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Australian CBDC Research Project Could Provide Crypto Clarity, Legal Expert Says
2.9.2022
Michael Bacina, partner at law firm Piper Alderman, joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” to discuss what the project’s launch could mean for the country’s financial future
US Inches Towards Bitcoin & Ethereum Accounting Clarity, Leaving NFTs and Stablecoins for Later
1.9.2022
In a bid to develop transparent accounting rules for digital assets, the US Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has revealed what assets the industry body will include in its crypto rule-making project, leaving NFTs and certain stablecoins outside its scope....
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The SEC Provides More Regulatory Clarity
31.8.2022
Zcash, horizen and stellar might be securities, according to new regulatory filings. We’re starting to get even more clarity about the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s efforts to bring the cryptocurrency sector in line with its existing regulations
Certain regulatory clarity could be 'hugely detrimental' for crypto, says former CFPB director
23.8.2022
Some players in the industry could find U.S. regulators making a "big overreach" if agencies like the SEC listed specific criteria for cryptocurrencies as securities
Iran Impart Association demands regulatory clarity to use crypto in foreign trade
23.8.2022
Corporate lobbyists urge the government to create a proper infrastructure and avoid the emergence of business rent
Ripple’s Counsel Urges US Lawmakers to Urgently Pass ‘Sensible’ Crypto Legislation Amid SEC Lawsuit Over XRP
30.7.2022
Ripple’s general counsel has urged U.S. lawmakers to pass “sensible crypto legislation” amid a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit over the sale of xrp. “Rather than providing regulatory clarity through rulemaking, the SEC is bullying crypto markets...
European Banking Authority Concerned About Hiring Talent to Oversee Crypto Space
28.7.2022
Europe’s banking sector regulator is worried it won’t manage to find the specialized personnel needed for the oversight of the EU’s attempt to regulate the crypto market. The authority is also concerned over the lack of clarity regarding which digital assets it’s...
The SEC Is Providing Regulatory Clarity, Just Not How Anyone Wants
26.7.2022
The Securities and Exchange Commission was pretty clear about why it deemed nine cryptocurrencies “securities” last week, and that’s clearly an opening salvo
Tech trade group calls for regulatory clarity, claiming crypto job losses threaten US interests
20.7.2022
“It’s time to move the crypto policy debate from "we need regulation" to 'what are the impacts of specific regulatory proposals?’” said Chamber of Progress
Financial Superintendence of Colombia Presents Project to Regulate Crypto Service Providers
20.7.2022
The Financial Superintendence of Colombia presented a project that seeks to bring clarity to how links between banks and virtual asset service providers (VASPs) will be handled in the future. The document defines certain key concepts and determines a set of prerequisites that banks need to verify...
US crypto regulation bill aims to bring greater clarity to DAOs
11.7.2022
The Responsible Financial Innovation Act proposes a comprehensive set of regulations for the digital assets sector, and one potentially impactful section is DAOs
Elusive Bitcoin ETF: Hester Perice criticizes lack of legal clarity for crypto
17.6.2022
SEC Commissioner and “Crypto Mom” Hester Peirce criticized the SEC on its regulatory guidance, but noted that change is possible if investors and regulators work together
Colombia Takes First Steps Toward Regulating Cryptocurrency Exchanges
9.6.2022
The Congress of Colombia has approved a bill that regulates the behavior of cryptocurrency exchanges in the country in its first discussion, taking the first steps to bring clarity to this issue. One of the creators of the bill, Mauricio Toro, a representative of the Green Party, stated that this...
Crypto Firms Flock to Dubai for Regulatory Clarity as UAE Cleans Its ‘Grey’ Reputation
5.6.2022
If you’re in the crypto industry, it seems that Dubai is the place to be right now. Not only is the most populated city in the UAE and one of the world’s biggest tourist hotspots, but it has recently seen an influx of crypto firms looking to establish a regional (or global) base, including...
Chamber of Representatives in Paraguay Advances Crypto Bill
27.5.2022
Cryptocurrency regulation in Paraguay is progressing steadily, as a crypto bill introduced in December has been approved by the Chamber of Representatives in the country. The bill, which contains definitions and rules for cryptocurrency mining, one of the hot topics in Paraguay due to the cheap...
SEC Drops the Ball on Crypto Regulation and There Are Long-Term Consequences, Says Commissioner
27.5.2022
A commissioner with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned that the securities market regulator has dropped the ball on crypto regulation. “We’re not allowing innovation to develop and experimentation to happen in a healthy way, and there are long-term...
WEF 2022: Trust and clarity are missing in discussions of carbon emissions and crypto
24.5.2022
Panelists at the World Economic Forum session on crypto’s carbon footprint seem to be seeing FUD galore surrounding the environmental consequences of crypto mining
India to Give Clarity on Tax Provision Within Two Months: Sources
28.4.2022
National Assembly of Panama Advances Discussion of Cryptocurrency Law Project
27.4.2022
The National Assembly of Panama has advanced a cryptocurrency law project that seeks to regulate cryptocurrency activity to give more clarity to the sector in the country. The proposal, which was approved in the first discussion, was composed of two different projects presented to the economic...
Regulatory Clarity, More Transactional Use Could Boost Stablecoin Adoption - Crypto Summit Panel
26.4.2022
The USD 80bn-heavy stablecoin industry requires more regulatory clarity and harmonization across jurisdictions, but the coins' increased use for transactions is the ultimate factor that will boost adoption across the world, according to the participants of a discussion held at the Crypto...