US lawmaker introduces bill aimed at limiting Fed’s authority on digital dollar

If passed, the legislation could prohibit the Fed from issuing a digital dollar “directly to anyone,” as well as bar the bank from implementing monetary policy based on a CBDC. дальше »

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UK’s FCA Cracks Down on Unregulated Crypto ATM Operators

UK’s financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has cracked down on suspects whom it alleges were operating illegal crypto ATMs around Leeds, a city in the northern English county of Yorkshire. дальше »

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Swam Markets GmbH launches world-first securities-backed tokens

These are the first DeFi-compatible securities. The stocks and bonds token will be issued by SwarmX GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Swam Markets GmbH under a prospectus registered with the Financial Market Authority in Liechtenstein. дальше »

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North Korea's Crypto Heist Seized by Norwegian Police, How Did They Do It?

Norwegian National Authority for Investigation and Prosecution of Economic and Environmental Crime has announced biggest cryptocurrency seizure in country's history дальше »

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Calm Before the Storm: Is UK’s Financial Watchdog Gearing Up for Enforcement Action?

The Financial Conduct Authority has largely been silent while its U.S. counterparts have been busy cracking down on crypto – but it has a list of 51 unregistered firms to act on. дальше »

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Crypto regulations impossible "without an act of Congress": Blockchain Association

The CLO of the Blockchain Association asked the U.S. Congress to oversee crypto regulations. A lack of regulations is causing regulators to overstep their authority. Pro-crypto trade group BThe post Crypto regulations impossible "without an act of Congress": Blockchain Association appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Crypto regulation decided by Congress, not the SEC: Blockchain Association

The group's policy head doubted a divided Congress can create crypto legislation but said it doesn’t give regulators absolute authority in the interim. дальше »

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Blockchain Association files amicus brief in Wahi case, says SEC exceeded authority

The industry group cited the Supreme Court’s recently reaffirmed “major questions” doctrine and listed the ways the Securities and Exchange Commission’s alleged regulation by enforcement causes harm. дальше »

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Bitstamp Gets Operational License From French Regulators – Here’s What Happens

Bitstamp has been extending its operational tentacles in the industry. The crypto exchange’s latest addition is an active license in France. The crypto exchange has completed its registration with the country’s Financial Markets Authority. дальше »

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Dubai Sets The Pace By Issuing Landmark Virtual Asset Regulations

In one of the most comprehensive efforts to create a crypto regulation framework, Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) has issued its Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority 2023 regulations. дальше »

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Dubai’s VARA issues new rulebook for crypto regulations

Dubai government’s crypto regulation authority, VARA, published its 2023 rulebook for regulating cryptocurrency. Any entity issuing virtual assets in the Emirate must follow the rules, startiThe post Dubai’s VARA issues new rulebook for crypto regulations appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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В Дубае запретили криптовалюты с повышенной конфиденциальностью

Дубайское управление по регулированию виртуальных активов (Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority, VARA) запретило выпуск и оборот криптовалют, использующих технологии повышения конфиденциальности для обеспечения анонимности их владельцев. дальше »

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Dubai bars issuance of privacy coins, details other crypto regulations

Dubai’s Virtual Assets and Regulatory Authority (VARA) has barred the issuance of privacy-focused crypto assets like Zcash (ZEC) and Monero (XMR) in the region, according to new guideline measures published on February 7. дальше »

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UK Crypto Firms and Regulator Blame Each Other for Industry Exodus

Firms that tried, and failed, to register with the Financial Conduct Authority cite delays and poor feedback. The regulator says it rejected applications for failing to meet requirements. дальше »

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The Sandbox Seals Deal With Saudi Arabian Digital Government Authority

Metaverse momentum has found new life. The Sandbox has signed an initial partnership deal with Saudia Arabia’s Digital Government Authority (DGA) around a yet-to-be-determined scope. 2022 brought a damper to major metaverse momentum that was built throughout 2021, as bear market conditions took over. дальше »

