2023-6-30 17:13 |
The Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 classifies crypto as a regulated financial activity. origin »
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If you trade and invest in crypto, you’ll be well aware that it is somewhat unique in its place in the financial sector. Want proof? Consider the recent case of the Solana Saga Phone. The device, one of the first specialist web3 phones, was released last May.
2024-1-10 18:34 | |
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While eToro received Financial Services Permission (FSP) approval for operating as a securities, derivatives and crypto assets broker, M2 became a fully regulated Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF) and custodian.
2023-11-28 12:03 | |
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) gained oversight of crypto promotions with the approval of the Financial Services and Markets Act in June.
2023-7-18 14:06 | |
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The Financial Conduct Authority has largely been silent while its U.S. counterparts have been busy cracking down on crypto – but it has a list of 51 unregistered firms to act on.
2023-2-17 12:18 | |
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The Australian Minister for Financial Services said there was a “good argument” to treat crypto as financial products in an interview on Jan. 22.
2023-1-24 08:13 | |
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Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das warned that if crypto becomes regulated and is allowed to grow, it could cause the next financial meltdown.
2022-12-22 05:10 | |
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Only companies with Financial Conduct Authority permission will be allowed to approve promotional material, and crypto firms will be hit once the Financial Services and Markets Bill becomes law.
2022-12-7 15:46 | |
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The U.S. lawmaker suggested four financial regulatory heads had done little to address “crypto billionaire bros” using digital assets for the evasion of sanctions and taxes.
2022-11-17 20:46 | |
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The lower house of the parliament voted in favor of adding crypto assets to the scope of activities to be regulated via the proposed Financial Services and Markets Bill – which already seeks to extend payments rules to stablecoins.
2022-10-26 18:31 | |
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Founder of one of biggest financial firms does not have anything positive to say about crypto market
2022-10-13 12:46 | |
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The crypto crash only hardened the Financial Conduct Authority’s determination to act, and it will now ban refer-a-friend bonuses.
2022-8-1 13:36 | |
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The country's crypto self-regulatory body has received an “extremely stern warning” from financial regulators over delays in anti-money laundering rules and poor governance.
2022-7-20 13:27 | |
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The country's crypto self-regulatory body has received an “extremely stern warning” from financial regulators over delays in anti-money laundering rules and poor governance.
2022-7-20 13:27 | |
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In a recent interaction with the Financial Times, US Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler remarked that a unified approach by financial agencies can ensure that a fragmented regulatory framework doesn't provide loopholes for crypto players.
2022-6-26 13:01 | |
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The European Central Bank warned in its latest Financial Stability Review that the growing adoption of crypto assets by banks and other financial institutions could affect the region’s financial stability.
2022-5-26 23:00 | |
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The notion of crypto being a tool for money laundering is often propagated by naysayers that include policymakers with a stake in the traditional financial system.
2022-4-29 17:40 | |
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The financial regulator tended to key in on the risks crypto presented for financial stability, said David Raw, the co-director of consumer and retail policy at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
2022-4-28 00:33 | |
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UK's top financial watchdog wants to bar investors from accessing government compensation in the event of crypto scams or not-at-fault financial loss.
2021-12-9 22:21 | |
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As the political system collapses, so too does the financial one. Thus, more and more Afghan citizens will turn to crypto.
2021-8-30 10:11 | |
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Michele Korver’s appointment to the U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network promises to reduce illicit financial practices within the crypto space.
2021-7-10 18:37 | |
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The financial situation for Banks that have their eye on crypto may have just taken a sharp turn, as the Swiss financial committee says banks should set aside money to protect investors from losses incurred in cryptocurrency holdings.
2021-6-11 01:00 | |
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Crypto expert from Ark Financial believes that Dogecoin may see a washout, and Bitcoin will keep rivaling gold for the next five years
2021-5-12 14:25 | |
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The Hong Kong-based crypto firm received preliminary approval from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) for two financial licenses.
