Poland puts Crypto.com’s operator on warning list

The Polish Financial Supervision Authority has added four new entities to the public warning list, including operator of Crypto. com. Editor’s note: this article has been updated to include a statement from Crypto. дальше »

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Chainlink, UBS Asset Management, Swift Complete Pilot to Extract Cash From Tokenized Funds

The pilot was run as part of the Monetary Authority of Singapore's Project Guardian. дальше »

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Singapore Sling – The Tech City Is Tokenizing

Singapore is accelerating its efforts to integrate tokenization into its financial services sector, with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) spearheading initiatives to establish a robust ecosystem for tokenized assets. дальше »

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Singapore advances asset tokenization with new MAS frameworks

The Monetary Authority of Singapore is pulling together the projects and participants needed for the next step in its asset tokenization trials.  дальше »

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How Singapore’s tokenization push could reshape fixed income and FX markets

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is rolling out a series of measures to advance tokenization across the financial sector, targeting enhanced market infrastructure and industry-wide adoption. дальше »

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Gemini secures regulatory approval in Singapore amid Asia expansion plans

Crypto exchange Gemini said it has received in-principle approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to provide cross-border money transfer and digital payment token services, according to an Oct. дальше »

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Winklevoss’ crypto exchange Gemini secures in-principal approval from Singapore’s MAS

Gemini has received in-principle approval from Singapore’s Monetary Authority for a major payment institution license, marking a key step in its APAC expansion. Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, founded by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, announced it has received in-principle approval from Singapore‘s… дальше »

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HKMA partners up with Brazilian central bank to test cross-border tokenization

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced a new partnership with Banco Central do Brasil (BCB) to advance cross-border tokenization initiatives, joining their respective digital currency infrastructures to conduct experimental transactions under Project Ensemble and Brazil’s Drex pilot program. дальше »

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HKMA Project Ensemble partners with Brazil, Thailand for tokenization

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority launched Project Ensemble in March and now has at least three countries participating. 

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HKMA teams up with Thailand, Brazil central banks on cross-border tokenization pilots

Hong Kong Monetary Authority has partnered with the Bank of Thailand and Banco Central do Brasil to advance cross-border tokenization projects under collaborative initiatives. Hong Kong‘s financial watchdog, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, has partnered with the central banks of… дальше »

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FINRA says rules still apply in the metaverse

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority says brokers and dealers are increasingly experimenting in the metaverse.

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A truly decentralized system would decentralize authority — Cardano exec

Cardano Foundation chief technology officer Giorgio Zinetti told Cointelegraph that centralized authority is good for speed, but decentralized governance would give long-term sustainability.  дальше »

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UK Regulator Justifies Tough Crypto Crackdown Amid Industry Pushback

The UK financial regulatory agency sticks to its decision to continue implementing stringent rules in the registration process of businesses involved in cryptocurrencies. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) asserted that UK’s tough regulations on crypto firms serve as a deterrence to prevent these companies from becoming conduits for any money laundering activities. Related Reading: Crypto […] дальше »

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FCA doubles down on hawkish crypto stance to fight money laundering

The FCA is defending its stringent crypto firm registration process despite concerns that the approach may hinder innovation. The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority is reaffirming its commitment to a rigorous registration process for crypto businesses, addressing concerns that these tough… дальше »

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EU markets regulator demands enhanced cybersecurity audits for crypto firms: report

The EU’s markets watchdog is reportedly set to call for mandatory external audits of crypto companies’ cyber defenses to enhance consumer protection amid rising security breaches. The European Securities and Markets Authority is said to be gearing up to advocate… дальше »

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Dubai's VARA Has Struck Correct Balance in Licensing Time Frame, Says Senior Official

Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority believes it has struck the correct balance in terms of time taken to award licenses to crypto-related applicants, its senior official Sean McHugh told CoinDesk in an interview on Tuesday, disputing any perception of being a friendlier-than-usual crypto regulator. дальше »

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SEC Commissioner says agency’s approach to crypto has been a “disaster for the whole industry”

SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda said the agency hasn’t provided guidance on securities laws His comments come as Crypto.com sues the SEC for overreaching its regulatory authority over crypto after receiving a Wells notice A US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner has said that the agency’s approach to crypto has been a “disaster for the […] The post SEC Commissioner says agency’s approach to crypto has been a “disaster for the whole industry” appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »

