Crypto, Congress and the Commission: What’s next for the ‘Wild West’?

Recently, there’s been much regulatory activity around crypto; anyone whose business deals with digital assets will need to pay attention. дальше »

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India: A regulatory switch might have this impact on how Bitcoin is treated

Many Indians have certainly rejoiced at the prospect of digital tokens in their wallets. This has been so, despite crypto-market sentiment in India witnessing a lot of headwinds from different regulatThe post India: A regulatory switch might have this impact on how Bitcoin is treated appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Digital Assets “Not Regulated by the CFTC,” Even if They Are A Commodity: CFTC Commissioner

One of the Commissioners of Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Dawn D. Stump, released a statement on Monday detailing the agency’s regulatory authority over digital assets. She said, “The CFTC’s regulatory oversight authority, as well as the application of our enforcement authority, must be well understood by the public. дальше »

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Centre clarifies USDC reserves composition citing 'regulatory landscape'

USD Coin's (USDC) recent growth has become an important aspect of the digital currency-enabled financial system. It has always been fully backed by reserves equal to or greater than the USDC in circulThe post Centre clarifies USDC reserves composition citing 'regulatory landscape' appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton joins Fireblocks advisory board

In his new role, Clayton will aid Fireblocks in navigating the regulatory hurdles for developing and deploying digital asset infrastructure, especially around capital markets. дальше »

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Uppsala Security’s Digital Asset Tracking Service for crypto theft victims is now available

Uppsala Security, a provider of security tools and services for crypto AML/CTF,  transaction risk management, regulatory compliance, today announced the launch of its Digital Asset Tracking Service, a solution specially created for victims of ransomware and crypto crime caused by theft, hacking, and fraud. дальше »

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India might launch its CBDC model by December 2021, but here's the problem

While regulatory clarity on the question of cryptocurrencies is still lacking, India is ramping up its efforts to develop its own central bank digital currency [CBDC]. According to T Rabi Sankar, DepuThe post India might launch its CBDC model by December 2021, but here's the problem appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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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 »

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Singapore Regulator Allows Crypto Exchange to Offer Digital Payment Token Services

Singapore has taken another step towards securing its position as the region’s fintech hub with the in-principal regulatory approval of digital token payment services for a crypto exchange. The post Singapore Regulator Allows Crypto Exchange to Offer Digital Payment Token Services appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton Now Fighting for Bitcoin ETF Approval

Former SEC chairman Jay Clayton has had a major role reversal as he now fights for a Bitcoin ETF approval. Clayton Joins Fight for Bitcoin ETF Approval While the newly-appointed SEC chairman, Gary Gensler continues to work toward establishing a regulatory framework for digital assets, his predecessor, Clayton finds himself on the opposite side ofRead More дальше »

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Binance Lands In Deep Water As Malaysia Orders Crypto Exchange To Halt Operations

Cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, has been facing tumultuous times as they have been the focus of several regulatory actions recently. The most recent blow just came from Malaysia. The Securities Commission (SC) of Malaysia today announced that it has taken enforcement action against Binance for illegally operating a digital assets exchange (DAX) in the country, effectively […] дальше »

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'Time for India's CBDC is nigh,' but why is the RBI keeping Bitcoin at bay

The Indian cryptocurrency community is fighting the lack of regulatory clarity actively, but the government seems to be more enthused about the development of its digital rupee. Today, the Reserve BanThe post 'Time for India's CBDC is nigh,' but why is the RBI keeping Bitcoin at bay appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Cryptocurrencies Could Dominate Japan As Plans For The Digital Yen Is Pushed To 2022

Japan, which is currently considered to have the most progressive regulatory stance on cryptocurrencies, may in as soon as two years see cryptocurrencies dominating investment and payments in the country. дальше »

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Techstars signs on Alphabit and Launchpool to start a crypto ‘accelerator’ in London

Global venture fund network Techstars announced a new crypto- and blockchain-focused accelerator program yesterday, as per a release.   The program will run in partnership with Alphabit Fund, the first regulated cryptocurrency and digital asset investment fund, and Launchpool, a regulatory compliant investment platform that offers private seed guaranteed investment opportunities to its 35,000 member community. дальше »

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Indians Hold $40 Billion in Cryptocurrency, Report Suggests

Crypto investments in India have been gaining significant traction over the past year, blockchain data indicates. Despite the ambiguous regulatory situation in the country, more than 15 million Indians have bought or sold digital currencies. дальше »

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Ontario Crackdown on Crypto Exchanges Continues With Binance Leaving the Province

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance will no longer provide services in the Canadian province of Ontario. The decision comes amid ongoing regulatory pressure on digital asset trading platforms that has already affected the operations of several exchanges. дальше »

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XRP being assessed by the Howey Test: Why is this relevant today?