2020-11-24 11:18 | |
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If implemented the declaration would require crypto firms in South Africa to register as financial services providers.
2020-11-23 21:32 | |
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Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF), is now pondering on whether to regulate bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies in the nation. The regulator is looking to formulae a uniform crypto regulatory framework that will govern crypto-linked businesses and is now seeking feedback from financial institutions and other stakeholders in ts cryptospace, according to reports on JulyRead MoreRead More.
2020-7-25 01:00 | |
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Crypto exchange Kraken’s UK-based subsidiary – Crypto Facilities – has bagged the coveted Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF) license from the UK financial watchdog, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
2020-7-8 20:00 | |
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Financial advisor and crypto advocate Tyrone Ross joins for hot takes on financial advisors, DeFi and the most important company in crypto.
2020-1-18 23:00 | |
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Financial authorities in the Netherlands plan a licensing scheme for crypto exchanges and wallet providers to lower the risk of financial crimes.
2019-1-22 12:00 | |
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Office Of Financial Research Says Crypto Is Not A Threat To Financial Stability A new report claims that crypto is not a threat to the US financial system. However, it is worth watching due to the growing and evolving nature.
2018-11-16 22:49 | |
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In the current financial system, banks misuse their monopoly over fiat to prevent the crypto industry from accessing the competitive and alternative financial system. Additionally, banks deny crypto businesses and miners the access to regular banking services such as loans, funds transfers, deposits and withdrawals, which essentially creates a barrier to conducting business using cryptocurrencies. […]
2018-11-9 13:05 | |
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The virtual currency market continues to evolve rapidly and therefore needs vigilant monitoring, the Financial Stability Board has explained in its special crypto report.
2018-10-11 21:06 | |
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Over the past 72 hours, the crypto market and major digital assets including bitcoin have recorded substantial gains against the U. S. dollar, with tokens rising by more than 50 percent, as financial markets struggled.
2018-8-20 12:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency and blockchain technology have been slated as powerful tools capable of fueling a global financial revolution. There are myriad opportunities to invest in the crypto space, and yet, very few individuals have undertaken the steps necessary to invest.
2018-8-4 22:00 | |
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The gap between the traditional financial system and the crypto economy in the UK will close, DAG Global CEO Sean Kiernan believes. “The UK is a major global financial hub and in recent years has become a fintech leader as well.
2018-7-18 16:32 | |
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The Bank of England has warned financial institutions in the country to limit their exposure to crypto assets. In a letter written by the bank’s deputy governor, the regulator cautioned firms against letting their guard down as the popularity of cryptos soars.
2018-6-30 20:00 | |
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In a letter dated June 28, Sam Woods, deputy governor at the Bank of England who is also the CEO of the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), the UK’s financial watchdog, provided a reminder to financial firms of their “relevant obligations under PRA rules, and to communicate the PRA’s expectations regarding firms’ exposure to crypto-assets.
2018-6-30 18:29 | |
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The Three Crypto Evils: Custody, Regulations, and Trading Big financial institutions’ interest in participating in the cryptocurrency market continues to grow. Nevertheless, several obstacles remain, impeding big investment institutions from pouring big money into the crypto market.
2018-6-30 18:24 | |
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The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has launched a “crypto asset regulatory framework,” as announced in a statement on Monday, June 25. It will apply to the country’s international financial center and free zone.
2018-6-30 17:29 | |
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SBI Holdings chairman and SBI Group CEO Yoshitaka Kitao, who oversee the second largest financial institution in Japan behind Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, said that crypto and blockchain technology will accelerate the country’s economy in the long run.
2018-6-30 16:00 | |
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A new post on the Ripple website discusses how Ripple plan to enter the Indian remittance economy. Ripple recognise just how large scale remittance payments are in India, given that according to Ripple, over the past few years, India has been the largest receiver of remittance payments, in 2017 alone, $69 Billion flowed into India through remittance services.