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Dubai creates regulatory requirements for crypto companies

The Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) in Dubai is set to roll out new rules of engagement that will serve as an operational guide for crypto firms domiciled in Dubai.  дальше »

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Ex-Coinbase Manager files to dismiss SEC claims

Former Coinbase Product Manager Ishan Wahi has urged the court to dismiss insider trading charges against him — claiming that the United States Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) lacks the authority to classify tokens as securities. дальше »

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Dubai Mandates Licensing for Crypto Companies as It Sets Out Regulatory Requirements

A set of rulebooks published by the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority lays out requirements for crypto firms covering everything from issuance and exchange services to advertising. дальше »

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Crypto Advertisers Face Jail for Not Complying With UK Advertising Rules

The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned of robust actions against firms not complying with its advertising laws. The post Crypto Advertisers Face Jail for Not Complying With UK Advertising Rules appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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UK regulators to set new rules for crypto ads

The United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) informed crypto companies targeting U.K. investors to prepare for an incoming regulation regarding cryptocurrency promotions. дальше »

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UK FCA warn crypto companies to comply with new ad regime or face imprisonment

The United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) warned crypto companies to comply with the country’s new financial promotions regime or face up to two years imprisonment, according to a February 6 statement. дальше »

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UK Financial Regulator Warns Crypto Firms of Jail Time for Unauthorized Ads

Rules aren’t set in stone but will mirror those for other high-risk investment, the Financial Conduct Authority said дальше »

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86% of UK Crypto Firms Fall Short of Anti-Money Laundering Standards, FCA Reveals

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Stablecoins face uncertain future in Hong Kong as new regulation reveals...

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has concluded its discussion paper on crypto-assets and stablecoins. The regulator has clarified that Hong Kong will not permit algorithmic stablecoins.  ThThe post Stablecoins face uncertain future in Hong Kong as new regulation reveals... appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Kazakhstan Looks to Tighten Rules for Crypto Exchanges After FTX Collapse

The Astana Financial Services Authority is seeking market feedback on new rules targeting operational resilience and separation of customer assets. дальше »

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Hong Kong to Require Stablecoin Licensing as Early as This Year

Algorithmic stablecoins like terraUSD will not be accepted under the planned regulatory regime, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority said. дальше »

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Filipino Securities Regulator Amps Up Authority To Scrutinize Crypto Industry Better

The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) intends to include crypto under its radar in order to amp up its authority over the crypto industry. This means that the Filipino SEC is seeking to increase its scope of jurisdiction over the local crypto industry according to the new draft rules. The SEC mentioned in a […] дальше »

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Singapore financial watchdog’s chairman questions if regulating crypto legitimizes speculation

Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Tharman Shanmugaratnam, spoke at the WEF23 and stated a controversial take on crypto regulations and questioned if regulating crypto could legitimize speculation, VulcanPost reported. дальше »

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Philippines securities regulator seeks more authority to police the crypto industry

The Filipino securities regulator is moving to enact tighter rules on crypto, crypto companies and other financial products using blockchain technology. дальше »

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White House wants Congress to “step up its efforts” on crypto regulations

On Friday, the Biden administration asked Congress to expand regulators’ authority in policing the crypto industry. дальше »

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White House Calls on Congress to ‘Step Up Its Efforts’ on Crypto Regulation

Officials in the Biden administration urged Congress on Friday to expand the authority of regulators to police the crypto industry. дальше »

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UK's FCA Flagged Some Crypto Firms Seeking Regulatory Approval to Law Enforcement

Some of those investigations into financial crime or "direct links to organized crime" are ongoing, an official at the Financial Conduct Authority said. дальше »

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CFTC Commissioner Kristin Johnson Urges Congress to Expand Agency’s Authority to Review Crypto Acquisitions

Following FTX’s swift, stunning collapse last November, crypto industry participants, lawmakers and regulators alike have all been mulling the same questions: Why were regulators blindsided by FTX’s implosion, and more importantly, how can the next crypto crisis be prevented? дальше »

