EU Regulator Details How It Classifies Unlawful Overseas Businesses Under MiCA

The European Securities and Markets Authority released an opinion report to aid firms that may do business with overseas firms in order to prevent them breaching the rules on Wednesday. дальше »

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Swiss financial watchdog FINMA rolls out guidance for stablecoin issuers

Swiss regulator FINMA has published guidance on stablecoin issuers, urging them to verify the identity of all persons holding digital tokens pegged to fiat currencies. The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority has published new guidance addressing the risks and challenges… дальше »

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Crypto custodian Hex Trust granted a license to offer services in Singapore

Crypto custodian Hex Trust has been granted in-principle approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. According to a release shared with crypto.news, the license will let Hex Trust offer services related to regulated Digital Payment Tokens. This includes over-the-counter trading… дальше »

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State-led amicus brief criticizes SEC’s power regulating cryptocurrencies

An amicus brief filed by Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird claims the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is overstepping its authority in regulating the cryptocurrency sector. The brief, backed by Arkansas, Indiana, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, and Oklahoma, claims… дальше »

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Hong Kong’s ZA Bank starts offering services to stablecoin issuers

Hong Kong-based digital bank ZA Bank is launching reserve banking services for participants of the stablecoin sandbox. Hong Kong‘s digital bank, ZA Bank, is now offering reserve banking services to stablecoin issuers, as the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) reveals… дальше »

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Hong Kong lists Standard Chartered, Animoca Brands as stablecoin sandbox participants

Hong Kong’s financial regulator has unveiled a list of its stablecoin issuer sandbox participants, including Standard Chartered and Animoca Brands. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has announced the list of participants of the stablecoin sandbox, who can already start… дальше »

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Hong Kong to present regulatory framework for stablecoins by 2025

Hong Kong’s financial regulators have received over 100 submissions from market participants, with a vast majority endorsing the establishment of a licensing regime for stablecoins. The Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)… дальше »

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CFTC vs SEC: Bitcoin, Ethereum, and 80% of crypto not securities?

70%-80% of BTC and ETH commodities are non Securities CFTC clarifies CFTC chairman citing Illinois court argues CTFC have regulatory and oversight authority over digital assets. Over the lasThe post CFTC vs SEC: Bitcoin, Ethereum, and 80% of crypto not securities? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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UK regulator alerts public to fraudulent lawyer email scam demanding Bitcoin

A cautionary alert has been issued by the UK’s Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) regarding a new email scam where fraudsters posing as lawyers demand Bitcoin payments. In a recent notice, the SRA disclosed an ongoing scam involving a suspicious email… дальше »

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CFTC chairman: 70-80% of cryptos are non-securities

CFTC chairman Rostin Behnam wants more funding and regulatory authority to oversee cryptocurrency spot markets as lawmakers edge closer to comprehensive legislation. дальше »

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MEV Has Spread to Bitcoin, in Subtler Forms Than on Ethereum

There are several ways to front-run a pending bitcoin transaction. One in particular could lead to private mempools, and thus centralization of authority on the blockchain. дальше »

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EBA to extend EU Travel Rule to crypto exchanges starting from December

In a bid to enhance Anti-Money Laundering (AML) measures, the European Banking Authority (EBA) has expanded Travel Rules guidelines to include crypto service providers and their intermediaries. Starting December 30, crypto exchanges in the EU will need to comply with… дальше »

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Belgium’s FSMA says crypto scams still account for 50% of fraud activity

Belgium’s financial regulator highlights in a recent report that crypto scams and fraudulent trading platforms still account for 50% of all fraud reports in the first half of 2024. Belgium’s Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) is intensifying efforts to… дальше »

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Binance exec trial will resume July 5 as family reports health problems

Though Nigeria's tax authority dropped charges against two Binance executives in June, the pair will still face a trial for allegations of money laundering. дальше »

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Ripple Intensifies Defense With New Submission In SEC Case

Ripple Labs has filed a notice of supplemental authority to bolster its stance in the enduring legal face-off with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This filing was made to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York in response to the SEC’s motion seeking remedies and final judgment. Ripple Uses […] дальше »

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Singapore raises risk level for digital payment token providers in counter-terrorism update

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) elevated the risk level of Digital Payment Token (DPT) service providers in its latest Counter-Terrorism regulation update. On July 1, the MAS raised the risk level of DPTs to medium-high from medium-low as part of its review of the Asian country’s Terrorism Financing National Risk Assessment (NRA) and National […] The post Singapore raises risk level for digital payment token providers in counter-terrorism update appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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No, Denmark did not propose banning self-custody wallets