2018-6-30 15:00 | |
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Instruments such as the Namoura Consortium might soon solve the issue of custody, the main obstacle that has been hindering the flow of institutional money into the crypto market. The Three Crypto Evils: Custody, Regulations, and Trading Big financial institutions’ interest in participating in the cryptocurrency market continues to grow.
2018-6-30 13:00 | |
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MinexPay Announces MinexPay Debit Card MinexPay, a financial company from Ukraine that offers blockchains solutions, has recently announced the release of a new product, the MinexPay Debit Card, which is already ready for pre-orders on the company’s site.
2018-6-30 00:26 | |
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According to the recent annoncement made by South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC), the main financial agency of South Korea, the new anti-money-laundering and know-your-customer rules for crypto exchanges will come into force on July 10, 2018, and will be actual for one year.
2018-6-30 00:15 | |
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The Ethereum cryptocurrency has attained a new level of financial value, ranking as the second highest cryptographic currency in the world, becoming one of the most widespread and commonly used tokens amongst the entire crypto-industry.
2018-6-30 23:30 | |
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South Korea’s Financial Services Commission has revealed its new anti-money-laundering and know-your-customer rules for for crypto exchanges. The post South Korea Further Advances Crypto Regulation appeared first on CoinSpeaker.
2018-6-29 21:32 | |
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The Bank of England has warned U.K. lenders to study cryptocurrencies before doing business in the space. While acknowledging the benefits of the underlying distributed ledger, the deputy governor believes the high price volatility and relative illiquidity of cryptocurrencies are good enough reasons why financial institutions need to be careful when dealing with crypto assets.
2018-6-29 21:16 | |
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This week, the U. S. Department of Justice and other law enforcement agencies banded together to bring down some bad actors on the dark web. EOS is undergoing some growing pains with the launch of its network, exposing the trials and tribulations of an all-too-centralized governance model.
2018-6-30 20:56 | |
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The Maltese Parliament has voted into law three cryptocurrency and blockchain bills, making Malta one of the most desirable locations for setting up blockchain enterprises.
2018-6-29 19:38 | |
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The Bank of England has warned U. K. lenders to study cryptocurrencies before doing business in the space. In a letter sent out to the financial institutions in the country yesterday, the Bank of England Deputy Governor Sam Woods warned financial companies to take appropriate steps to protect themselves against "exposure to crypto-assets" which he believes are susceptible to "fraud and manipulation, as well as money-laundering and terrorist financing risks.
2018-6-29 18:17 | |
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HyperLiquid, the recently launched layer-1 blockchain and decentralized exchange, could outpace rivals in terms of fee generation in the next year, Syncracy Capital co-founder Ryan Watkins says. The DEX platform for perpetual futures has, in the past few days, attracted…
The National Bank of Cambodia has given commercial banks and payment firms permission to provide crypto-related services, but not for Bitcoin and other unbacked tokens. According to the Phnom Penh Post, the NBC formally declared the decision to allow banks…
In 2024, Latin America has shown surprising growth in the cryptocurrency sector. Colombia, for example, has risen to fifth place in the region of cryptocurrency adoption. However, the region’s diverse legal frameworks have created “grey areas” in the regulation and operation of cryptocurrencies throughout Latin America.
The blockchain developer ecosystem is shifting: fewer developers are entering the space, and experienced developers are dominating the work, Electric Capital’s research report shows. Blockchain developers are key to the crypto industry.
Industry leaders Ivan Soto-Wright, CEO of MoonPay, and Nancy Beaton of Uphold highlight stablecoins as a transformative 'killer use case' for the crypto industry.
Hong Kong presents a stablecoin bill to solidify its digital asset regulatory framework. At a legislative council meeting on Dec. 18, Christopher Hui, Hong Kong’s Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, presented a stablecoin bill in its second reading.…
BVNK, a stablecoin infrastructure platform founded in 2021, has announced it raised $50 million in its Series B funding round. The platform plans to use the funding to drive the next phase of its business growth, it said in a…