Gary Gensler Asks SEC Staff to Fine-Tune Crypto Compliance — Says ‘Vast Majority Are Securities’ – Regulation Bitcoin News
The chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, revealed that he has asked staff at the...
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US SEC Sets Up Dedicated Office to Review Crypto Filings – Regulation Bitcoin News
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is setting up a dedicated office to review crypto-related filings. The securities regulator...
Indian Finance Minister Urges IMF to Lead in Regulating Crypto — Georgieva Says IMF Ready to Work With India – Regulation Bitcoin News
India’s finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, has urged the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to take “a lead role” in regulating crypto...
Argentine Tax Authority AFIP Strengthens Supervision, Finds Three Clandestine Cryptocurrency Mining Farms – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Argentine tax authority (AFIP) found three different clandestine cryptocurrency mining farms last week. The farms were located in San...
Legal Experts Say Nigeria in Need of ‘Clear-Cut Guidelines’ for Crypto Industry – Regulation Bitcoin News
Authorities in Nigeria have been told to consider upgrading the country’s cryptocurrency regulatory guidelines because current regulations are not consistent...
Powers On… Insider trading with crypto is targeted — Finally! Part 1 – Cointelegraph Magazine
It took a few years, but government crackdowns on “insider trading” involving digital assets have finally arrived. It’s about time!...
Saudi Arabia’s Central Bank Hires Virtual Assets and Digital Currency Program Lead – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Saudi Arabian central bank has reportedly appointed Mohsen Al Zahrani as the lead of the bank’s virtual assets and...
Iran Starts Licensing Crypto Miners Under New Regulatory Framework – Regulation Bitcoin News
The government of Iran has reportedly started issuing licenses to crypto miners under the new “comprehensive and detailed” regulatory framework...
Argentinian Tax Authority Wins Landmark Case to Confiscate Funds From a Digital Account – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Argentinian Tax Authority (AFIP) has won a historic case to seize taxpayer funds from a digital account. The case,...
Binance identifies KyberSwap hack suspects, involves law enforcement
Helping investigate a $265,000 hack on decentralized crypto exchange KyberSwap, crypto exchange Binance narrowed down two suspects that seem responsible...
Crypto Ads in Thailand Must Feature Clear Investment Warnings, New Regulations Require – Regulation Bitcoin News
Thailand has introduced tighter rules that will oblige crypto companies to duly inform potential customers of the investment risks on...
Georgia to Update Crypto Regulations to Incorporate EU Rules, Legalize Industry – Regulation Bitcoin News
The government of Georgia has approved amendments to the legal framework for the Caucasian nation’s financial sector, including additional regulations...
SEC Warns Crypto Investors of Scammers Exploiting Their Fear of Missing Out on Social Media – Regulation Bitcoin News
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned about scammers exploiting investors’ fear of missing out (FOMO) on social...
Singapore Considers Stricter Rules for Retail Crypto Investors — Regulator Says Cryptocurrencies Are ‘Highly Hazardous’ – Regulation Bitcoin News
Singapore’s central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), is contemplating imposing stricter rules on retail crypto investors. “MAS regards...
Dubai Regulator Announces Virtual Assets Marketing and Advertising Guidelines – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Dubai virtual assets regulator, the Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA), has unveiled digital assets marketing and promotion guidelines that...
Ethiopia-Based Crypto Service Providers Told to Register With the Country’s Cybersecurity Agency – Regulation Bitcoin News
Cryptocurrency service providers operating in Ethiopia are now required to register with the country’s cybersecurity agency known as the Information...
Singapore Seeks Detailed Information From Crypto Firms Ahead of New Regulations, Report Unveils – Regulation Bitcoin News
Financial authorities in Singapore are taking steps toward increased oversight in the crypto space with the city-state’s central bank reportedly...
Philippine Lawmakers, Central Bank, SEC Discuss Crypto Regulation in Senate Hearing – Regulation Bitcoin News
The central bank and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the Philippines discussed crypto regulation in a Senate hearing...
Binance gives security assurances in Philippine senate banking committee hearing
Binance representatives participated in a hearing of the Philippine Senate Banking Committee, according to a report in the local press...
Bitstamp Sees ‘Massive Crypto Interest’ From Institutional Clients – Regulation Bitcoin News
The CEO of a major cryptocurrency exchange, Bitstamp, says that his trading platform is seeing “massive crypto interest” from institutional...
Australia to map all cryptocurrencies in the country
Australia’s crypto mapping exercise seeks to help authorities know about which crypto assets are used in the country. The review...
Voyager creditors oppose $1.9M employee retention proposal
Voyager Digital Holdings’ committee of unsecured creditors has filed a motion to object to the firm's proposal to keep its...
