Switzerland regulator warns of rising crypto money laundering risks

Switzerland’s Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has raised concerns about increasing money laundering risks in the crypto sector. The warning, detailed in FINMA’s 2024 Risk Monitor report, highlights the growing misuse of digital assets like cryptocurrencies and stablecoins for illicit activities. дальше »

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Switzerland’s FINMA warns of money laundering risks with crypto

Switzerland’s Financial Market Supervisory Authority has warned about the risks of money laundering associated with cryptocurrencies. In its 2024 Risk Monitor report,  the regulator noted that cryptocurrencies, including stablecoins, are increasingly used for cyberattacks, payments for illegal dark web activities,… дальше »

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Only Congress Can Ban Election Betting, Kalshi Tells Appeals Court in New Filing

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) may not like election betting, but only Congress — not the regulator — has the authority to ban it, embattled prediction market purveyor Kalshi argued in a Friday court filing. дальше »

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An Interview With El Salvador’s Top Crypto Regulator: ‘Developing Countries Can Lead the Financial Revolution’

The National Commission of Digital Assets is the agency in charge of regulating crypto in El Salvador, the first nation to accept Bitcoin as legal tender. дальше »

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Hong Kong’s HKMA warns against overseas crypto firms posing as banks

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority cautions the public on overseas crypto firms falsely claiming to be banks, urging caution as such claims may violate local banking laws. Hong Kong‘s financial regulator, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, warning against overseas crypto… дальше »

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Ex-SEC Lawyers Agree: Crypto Enforcement Shackles May Take Time to Resolve

After years of legal wrangling with the U.S. securities regulator, President-elect Donald Trump's win was taken by the crypto industry as a definitive sign that their courtroom shackles and enforcement actions would be thrown off when he takes the oath of office again. дальше »

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Missing Crypto Influencer, Under Investigation by Canadian Regulator, Found Dead in Montreal: Report

His body was found months after he was kidnapped from a Montreal condo. A 32-year-old woman has been charged with his murder. дальше »

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France considering Polymarket ban after local trader makes $80 million on Trump win

France’s gambling regulator, the National Gaming Authority (ANJ), is expected to block access to Polymarket, a major cryptocurrency-based prediction platform, local news outlet the Big Whale reported. дальше »

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French Regulator Says It's 'Examining' Polymarket

The scrutiny comes after a French national profited handsomely on the platform by placing large bets on Trump winning the U.S. election дальше »

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Cyprus regulator extends FTX suspension to May 2025

Cyrpus’ securities regulator has extended the suspension on FTX Europe for the fourth time, which stops trading on the platform but allows customers to withdraw funds. дальше »

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Singapore Pushes for Commercialization of Tokenization

The regulator has seen strong interest in tokenization among the fixed income, FX and asset management sectors. дальше »

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Immutable pledges to fight after SEC ‘sprayed and prayed’ Wells notice

Blockchain gaming platform Immutable says it received a Wells notice from the SEC over alleged securities law violations within "hours" of its first interaction with the regulator. дальше »

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Taiwan’s financial watchdog to expand oversight of crypto exchanges: report

Taiwan’s financial regulator is reportedly set to enforce a registration system for crypto exchanges in late November, signaling heightened scrutiny in the sector. Taiwan‘s Financial Supervisory Commission is poised to implement a registration system for crypto exchanges on Nov. 30,… дальше »

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Ripple Vs. SEC: Latest Filing Puts Regulator In Hot Seat With Crypto Firm On The Offensive

Ripple Labs has moved to challenge the SEC in the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, filing a Form C cross-appeal to contest key aspects of the SEC lawsuit. This filing not only contests a previous ruling that classified certain XRP transactions to institutional investors as securities but also responds directly to the […] дальше »

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Bitstamp secures MiFID MTF license from European regulator

Bitstamp has secured a MiFID Multilateral Trading Facility license, enabling the exchange to offer EU-regulated crypto derivatives for institutional and retail investors. Cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp has reached a milestone by securing a MiFID Multilateral Trading Facility license from Slovenia’s Securities… дальше »

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The Fed Is the Wrong Regulator for Stablecoins

The U.S. central bank would be conflicted, because stablecoins compete with the Fed's payments infrastructure and with potential CBDCs. дальше »

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Ripple Faces Big Setback In Protracted XRP-SEC Case After Missing Critical Filling Deadline

