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Congress has put forward 18 bills on digital assets in 2021 so far
23.8.2021
Former FDIC regulator, Jason Brett, argues that U.S. lawmakers have pivoted away from private stablecoins to focus on regulating decentralized digital assets this year
US May Regulate DeFi, El Salvador's Bitcoin Draft Regulations + More News
19.8.2021
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Decentralized finance (DeFi) projects may still fall under the jurisdiction of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC),...
Nigerian Central Bank Freezes Bank Accounts of Fintech Firms, Accuses Them of Violating Forex Regulations
19.8.2021
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reportedly frozen bank accounts belonging to four fintech firms for up to 180 days after a Federal High Court in Abuja acceded to an “ex parte motion.” The ex parte motion, which is a form of temporary suspension, was granted after a Nigerian chief...
Draft El Salvador Bitcoin banking regulations released
19.8.2021
El Salvador’s Banco Central de Reserva has released two documents detailing how banks should deal with Bitcoin
Crypto Exchange Bitfront Said to End Korean Services Ahead of Tough New Regulations
18.8.2021
U.S.-based crypto trading platform Bitfront is going to discontinue services in South Korea before stricter rules for the industry are enforced in September, Korean media reported. The exchange, a subsidiary of Japanese tech giant Line, is currently available to Korean traders. Line’s...
Central Bank of Iran Should Regulate Cryptocurrencies, Securities Watchdog Says
15.8.2021
With bitcoin mining being a regulated activity in Iran, the head of the country’s securities and exchange regulator believes the central bank has to turn its attention to cryptocurrencies. The regulator is ready to consider accommodating crypto trade when digital assets are regulated. Capital...
Binance halts KRW pairs amid tightening crypto exchange regulations in Korea
13.8.2021
The crypto exchange giant said the decision was part of efforts aimed at proactive compliance with regulatory demands
Binance Discontinues Crypto Products and Services in South Korea
13.8.2021
On August 13, the cryptocurrency exchange Binance revealed it is ending a great number of services in South Korea. The company noted in the announcement that it evaluated local regulations and “will discontinue the following offerings in Korea, effective immediately.” Binance Ends...
Stronger crypto regulations in US won't necessarily help prevent fraud, says Okcoin CCO
12.8.2021
Megan Monroe said an "incubator" approach might be one possible solution to the current “patchwork of financial regulations” in the United States
Iranian Tax Authority Urges Regulators to Legalize Cryptocurrency Exchanges
12.8.2021
The Iranian National Tax Administration (INTA) has put forward a proposal to tax digital asset exchanges operating in the country. The authority calls for the legalization of their activities, fearing restrictions could negatively affect tax collection. Tax Agency Wants to Obtain User Data From...
Ukrainians to Trade and Spend Cryptocurrencies Legally, Digital Ministry Says
8.8.2021
Residents of Ukraine will be able to legally keep, exchange, and spend cryptocurrencies once the new virtual assets law is adopted. The legislation will comprehensively regulate the crypto space, possibly lower taxes for Ukrainians and create conditions for new services, a government official...
Cryptocurrency Swap Not Banned in Iran, President’s Legal Team Says
5.8.2021
Current regulations do not prohibit the swapping of digital currencies, according to the Iranian Vice Presidency for Legal Affairs. The department has stated its position in correspondence with an ICT industry association which wanted to know what rules apply to cryptocurrency exchange, local media...
Mike Novogratz blasts US officials for poor grasp over crypto industry
4.8.2021
The billionaire crypto proponent said politicians and regulators have a flawed understanding of crypto and its technological underpinnings
SEC chair wants robust crypto regulatory regime for the US
3.8.2021
America’s securities chief has crypto regulatory ambitions beyond ETFs and token offerings and includes markets like lending and DeFi
BlockFi faces regulatory heat, a sign of possible crypto lending regulations?
1.8.2021
The crypto lending giant BlockFi is facing regulatory scrutiny from a handful of states in America ahead of a proposed public listing
Ukrainian President Signs Law Opening Door for Digital Hryvnia, Regulatory Sandbox
1.8.2021
President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a law that will allow the National Bank of Ukraine to issue its own digital currency. The new legislation, which aligns Ukrainian regulations with EU rules, will also stiffen authentication requirements for clients of payment service providers....
Law professor calls for crypto mining regulation during US Senate hearing
28.7.2021
The St. Mary’s University School of Law professor called for more scrutiny on the activities of miners, especially regarding their role in transaction ordering on the blockchain
Uniswap delists 100 tokens from interface including options and indexes
26.7.2021
Synthetic tokens and tokenized stocks have made it onto Uniswap Labs’ black list as regulatory concerns mount
US Senator Launches Investigation Into ‘How Cryptocurrencies Facilitate Cybercrimes’
26.7.2021
A U.S. senator has launched an investigation into the rise of ransomware attacks as well as how cryptocurrencies facilitate cybercrimes. “The investigation will also look into current oversight efforts and regulations related to virtual currencies,” the senator explained. Investigation...
Irish Banks Hail EU’s ‘Radical’ Anti-Money Laundering Push
25.7.2021
Banks in Ireland have welcomed an upcoming reform of the European Union’s anti-money laundering regulations that will affect the crypto space. The Irish banking industry organization voiced support for the changes aimed at disrupting illicit transactions at the union level while calling them...