The Danish Financial Supervisory Authority said the exemption of self-custodial wallets from MiCA doesn’t mean such wallets should be banned. дальше »

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Paxos Gains Singapore Approval for Stablecoin Issuance With DBS Providing Custody

The Monetary Authority of Singapore released its stablecoin framework last year. дальше »

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Stablecoin issuer Paxos taps Singapore’s DBS as its custodial partner

Singapore’s largest bank DBS Group will provide custodial services for Paxos as the stablecoin issuer secured full approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. DBS Group, the largest bank in Southeast Asia by assets, is venturing into the crypto sector… дальше »

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Биткоин-майнер Bitdeer расширит мощности до 2,5 ГВт

Майнинговая компания Bitdeer находится в процессе получения доступа к 570 МВт дополнительных мощностей, которые увеличат общий показатель фирмы до 2,5 ГВт. We are pleased to announce that Bitdeer has forged a strategic partnership with the Monroe County Port Authority (MCPA) in Ohio, securing an additional power capacity of up to 570 MW, significantly expanding our global available capacity to 2. дальше »

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Supreme Court Rules to Overturn the Chevron Doctrine, Curbing Federal Agencies’ Power

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on Friday to drastically curb the authority of federal regulators, overturning a 40-year-old legal precedent that gave regulatory agencies leeway to interpret the laws they are tasked with enforcing. дальше »

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Supreme Court Decision Overturns Chevron: A Victory for Judicial Authority and Bitcoin

A recent Supreme Court ruling has neutered administrative agencies ability to unilaterally enforce new substantial regulatory requirements. дальше »

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Paradigm urges ESMA to reconsider stance toward MEV

Paradigm has raised alarms over the European Securities and Markets Authority’s (ESMA) proposed regulations under the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA), focusing on the misinterpretation of Maximum Extractable Value (MEV) and the potential overreach of regulatory measures. дальше »

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Ripple’s Top Legal Mind Accuses Gensler of Breaking the Law

Stuart Alderoty, Ripple's chief legal officer, has accused Gary Gensler of exceeding his statutory authority дальше »

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Exchange Binance issues crucial announcement to UAE users: details

Crypto exchange Binance unveiled a crucial announcement to users in the United Arab Emirates. After acquiring the VASP certificate from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, the trading firm has revealed how users can migrate to the licensed Binance FZE exchange. дальше »

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Many EU Crypto Entities May Not Know the Correct Deadline for Sustainability Disclosures Under MiCA: Risk Analyst

Several crypto asset service providers (CASPS) in the European Union (EU) may not know the correct deadline to make sustainability disclosures reflecting their environmental footprint despite a clarification made by the bloc's securities regulator, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). дальше »

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British police arrest two Londoners suspected of running $1.2b crypto exchange

The British FCA alongside the Metropolitan Police Service has arrested two individuals, suspected of running an illegal multi-billion crypto exchange. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), in collaboration with the Metropolitan Police Service, has arrested two residents of London suspected of… дальше »

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Ether Rockets Amid SEC Closing Its ETH Probe Without Securities Charges In ‘Major Win’ For Industry

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Licensed Digital Asset Exchange HashKey Global Announces Regulatory Approval to Officially Launch its Futures Trading

HashKey Global, a flagship digital assets exchange under HashKey Group, is elated to announce it has received the long-awaited regulatory approval to officially launch its futures trading. HashKey Global is now regulated by the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA), which aligns with its compliance goals, which seek to safeguard user assets. дальше »

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Ripple Invokes Terraform Case In New Filing To Slash SEC Penalties

In the ongoing high-stakes legal battle between Ripple Labs Inc. and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the fintech company has submitted a significant notice of supplemental authority to the Southern District of New York. дальше »

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EBA publishes new guidelines for ‘token issuers’ as part of upcoming MiCA regulation

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has unveiled comprehensive guidelines addressing recovery plans for issuers of asset-referenced tokens (ARTs) and e-money tokens (EMTs) as part of the broader Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. дальше »

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MiCA regulation takes shape under EBA’s newest guidelines

The European Banking Authority has introduced a series of technical standards and guidelines for token issuers as MiCA implementation moves forward. дальше »

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CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam tells Senate agency can handle greater crypto responsibilities

