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

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South Korean regulator provides guidance on security tokens

Digital assets that fit the descriptions for security tokens will be regulated under the country’s Capital Markets Act.

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Australia cracks down on crypto scams, boosts regulatory team

The Australian government is strengthening its market regulator's digital asset team as part of a three-stage plan to regulate crypto and ensure proper risk disclosure from crypto companies. дальше »

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Indonesia targets launch of its national crypto exchange by June

Indonesia’s financial services regulator had hoped to set up the crypto exchange by the end of 2022, but this was delayed by a number of obstacles. дальше »

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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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UK regulator reveals investigations into charity linked to FTX

UK’s Charity Commission says it opened the investigation into Effective Ventures Foundation on 19 December. FTX collapsed in November and is currently undergoing bankruptcy proceedings in the US. дальше »

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UK Regulator Launches Probe Into FTX-Linked Charity

The UK Regulators are investigating Effective Ventures, a charity having ties with FTX. Sam Bankman-Fried was a significant donor to the organization. The post UK Regulator Launches Probe Into FTX-Linked Charity appeared first on BeInCrypto. 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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UK regulator investigates charity linked to FTX

The Charity Commission opened the inquiry on Dec. 19, after FTX had filed for bankruptcy in the United States and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried was arrested. дальше »

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New York Regulator Investigating Crypto Exchange Gemini Over FDIC Claims: Report

Gemini reportedly claimed repeatedly that its the assets of customers using its Earn product were safe thanks to being backed by the FDIC дальше »

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Philippines Securities Regulator Seeks Comment on Draft Crypto Rules

Draft laws published this month seek to bring crypto assets under the purview of the country's Securities and Exchange Commission. дальше »

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Australian Regulator Had Internally Raised Concerns on FTX

56 documents published by ASIC shows that the regulator was assessing some products offered by FTX in the country. 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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Aussie regulator flagged concerns about FTX months before collapse: Report

Australia’s financial regulator raised concerns about FTX Australia not long after it began operations last March, according to documents. дальше »

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US securities regulator probes Wall Street over crypto custody: Report

According to sources, the regulator has been probing registered investment advisers over how they’ve offered crypto custody to their clients. 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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Coinbase Fined $3.6M by Dutch Regulator for Failure to Register

The exchange contravened Dutch law by providing crypto services without registering, the central bank said. дальше »

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Stablecoin Issuer Circle Blames SEC for Quashing Plans to Go Public

Circle had grand plans to go public with an IPO worth an estimated $9 billion. However, the company claims the U.S. financial regulator scuppered those plans. The post Stablecoin Issuer Circle Blames SEC for Quashing Plans to Go Public appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Grayscale Won’t Back Down Even If Court Backs SEC’s Spot Bitcoin ETF Decision

In June 2022, Grayscale sued the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) after the regulator had once more declined to convert the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) to a spot ETF. The case is expected to drag on into the second half of 2023 but Grayscale has come forward to reveal its plans if the court were […] дальше »

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New York’s Financial Regulator Takes Aim At Firms Commingling Funds After New FTX Regulations

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In Wake of FTX, New York Reminds Crypto Firms to Segregate Customer Funds

After crypto exchange FTX's bankruptcy proceedings revealed poor segregation of customer funds, the New York regulator is reminding service providers to keep clean records. дальше »

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SEC’s crypto-related penalties hit $2.6 billion in 2022

The SEC’s first crypto-related enforcement action was in July 2013. The agency has brought 127 such actions since, with 30 of these in 2022 representing a 50% increase from 2021. The monetary penalties across the settlements with the regulator reached $2. дальше »

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Embattled Nexo Sues Cayman Islands Monetary Authority for Blocking Its VASP License

Nexo is suing Cayman Islands’ financial regulator for denying its registration as a virtual asset service provider in the territory. The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority declined Nexo’s VASP application dated December 20. дальше »

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Crypto Lender Nexo Sues Cayman Island's Regulator for Denied VASP Registration

Nexo has sued the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority to overturn its rejection of Nexo's application to register as a virtual asset services provider. дальше »

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SEC of Thailand issues crypto custody provider rules

The Thai securities regulator now requires crypto custodians to have a contingency plan in case of unforeseen events.

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Nexo sues Cayman Islands financial regulator over VASP license

The crypto lender claimed that the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority had placed “too much weight” on regulators’ enforcement actions in its decision to deny registration. дальше »

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Former SEC Lawyer Says Agency Pushing to Be Crypto Regulator With Gemini/Genesis Suit

Howard Fischer says that the government agency’s probe into the crypto firms could be the precedent the agency needs as it looks to “stake out” its turf as the main regulator of the digital asset space. дальше »

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How is Hong Kong’s new crypto policy beneficial to Bitcoin investors?

