From Beijing to Tokyo, Asian nations get active in crypto regulation: Law Decoded, May 22–29

Lawmakers in Japan have decided to enforce stricter Anti-Money Laundering measures starting June 1 to trace cryptocurrency transactions.

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EU Watchdog Proposes Stricter Crypto Regulation Amid Financial Stability Concerns

European Union's watchdog suggests implementing stricter regulations on crypto assets

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Japan to impose stricter crypto AML measures from June

In a bid to align its legal framework with global standards, Japan's Cabinet has decided to implement stricter anti-money laundering measures, specifically targeting cryptocurrency asset transactions.

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New York Attorney General Proposes Stricter Regulations for The Crypto Industry

New York Attorney General Letitia James has introduced a new legislative proposal to regulate the cryptocurrency industry and safeguard investors. Known as the CRPTO Act, the said regulation proposes several measures, such as requiring independent auditing and the publishing of financial statements by crypto companies, preventing individuals who own crypto exchanges from also owning the […]

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Crypto Market Forecast: Week of April 24th 2023

A curated weekly summary of forward-focused crypto news that matters. This week, Bitcoin slides amid the latest bout of regulatory uncertainty in the United States, Argentina looks set to be stricter with crypto as it faces an IMF bailout, and Bitcoin has a strong recent correlation with gold.

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Crypto Regulation: Paxos, Others Out of Canadian Market

Coinspeaker Crypto Regulation: Paxos, Others Out of Canadian Market The decision coincides with the announcement of stricter crypto regulation by the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA).

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Is Belgium Trying to Kill Crypto?

New regulation from the Belgian Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) introduces stricter rules for ads for crypto assets. These include providing notice to the FSMA ten days before launching an advertising campaign.

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EU lawmakers push for stricter rules on anonymous crypto transfers

The legislation was one of several laws designed to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, receiving 99 votes in favor, eight votes against and six abstentions.

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G7 Leaders To Create Global Cooperative Strategy For Crypto

Leaders from the Group of Seven nations, or G7, are reportedly gearing up to take on cryptocurrencies with a call for stricter regulations at their next meeting, according to a report from Kyoto news agency.

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Op-ed: How Hong Kong’s stricter crypto regulations aim to boost investor confidence

The following is a guest post from Anndy Lian.

The post Op-ed: How Hong Kong’s stricter crypto regulations aim to boost investor confidence appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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France’s National Assembly approves stricter licensing rules for crypto firms

France has taken a significant step towards implementing new cryptocurrency regulations, with the National Assembly voting in favor of stricter licensing rules for crypto firms. The move aims to bring French laws in line with anticipated European Union (EU) standards and bolster the country's reputation as a crypto hub.

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Crypto In The Crosshairs And Bitcoin Market Dynamics

Announcements by government agencies make stricter regulations look imminent for the crypto industry. How derivatives market action impacts the bitcoin price.

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Crypto Is Not Under Attack, SEC Chair Denies Operation “Choke Point”

U. S. authorities are cracking down on the crypto industry and seem ready to introduce stricter regulations against the nascent sector. Many predicted and feared what now seems to be materializing.

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Elizabeth Warren urges stricter regulation, says solution to crypto fraud begins with the SEC

United States senator Elizabeth Warren urged banking and environmental regulators to fight crypto fraud along with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in a speech on January 25. The post Elizabeth Warren urges stricter regulation, says solution to crypto fraud begins with the SEC appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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EU Imposes Stricter And More Extensive Crypto Regulations For Banks

European Union lawmakers have agreed to several changes, including stricter new requirements for banks dealing with crypto and digital assets. The European Parliament’s Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee has voted on the matter that will put these restrictions in place.

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‘No Point’ to European Union's Crypto Rules Unless World Follows Suit, Official Says

FTX's collapse may have added fuel for those seeking stricter crypto rules, but even the good guys may get it wrong, financial services commissioner Mairead McGuinness told CoinDesk.

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French Central Bank Governor Calls for Stricter Crypto Regulations Ahead of MiCA Vote

Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau has called for tougher regulatory requirements for crypto firms even as European Union Nations chart a path forward for an all-around regulation.