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Who's Afraid of Gary Gensler? Not Don Wilson, the Trader Who Beat the Regulator Once Before

Gensler’s SEC has been vague about how crypto firms can register to legally trade digital assets in the U.S. Chicago-based markets giant Don Wilson thinks that’s a strategy, not an accident. дальше »

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Binance sunsets referral program in Turkey due to local regulations

Crypto exchange Binance has ended its retail referral program in Turkey, just months after registering its services with the local regulator. Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is changing its operations in Turkey, announcing the termination of its referral program for retail customers… дальше »

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SEC lists crypto as an examination priority in 2025

The regulator’s Division of Examinations specifically named spot Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded products in its priorities after their 2024 launch.  дальше »

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UK Regulator Justifies Tough Crypto Crackdown Amid Industry Pushback

The UK financial regulatory agency sticks to its decision to continue implementing stringent rules in the registration process of businesses involved in cryptocurrencies. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) asserted that UK’s tough regulations on crypto firms serve as a deterrence to prevent these companies from becoming conduits for any money laundering activities. Related Reading: Crypto […] дальше »

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SEC v. Ripple: Has Regulator Missed Key Deadline?

Has the SEC missed a key deadline? дальше »

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EU markets regulator demands enhanced cybersecurity audits for crypto firms: report

The EU’s markets watchdog is reportedly set to call for mandatory external audits of crypto companies’ cyber defenses to enhance consumer protection amid rising security breaches. The European Securities and Markets Authority is said to be gearing up to advocate… дальше »

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Dubai's VARA Has Struck Correct Balance in Licensing Time Frame, Says Senior Official

Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority believes it has struck the correct balance in terms of time taken to award licenses to crypto-related applicants, its senior official Sean McHugh told CoinDesk in an interview on Tuesday, disputing any perception of being a friendlier-than-usual crypto regulator. дальше »

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NYDFS chief’s advice for crypto firms: ‘Never surprise your regulator’

Adrienne Harris, the head of the New York State Department of Financial Services, has been called the most powerful crypto regulator in the United States.  дальше »

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Coinbase Escalates SEC Fight Over the Agency's Inside Chatter on ETH

An intermediary for the biggest U.S. crypto exchange, Coinbase Inc. (COIN), is cranking up its legal fight over the Securities and Exchange Commission's unwillingness to produce documents revealing the regulator's internal thinking on whether to pursue Ethereum's ether {{ETH}} and other tokens as illegal securities. дальше »

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Coinbase files motion for partial summary judgment against SEC over internal document delays

Coinbase has filed a motion for partial summary judgment in its ongoing lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), seeking access to internal documents that could shed light on the regulator’s enforcement strategy toward the crypto industry. дальше »

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SEC again delays decision on spot Ethereum ETF options

The securities regulator authorized Bitcoin options to list on BlackRock's spot BTC ETF in September.

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‘XRP Is Not A Security’: Bitnomial Files Lawsuit Against SEC

Bitnomial Exchange, LLC has filed a lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its commissioners on October 10, contesting the SEC’s claim that XRP is a security. The complaint, lodged in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, seeks declaratory and injunctive relief against the federal regulator’s attempt […] дальше »

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SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda slams agency’s crypto policy as a ‘disaster’

The SEC’s Mark Uyeda says the regulator’s approach to crypto has been “the wrong one,” and it needs to provide clear guidelines before launching enforcement actions. дальше »

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SEC sues crypto market maker Cumberland DRW

SEC has sued market maker Cumberland over offering and sale of unregistered securities. The regulator says Cumberland violated the US securities laws by operating as an unregistered dealer. The US Securities and Exchange Commission has sued Cumberland DRW LLC, a Chicago-based crypto market maker, for acting as an unregistered securities dealer. дальше »

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SEC Sues Crypto Market Maker Cumberland DRW

The regulator alleged the company "bought and sold" crypto assets that were sold as securities, but did not register as a securities dealer. дальше »

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South Korean regulator to review crypto ETF approval: report

South Korea’s financial watchdog is reportedly set to review the approval of spot crypto ETFs and the legalization of corporate crypto accounts through a newly formed committee. South Korea, which has been cautious in its approach to crypto regulation, is… дальше »

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Thai SEC to allow crypto exposure for mutual and private funds

Thailand’s securities regulator has proposed allowing mutual and private funds to invest in cryptocurrency, marking its latest effort to bolster the country’s crypto economy. According to a Bangkok Post report citing an Oct. дальше »