To many, regulatory clarity on the subject of digital assets and cryptocurrencies has, for long, been found wanting. In fact, this has been a common complaint, especially from users and entities and bThe post XRP being assessed by the Howey Test: Why is this relevant today? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Nigerian secondary school will accept crypto payments despite regulatory uncertainty

"We believe one day digital money will gain more acceptance than paper money,” said school director Sabi’u Musa Haruna.

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Experts: Regulatory Uncertainty and Slow Embrace Hampering Crypto Growth in Kenya

Regulatory uncertainty and the slow embrace of cryptocurrencies continue to be key impediments to the growth of Kenya’s digital currency market, experts say. They also assert that without speedy regulation, which they believe will hasten the adoption of digital currencies, Kenya’s sector will remain open to fraud. дальше »

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Thailand’s SEC Has Banned NFTs And Meme-Based Tokens

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission has issued guidelines barring crypto exchanges from supporting four different types of tokens. No More NFTs Or Meme-Based Tokens In a Friday announcement from the Thai SEC, the regulatory body said that Secretary-General Ruenvadee Suwanmongkol had approved crypto exchange guidelines, Notification 18/2564 on “Rules, Conditions and Procedures for Undertaking Digital […] дальше »

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Blockchain risk platform provider BIG to develop compliance solution for Syscoin

BIGG Digital Assets, owner of Blockchain Intelligence Group (BIG), a developer of blockchain technology search, risk-scoring, and data analytics solutions, today announced a partnership with Blockchain Foundry (BCF) to provide a regulatory compliance solution for stablecoin creators. дальше »

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BoE Seeks Same Regulatory Oversight For Stablecoin As Fiat In Latest Discussion Paper

Discourse surrounding crypto assets and digital currencies are heating up, and the latest to air its view is the UK's Bank of England. Digital Money Fostering ‘Pertinent Questions’ In a discussion paper published on June 7, the Bank of England (BoE) gave its two cents about what it termed new forms of digital money, covering […] The post BoE Seeks Same Regulatory Oversight For Stablecoin As Fiat In Latest Discussion Paper first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »

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Russia’s top bank considers cryptocurrency but mulls regulatory challenges

Tinkoff, the largest digital bank in Russia is considering offering cryptocurrency services. However, it says the only thing standing in its way is the stringent central bank policies on digital assets. дальше »

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DeFi sector in Thailand faces tougher times ahead of stricter regulation

The DeFi sector in Thailand could be facing a more restricted environment as the country’s Securities and Exchange Commission has stepped up in its regulation. The regulatory body announced that digital tokens issued and offered for transactions must receive the necessary approval. дальше »

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How Ethereum Could Power A CBDC, According To A Chinese Goverment Official

Yao Qian, a member of The China Securities Regulatory Commission, presented a case where a possible Digital U. S. dollar and the Digital Yuan run on top of Ethereum’s network. The government official spoke on The International Financial Forum (IFF) 2021 in Beijing on May 30th. дальше »

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OCC head requests greater collaboration of regulatory bodies

Michael Hsu, the Acting Comptroller of the Currency, recently said that the US regulatory agencies have to collaborate more in order to regulate the cryptocurrency industry. Essentially, the Comptroller requested that regulatory bodies create a ‘regulatory perimeter’ for cryptos and digital assets. дальше »

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Will Nigeria Lead The Digital Currency Movement In Africa?

Nigeria’s apex regulatory bank, The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), earlier this week hinted at its plans to create a digital Naira. Godwin Emefiele, the nation’s CBN Governor, made this disclosure at a Monetary Policy meeting held in Abuja, the country’s capital. дальше »

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South Korea’s ‘Kimchi Premium’ Returns, BTC Prices Up 8% Higher Than Global Average

As cryptocurrency regulation heats up worldwide, South Korean officials have been increasing regulatory discussions concerning the swelling crypto economy. While digital currency markets like bitcoin have tumbled in value in recent times, global crypto market prices have increased across the board on Monday. дальше »

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Bosnia And Herzegovina To Draft Crypto Bill In A Move To Regulate Digital Asset

Bosnia and Herzegovina, a European country in the Balkans region could start regulating the crypto environment within its territory. The country is preparing to draft a bill that would help establish a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies within its territories. дальше »

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IRS is Developing ‘Exploitation Techniques’ to Break Into Crypto Wallets

According to its March report, the emergence and rapid adoption of cryptographic currencies have created a gap in digital forensic capabilities, and the decentralization and anonymity provided by cryptos are fostering an environment for the storage and exchange of value outside of the traditional purview of law enforcement and regulatory organizations. дальше »

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Digital Asset Marketplace Apifiny Prime Granted FINRA Broker-Dealer License Approval

On Thursday, Apifiny, a global digital asset trading and mining network, announced the company’s subsidiary Apifiny Prime has been granted a broker-dealer license from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). дальше »

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Simetria working with Algorand to launch digital securities exchange in Israel

CryptoNinjas » Simetria working with Algorand to launch digital securities exchange in Israel Simetria, an Israeli digital securities exchange launching soon with regulatory approval, today announced a partnership with Algorand, the proof-of-stake blockchain technology platform. дальше »

