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The European Commission on Wednesday 9 March agreed to enhance its targeted sanctions against Russia following the Kremlin’s decision to invade Ukraine. In its latest deliberations on the subject of sanctions, the EU elected to amend two of its regulations to include restrictive measures against Belarus.
2022-3-9 22:02 | |
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Nexo will be changing its policy changes for its US clients. The change comes as the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) focuses its attention on the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector.
2022-2-19 14:37 | |
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The report was published on March 23 and shed more light on the legal uncertainty around stablecoins. IOSCO highlighted an example that sounds pretty similar to Facebook’s Libra. According to the summary, if an entity runs its own stablecoin on a private blockchain with a unique form of governance, then the asset falls under securities […]
2020-3-26 17:30 | |
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Earlier today, a commissioner at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revealed a proposal that would allow some blockchain startups exemption from current securities regulations. The regulatory change would give crypto asset companies a three year period in which they could prove themselves sufficiently decentralised to pass a Howey test.
2020-2-7 01:30 | |
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Israel’s securities regulator is calling on private sector players to submit proof-of-concept for Distributed ledger technology (DLT) backed virtual assets trading platforms. According to CoinDesk, Israel Securities Authority (ISA) held a conference on Jan 20 in Tel Aviv where it announced that it was set to provide a full virtual value chain meant for investors […]
2020-1-28 01:04 | |
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The CSA’s new guidance determines whether a crypto exchange is subject to securities regulations, and thus falls under derivatives law
2020-1-18 16:53 | |
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Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) recently published a set of detailed guidelines to regulate and legalize initial exchange offerings (IEOs) in the country, according to a report. Initial Coin OfferThe post Malaysia's Securities Commission issues regulations for IEOs; bans ICOs appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2020-1-16 10:30 | |
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Regulatory developments across the world are forcing crypto-businesses to find homes in lenient geographies. Hester Peirce, Commissioner at the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission, featured in an interview to clear some of the fog left in the wake of the lack of clarity in U.
2019-8-9 13:00 | |
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The messaging app has filed a countersuit against the SEC, claiming the agency has deliberately twisted facts to make it seem like Kik had not complied with necessary regulations. The SEC launched an investigation into Kik and came to the conclusion that their token, Kin, was a security but did not comply with securities regulations.
2019-8-8 15:00 | |
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After a very prolonged period of uncertainty about regulations as they relate to the cryptocurrency sector, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially approved two tokens and designated them both as Reg A+.
2019-7-12 17:15 | |
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Taylor-Copeland Law and Susman Godfrey, LLP were named as co-counsel in a proposed class-action lawsuit against Ripple Labs, Inc. for allegedly failing to comply with securities regulations in the course of their ICO.
2019-6-29 00:20 | |
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Even with the stance that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially taken in the cryptocurrency community, there are still plenty of lawmakers that do not agree at all. Republican Congressman Warren Davidson is easily one of those people, criticizing the SEC for taking a “third-world, developing-economy approach.” As Davidson explained, the approach being […]
2019-6-27 01:43 | |
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The SEC should focus more on fraud prevention than if an asset is a security, as fraud can be committed with securities too, argues David Weisberger.
2019-6-24 18:30 | |
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A prominent Bitcoin maximalist named Max Keiser recently argued that Bitcoin (BTC), the flagship crypotcurrency, cannot be controlled by regulators. Comprehensive Crypto Regulations Not Yet Developed in the U.
2019-6-11 17:02 | |
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The United States Securities and Exchange Commission announced today that it is suing Kik Interactive Inc. for conducting an illegal $100 million ICO. We are excited to finally get the clarity we all need.
2019-6-5 22:48 | |
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Determining the best way to regulate the cryptocurrency industry has been a goal of multiple jurisdictions around the world. Now, the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has published a recent consultation paper on the matter, which was published on May 28th.
2019-6-1 01:23 | |
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Circle-acquired Poloniex, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, announced the geofencing of nine assets on its platform recently. The reason revealed by them was the uncertain regulatory climate in the US, leading them to take a cautionary step fearing the Securities and Exchange Commission’s [SEC] retribution.
2019-5-27 05:00 | |
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Security token offerings (STOs) were hailed to be the modern-era initial public offering (IPO). Security tokens are financial securities that and their issuers must abide by the regulations of the financial watchdogs of their HQ country.