Hong Kong’s securities regulator will limit the retail investors’ exposure to crypto assets with high liquidity.  Samsung’s investment arm will list Bitcoin futures ETF on the local stocThe post How is Hong Kong’s new crypto policy beneficial to Bitcoin investors? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Ooki DAO misses lawsuit response deadline, default judgment on the cards

The commodities regulator has begun the process of getting a court ruling on the Ooki DAO case after the latter failed to respond to the lawsuit by the deadline. дальше »

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Binance Now Approved by Swedish Regulator: Details

World's biggest crypto trader expands to Swedish market with newly obtained license дальше »

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Binance Wins Seventh Approval in Europe, Registers With Swedish Regulator

Bnance has registered with Sweden's Financial Supervisory Authority, making the Nordic country the seventh European jurisdiction in which the crypto exchange has been granted approval. дальше »

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Crypto Exchange Zipmex Faces Probe From Thai Securities Regulator: Bloomberg

The regulator is investigating if Zipmex was operating as a digital asset fund manager without permission. дальше »

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Crypto.com delisting Tether to comply with Ontario regulations

Crypto.com announced the delisting of the Tether-issued stablecoin USDT to comply with the financial regulator in Canada. дальше »

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Hong Kong’s Finance Regulator Calls for 'a More Solid Footing' for Crypto

After crypto firms have left the city, the regulator says it’s now moving with the market and industry. дальше »

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Godfather malware targets crypto, banking apps

A piece of malware called “Godfather” is targeting users of crypto apps and other services, according to a statement from German regulator BaFin on January 9. The post Godfather malware targets crypto, banking apps appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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German regulator warns of new banking and crypto malware ‘Godfather’

The “Godfather” malware is also known to target 110 cryptocurrency exchange platforms and 94 cryptocurrency wallet apps.

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French Financial Regulator Supports Faster Mandatory Licensing for Crypto Firms

The Financial Markets Authority joins the country’s central bank and Senate in seeking to anticipate new EU laws. дальше »

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SEC Investigating FTX Investors’ Due Diligence: Reuters

The U.S. regulator is looking at whether financiers did their homework on a crypto exchange since accused of sloppy governance. дальше »

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Meta Faces $400M Fine by DPC for Violating EU Privacy Laws

Coinspeaker Meta Faces $400M Fine by DPC for Violating EU Privacy Laws The privacy regulator said Meta should be ordered to pay the fine as its advertising and data handling practices violate the EU privacy laws. дальше »

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Will the Metaverse Be Next in the Regulator’s Sights?

The increasing capacity for crime in the metaverse has primed it for regulation, according to a recent report. The post Will the Metaverse Be Next in the Regulator’s Sights? appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Coinbase stock soars 11% amid $100 million settlement with NY regulator

Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) shares spiked more than 11. 6% on Wednesday and were trading around $37. 50 at 11:30 am ET. COIN’s gains followed the latest crypto-related news for the leading US-based cryptocurrency exchange, with the gains also happening as stocks looked to stage an upside move amid multiple sets of economic news. дальше »

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Israel regulator wants law amended for better crypto regulation

The Israel Securities Authority (ISA) has forwarded draft amendments that could see the definition of what entails a security expanded and digital assets managed by existing financial laws. дальше »

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Coinbase to pay fine to New York regulators for inadequate KYC checks

American crypto exchange Coinbase will have to pour in $100 million in its settlement with the New York regulator The crypto exchange will have to pay a fine of $50 million to New York State DeThe post Coinbase to pay fine to New York regulators for inadequate KYC checks appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Coinbase Will Pay $50M Fine to New York Regulator to Settle Background Check Charges

The settlement will also require Coinbase to invest $50 million to bolster its compliance program. дальше »

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Bahamas regulator disputes FTX’s assertions on the value of seized assets

The Securities Commission of the Bahamas (SCB) rejected FTX's allegations by John J. Ray over the digital assets of its Bahamas unit held by the regulator дальше »

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Bahamas regulator denies asking crypto exchange FTX to mint new tokens

Bahamas regulator fights back against being “publicly challenged” by FTX against incorrect calculations of digital assets transferred under its control дальше »

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Bitboy: Gary Gensler to resign, Ripple to win in 2023

Using the moniker BitBoy, Ben Armstrong produced a forecast for 2023 that is extraordinarily positive. Armstrong believes that Gary Gensler, the regulator's current head, should be forced to step down in the upcoming year. дальше »

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Bahamas Security Commission told SBF to surrender $300 million

FTX and its associated debtors said on December 30 that nearly $300 million seized by the Bahamas’ main securities regulator was transferred without approval. The post Bahamas Security Commission told SBF to surrender $300 million appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Bahamas regulator is temporarily holding $3.5B FTX assets

Bahamas Securities Commission said it is temporarily holding FTX assets worth $3. 5 billion with plans to distribute them to the bankrupt firm’s creditors and customers, according to a December 29 statement. дальше »

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Bahamas seized $3.5 billion from FTX to ‘protect customers’

The Bahamas Securities Commission has announced it took custody of over $3. 5 billion worth of FTX deposits. According to a press release the BSC published on Thursday, the regulator moved to seize the assets on 12 November, just a day after the cryptocurrency exchange filed for bankruptcy. дальше »

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