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Canada’s 3iQ Corp Aims to Raise $200M+ for First Mid-East Bitcoin ETF

Per a report by Bloomberg, 3iQ Corp, Canada’s largest digital asset management firm, has received regulatory clearance for a dual listing of its Coinshares Bitcoin ETF on Nasdaq Dubai.  Frederick Pye, the CEO at 3iQ Corp, said the Bitcoin Fund will be the pioneering indexed digital asset-based fund to go public in the Middle East.Read More дальше »

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First Bitcoin Fund in the Middle East Approved for Listing on Nasdaq Dubai

3iQ, a Canadian digital asset management firm, has received regulatory clearance for the listing of the Bitcoin Fund, QBTCu. TO, on Nasdaq Dubai. This makes it the first indexed crypto-based fund in the Middle East. дальше »

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Grayscale's parent company, DCG, optimistic about the Middleware Track

Since the second half of 2020, many major countries have gradually begun to accept digital currencies in a more pervasive manner. With greater regulatory clearance set around the industry, regulators The post Grayscale's parent company, DCG, optimistic about the Middleware Track appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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With SEC vs Ripple, Bitcoin ETFs, what to expect from new SEC leadership

With new regulators stepping in lately, financial regulatory bodies in the United States are undergoing a transition phase. As digital assets are becoming even more popular today, all eyes are on the The post With SEC vs Ripple, Bitcoin ETFs, what to expect from new SEC leadership appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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South Korean authorities tighten grip on crypto regulations in the country

South Korean regulatory authorities recently met to discuss a clampdown on illegal cryptocurrency transactions in the country. The focus of the discussion is the potential use of cryptocurrencies in money laundering as well as the volatility of digital assets. дальше »

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Bank of Korea Governor becomes latest to attack crypto-assets' 'limitations'

South Korea has seen a dramatic increase in crypto-investments lately. Unlike in the U.S, South Korean regulatory bodies had initially kept themselves from intervening in the digital asset ecosystemThe post Bank of Korea Governor becomes latest to attack crypto-assets' 'limitations' appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Galaxy Digital Files For Bitcoin ETF, Joining Growing List

Galaxy Digital is now among the handful of groups that have filed for regulatory approval to offer a bitcoin ETF. дальше »

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Crypto lobby groups are gaining traction in Washington as the threat of regulatory bottleneck looms

The blockchain industry is looking to shed the negative association between digital assets and crime as the threat of additional regulatory oversight looms. дальше »

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Former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton Joins One River Digital Academic and Regulatory Advisory Council

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Former SEC Head Jay Clayton joins One River’s crypto Council

In a press release, One River Digital Asset Management, and its partner One River Asset Management announced the addition of Jay Clayton to its Academic and Regulatory Advisory Council. Clayton is a former chairman of the U. дальше »

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Huobi Reaffirms Commitment to Regulatory Compliance as Digital Assets Approach Mainstream Adoption

Huobi Group, the world’s leading blockchain company, recently reaffirmed its commitment to regulatory compliance during the GDF Asia 2021 Conference held online and hosted by... дальше »

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Regulatory Compliance in Full Focus as Digital Assets Reach Mainstream Adoption Globally

By Elaine Sun, Compliance Director of Huobi Technology The traditional financial infrastructure and the very idea of money are changing before our eyes. The concept of “store of value” has largely been tied to the physical, like gold, or faith-based systems backed by governments, like fiat currencies. дальше »

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How the SEC “dug into a hole” by not approving a Bitcoin ETF

Pro crypto Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Pierce talked about the U. S. current regulatory landscape on Bitcoin’s Association YouTube channel. The Commissioner revealed that some progress has been made to change the approach the regular have on digital assets. дальше »

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Gibraltar a “Leading Proponent” of Crypto Blockchain Says Minister

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bitFlyer gets license to operate in Connecticut

Japan-based cryptocurrency exchange bitFlyer Holdings announces it has received a full license to carry operations in Connecticut. The regulatory approval means Connecticut residents are now able to buy and sell digital assets on the exchange’s platform. дальше »

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Rep. Warren Davidson Reintroduces Token Taxonomy Act

U.S. Representative Warren Davidson has reintroduced the Token Taxonomy Act to provide regulatory clarity around digital currencies. дальше »

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U.S. Congress Tables Bill to Clarify Crypto Regulatory Framework

The US Congress is set to make clarifications to the existing digital asset regulation in the U. S. This development is expected to provide a legal framework for regulating and classification of assets like bitcoin in the United States. дальше »

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The SEC Releases Compliance Notice on Future Crypto Regulations

As the traditional financial world begins its mainstream adoption of crypto assets, the process of legitimizing digital assets as financial products pose myriad of risks and regulatory challenges. Breaking Down the SEC’s Future Crypto Regulations Today, the U. дальше »

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