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Italy Prepares to Issue Guidelines on Implementing EU Crypto Regulation
10.7.2024
Italy’s central bank will soon release guidelines on implementing the European Union’s Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) Regulation to ensure the payment system’s regular functioning, Bank of Italy Governor Fabio Panetta revealed on Tuesday. In his speech to the Italian...
What Still Needs to Happen Before Spot Ether ETFs Can Trade
9.7.2024
There's a lot of excitement over the possibility that a spot ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) may be around the corner. Here's what still needs to happen before one may launch
Canada to sanction LiquiTrade for Securities Act violation
8.7.2024
BCSC finds LiquiTrade guilty of running an illegal exchange, which could result in sanctions ranging from fines to a ban
Canada to sanction LiquiTrade for Securities Act violation
8.7.2024
The BCSC finds LiquiTrade guilty of running an illegal exchange, which could result in sanctions ranging from fines to a ban
Crypto exchanges subject to EU Travel Rule in 6 months
5.7.2024
New EU regulations mandate crypto exchanges to comply with Travel Rule Guidelines, enhancing AML/CFT measures starting Dec. 30
Nigerian SEC mandates local offices for crypto firms
4.7.2024
The requirement also states that applicants must report customer complaints and emergent risks and be subject to SEC inspections, audits, and monitoring
When Do Secondary Token Sales Violate Howey?
4.7.2024
A federal judge overseeing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's case against Binance ruled that most of the case can proceed, but dismissed charges tied to the sale of BUSD and secondary sales of BNB
EU–US Financial Forum Highlights Cooperation on Crypto Regulation
4.7.2024
The EU–U.S. Joint Financial Regulatory Forum took place last week, with participants exchanging views on topics of mutual interest as part of their regular financial regulatory dialogue. The dialogue was hosted by the European Commission and the U.S. Department of the Treasury. During the forum...
Cardano updates MiCA compliance indicators 6 months ahead of the curve
2.7.2024
The Cardano Foundation and CCRI release MiCA-compliant sustainability indicators in an effort to position Cardano ahead of the regulatory curve with a focus on energy efficiency and transparency
Digital Chamber Urges SEC to End Attacks on Crypto Industry, Embrace Future of Finance
2.7.2024
The Digital Chamber (TDC) has urged the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to end its attacks on the crypto industry following its enforcement action against Consensys. The chamber argues the SEC’s actions are overreaching and detrimental to financial innovation and inclusion....
Hawaii Wraps Up Sandbox: Crypto Firms No Longer Need State Money Transmitter Licenses
1.7.2024
The U.S. state of Hawaii’s regulatory sandbox concludes today. Crypto companies will no longer require a Hawaii-issued money transmitter license to conduct business within the state. However, they must comply with federal regulations. Hawaii’s Regulatory Sandbox Concludes The Department...
Analyst Updates Spot Ether ETF Launch Date Prediction Citing Slow SEC Review
30.6.2024
Bloomberg’s senior ETF analyst has updated his prediction regarding the launch of ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), noting delays due to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s review process during the holiday week. Despite the approval of 19b-4 filings for eight ether ETFs in...
ECOWAS urged to adopt crypto rules like Europe’s MiCA
30.6.2024
Nigerian data and policy analyst Obinna Uzoije noted that a unified regulatory framework for all ECOWAS member states would offer potential crypto investors much-needed clarity
SEC Asks Court to Quash Coinbase Subpoena in Legal Clash Over Crypto Regulations
29.6.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked the court to quash a subpoena issued by crypto exchange Coinbase that demands documents related to the crypto markets and personal communications of SEC Chair Gary Gensler. The SEC argues that the subpoena is irrelevant and imposes undue...
Vitalik Buterin says crypto regulations have created ‘anarcho-tyranny’
29.6.2024
The Ethereum co-founder says we’d all be better off with either anarchy or tyranny but not both
Jesse Powell donates $1M in crypto to Trump's 2024 campaign
28.6.2024
Jesse Powell, Kraken co-founder, backs Trump with $1 million in Ether, supporting pro-crypto policies against regulatory crackdowns
Coinbase Sues SEC, FDIC for Transparency on Crypto Regulations
27.6.2024
Coinbase has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to obtain documents on their approaches to cryptocurrency regulation. Coinbase’s chief legal officer highlighted the lack of clear guidelines from the...
MiCA laws come into effect in Europe — Here’s what you need to know
27.6.2024
The EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) introduces new rules for the cryptocurrency industry, which will affect stablecoins and crypto asset service providers
UAE regulations may ban crypto payments, warns lawyer
26.6.2024
UAE lawyer Irina Heaver told Cointelegraph that the policy shift could signal a “less favorable environment” for crypto in the UAE
Ron Wyden on FISA Reform and Crypto
26.6.2024
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) has been a long-standing member of the U.S. Senate, and was a sponsor or co-sponsor of several key pieces of legislation enabling broad adoption of the internet. More recently, he voted in favor of a House Resolution overturning the Securities and Exchange Commission's Staff...