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Rostin Behnam will step down as CFTC chair on Jan. 20, advocating for disciplined crypto regulation and a renewed focus on oversight. The post CFTC chief Rostin Behnam resigns, urges stronger crypto oversight appeared first on Crypto Briefing. origin »
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The EU is setting up an anti-money laundering watchdog, and leaders want it to have strict oversight of crypto firms.
2022-2-26 16:24 | |
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Turkish authorities, alarmed by the spread of cryptocurrencies in the country, are reportedly ramping up efforts to introduce greater oversight into the sector. Local media revealed that regulators are under pressure to increase supervision in 2020 because of the growing popularity of decentralized crypto assets among Turks.
2020-1-7 01:55 | |
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The U. S. cryptocurrency scene might be on the way to seeing clear cut crypto regulations as Congress prepares to consider a new bill detailing modalities for digital asset oversight. Clear Definition for Digital Assets According to Forbes, the proposed bill titled ‘Cryptocurrency Act of 2020’ seeks to provide a clear framework for crypto regulations in the U.
2019-12-20 15:00 | |
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The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) is soliciting comments on “Designing a prudential treatment for crypto assets,” to improve the regulatory oversight by March 2020. The paper says, “These types of crypto-assets are not legal tender, and are not backed by any government or public authority.
2019-12-13 23:36 | |
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FinCEN’s director says increased adoption of reporting guidelines for crypto businesses has led to an uptick in the number of suspicious activity reports filed
2019-12-11 12:35 | |
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The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine’s legislature, has approved amendments that introduce legal terms and definitions pertaining to the crypto space. The new legislation, which aims to transpose the FATF standards into national law, also identifies who is to take responsibility for the oversight of cryptocurrencies in the country.
2019-12-9 03:54 | |
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News. Bitcoin. com has initiated a regular roundup of cryptocurrency regulatory developments around the world. For the first edition, we cover six U. S. regulators and India’s decisions on the supreme court hearing and crypto bill.
2019-11-26 21:00 | |
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Crypto derivatives are poised to come under the regulatory oversight of the Monetary Authority of Singapore
2019-11-21 15:15 | |
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Crypto asset manager Grayscale Investments filed with the SEC to register its bitcoin trust fund (GBTC) in order to appeal institutional clients with governmental oversight. According to Grayscale's oThe post Grayscale's Bitcoin Trust files registration for becoming SEC's reporting company appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2019-11-19 22:30 | |
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If passed, the bill would be the first to place Congressionally-mandated, digital commodity-specific requirements on the CFTC.
2019-11-6 02:45 | |
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Cryptocurrencies are frequently compared to the Wild West, with regulators as the absent lawmen. But authorities are now appearing in force, and cowboys are taking note. The latest actions against BitMEX could completely upend the crypto trading industry.
2019-7-29 21:20 | |
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Following U. S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin’s warning that the federal government will pursue “very, very strong” enforcement of existing cryptocurrency regulations, various federal agencies and self-regulatory organizations have started to take a step further in tightening oversight on the budding bitcoin industry.
2019-7-22 20:15 | |
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Bakkt has been trumpeted as a future main driver of crypto institutional adoption and even the bull market. The bitcoin futures exchange boasts everything Wall Street firms are looking for – the promise of uncorrelated returns to the stock market plus the confidence of regulatory oversight.
2019-7-20 01:50 | |
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CryptoNinjas - Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Asset SourceThe Virtual Commodity Association (VCA), a non-profit organization of cryptocurrency exchanges and custodians working to establish a self-regulatory organization (SRO) designation for U.
2019-7-12 01:48 | |
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CryptoNinjas - Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Asset SourceSpend. com, a crypto payment ecosystem, today announced a partnership with Paxos, a regulated Trust company, which operates itBit, a bitcoin exchange with oversight from the New York Department of Financial Services (DFS).
2019-7-12 19:35 | |
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The Virtual Commodity Association, a group of four crypto exchanges, plans to launch six committees aimed at providing standards and regulatory oversight for the crypto industry as the association works to become a self-regulatory organization.
2019-7-12 18:57 | |
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By CCN Markets: The bitcoin price has reached $11,200 at its peak earlier this month on major exchanges including Bitstamp and Coinbase following a large spike in volume and overall interest. According to reports, bitcoin is trading higher in India and Iran with premiums ranging from 5 to 30 percent, two regions that have practically restricted bitcoin trading.
