California regulator flags 17 cryptocurrency websites suspected of defrauding victims

On Dec. 27 and 28, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) released a comprehensive list of over 17 crypto sites suspected of defrauding users on its homepage.  дальше »

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California regulator warns of 17 crypto websites suspected of fraud

The last time the DFPI sent out such a large batch of crypto scam alerts was in June when it sounded the alarm over 26 dubious crypto platforms. дальше »

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Brazil’s Securities Regulator Allows Investment Funds to Invest in Crypto

Assets will have to comply with current regulations approved this week by the country’s outgoing President Jair Bolsonaro. дальше »

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Ripple CEO slams SEC, Wells Fargo as attention shifts to FTX

Ripple CEO slammed Wells Fargo and the U.S. SEC as the regulator seems to have "double standards". дальше »

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FC Barcelona sanctioned in UK over NFT ads

The UK advertisement regulator ASA cracks its whip on FC Barcelona, banning its non-fungible token (NFT) ads, in a series of actions against crypto in public space. FC Barcelona becomes the latest soccer club facing the wrath of the advertising… дальше »

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Crypto.com NFT ad banned in UK

The UK regulator has banned an advertisement from Crypto.com shared on Facebook. The ad reportedly needed to educate views on the risks involved in trading NFTs. The UK advertisement regulator, ASA, announced its decision on Dec. 21. The ad surfaced… дальше »

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Another Crypto.com Ad Banned by UK Advertising Regulator

The company also came under fire from the Advertising Standards Authority in January. дальше »

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UK tax regulator welcomes crypto service providers with new tax exemption

United Kindom’s tax regulator invited crypto service providers to operate in its jurisdiction by announcing the inclusion of cryptocurrencies in a tax exemption program. The Commissioners for His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have published legislation defining “designated crypto assets”… дальше »

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French regulator AMF blacklists only two crypto websites in the whole year

The AMF and ACPR have blacklisted only two crypto-related websites amid the bear market of 2022 versus 24 such websites last year. дальше »

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UK ad regulator bans Crypto.com and Turtle United NFT advertisements

The UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled against advertisements by Crypto.com and Turtle United for their non-fungible token (NFT) promotions. дальше »

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Nigeria to Recognize Crypto as Investment Capital: Report

A proposed bill will lay out crypto supervisory powers of the Central Bank of Nigeria and the country's securities regulator, an official has said. дальше »

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Whatever it takes: What should FCA consider in UK’s crypto hub race?

The UK’s financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has been continuously facing criticism from British lawmakers and the crypto industry members for their stand on strict regulations and, therefore, seemingly a utopian desire to become a crypto hub in the next few years. дальше »

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Global regulator approves new banking regulations for crypto

The Basel Committee for Banking Supervision (BCBS) announced that its global crypto banking rules would be implemented as of January 1, 2025. дальше »

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Amicus Curiae In Ripple Vs. SEC Case Files New Motion

The court battle between Ripple and the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission rages on. In December 2020, the SEC sued Ripple and its current and former chief executives. The regulator alleged that they carried out $1. дальше »

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New York Financial Regulators Issue Crypto Guidance For Banks

The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has handed out guidance to regulated banks that wish to engage in activities related to cryptocurrencies. DFS has provided these banks with a checklist of submission requirements for the state regulator seeking to conduct businesses in crypto. дальше »

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New York financial regulator sets crypto guidelines for banks

The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has laid out details state-regulated financial institutions must submit before gaining approval to engage in cryptocurrency-related operations. дальше »

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New York Regulator Publishes Crypto Guidance For Banks

The New York state financial regulator has issued its latest guidance on banks' involvement with virtual currencies. The post New York Regulator Publishes Crypto Guidance For Banks appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Australian regulator ASIC sues Finder Wallet

ASIC is suing Finder Wallet for providing unlicenced financial services. ASIC claims the Finder Earn product closely resembled a debenture. Finder Wallet stopped providing the service to its customers last month. дальше »

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Post FTX Saga: New York Banking Regulator Rolls Out New Crypto Guidelines

A cross-section of players in the digital asset industry believes it needs strategic regulations across all sectors to bring up dwindling confidence among investors. The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has released a new cryptocurrency regulation for banks and other financial institutions in its jurisdiction. дальше »

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New York Banks Must Seek Advance Permission for Crypto Activity, Regulator Says

New guidance from the state department of Financial Services sets a 90-day advance notice period for state banks wishing to offer crypto-related services. дальше »

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FTX Bahamas co-CEO Ryan Salame blew the whistle on FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried

Court filings show Ryan Salame tipped off the Bahaman securities regulator, telling them that FTX was sending customer funds to Alameda Research. дальше »

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Hong Kong watchdog warns against crypto custodians

Hong Kong financial market regulator, Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), warned users of the high risks involved in investing in unregulated centralized exchanges. дальше »

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Canada prohibits leveraged trading for crypto companies

In a move to impose stricter crypto legislation amid the FTX collapse, the Canadian regulator prohibited crypto margin trading. The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published an update on crypto regulation on Dec. дальше »

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SEC charges Sam Bankman-Fried with defrauding FTX investors

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges against disgraced former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, with the regulator revealing the charges a few hours after Bankman-Fried’s arrest in the Bahamas. дальше »

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CFTC files lawsuit against Sam Bankman-Fried, FTX, and Alameda for fraud

