Belgian Crypto Ads Must Warn of Risks Under New Rules

The Financial Services and Markets Authority will have to be notified of major ad campaigns, as a survey reveals crypto investors are often trying to get rich quick. дальше »

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Taiwan watchdog FSC to assume authority on crypto regulation

Taiwanese lawmakers reportedly expect to finalize a crypto regulatory framework by the end of March or April at the earliest.

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What Coinbase's move to Singapore means for U.S. banking systems

Coinbase enters the Singapore market through strategic partnership with Standard Chartered. The launch was flagged off through regulatory approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. дальше »

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SEC Chairman Gensler Suggests Again That Proof-of-Stake Tokens Are Securities: Report

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler is doubling down on his opinion that proof-of-stake tokens could meet the definition of securities under the Howey test, thus bringing them under his agency’s regulatory authority. дальше »

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Australian Tax Authority (ATO) Sees Your Cryptocurrency Transactions

Crypto usage has been increasingly on the radar of tax authorities worldwide in recent years. The growing popularity of cryptocurrencies has increased their use for transactions and investments. Therefore, tax authorities want to ensure that individuals and businesses correctly report and pay taxes on any gains or income earned. дальше »

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NFTs vs Securities: The battle for regulatory classification in the crypto world

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) do not qualify as securities, according to a statement released by the German Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin). The post NFTs vs Securities: The battle for regulatory classification in the crypto world appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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AXA Investment Managers Gains French Crypto Registration

Crypto firms are in a race to pass the governance and money laundering checks monitored by the French financial market authority as new EU rules bed in. дальше »

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HSBC And Nationwide Banks Set Ban On Crypto Purchases In The UK

HSBC and Nationwide Building Society have become the latest major banks in the United Kingdom to impose a ban on their customers’ crypto purchases, according to Bloomberg. The move follows a notice from British regulator Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), citing crypto as a high-risk investment. дальше »

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French Regulator Working to Clarify New Crypto Rules, Align With EU

Don’t tar all crypto with the FTX brush, the head of the Financial Market Authority told lawmakers. дальше »

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Finoa receives three licenses from German regulator BaFin, and becomes a fully qualified crypto asset custodian for institutional investors

Finoa is now one of the few companies to be fully licensed and regulated as a crypto custodian and broker by Germany’s Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), allowing it to expand its offering of crypto services to institutional investors and Web3 companies. дальше »

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HSBC restricts crypto purchases on FCA advice

HSBC does not allow crypto purchases using their cards starting Feb. 23 due to possible customer risk. The financial giant claims that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned against investing in crypto assets, considering them high-risk and speculative investments.… дальше »

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UK banking regulator to propose crypto issuing, holding rules after Basel 3 finalized

The Bank of England Prudential Regulatory Authority will facilitate international economic growth under the Financial Services and Markets bill now in Parliament. дальше »

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Gary Gensler: ‘Everything But Bitcoin’ Can Be Accountable Under SEC Jurisdiction

SEC Chair Gary Gensler discussed Bitcoin, the political repercussions of FTX collapse and the future of crypto regulation in a recent interview. This comes as the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) await a decision on who will have the authority to regulate specific crypto products. дальше »

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Hotbit – Your Best Platform to Trade Decentralized Storage Cryptocurrency Projects

Decentralized storage cryptocurrency projects are gaining popularity in the blockchain community as they offer a new way to store and access data securely, privately, and without a centralized authority. дальше »

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US lawmaker introduces bill aimed at limiting Fed’s authority on digital dollar

If passed, the legislation could prohibit the Fed from issuing a digital dollar “directly to anyone,” as well as bar the bank from implementing monetary policy based on a CBDC. дальше »

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UK’s FCA Cracks Down on Unregulated Crypto ATM Operators

UK’s financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has cracked down on suspects whom it alleges were operating illegal crypto ATMs around Leeds, a city in the northern English county of Yorkshire. дальше »

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Swam Markets GmbH launches world-first securities-backed tokens

These are the first DeFi-compatible securities. The stocks and bonds token will be issued by SwarmX GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Swam Markets GmbH under a prospectus registered with the Financial Market Authority in Liechtenstein. дальше »

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North Korea's Crypto Heist Seized by Norwegian Police, How Did They Do It?

