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South African Tax Authorities Scrutinize Crypto Traders Amid Compliance Uncertainty
23.6.2024
South African crypto traders have reportedly started receiving notices from the South African Revenue Service (SARS) indicating that their tax affairs are under review. The revenue collector is gathering information from various crypto-asset exchanges to assess compliance. Traders who fail...
Federal Watchdogs Flag 4 Major US Banks for Lack of Crisis Management; Demand Living Will Revisions
22.6.2024
Federal authorities have spotlighted critical deficiencies in the crisis management strategies—known as “living wills”—of four major U.S. banks, signaling a push for stronger safeguards against financial turmoil. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Federal Reserve...
Digital Chamber raises privacy concerns over IRS crypto tax draft
22.6.2024
The Chamber proposes adding a field to the form for brokers to indicate if a digital asset has a different tax rate, such as NFTs taxed as collectibles, to prevent errors and ensure accurate reporting
Nigerian SEC announces new rules, compliance program for digital assets
21.6.2024
While this application process is intended to improve compliance, VASPs are directed to complete it no later than 30 days from the circular date
FCA busts suspects in a $1.2B illegal crypto asset business
21.6.2024
FCA arrests two suspects involved in a $1.2 billion illegal crypto asset exchange, highlighting the agency's efforts to combat financial crime
Crypto Exchanges Brace for EU’s MiCA Rules: Stablecoins Delisted by Uphold, Binance
20.6.2024
This month, several cryptocurrency exchanges are delisting certain stablecoins to align with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations, which establish more stringent rules for fiat-backed and algorithmic stablecoins in the European Economic Area (EEA). Uphold...
Binance fined $2.25M by India’s financial intelligence unit
20.6.2024
India’s financial watchdog issued charges against Binance after reviewing written and oral submissions from the Binance Director and available company records
Crypto Friendly Evolve Bank Under Scrutiny: Cease and Desist Order Issued
15.6.2024
The Federal Reserve and Arkansas State Bank Department have mandated sweeping reforms at Evolve Bank & Trust following significant compliance breaches. The order highlights issues in anti-money laundering efforts and consumer protection, especially in its dealings with fintech companies...
Swiss regulator forces crypto-friendly FlowBank into bankruptcy
14.6.2024
The Swiss-based bank had ties to the TrueUSD stablecoin issuer, Techteryx, crypto asset manager CoinShares and reportedly Binance
Thai Finance Minister Revokes Crypto Exchange Zipmex’s Licenses
13.6.2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand announced Monday that the Thai Minister of Finance has revoked Zipmex’s digital asset exchange and broker licenses effective May 28, 2024. This decision, which followed the Thai SEC Board’s recommendation, was based on concerns over...
Uzbekistan’s Islamic Authority Retracts Fatwa Against Cryptocurrency, Issues Apology
7.6.2024
Uzbekistan’s highest Islamic authority has retracted a fatwa it issued on June 3 that deemed trading with cryptocurrencies impermissible. This declaration, which stated that cryptocurrency trading violated Sharia law, was mistakenly released on social media due to an oversight. In response...
UK crypto industry publishes Travel Rule navigation guide
6.6.2024
The Travel Rule requires crypto businesses to collect, verify and share information about digital asset transactions with another crypto company
Politicians urge Biden to bring back Binance exec from Nigeria
5.6.2024
The U.S. politicians have accused Nigeria’s government of charging Gambaryan, a Binance compliance officer and former federal agent, with “baseless” crimes
Binance prepares for MiCA rules, updates stablecoin strategy
3.6.2024
Binance will ease European users’ transition from unauthorized to regulated stablecoins with a “sell-only” strategy
Coinbase Challenges SEC’s Rulemaking Process, Argues for Clear Regulations on Digital Assets
1.6.2024
Coinbase, Inc. has escalated its dispute with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by filing a reply brief in the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, arguing the necessity of clear rulemaking for the digital asset industry. The case underscores the ongoing tensions between regulators and...
Crypto community backs CZ amid prison term
1.6.2024
Once he completes his four-month sentence at Lompoc prison, Zhao plans to resume his involvement in cryptocurrency
New York sets customer service standards for virtual currency entities
30.5.2024
The BitLicense just got a little tougher with new mandatory standards for treating customers right
Former Consensys employee launches new stablecoin amid regulatory uncertainty
29.5.2024
Former Consensys employee Jack Jia, co-founder of Stable.com, launches new stablecoin USD3 amid regulatory uncertainty and shifting stablecoin narratives
Hong Kong SFC to compliance check crypto firms offices after license deadline
29.5.2024
A total of eleven crypto asset companies and exchanges have withdrawn license applications ahead of the deadline
Hong Kong Will Inspect Offices of Crypto Platforms as Important Compliance Deadline Looms
28.5.2024
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) will conduct on-site inspections of those crypto trading platforms interested in continuing to pursue their licensing applications as a key deadline looms, the regulator announced Tuesday