Hong Kong Considers Bill to Regulate Stablecoins
This framework will provide the legal foundation for stablecoin regulation in Hong Kong. Regulation for Stablecoins Hong Kong is taking...
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Gary Gensler Quietly Sets Aggressive Crypto Crackdown in Motion Before Leaving, Warns Former SEC Official
SEC Chair Gary Gensler is orchestrating a last-minute push to cement aggressive crypto enforcement, with secret promotions signaling a looming...
Circle Commits to Updated Canadian Stablecoin Regulatory Requirements
The updated rules were introduced last year and outline several requirements for crypto exchanges and stablecoin issuers. USDC Issuer Circle...
Crypto Boom Ahead? Trump’s SEC Chair Pick Points to New Era for Digital Assets
Donald Trump has nominated pro-crypto Paul Atkins as SEC chair, signaling a strong shift toward innovation-friendly policies and a transformative...
South Korea Vows to Crack Down on Crypto Money Laundering
South Korea’s financial regulator says it is taking steps to combat money laundering and other financial crimes involving virtual assets....
Telcoin, Inc.’s Digital Asset Depository Charter hearing set for Dec 5th, 2024
Telcoin aims to become the first regulated crypto bank and issuer of stablecoins. Telcoin’s Digital Asset Depository Charter hearing is...
Dubai Police Teams Up With Crystal Intelligence to Tackle Crypto Crime
Dubai Police has partnered with blockchain analytics firm Crystal Intelligence and virtual asset broker-dealer Bitoasis to enhance security and combat...
Japanese Regulator Issues Warning Letters to 5 Unregistered Crypto Exchanges
Japan’s financial regulator, the FSA, has cracked down on five unregistered cryptocurrency exchanges targeting Japanese residents. Users of 5 Exchanges...
EU Banking Rules Give Crypto Firms an Edge Over US Counterparts, Analysis Finds
European Union banking regulations have provided a significant competitive advantage for crypto firms compared to the challenges faced by their...
Ripple Drops $25M to Champion Crypto-Friendly Policies
Ripple boosts Fairshake with another $25M, amplifying its push for crypto-friendly policies and challenging regulatory overreach to solidify its leadership...
A New Era Looms: FCA’s Vision to Reshape Crypto Rules by 2026
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is pushing for sweeping crypto regulations by 2026, tackling market abuse, decentralized assets, and trading...
Economic Secretary Outlines UK’s Ambitious Plans for Digital Asset Adoption
The UK’s Economic Secretary to the Treasury has said the Digital Securities Sandbox is set to help facilitate the adoption...
Russia Cautious on Tokenizing Real-World Assets
The Bank of Russia’s report highlights the potential benefits of tokenizing real-world assets but also emphasizes the need for a...
SEC Reports Record $8.2B in Remedies With 583 Enforcement Actions in 2024
The SEC’s record-breaking enforcement year revealed unprecedented financial penalties and bold action against high-risk sectors, including crypto and private funds,...
Indian Official Expresses Doubts About Crypto: ‘I Am Very Skeptical’
India’s financial services secretary expressed deep skepticism about cryptocurrency, calling it a doubtful scheme, despite the nation’s top crypto adoption...
United Kingdom to Introduce Regulation for Crypto in 2025
Stablecoins and staking services will be covered by the regulations which will provide clarity for the crypto sector in the...
SEC Chair Gary Gensler Ends Tenure a Year Early to Avoid Trump’s Axe
Gary Gensler, Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, is set to step down on January 20, 2025. Gensler...
The Crypto Cleanup: South Africa’s New Bid to Exit FATF’s Grey List
South Africa’s Financial Intelligence Centre has issued Directive 9, requiring digital asset platforms to collect and store identity information for...
Satoshi Action Fund Open-Sources Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Model, Hints at Executive Order Implementation
Dennis Porter, CEO and co-founder of the Satoshi Action Fund, recently announced the open-sourcing of a document for enacting Strategic...
Gensler’s Anticipated Exit Raises Questions: Who Will Lead the SEC Next?
SEC Chair Gary Gensler is expected to resign before completing his term, sparking debate over his successor and the potential...
Former SEC Official Calls for Gensler to Resign, End All Crypto Crackdowns
A former SEC enforcement chief has called for Chair Gary Gensler to resign and end crypto enforcement, citing Trump’s victory...
Trump Appoints Former SEC Chair to a Role That Could Influence Crypto Oversight
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has appointed former SEC Chair Jay Clayton to a key role, drawing attention to his crypto...