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French Central Bank Governor calls for 'obligatory crypto licensing'

The governor of the Bank of France, Francois Villeroy de Galhau, has called for stricter licensing rules for crypto businesses in France, noting the present unrest in the cryptocurrency markets. OnThe post French Central Bank Governor calls for 'obligatory crypto licensing' appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Australia Accelerates Crypto Adoption Plans Ahead Of 2023

The Department of Treasury, the Australian Government ministerial department responsible for economic policy, fiscal policy, market regulation, and budgeting, announced that the country will introduce stricter rules for crypto in early 2023.

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Canada prohibits leveraged trading for crypto companies

In a move to impose stricter crypto legislation amid the FTX collapse, the Canadian regulator prohibited crypto margin trading. The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published an update on crypto regulation on Dec.

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Thailand SEC to implement tighter regulations for crypto

Thailand's SEC plans to impose stricter regulations on digital assets in order to protect investors following a turbulent year in which Asians suffered significant losses.

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Thailand Regulators Prepare Stricter Rules For Crypto

Financial regulators in Thailand are about to get tough on crypto. The move follows a tumultuous year in which Asians have suffered major losses. The post Thailand Regulators Prepare Stricter Rules For Crypto appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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India Looks to Coordinate Global Crypto Rulemaking as It Assumes G-20 Presidency

India has taken over the G-20 – an intergovernmental forum of some of the world’s largest economies – just as much of the world is pondering whether stricter regulation of crypto is needed.

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Bybit unveils stricter limits for users without KYC

Bybit, ranked as the 10th largest centralized crypto exchange in the world, announced stricter KYC policies and new limits for users who trade without passing it. In a recent press release, Bybit Fintech Limited, situated in the British Virgin Islands,…

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Coinbase urges for crypto “regulatory guardrails”

Tom Duff Gordon, Vice President for International Policy at Coinbase, claims that the crypto sphere needs stricter rules following the FTC collapse. Gordon attended a podcast called “Following the Rules,” dedicated to the laws dictating life within UK and EU…

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New York AG considers banning crypto purchases from retirement funds

The turmoil surrounding the cryptocurrency exchange FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) reinforced the authorities’ conviction that the entire cryptocurrency ecosystem requires stricter regulation.

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US President Joe Biden is pushing for tighter crypto regulations

During the G20 leaders’ summit in Indonesia, US President Joe Biden issued a statement in response to the FTX fiasco. Biden calls for stricter international crypto regulation, which would compel crypto exchanges to abide by rules similar to traditional finance.…

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Hong Kong Prepares To Take Over Singapore’s Retail Crypto Sector

The growth and increasing cryptocurrency adoption have brought different reactions in many places. Some are entirely embracing the industry and its numerous opportunities with innovative ideas. But some are retracing their steps within the crypto space using stricter regulatory measures.

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Singapore to Enact Stricter Cryptocurrency Regulations to Protect Investors

On Wednesday Singapore's monetary authority presented a consultation document proposing new regulations on cryptocurrency. According to MAS investors should be cautious in investing in crypto to avoid suffering significant losses.

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Strong Rally For Bitcoin And Crypto As Wall Street Melts Down

There’s a correlation between macroeconomic factors and crypto assets like Bitcoin. Harsh and stricter factors increase the volatility of virtual tokens negatively. This is also the case for equity stocks and their markets.

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Why Are So Many Crypto Exchanges Banned In The US?

Why Are So Many Crypto Exchanges Banned in the U. S. ? Crypto regulation is a key reason for so many exchanges being banned in the US. Crypto exchanges are not illegal in the US but the rules are much stricter than in other world jurisdictions.

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Singapore considers stricter crypto regulations to protect retail traders

Singapore plans to increase the entry barrier into cryptocurrency trading for retail investors because they are “oblivious” to the associated risks, according to a speech delivered by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) managing director Ravi Menon on August 29.

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Seven S. Korean Brokerages Plan to Start Crypto Exchanges Next Year: Report

Authorities in the country have been trending towards stricter oversight since the TerraUSD collapse.

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UK Financial Authority Tightens Its Noose Around Marketing Of High-Risk Assets — But Exempts Crypto

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today introduced new stricter rules for marketing high-risk investments, in a bid to address concerns that a multitude of people don’t really understand the risks that come with such products.