Norwegian National Authority for Investigation and Prosecution of Economic and Environmental Crime has announced biggest cryptocurrency seizure in country's history дальше »

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Calm Before the Storm: Is UK’s Financial Watchdog Gearing Up for Enforcement Action?

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. дальше »

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Crypto regulations impossible "without an act of Congress": Blockchain Association

The CLO of the Blockchain Association asked the U.S. Congress to oversee crypto regulations. A lack of regulations is causing regulators to overstep their authority. Pro-crypto trade group BThe post Crypto regulations impossible "without an act of Congress": Blockchain Association appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Crypto regulation decided by Congress, not the SEC: Blockchain Association

The group's policy head doubted a divided Congress can create crypto legislation but said it doesn’t give regulators absolute authority in the interim. дальше »

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Blockchain Association files amicus brief in Wahi case, says SEC exceeded authority

The industry group cited the Supreme Court’s recently reaffirmed “major questions” doctrine and listed the ways the Securities and Exchange Commission’s alleged regulation by enforcement causes harm. дальше »

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Bitstamp Gets Operational License From French Regulators – Here’s What Happens

Bitstamp has been extending its operational tentacles in the industry. The crypto exchange’s latest addition is an active license in France. The crypto exchange has completed its registration with the country’s Financial Markets Authority. дальше »

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Dubai Sets The Pace By Issuing Landmark Virtual Asset Regulations

In one of the most comprehensive efforts to create a crypto regulation framework, Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) has issued its Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority 2023 regulations. дальше »

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Dubai’s VARA issues new rulebook for crypto regulations

Dubai government’s crypto regulation authority, VARA, published its 2023 rulebook for regulating cryptocurrency. Any entity issuing virtual assets in the Emirate must follow the rules, startiThe post Dubai’s VARA issues new rulebook for crypto regulations appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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В Дубае запретили криптовалюты с повышенной конфиденциальностью

Дубайское управление по регулированию виртуальных активов (Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority, VARA) запретило выпуск и оборот криптовалют, использующих технологии повышения конфиденциальности для обеспечения анонимности их владельцев. дальше »

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Dubai bars issuance of privacy coins, details other crypto regulations

Dubai’s Virtual Assets and Regulatory Authority (VARA) has barred the issuance of privacy-focused crypto assets like Zcash (ZEC) and Monero (XMR) in the region, according to new guideline measures published on February 7. дальше »

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UK Crypto Firms and Regulator Blame Each Other for Industry Exodus

Firms that tried, and failed, to register with the Financial Conduct Authority cite delays and poor feedback. The regulator says it rejected applications for failing to meet requirements. дальше »

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The Sandbox Seals Deal With Saudi Arabian Digital Government Authority

Metaverse momentum has found new life. The Sandbox has signed an initial partnership deal with Saudia Arabia’s Digital Government Authority (DGA) around a yet-to-be-determined scope. 2022 brought a damper to major metaverse momentum that was built throughout 2021, as bear market conditions took over. дальше »

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Dubai creates regulatory requirements for crypto companies

The Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) in Dubai is set to roll out new rules of engagement that will serve as an operational guide for crypto firms domiciled in Dubai.  дальше »

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Ex-Coinbase Manager files to dismiss SEC claims

Former Coinbase Product Manager Ishan Wahi has urged the court to dismiss insider trading charges against him — claiming that the United States Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) lacks the authority to classify tokens as securities. дальше »

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Dubai Mandates Licensing for Crypto Companies as It Sets Out Regulatory Requirements

A set of rulebooks published by the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority lays out requirements for crypto firms covering everything from issuance and exchange services to advertising. дальше »

