Tesla and Spacex CEO Elon Musk has warned that without substantial government reform, laws and regulations will worsen annually, potentially stifling major initiatives. He has reiterated his call for significant U.S. government changes and agreed to help former President Donald Trump lead a new government efficiency commission, an idea he proposed. Musk believes reducing wasteful…
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The SEC alleged Kraken operated as an unregistered exchange, broker, dealer and clearing agency, adding that it commingled customer assets with its own. The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has sued Kraken, alleging it commingled customer funds and failed to register with the regulator as a securities exchange, broker, dealer and clearing agency. In…
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The head of the U.S. financial consumer watchdog says it’s looking to issue guidance on how crypto could fall into electronic fund transfer laws. The top United States agency for consumer financial protection is considering using the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) to protect consumers from fraudulent crypto transfers. Speaking at an Oct. 6 payments…
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Crypto exchange Binance and its founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) plan to seek the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). On July 27, the trading platform is due to submit its response to the CFTC complaint alleging that it broke derivatives laws in the United States.
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The securities regulator said it would make a recommendation within 120 days on Coinbase’s rulemaking request, but says the action has “no merit.” The United States securities regulator has asked for four more months to provide a response to Coinbase’s request for crypto regulatory clarity. In a June 13 letter submitted to the U.S. Court…
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Stricter anti-money laundering (AML) measures for the crypto sector in Japan will enter into force next month, local media reported. The new rules were adopted to align the country’s legal framework for cryptocurrencies with global standards in the field. Japan to Enforce Legislation Allowing the Tracing of Crypto Transactions The Cabinet of Japan, the executive…
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Russia’s tax administration is going to be tasked with overseeing the crypto industry in the country, a high-ranking government official has indicated. According to the regulatory concept that’s currently under consideration, the revenue service will also serve as an entry point for market participants. Russians to Report Crypto Holdings and Transactions to Their Tax Service…
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Russian lawmakers intend to soon approve four bills designed to regulate various aspects of cryptocurrencies, a high-ranking member of the Russian parliament announced. Meanwhile, Russian companies are already using digital assets in cross-border settlements, the official noted. Russian Legislature to Vote on Crypto Laws by End of July The State Duma, the lower house of…
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Crypto Council for Innovation advisor Sean Lee said more education is needed for policymakers and financial regulators. There are still industry executives that remain hopeful the United States will develop laws to treat crypto fairly, however, an advisory to the Crypto Council for Innovation warns it will take “a lot of work.” Speaking to Cointelegraph…
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Russian lawmakers have approved a draft law facilitating the implementation of the digital version of the national currency, the ruble. The legislation amends various other acts to introduce definitions and establish procedures related to the launch of the central bank digital currency. Russian State Duma Passes Digital Ruble Draft Law on First Reading The lower…
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