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First Mover Asia: BTC Dips Below $23.5K; The Crypto Bear Market Will Test Thailand’s SEC

The country’s market regulator has said that stricter digital asset rules are coming to ensure that investors are protected; BTC trades slightly lower on Sunday.

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Bank Of England Calls For Stricter Crypto Regulations As Crypto Markets Reel Under Pressure

The Bank of England has called for stricter measures to prevent financial risks posed by digital assets even as the global cryptocurrency industry market cap gets slashed by over half.

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FTX.US Review – Fees, Supported Coins, Payment Methods

Ftx. us is the US-specific variant of the FTX exchange customized to meet the stricter regulatory requirements of trading crypto in the United States of America. It was launched in May 2020 and joined Binance US, Kraken, and Coinbase in their elite group as top Crypto exchanges in the US.

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Lithuania To Ban Anonymous Accounts As Gov’t Eyes Stricter Crypto Regulation

Lithuania is taking cryptocurrency regulation seriously. The institutions of the European Union are urged to expedite the process of regulating cryptocurrencies in consideration of the growing number of crypto-asset service providers in Europe, current global challenges, and the increased risk of money laundering and terrorism financing associated with virtual currencies. In an effort to combat money […]

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Panama President demands strict anti-money laundering measures in new crypto law

Panama’s President Laurentino Cortizo said he will not sign the new cryptocurrency bill until it provides provisions for stricter anti-laundering controls, Bloomberg News reported on May 19.

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Panama President Wants AML Measures in Place Before Signing Crypto Law

The president of Panama has refused to sign into law new crypto legislation saying it needs stricter anti-money laundering (AML) compliance measures. The post Panama President Wants AML Measures in Place Before Signing Crypto Law appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Terra Market Collapse and Tax Liabilities Could Force South Korea to Rethink Regulations

South Korea's National Assembly and the government are reportedly considering stricter crypto legislation following an emergency probe into the Terra market collapse. The post Terra Market Collapse and Tax Liabilities Could Force South Korea to Rethink Regulations appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Internal documents show EU policy makers want to push Ethereum over Bitcoin

EU policymakers are back in the spotlight less than a month after voting for stricter rules on unhosted crypto wallets. The post Internal documents show EU policy makers want to push Ethereum over Bitcoin appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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EU blunder on unhosted crypto wallets will cost the region dearly

EU lawmakers voted in favor of stricter rules on the transfer of funds to unhosted crypto wallets on Thursday. The post EU blunder on unhosted crypto wallets will cost the region dearly appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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FTX.US Review [2022] – Fees, Supported Coins, Payment Methods

Ftx. us is the US-specific variant of the FTX exchange customized to meet the stricter regulatory requirements of trading crypto in the United States of America. It was launched in May 2020 and joined Binance US, Kraken, and Coinbase in their elite group as top Crypto exchanges in the US.

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Biden’s coming for your crypto, stricter rules, and higher taxes on the way?

Last week, under a “national security memorandum,” the Biden administration said it would analyze crypto with the intent to build a regulatory framework. The post Biden’s coming for your crypto, stricter rules, and higher taxes on the way? appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Reports Show Government Intends To Imply Stricter Regulations On Cryptocurrency ATMs

In a press release yesterday, the federal agency stated that crypto kiosks, or cryptocurrency ATMs, played a major role in the increasing crimes. The United States GAO (Government Accountability Office) blames crypto kiosks for increasing drug trafficking and human trafficking.

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Bank of England to Coordinate with International Regulators for Stricter Crypto Rules

The Bank of England to step up its talks with the international counterparts on a regulatory regime for cryptocurrency next year. In an interview with The Times, Sarah Breeden, executive director for financial strategy and risk at the central bank, said that as banks begin to offer crypto-assets trading and custody services to clients, global […] The post Bank of England to Coordinate with International Regulators for Stricter Crypto Rules first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide.

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DeFi strategist Matt West claims the infrastructure bill can be fixed

Matt West, a DeFi strategist, and a Democratic congressional candidate believes there is still time to amend the US infrastructure bill, which President Biden signed into law on November 15. The bill passed into law without amendments to the broad provisions that could introduce stricter reporting requirements on crypto network validators and software developers.

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Right-wing Indian group calls for stricter crypto regulations

The leader of the conservative Hindu group has called for proper policing of the crypto space along with other stricter measures targeted at the digital space.

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