2019-6-24 13:05 | |
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Russian regulators have once again moved to expand oversight of the online space in an attempt to ensure compliance with various restrictions Moscow is trying to impose. But as in other cases, their efforts have been met with resistance.
2019-6-16 20:35 | |
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On June 21, the Financial Action Task Force will reportedly publish a note clarifying how participant nations should exercise oversight for the digital assets sector
2019-6-13 15:11 | |
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Совет по стандартам финансовой отчетности (FASB), орган, который устанавливает общепринятые принципы бухгалтерского учета США, шокировал многих своим заявлением о том, что регулирующие правила для криптовалют не нужны, поскольку, по их мнению, виртуальные валюты исчезнут через 5 лет.
2019-6-6 20:48 | |
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The Financial Services Agency (FSA), which doubles as both Japan’s crypto and financial regulatory watchdog, has ordered all bitcoin trading venues and digital assets exchanges in the region to strengthen their know-your-customer (KYC) and anti-money-laundering (AML) measures, as part of preparation for the upcoming G-7 summit and FATF inspection, reports Nikkei on May 22, 2019.
2019-5-24 13:00 | |
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An Indian supreme court advocate has shared some thoughts on the kind of cryptocurrency regulation India can benefit from. The right regulatory framework “would ensure transparency, oversight and accountability,” but a “one size fits all” regulation would be a mistake, she explains.
2019-5-24 07:45 | |
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An Indian supreme court advocate has shared some thoughts on the kind of cryptocurrency regulation India can benefit from. The right regulatory framework “would ensure transparency, oversight and accountability,” but a “one size fits all” regulation would be a mistake, she explains.
2019-5-25 07:45 | |
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Coinspeaker Crypto Management is More Critical Than Ever Before, And That’s a Good ThingIncreasing regulatory oversight and the latest progression made in the crypto movement means that users are tasked with keeping track of their cryptos in a clear and auditable way.
2019-5-16 20:19 | |
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ErisX’s spot market may bring more smart money, regulatory intervention to crypto
2019-5-12 11:49 | |
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The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has posted a new proposal from Crescent Crypto Index Services, a subsidiary of Crescent Asset Management, for the launch of a crypto-backed exchange-traded fund (ETF).
2019-5-11 19:39 | |
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A new report by blockchain intelligence firm CipherTrace provides insights into the state of the global crypto asset sector. The Q1 2019 Cryptocurrency Anti-Money Laundering Report makes the case for increased regulatory oversight as the industry matures.
2019-5-9 22:00 | |
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In evaluating the New York Attorney General’s recent bombshell announcement about Tether/Bitfinex, the one thing that I pointed out in the OAG Court Filing that I believe has been a crucial oversight by many in the crypto space is the fact that ‘Merlin’ (who we now know to be Giancarlo Devasini) was asking ‘Oz’ (who […]
2019-5-3 00:58 | |
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Crypto security and intelligence firm CipherTrace has published its Q1 2019 Cryptocurrency Anti-Money Laundering Report, revealing that exchange platforms all over the world have lost nearly $400 million as a result of hacks and thefts.
2019-5-3 17:40 | |
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North Korea could pose a threat to countries across Southeast Asia as it looks to exploit cryptocurrency exchanges due to gaps in regulatory frameworks, according to a new report.
2019-4-25 17:04 | |
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Japan’s regulator raided two exchanges to verify their internal oversight process and consumer protection.
2019-4-24 13:09 | |
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Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is looking into two major cryptocurrency exchange platforms as part of an investigation. According to a report published by Reuters Japan on April 23, 2019, the investigation by the financial watchdog is connected to the legal compliance and customer protection standards of trading platforms Fisco Digital Asset Group (FDAG) and Huobi Japan, the Japanese subsidiary of Huobi Global.
2019-4-24 22:55 | |
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As Japan looks to leverage the digital asset space to bolster its economy, its regulators are tasked with minimizing the country’s risk exposure. Most recently, the nation’s financial regulator will require its crypto exchanges to increase oversight on “cold storage” or offline wallets.
2019-4-22 18:43 | |
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Leading up to the G20 summit in June, the Financial Stability Board has detailed how the European Union and its member countries are regulating crypto assets, who the regulators are in each country and the scope of their oversight.
2019-4-12 09:14 | |
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Leading up to the G20 summit in June, the Financial Stability Board has detailed how the European Union and its member countries are regulating crypto assets, who the regulators are in each country and the scope of their oversight.