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South Korea’s largest crypto exchange Upbit to be probed by the FSC

South Korea’s Financial Services Commission plans to investigate Upbit over concerns about its market dominance and its close ties with K Bank. A local media report cited FSC chairman Kim Byoung-hwan, stating that the country’s top financial regulator will thoroughly… дальше »

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Crypto.com sues SEC, claims regulator is overstepping legal boundaries

Crypto.com to battle SEC in court, after the regulator sent a wells notice to the exchange. дальше »

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SEC Sued by Crypto Giant

Crypto heavyweight Crypto.com preemptively taking SEC to court after receiving Wells Notice from regulator дальше »

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Experts hint Donald Trump consider Robinhood exec to lead SEC: Report

Dan Gallagher, a former SEC commissioner, was one name former regulators reportedly said a Trump administration may consider to chair the securities regulator. дальше »

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Robinhood CLO has shot at SEC chair: report

Robinhood’s chief attorney, who once served at the SEC, could lead the regulator if President Donald Trump is re-elected next month. Robinhood Markets’ chief legal officer Dan Gallagher has been mentioned as a leading chair candidate at the U.S. Securities… дальше »

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EU regulator urged to unify crypto rules for ETFs amid fractured regional laws

21Shares, a crypto investment firm, has called on the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) to establish standardized regulations for incorporating crypto into UCITS (Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities) funds, according to an Oct. дальше »

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BREAKING: Robinhood Crypto Executive Could Be The Next SEC Chair

In a developing story from Politico, a potential clash between Wall Street’s regulator and Robinhood Crypto is looming. As the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) prepares to scrutinize Robinhood’s cryptocurrency operations, chief legal officer Dan Gallagher is emerging as a leading candidate to head the SEC should Donald Trump secure another term as president. Potential […] дальше »

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Crypto ETP giant 21Shares urges European regulator to bring regulatory clarity

21Shares has urged the European Securities and Markets Authority to create a “much-needed clarity” for retail and institutional crypto investors across Europe. Crypto investment firm 21Shares is pressing the European Securities and Markets Authority to establish clearer guidelines for including… дальше »

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Mark Cuban Slams Gary Gensler For SEC’s Crypto Crackdown: ‘FTX Would Still Be In Business’

Billionaire and crypto advocate Mark Cuban criticized the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman for his crackdown on the industry, arguing that FTX and Three Arrows Capital (3AC) would still be in business if it weren’t for the US regulator. дальше »

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Crypto Payments Firm BCB Group Was the Subject of an FCA Investigation: Sources

The U.K financial services regulator issued the payments provider a 166 notice late last year дальше »

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Ripple (XRP) In Jeopardy With SEC Appeal, Crypto Investors Flock To This Altcoin For Fresh Gains

As the legal issue between the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple (XRP) deepens, speculations are running wild among crypto investors about a potential appeal from the regulator. дальше »

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SEC enforcement director Gurbir Grewal resigns

Gurbir Grewal has resigned from the SEC after three years at the regulator and over 100 crypto-related enforcement actions. According to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission statement, Gurbir Grewal, the agency’s director of enforcement, will retire from the federal regulator… дальше »

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XRP Lawsuit: SEC Nears Ripple Appeal Deadline as Congress Pressures Gensler for Crypto Laws

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has a deadline of October 7 to appeal Judge Analisa Torres’s ruling that XRP secondary sales are non-securities. Judge Torres’s landmark ruling in July 2023 marked a major development in the years-long tussle between Ripple and the US securities regulator. дальше »

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Binance ‘fully available’ in Argentina after VASP registration

Binance becomes fully operational in Argentina after securing registration with the country’s securities regulator. 

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Taiwan’s financial regulator permits professional investors to invest in digital asset ETFs

The FSC has restricted access to the virtual asset ETFs to professional institutional investors Security companies will need to establish a “virtual asset ETF suitability system” Taiwan’s financial regulator is allowing professional investors to invest in “foreign virtual asset” exchange-traded funds (ETFs) through a re-entrustment service. дальше »

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Taiwan regulator approves foreign crypto ETFs for professional investors

Taiwan’s financial regulator has authorized professional investors to access foreign crypto exchange-traded funds through local brokers. Professional investors in Taiwan can now access foreign crypto exchange-traded funds through local securities firms, as approved by the Financial Supervisory Commission to diversify… дальше »

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