2019-5-24 19:49 | |
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Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) and the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) had combined to release a paper titled “Proposed Framework for Crypto-Asset Trading Platforms.
2019-5-17 19:10 | |
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Rumors of an SEC crackdown are flying after Poloniex said it will delist nine crypto tokens including DCR for trading to U. S. customers. No Longer Available to U. S. Cryptocurrency Traders Poloniex has announced that it will no longer offer nine cryptocurrency tokens for trading to U.
2019-5-17 14:00 | |
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Security tokens are coming to Bitcoin, courtesy of Blockstream. The Bitcoin and blockchain technology company announced on May 15, 2019, the final day of the Consensus 2019 conference, that Liquid Securities, a platform for issuing and managing security tokens on its Liquid sidechain, is ready to go live.
2019-5-16 19:14 | |
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Tether has taken a lot of heat for admitting it is running a fractional reserve. There’s no doubt that Tether’s unregulated nature makes this approach risky and that its lack of transparency is unsettling, but the entire modern banking system is architected on fractioned assets.
2019-5-13 16:37 | |
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On May 9, 2019, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), issued new “interpretive guidance” about how its regulations apply to businesses that conduct money transmissions in virtual currencies.
2019-5-11 21:34 | |
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Hester Peirce, aka "Crypto Mom," spoke at the Securities Enforcement Forum on Thursday, May 9, making note of her worries that the US Securities and Exchange Commission may stifle innovation in the cryptosphere with overzealous regulations.
2019-5-10 19:01 | |
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Thailand’s capital market is experiencing fast growth. The countries SEC has recognized this and has passed regulations to give the opportunity for new tokenized securities. Tipsuda Thavaramara, helped pass the bill for the new depository system which makes digital shares possible.
2019-5-3 22:46 | |
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Thailand was one of the nations to initially impose a ban on the use of cryptocurrencies, before permitting it with regulations in place. The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission [SEC] clarified that crypto-exchanges must seek approval from Thailand’s SEC and also provided an approved list of cryptocurrencies for the crypto-community.
2019-4-27 06:30 | |
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By CCN. com: 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang believes that “clear” regulations are needed for cryptocurrencies, and he specifically calls the Bitlicense “onerous” on his crypto policy page.
2019-4-19 08:32 | |
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The President and Chief Legal Officer of Blockchain, Marco Santori, talked about the new framework that the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released about Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and cryptocurrencies.
2019-4-6 21:25 | |
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If its latest job posting is anything to go by, the US Securities and Exchange Commission‘s (SEC) could be stepping up its involvement in the cryptocurrency world. The SEC is looking for an “Attorney Adviser” to operate as a “Crypto Specialist,” according to a job listing posted on federal employment website USAJobs.
2019-4-1 15:56 | |
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The SEC is apparently going easy on ICOs who are cooperating, paying a fine, and returning the raised money to investors. A Litany of Settlements The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reaching settlements with cryptocurrency Initial Coin Offering (ICO) projects that accept the Commission’s ruling on violating securities regulations.
2019-3-27 14:00 | |
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The Canadian Securities Administrators and the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) have jointly proposed a framework for cryptocurrency exchanges that would halt short selling and margin trading of digital assets.
2019-3-20 04:00 | |
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As anxiety grows around every new twist and turn in the ongoing QuadrigaCX drama, along with extensive QuadrigaCX media coverage, Canada’s mainstream media has been calling on the government to bring in better oversight and regulation of cryptocurrency businesses, especially cryptocurrency exchanges.
2019-3-20 18:42 | |
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Crime isn’t supposed to pay, but sometimes the wages of sin are paid in bitcoin. Last week, Japanese police reported that 2018 saw a tenfold increase of cryptocurrency money laundering.
2019-3-20 16:49 | |
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It’s Monday which means it’s Moonday Morning and time to catch up with the top news from over the weekend. Let’s get to it. 1. Canadian financial regulators are learning from the QuadrigaCX debacle and are taking action to begin regulating cryptocurrency exchanges to mitigate the risks associated with virtual currency exchanges.
2019-3-18 12:36 | |
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Canadian financial regulators have plans to establish new rules to curb risks associated with cryptocurrency exchanges. The agency is considering preparing a set of tailored regulatory requirements that will address the risks and features of the platforms.