According to the federal regulator, SBF and FTX companies "used FTX customer funds for a variety of personal expenditures" including real estate and private jets. дальше »

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Canadian regulator bans crypto leverage

Crypto exchanges operating in Canada have to comply with new directives after the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) said it had updated its approach to the regulation of crypto trading in the country. дальше »

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US SEC Charges Sam Bankman-Fried for Defrauding FTX Investors

Bankman-Fried illegitimately used customer funds to support his lavish lifestyle and make political donations, the regulator alleged. дальше »

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China’s regulator sees FTX’s bankruptcy as a reason for tighter regulation

Responding to media inquiries, the body mandated to regulate and oversee the securities and futures sectors in China intimated that the collapse of FTX highlighted the inherent risks associated with using poorly regulated crypto exchanges. дальше »

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Crypto Payments App MoonPay Gains UK Regulator Registration

The crypto payments app was registered with the Financial Conduct Authority as of Friday, signifying compliance with money laundering rules. дальше »

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US regulator seeks feedback on DeFi’s impact on financial crime: Finance Redefined

US regulators want to know from the industry on what they think about the financial crimes associated with DeFi.

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Japanese Regulator Extends FTX Japan’s Suspension as Users Wait for Their Funds

The Financial Services Agency ordered that operations stay suspended for another three months. дальше »

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Approach with caution: US banking regulator’s crypto warning

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) said the digital asset industry was maturing but was “not yet robust” in its risk management. дальше »

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Waves-backed stablecoin USDN drops further after regulator warning and exchange delisting

WAVES price and its USDN stablecoin lose value after the Digital Asset eXchange Association issues a caution notice and Upbit exchange delists the token. дальше »

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Waves' USDN Stablecoin Depegs, Korean Regulator Issues Warning

Korean regulator issues warning on Waves' USDN дальше »

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Top EU regulator points out crypto opposes regulation

European commissioner for financial services Mairead McGuinness said that some actors in the crypto space are opposing regulation — but they are only true to crypto’s cypherpunk origins. McGuinness said that while some firms approve of upcoming cryptocurrency rules, others… дальше »

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UK Regulator Is Firming Up Its Approach to Crypto Oversight

The Payment Systems Regulator will be looking at what happens if a crypto payment system goes wrong and the measures needed to protect consumers against fraud, Nick Davey, a Payment Specialist, told CoinDesk in an interview. дальше »

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UK Financial Regulator Seeks Comments on Ad Approval Process for Crypto

Only companies with Financial Conduct Authority permission will be allowed to approve promotional material, and crypto firms will be hit once the Financial Services and Markets Bill becomes law. дальше »

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Nexo to Depart US After Regulator Discussions Hit 'Dead End'

Crypto lender Nexo announced Monday it would stop offering services to U.S. customers over the next several months, and would immediately suspend Earn access in eight states. дальше »

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Bitcoin, Ether Not Securities Because They Have No Issuer: Belgium Regulator

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NYDFS Proposes Regulation Allowing It to Charge Crypto Companies in New York for Supervision Costs

The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) published a proposed regulation on Thursday that lays out how the state regulator would assess New York-regulated crypto companies for costs associated with their supervision. дальше »

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Crypto Exchanges Nexo and Gemini Expand to Italy, Register With Regulator

Entry into Italy's registry for virtual currency operators is mandatory to operate in the country. дальше »

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Singapore’s financial regulator defends against FTX accusations

The government financial regulators associated with the FTX collapse have defended themselves, saying the FTX failure “is the nature of investment and risk-taking.” Singapore officials absolves themselves of FTX damages Following the news yesterday that the Singapore government officials are… дальше »

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Texas Securities Regulator Summons SBF to February 2 Hearing

Coinspeaker Texas Securities Regulator Summons SBF to February 2 Hearing The regulator is pursuing a cease and desist order against FTX, Administrative Fines, and a refund of the assets received from investors amongst other demands. дальше »

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Elon Musk Expresses His Questionable Market Opinion

Elon Musk believes that financial regulator needs to calm down дальше »

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Texas regulator orders Sam Bankman-Fried to appear at FTX hearing

Texas state security board has issued an order for the former FTX CEO SBF to be present at the FTX hearing scheduled for February 2, 2023. дальше »

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Singapore's Financial Regulator Defends Itself After FTX Blowup

Singapore state fund Temasek’s investment in FTX has caused reputational harm, but “it is the nature of investment and risk-taking,” said Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. дальше »

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Sam Bankman-Fried Called to FTX Hearing by Texas Securities Regulator

The Texas State Securities Board has been investigating FTX US since October. дальше »

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Japanese regulator might be going after DeFi projects

The Financial service agency of Japan has hinted it may be preparing to police DeFi as it is currently pointing the searchlight into Decentralized Finance Projects. Japanese regulator looking into DeFi The Japanese Financial Services Agency has announced intentions to… дальше »

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Bahamas' Attorney General Defends Country's Regulatory Regime Amid FTX 'Debacle'

Ryan Pinder, the Attorney General of The Bahamas, defended his country's actions through the collapse of crypto exchange FTX, but did not provide much new information about the local regulator's efforts to investigate the company. дальше »

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Genesis Probed by Alabama State Regulator

The Alabama Securities Commission and other state regulators are probing Genesis Global Capital. Alabama Leads Genesis Investigation Genesis is under investigation. The crypto lending firm suspended redemptions and new loan... дальше »

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