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UK’s FCA Issues Advice for Crypto Firms After Only 41 of 300 Applicants Win Regulatory Approval

The Financial Conduct Authority has faced criticism over its arduous registration regime, with some companies dropping out of the process altogether. дальше »

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Crypto firms face uphill battle to meet FCA standards

A new report from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) reveals that a staggering 85% of cryptocurrency firms who applied for a license with the regulator failed to meet its minimum standards. дальше »

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What Crypto Legislation Could Look Like for the US, UK and Europe

Several regulatory initiatives are underway to expand oversight of this nascent industry, the former head of fintech at the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority writes. дальше »

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Ethereum price plunges while its social authority hits the sky

Ethereum (ETH) price has dropped to the $1,550 mark, down by roughly 5% in the past 24 hours and a 1.5% loss over the past week.  While ETH’s total market cap dropped below the $200 billion mark, the on-chain analytics… дальше »

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U.K policymakers debate prohibition on crypto investment products... Details inside

The Regulatory Policy Committee of the United Kingdom has shared its thoughts on the measure taken by the Financial Conduct Authority. The Financial Conduct Authority had prohibited the sale, The post U. дальше »

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SEC’s ‘one-dimensional’ approach is slowing Bitcoin progress: Grayscale CEO

Grayscale’s chief was the latest to take a swing at the authority for its so-called “regulation by enforcement” actions.

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5 Types of DAO Tools You Should Know About

DAOs, decentralized autonomous organizations, are community-led organizations with no central authority. They function similarly to grassroots movements, where a group of people with a shared mission come together. дальше »

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FCA Crypto Boss's Chilling Warning: Be Prepared to Lose It All

Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is taking increasingly hardline stance on cryptocurrency regulation, with its new Digital Assets Director Matthew Long issuing stark warning to potential investors дальше »

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Embattled Nexo Sues Cayman Islands Monetary Authority for Blocking Its VASP License

Nexo is suing Cayman Islands’ financial regulator for denying its registration as a virtual asset service provider in the territory. The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority declined Nexo’s VASP application dated December 20. дальше »

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Crypto Lender Nexo Sues Cayman Island's Regulator for Denied VASP Registration

Nexo has sued the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority to overturn its rejection of Nexo's application to register as a virtual asset services provider. дальше »

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Nexo sues Cayman Islands financial regulator over VASP license

The crypto lender claimed that the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority had placed “too much weight” on regulators’ enforcement actions in its decision to deny registration. дальше »

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Binance Gets Thumbs Up To Trade Crypto In Sweden As Part Of European Push

Binance is making a foray into Sweden after the country’s Financial Supervisory Authority gave the crypto exchange’s Swedish subsidiary permission to administer and trade crypto currencies, the company announced on January 11. дальше »

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Binance Extends Its European Compliance Footprint

With its latest registration approval from the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority, Binance is now officially ‘authorized’ to operate in seven EU countries and 15 jurisdictions worldwide. дальше »

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Binance approved to offer crypto services to Swedish customers

The decision from Sweden’s financial authority followed regulators in France, Bahrain, Spain and Dubai granting similar approvals for Binance in 2022. дальше »

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Binance Wins Seventh Approval in Europe, Registers With Swedish Regulator

Bnance has registered with Sweden's Financial Supervisory Authority, making the Nordic country the seventh European jurisdiction in which the crypto exchange has been granted approval. дальше »

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Banks Wanting a Piece of the Metaverse

Crypto and the Metaverse are decentralized without the need for a central authority, and banks are generally considered public enemy number one when it comes to crypto. As the reach of Crypto and Web3 widens, however, the lure of the metaverse is becoming attractive to banks. дальше »

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Internet service providers in Nepal asked to block crypto-related websites

Nepal’s Telecommunications Authority has instructed all ISPs to block crypto-related websites. The crypto-related activities include websites, apps, and online networks. The nation’s central bank banned cryptocurrency activities in September 2021. дальше »

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