CFTC chair Rostin Behnam said the agency is capable of handling additional crypto responsibilities during a hearing before the Senate Committee on Appropriations on June 13. Behnam denied the suggestion that the CFTC would be “biting off… more than it can chew” if it gained additional crypto authority. дальше »

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EU Body Publishes Final Draft Technical Standards for Prudential Matters: MiCA

The European Banking Authority (EBA) published on Thursday the final draft technical standards on prudential matters for firms to comply with that fall under the markets in crypto assets (MICA) legislation. дальше »

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Hong Kong’s HKMA warns public of unregulated ‘Kucoin’ crypto exchange

Hong Kong has issued a warning about an unregulated crypto exchange named “Kucoin,” which reportedly demands payments to recover money from frozen accounts. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has alerted the public to an allegedly fraudulent activity conducted via… дальше »

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Is Crypto Freedom At Risk? New US Law Empowers President To Halt Digital Asset Access

In a significant legislative development, the President of the United States has been granted extensive powers to regulate digital assets, sparking concern across the crypto community. This new authority allows the President to intervene directly in digital asset transactions, particularly those that could be linked to foreign entities and potentially harmful activities. Experts argue that […] дальше »

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U.S. law broadens presidential authority over digital assets, sparking privacy concerns

Senator Mark Warner's proposal to grant the president authority over digital assets has sparked significant debate. дальше »

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SEC ‘exceeded’ authority on fee disclosures, US appeals court rules

A US appeals court has overturned an SEC rule mandating hedge funds and private equity firms to increase transparency on fees and expenses, stating the regulator exceeded its authority. The post SEC ‘exceeded’ authority on fee disclosures, US appeals court rules appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Paxos Unveils Yield-Generating Stablecoin Lift Dollar

USDL is issued in the UAE and regulated by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). дальше »

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Spain extends Worldcoin ban until 2024-end

Spain has extended its ban on Worldcoin’s operations, a project led by Tools for Humanity Corporation, until the end of the year or until the Bavarian Data Protection Authority (BayLDA) reaches a final decision. дальше »

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Worldcoin suspends Spanish operations amid data protection probe

Worldcoin agrees to suspend activities in Spain until the end of the year or until a resolution is reached by the German data authority in ongoing data protection investigations. дальше »

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Joe Biden has vetoed bill aimed at overturning SEC crypto accounting standards

Biden vetoes bill targeting SEC crypto rules, citing concerns over regulatory authority. Crypto industry criticizes Biden’s decision, calls it setback for innovation and financial freedom. The veto raises questions about Biden’s stance on crypto regulation and engagement with industry. дальше »

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Biden vetoes bill aiming to ‘undercut’ SEC crypto authority

Biden: "Appropriate guardrails that protect consumers and investors are necessary to harness the potential benefits... of crypto-asset innovation." дальше »

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Hester Peirce proposes for cross-border digital securities sandbox

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce proposed a cross-border digital securities sandbox in response to a joint consultation by the Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The proposal aims to foster innovation and enhance regulatory oversight by allowing firms… дальше »

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Hospitality worker jailed for $2.5B Bitcoin laundering scheme

The authority’s suspicion was based on Wen’s change in lifestyle. In 2017, she reportedly moved to a six-bedroom mansion in North London. дальше »

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MoonBag Coin Set to Challenge FLOKI and SHIB for Coveted Coinbase Listing

Have you ever tried to figure out how cryptocurrencies perform when listed on Coinbase?  It is the moment of truth when value surges and investors’ attention is attracted. Getting listed on Coinbase is like getting accreditation from the highest authority in the crypto world. дальше »

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ESMA targets MEV as potential market abuse in MiCA proposal

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is examining Maximum Extractable Value (MEV) as a potential form of illegal market abuse under its proposed technical standards for the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. дальше »

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EU draft standards deem MEV as ‘clear example of market abuse’ under upcoming MiCA rules

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has been scrutinizing Maximum Extractable Value (MEV) as a clear example of illegal market abuse under its proposed technical standards for the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. дальше »

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Hong Kong to reportedly test retail digital currency for mortgage pricing

Hong Kong is set to start another trial with retail e-HKD, this time for pricing and distributing mortgages. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is gearing up to initiate another round of testing of its digital currency dubbed e-HKD, the… дальше »

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UK Makes Major Move Into Crypto: First Exchange-Traded Products Set To Launch

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has officially approved the first set of crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs), marking a significant development in integrating digital assets into the country’s financial landscape. дальше »

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