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Bitnomial sues SEC over continued claim that XRP is a security

Crypto derivatives exchange Bitnomial has sued the United States Securities and Exchange Commission over the agency’s attempt to “overextend its jurisdiction” to crypto derivatives. In the lawsuit filed on October 10, Bitnomial accused the SEC of trying to claim regulatory authority over the crypto exchange’s planned offering of XRP Futures contract. Bitnomial says SEC claimed […] дальше »

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Bitnomial files lawsuit against SEC, challenges its claim that XRP futures are securities

The lawsuit could set a precedent for how crypto derivatives are regulated, potentially reshaping the SEC's authority over digital assets. The post Bitnomial files lawsuit against SEC, challenges its claim that XRP futures are securities appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Dubai's VARA Fines, Issues Cease-and-Desist Orders Against 7 Crypto Entities

Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) issued cease-and-desist orders and accompanying fines to seven entities for operating without the required licenses and breaching marketing regulations. дальше »

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Paxos expands yield-bearing stablecoin USDL to Arbitrum

Paxos International has launched its yield-bearing stablecoin Lift Dollar on Ethereum layer-2 network Arbitrum. The UAE-based subsidiary of Paxos, regulated by Abu Dhabi’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority, announced the expansion of Lift Dollar (USDL) to Arbitrum (ARB) on Oct. 9.… дальше »

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Crypto.com sues the US SEC after Wells notice

com has sued the SEC for overreaching its regulatory authority over crypto. The lawsuit challenges SEC rules categorizing most crypto transactions as securities. com seeks clarity on crypto derivatives through a petition with the CFTC. дальше »

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Archax partners with Assetera to offer tokenized funds across EU

Archax, a digital securities exchange and real-world assets firm regulated by the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority and tokenized securities platform Assetera, have announced a major strategic partnership on tokenization of real-world assets. дальше »

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Dogecoin Erases 6-Month Downtrend as Whales Go on a Buying Spree after Amassing DOGE Worth a Whopping $140 Million

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EU regulator urged to unify crypto rules for ETFs amid fractured regional laws

21Shares, a crypto investment firm, has called on the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) to establish standardized regulations for incorporating crypto into UCITS (Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities) funds, according to an Oct. дальше »

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Is UAE setting the stage for a crypto revolution with VAT exemption?

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has made a significant move in the evolving world of cryptocurrencies by introducing VAT exemptions for virtual asset transactions. On October 2, 2024, the UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced changes under Cabinet Decision No. дальше »

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Crypto ETP giant 21Shares urges European regulator to bring regulatory clarity

21Shares has urged the European Securities and Markets Authority to create a “much-needed clarity” for retail and institutional crypto investors across Europe. Crypto investment firm 21Shares is pressing the European Securities and Markets Authority to establish clearer guidelines for including… дальше »

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UAE Exempts Crypto Transactions From Value Added Tax

The United Arab Emirates has exempted crypto transactions from value-added tax (VAT), according to an amendment in the law made by the Federal Tax Authority. дальше »

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Kraken launches Bermuda-based crypto derivatives venue 

Kraken has expanded its offshore with a new derivatives trading venue in Bermuda, licensed by the Bermuda Monetary Authority. Kraken, a major global cryptocurrency exchange, has launched a new derivatives trading platform in Bermuda after securing a digital asset business… дальше »

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UK believes trial to embrace digital securities can protect ‘market integrity’

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Bank of England have officially launched the next phase of their Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS), enabling firms to explore distributed ledger technology (DLT) and tokenized securities within traditional financial markets. дальше »

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Ripple secures in-principle approval to expand services in the UAE

Ripple announced the in-principle license from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) on Tuesday, Oct. 1. DFSA’s approval could see Ripple unlock its end-to-end payment services in the UAE as well as boost overall Middle East presence. дальше »

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Ripple secures in-principle approval to expand services in UAE

Ripple has received in-principle approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority to enhance its cross-border payment solutions in the Middle East. Ripple is expanding its international presence by securing in-principle approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority to broaden its… дальше »

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Australia’s ANZ joins Project Guardian on tokenized assets

Australia’s ANZ Bank is partnering with the Monetary Authority of Singapore, Chainlink Labs, and ADDX to explore tokenized assets and blockchain interoperability. ANZ Bank, one of Australia’s “Big Four” banks, has become the first Australian bank to join Project Guardian,… дальше »

