International cooperation is necessary to regulate crypto conglomerates, according to the head of the central bank of France. Speaking at a tech forum in Paris, Governor Villeroy de Galhau also suggested that a new version of the EU’s recently adopted crypto law may be needed to deal with the issue. Regulation in Single Jurisdiction Insufficient…
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The crackdown initiated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may affect Binance in other regions and its license application in Hong Kong, according to a crypto-compliance lawyer. The expert believes the regulator wants the largest digital asset exchange to leave the United States. U.S. SEC Crackdown on Binance Is Different, Legal Expert Says…
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It is necessary to put an “end to the lawless crypto space,” according to the head of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). G7 nations must set an example in implementing global standards on combating money laundering, the executive insisted, as little progress has been made in regards to introducing the organization’s new crypto rules.…
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The SEC and its staff are “continuing to consider” the term “digital assets” despite proposing a definition of the term around nine months ago. The United States securities regulator is holding off from ratifying the definition of the term “digital assets” in rules that govern reporting disclosures for hedge and private equity funds, despite proposing…
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On April 24, 2023, Coinbase announced that it had filed an action in federal court requesting the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to respond to their petition. The petition, submitted in July 2022, requested the commission to propose and adopt rules governing the regulation of digital assets. Coinbase Requests SEC to Respond to Petition…
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Binance, a top cryptocurrency exchange by trading volumes and client count, has praised the United Kingdom’s decision to consult as they look to establish a framework that will see cryptocurrencies better regulated, spurring adoption in the region. HM Treasury Report Released In a tweet on February 1, following the United Kingdom’s HM Treasury sharing a report detailing…
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Lawmakers in the European Union have backed legislation imposing new capital requirements for financial institutions, including strict rules meant to cover crypto-related risks. The latter concern banks keeping digital assets and are expected to enter into force in January, 2025. EU Legislators Approve Draft Law Implementing the Basel III Capital Regulations for Banks Members of…
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Ukraine will become the world’s best jurisdiction for crypto assets, the minister overseeing the country’s digital transformation promised. Speaking with media at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Mykhailo Fedorov praised the support from the crypto community for his war-struck nation. Crypto Donations Have Been Critically Helpful to Ukraine Amid Invasion, Fedorov Says During the…
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The U.K. is mulling over launching a digital pound as it remains committed to becoming a cryptocurrency hub, a government representative has indicated. British authorities should also regulate payments with stablecoins, according to the official. United Kingdom Prepares to Begin Consultation on Digital Pound Currency The executive power in London is considering the introduction a…
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On Nov. 11, 2022, FTX Trading Ltd. filed a voluntary petition for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware. The news followed a few days of speculation and evidence that had shown the digital currency exchange was likely insolvent. The company’s bankruptcy filing and information concerning Sam Bankman-Fried’s (SBF) quantitative cryptocurrency trading firm Alameda Research shed…
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