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Crypto Advertisers Face Jail for Not Complying With UK Advertising Rules

The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned of robust actions against firms not complying with its advertising laws. The post Crypto Advertisers Face Jail for Not Complying With UK Advertising Rules appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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UK regulators to set new rules for crypto ads

The United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) informed crypto companies targeting U.K. investors to prepare for an incoming regulation regarding cryptocurrency promotions. дальше »

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UK FCA warn crypto companies to comply with new ad regime or face imprisonment

The United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) warned crypto companies to comply with the country’s new financial promotions regime or face up to two years imprisonment, according to a February 6 statement. дальше »

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UK Financial Regulator Warns Crypto Firms of Jail Time for Unauthorized Ads

Rules aren’t set in stone but will mirror those for other high-risk investment, the Financial Conduct Authority said дальше »

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86% of UK Crypto Firms Fall Short of Anti-Money Laundering Standards, FCA Reveals

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Stablecoins face uncertain future in Hong Kong as new regulation reveals...

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has concluded its discussion paper on crypto-assets and stablecoins. The regulator has clarified that Hong Kong will not permit algorithmic stablecoins.  ThThe post Stablecoins face uncertain future in Hong Kong as new regulation reveals... appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Kazakhstan Looks to Tighten Rules for Crypto Exchanges After FTX Collapse

The Astana Financial Services Authority is seeking market feedback on new rules targeting operational resilience and separation of customer assets. дальше »

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Hong Kong to Require Stablecoin Licensing as Early as This Year

Algorithmic stablecoins like terraUSD will not be accepted under the planned regulatory regime, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority said. дальше »

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Filipino Securities Regulator Amps Up Authority To Scrutinize Crypto Industry Better

The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) intends to include crypto under its radar in order to amp up its authority over the crypto industry. This means that the Filipino SEC is seeking to increase its scope of jurisdiction over the local crypto industry according to the new draft rules. The SEC mentioned in a […] дальше »

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Singapore financial watchdog’s chairman questions if regulating crypto legitimizes speculation

Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Tharman Shanmugaratnam, spoke at the WEF23 and stated a controversial take on crypto regulations and questioned if regulating crypto could legitimize speculation, VulcanPost reported. дальше »

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Philippines securities regulator seeks more authority to police the crypto industry

The Filipino securities regulator is moving to enact tighter rules on crypto, crypto companies and other financial products using blockchain technology. дальше »

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White House wants Congress to “step up its efforts” on crypto regulations

On Friday, the Biden administration asked Congress to expand regulators’ authority in policing the crypto industry. дальше »

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White House Calls on Congress to ‘Step Up Its Efforts’ on Crypto Regulation

Officials in the Biden administration urged Congress on Friday to expand the authority of regulators to police the crypto industry. дальше »

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UK's FCA Flagged Some Crypto Firms Seeking Regulatory Approval to Law Enforcement

Some of those investigations into financial crime or "direct links to organized crime" are ongoing, an official at the Financial Conduct Authority said. дальше »

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CFTC Commissioner Kristin Johnson Urges Congress to Expand Agency’s Authority to Review Crypto Acquisitions

Following FTX’s swift, stunning collapse last November, crypto industry participants, lawmakers and regulators alike have all been mulling the same questions: Why were regulators blindsided by FTX’s implosion, and more importantly, how can the next crypto crisis be prevented? дальше »

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UK’s FCA Issues Advice for Crypto Firms After Only 41 of 300 Applicants Win Regulatory Approval

The Financial Conduct Authority has faced criticism over its arduous registration regime, with some companies dropping out of the process altogether. дальше »

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Crypto firms face uphill battle to meet FCA standards

A new report from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) reveals that a staggering 85% of cryptocurrency firms who applied for a license with the regulator failed to meet its minimum standards. дальше »

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What Crypto Legislation Could Look Like for the US, UK and Europe

Several regulatory initiatives are underway to expand oversight of this nascent industry, the former head of fintech at the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority writes. дальше »

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