2019-4-12 09:14 | |
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The Financial Stability Board has detailed how its member countries regulate crypto assets, who the regulators are, and the scope of their oversight. Most countries have more than one government body monitoring and regulating different aspects of crypto activities.
2019-4-8 10:34 | |
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In an official blog post published on April 4, 2019, the Viennese cryptocurrency brokerage platform Bitpanda confirmed that it has received a license to operate as a payment service provider in Austria.
2019-4-4 20:17 | |
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Ripple prices flat-line below 34 cents Jake Chervinsky, a crypto lawyer, believes ongoing civil suit against Ripple will settle next year Volumes low, averaging 15 million. Eventual clarification of XRP’s status will either cause a rally or a meltdown as owners liquidate their holdings escaping SEC’s incoming oversight.
2019-3-23 20:00 | |
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An Israeli court ruled on March 17, 2019, that banks can't enforce a blanket ban against all accounts linked to cryptocurrency. Instead, the court said, banks need to consider the specific type and scope of crypto-related activity before determining whether or not to open an account.
2019-3-20 18:53 | |
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As anxiety grows around every new twist and turn in the ongoing QuadrigaCX drama, along with extensive QuadrigaCX media coverage, Canada’s mainstream media has been calling on the government to bring in better oversight and regulation of cryptocurrency businesses, especially cryptocurrency exchanges.
2019-3-20 18:42 | |
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Contrary to their Gemini billboard slogans, crypto doesn’t actually need rules, clarified Cameron Winklevoss. Instead, it’s companies that deal in cryptocurrencies that require “thoughtful” oversight, particularly in light of the recent QuadrigaCX fiasco.
2019-3-17 13:00 | |
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Many cryptocurrency investors and entrepreneurs have anxiously awaited a green light from the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission for the first bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). A bitcoin ETF would bring more products to Wall Street and give institutional investors more direct access to an asset class they are clearly very enthusiastic about in 2019.
2019-3-15 18:23 | |
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Dash Masternodes will have an even greater say in how the network runs, with the first election of Trust Protectors this month. The post Dash Elects Trust Protectors For Greater Oversight appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
2019-3-15 00:20 | |
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CipherTrace, a blockchain analytics company, is partnering with the Republic of Malta’s sole financial regulatory agency to ensure that all crypto transactions within the country are free of money laundering and other similar financial crimes.
2019-3-14 00:14 | |
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The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has apparently been specifically targeting bitcoin and crypto investors as part of its broader tax strategy to keep tabs on their cryptocurrency investments, including how they purchase these assets.
2019-3-9 23:53 | |
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Commissioners of the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have come together to discuss their regulatory approaches to bitcoin futures contracts and bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
2019-2-18 12:47 | |
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U. S. -based cryptocurrency exchange platform Kraken has completed the largest transaction in its history after it made its foray into the futures trading world with the acquisition of London-based Crypto Facilities.
2019-2-5 21:04 | |
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The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority has proposed guidance for how various crypto assets should be regulated in the country.
2019-1-23 18:30 | |
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Decentralized exchange Bisq has upgraded its software with an entirely new User Interface (UI) design and the launch of the Bisq Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) on testnet.
2019-1-9 21:05 | |
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The next generation of institutions in Europe won’t just hold Bitcoin, they will benchmark themselves against it.
Animoca Brands has taken a new step in its regulatory plans after receiving early approval to pursue a fund management license in Abu Dhabi. Animoca Brands is advancing its regulated strategy after receiving initial approval to establish a fund management…
The case highlights the tension between privacy in cryptocurrency and regulatory efforts to curb illicit financial activities. The post Samourai Wallet’s William Hill receives 4-year sentence for money laundering involvement appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
BlackRock's move signals growing institutional interest in Ethereum staking, potentially boosting mainstream adoption and regulatory clarity. The post BlackRock registers iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF in Delaware appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Since the demand of customers is valid, asset managers may have no choice but to bank on crypto and crypto native solutions.
The potential legislation could significantly shape U.S. crypto regulation, impacting global market dynamics and innovation leadership. The post Senate Banking and Agriculture committees expected to vote on crypto market structure bill next month appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
This move could accelerate the integration of cryptocurrencies into traditional finance, influencing future municipal funding strategies. The post New Hampshire okays $100M municipal bond backed by Bitcoin appeared first on Crypto Briefing.