2019-3-17 18:00 | |
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The Canadian Securities Administration (CSA) is seeking out ways to gain more information about cryptocurrency as regulations become even more important to the implementation of the asset in their economy.
2019-3-15 04:03 | |
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On March 9–10, 2019, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology hosted a two-day event, the MIT Bitcoin Expo 2019. Put together by the student-organized MIT Bitcoin Club, the conference welcomed more than just Bitcoin voices from every corner of the industry.
2019-3-15 01:08 | |
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The US Securities and Exchange Commission will hold a series of meetings to discuss securities law and the potential of digital assets.
2019-3-13 20:08 | |
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Polymath has announced a partnership KABN, a leading financial services firm. The collaboration will see Polymath use Always On, a blockchain-driven identification and verification platform developed by KABN.
2019-3-13 03:45 | |
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A bill proposed by the Texas legislature will require that all receivers of cryptocurrency in regular transactions verify the identity of the cryptocurrency sender before accepting any payment.
2019-3-12 01:04 | |
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Ever since the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) laid eyes on Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), they’ve done nothing but impose rules and regulations. This is not entirely bad, as it encourages consumers to be cautious of scams.
2019-3-11 07:32 | |
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Colorado is becoming a “hub” for startups looking to use blockchain technology to power their business models. The recently signed-into-law Digital Token Act will exempt utility tokens from certain state securities regulations and make it easier for startups to raise growth capital, crowdfund via cryptocurrency, and sell utility tokens in a clearer and more compliant […] The post Colorado’s Digital Token Act Provides Securities Exemptions to Businesses Leveraging Utility Tokens appeared first on CryptoSlate.
2019-3-10 23:43 | |
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In its recent paper, the German Ministry of Finance discusses the introduction of regulations for electronic securities and the issuance of crypto tokens
2019-3-9 03:05 | |
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The Israel Securities Authority (ISA), the country’s market regulator, made recommendations for the creation of a standardized digital assets platform that would support crypto trading and allow firms to raise funds by issuing tokenized assets to investors, reports Reuters on March 6, 2019.
2019-3-8 18:30 | |
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The Israel Securities Authority (ISA) has recently decided to publish its final report on crypto regulation in the country. The area was being studied by a committee which was originally formed in 2017 when the crypto assets started to become more prominent.
2019-3-8 16:22 | |
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The Israeli securities watchdog has issued a report on crypto regulations, providing recommendations for a legal framework for the crypto industry
2019-3-8 22:24 | |
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A group of state lawmakers in Rhode Island has introduced a bill that will provide an exemption for some cryptocurrency tokens from securities law. Rhode Island becomes the next state after Colorado and Wyoming to go about establishing clear-cut regulations for the emerging virtual currency landscape.
2019-3-4 15:00 | |
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The regulations in the United States for cryptocurrency have varied over the last year. First, the complications were due to multiple federal authorities taking on different responsibilities of the assets, based on their classifications.
2019-3-2 01:07 | |
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In Thailand, there are certain cryptocurrency regulations that determine exactly which assets are permissible to be used in initial coin offering (ICO) investments, along with trading pairs. In December last year, the Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (Thai SEC) announced that there would be changes to current rules that kept ICOs from thriving, which would […]
2019-2-28 20:30 | |
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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) gave World Liberty Financial, a DeFi venture associated with President Donald Trump, preliminary conditional approval to charter a national trust bank built around its roughly $4 billion USD1 stablecoin.
World Liberty Trust's conditional OCC approval positions it to replace BitGo as the exclusive issuer and custodian of the USD1 stablecoin for institutions.
RedotPay's U.S. listing is on hold until 2027 or later as regulatory approvals and a $473 million Binance-linked claim complicate its path to public markets.
Ryan Rasmussen of Bitwise argues that investors are undervaluing Circle as stablecoin supply approaches $1 trillion and the firm expands its payment.
From Russia's digital currency law to Bithumb's 2028 IPO and Japan's new stablecoin division, Asia is accelerating institutional crypto adoption while other.
Retail crypto trading has cooled, but the dollar-pegged tokens underneath it are having their best year. "In the past 12 months, there's been over 300 million unique users of stablecoins, which is an absurdly high number," said Patrick Kim of the analytics firm Artemis.
KuCoin Pay's new enterprise gift card solution aims to bring stablecoin spending to corporate clients, expanding the exchange's reach beyond trading into.