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Australian lender ANZ partners with Chainlink to explore RWA tokenization

Australia’s second-largest bank, ANZ, has partnered with Chainlink Labs and ADDX to explore tokenized real-world assets, according to a Sept. 30 statement shared with CryptoSlate. The move is part of ANZ’s involvement in the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) Project Guardian, which aims to enhance access to tokenized assets in the financial sector. дальше »

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Hong Kong crafts crypto OTC derivative rules in accordance with European standards

Hong Kong financial regulators set requirements for crypto over-the-counter derivatives following the European Securities and Markets Authority standards, including the use of Digital Token Identifiers. дальше »

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UAE introduces strict crypto marketing guidelines to curb risks

Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) announced updated marketing guidelines for firms promoting virtual assets, marking a significant step toward strengthening investor protection in the UAE. дальше »

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Dubai regulators enforce new rule that mandates crypto marketers add risk disclaimer

United Arab Emirates’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority new rule will require crypto firms to add a disclaimer, warning potential customers about the risks that come with investing in digital assets. дальше »

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Binance Says It Helped India's Enforcement Directorate Trace $47.6M Related to a Gaming Scam

Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has helped India's Enforcement Directorate (ED), the authority investigating financial crimes, in the arrest of four individuals in a gaming scam worth $47.6 million, the exchange said on Wednesday. дальше »

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Hong Kong’s e-HKD project expands into tokenization, programmability

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is looking at a potential CBDC from a wide perspective.

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Bybit secures provisional approval for crypto operations in Dubai

Crypto exchange ByBit has secured a provisional license from Dubai’s crypto regulator. According to Sept. 16 announcement, ByBit has received provisional approval for a Virtual Asset Service Provider license, from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, marking the completion of the… дальше »

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Bybit bags provisional crypto license from Dubai regulator

The Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) has granted Bybit a non-operational license to serve retail and institutional crypto investors in Dubai. дальше »

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Ethereum Still Looking To Bounce Back Whilst New ETH Gambling ICO Positions Itself To Make Millionaires

Ethereum (ETH), once dubbed the “Swiss Army Knife of Blockchain,” has been an essential player in the decentralized space. Its ability to facilitate smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps) without a central authority has cemented its place as the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. дальше »

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Judge says CFTC exceeded its authority halting Kalshi election bets

According to Judge Jia Cobb, having Kalshi offer contracts on “whether a chamber of Congress will be controlled by a specific party in a given term” was not unlawful. дальше »

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CFTC Has No Authority to Second-Guess Election Contracts, Judge Says

Elections are not a form of "gaming," so the agency should not have conducted a public review of Kalshi's political prediction markets, the judge wrote. дальше »

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EU Regulator Sees Official Journal Publication of Stablecoin Standards Before Year-End

The European Banking Authority estimates that 15 technical standards for crypto platforms like stablecoin issuers will become official before the end of 2024. дальше »

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Standard Chartered Bank Launches Bitcoin and Crypto Custody Service in UAE

The international banking group has been granted a licence by the Dubai Financial Services Authority, allowing it to custody its clients' digital assets. дальше »

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TZERO receives SEC and FINRA approval for digital securities custody

TZERO has received approval from both the Securities and Exchange Commission and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority to offer digital asset securities custody. According to a press release published on Sept. дальше »

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FCA charges man for operating crypto ATMs that handled $3.4m

The FCA has charged a London man for illegally operating multiple crypto ATMs without registration, processing millions in transactions. The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority has charged a London man, Olumide Osunkoya, with unlawfully operating crypto ATMs without the necessary registration,… дальше »

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FCA makes first criminal charge for running illegal crypto ATM network

In a landmark move, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has charged a man with unlawfully operating a network of cryptocurrency ATMs without proper registration. This marks the regulator’s first criminal prosecution for activities involving physical crypto machines, signalling a tougher stance against unregulated digital asset transactions. дальше »

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UK crypto registration faces high failure rate: 87% of applications don’t qualify

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) reported 87% of crypto companies applying for registration under the UK’s money laundering rules failed to receive approval in the last fiscal year. Only four out of 35 applications were approved in the 12 months ending March 31, 2023. дальше »

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