше »

2020-1-8 18:00


“Zuckbucks” encounters resistance due to Facebook’s damaged reputation, Libra may precipitate unfavorable legislation

Facebook’s Calibra CEO David Marcus took another beating, this time from members of the House, with one lawmaker even scorning the proposed Libra cryptocurrency as “Zuckbucks. ” Marcus went before members of the House Financial Service Committee to explain the social media platform’s ambitious proposal to enter the crypto space. дальше »

2019-7-18 00:26


French government to create ‘ICO white list’ with new regulations

While the world is looking at Facebook’s Libra and its recent senate hearing, France is knuckling down and is set to approve the first wave of cryptocurrency businesses under new legislation. Under the rules, cryptocurrency-related firms will voluntarily abide by a regulatory framework that requires them to pay tax, provide consumer protection, and meet capital requirements, Reuters reports. дальше »

2019-7-17 11:21


US Committee Plans to Ban Facebook Cryptocurrency Libra

The House Financial Services Committee in the United States is set to discuss the future of Facebook’s upcoming cryptocurrency, Libra, on Tuesday. The head of the committee, Democratic Congresswoman Maxine Waters, last week proposed legislation which details rules that would ban Facebook and other technology firms from developing and launching financial services. дальше »

2019-7-16 15:00


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New ECB Boss Christine Lagarde Could Enact Bitcoin Friendly Legislation

Bitcoin and crypto-supportive legislation could be on the way now that Christine Lagarde has been selected to serve as the new European Central Bank president. Will the ECB Support Bitcoin? Recently nominated European Central Bank (ECB) president Christine Lagarde has a history of making statements which cryptocurrency investors interpret as being supportive. дальше »

2019-7-8 23:02


Why Would an Anti-Bitcoin US Congressman Want a Bill to “Outlaw” Cryptocurrencies?

Sherman says, “nip this (Crypto) in the bud” as it undermines the US Dollar He says Cryptos are mostly used by criminals The Democrat Congressman from California, Brad Sherman, a bitcoin basher recently at a meeting of the House Financial Services Committee on May 9 called out for a legislation that will make it illegal […] дальше »

2019-5-21 03:04


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Finland’s new cryptocurrency regulation forces AML on industry

Cryptocurrency businesses in Finland will now have to register with the country’s financial watchdog. As a result of the ACT OF VIRTUAL CURRENCY PROVIDERS, which comes into force on May 1, businesses will have to adhere with statutory requirements, including holding and protecting client money, segregating client money and own funds, and ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering regulation. дальше »

2019-4-29 17:31


Global P2P Marketplace Leader LocalBitcoins Will Be Supervised By Finland’s Financial Authority

LocalBitcoins Will Be Supervised By Finland’s Financial Supervisory Authority An international peer to peer (P2P) cryptocurrency exchange called LocalBitcoins will start to be regulated soon. The company has recently announced that the Financial Supervisory Authority of Finland would start to supervise its activities. дальше »

2019-3-26 23:40


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Pending Cryptocurrency Legislation List Highlights High-Impact Areas

With the advent of blockchain and cryptocurrencies disrupting our financial systems, regulators are forced to investigate the utility of this technology and propose new rules to ensure that citizens are able to receive the maximum benefit from using decentralized digital assets while minimizing any of its potentially harmful effects. дальше »

2019-3-4 19:00


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Elections Canada Consults With Political Parties on Crypto Donations

According to Elections Canada, the agency that runs federal elections in Canada, there has been “a growing interest” in cryptocurrency donations. This trend has prompted some political parties to ask for a ruling on how best to manage bitcoin and other cryptocurrency political donations and how to navigate the various reporting systems required by both Elections Canada and the parties so that they comply with the Canada Elections Act. дальше »

2019-1-24 20:28


China Develops Blockchain Policy for Three Cities, Talks Clarifying Financial Stability and Data Security

Three cities, Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou, have the most blockchain legislation and policies in China, according to a report by a Securities Daily publication. The report analyzed the policies that have been introduced over the course of a few years and determined that in total, there are 32 policies related to blockchain. Further, most of […] дальше »

2018-12-10 03:33


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Op Ed: From Gray To Black and White: Traditional Regulations Come to Crypto

For nearly a decade, participants in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space have operated in a regulatory compliance gray zone. Recent developments — at both the federal and international levels — signal that the time for plausible deniability or unregulated freedom is coming to an end and more traditional regulations are moving to the forefront. дальше »

2018-12-3 19:20


Japan’s FSA Says Stablecoins Are Not Considered Cryptocurrencies Based on Current Legislation

The Financial Services Agency is the top financial regulator in Japan, and they recently release a report to Bitcoin News exclusively to dictate the way that they classify stablecoins. More specifically, they stated that stablecoins are not categorized as cryptocurrencies, based on two particular pieces of legislation. In the Fund Settlement Law and the recently […] дальше »

2018-10-30 03:29