Bitcoin ETF approval nearing, but brace for more setbacks — BitGo CEO
Mike Belshe, CEO of cryptocurrency exchange BitGo, has suggested that all indications are leaning toward a favorable outcome for a...
Regulation
Cybersecurity expert backs Sen. Warren’s crypto bill in Senate hearing
United States Senator Elizabeth Warren has emphasized the risks of cryptocurrency scams targeting senior citizens in the U.S., with a...
Global securities body IOSCO unveils crypto regulatory framework proposals
IOSCO, the international regulatory body overseeing securities markets, has released its conclusive report containing policy suggestions for crypto and digital...
Germany’s Commerzbank obtains crypto custody licence
Commerzbank has become the first full-service bank in Germany to receive regulatory approval for a crypto custody licence. Commerzbank, among...
IMF MD asks for global preparation for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs)
IMF’s Georgieva urges global readiness for CBDCs at Singapore FinTech Festival. CBDCs are a potential cash replacement, enhancing resilience, and...
Democratic Party of South Korea mandates parliamentary candidates disclose crypto holdings
The Democratic Party of Korea, which holds 167 out of 300 seats in the National Assembly, has made it mandatory...
Australian regulators will compel businesses to report cyberattacks: Report
Australian authorities will oblige local companies to be fully transparent and report any ransomware cyberattacks on their businesses. The country’s...
Bitcoiners pitch draft bill to preserve blockchain, decentralization in Argentina
Non-government organization Bitcoin Argentina presented a draft bill proposing to regulate the cryptocurrency market in a way that preserves decentralization...
Ripple faces slim odds of $770M disgorgement
Attorney John Deaton, representing XRP holders, has made a persuasive case in the Ripple vs. SEC legal saga, suggesting that...
47 countries pledge to authorize the crypto-asset reporting framework by 2027
Just under 50 national governments have issued a joint pledge to “swiftly transpose” the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), the new...
Taiwan determines new suspects in alleged fraud — Report
The saga of the imploded cryptocurrency exchange JPEX continues to develop as Taiwanese prosecutors have reportedly found new alleged suspects.The...
UAE central bank to penalize unlicensed virtual asset service providers
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE), along with other regulators in the country, has recently published new...
Kenyan lawmakers ask local Blockchain Association to come up with crypto bill
Kenya might become the first country in the world where the industry’s representatives would develop the regulatory framework for crypto....
FTX seeks sale of Grayscale and Bitwise assets worth $744M
Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX has requested the bankruptcy court in Delaware allow it to sell certain key trust fund assets,...
LedgerX highlights CFTC regulatory gap in customer asset rules
The United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has turned its attention to how companies handle customer assets.The recent CFTC...
Dubai approves XRP under its virtual assets regime
Ripple says approval allows licensed firms to incorporate XRP into their crypto asset services. CEO Brad Garlinghouse notes that Dubai...
Turkey is preparing new law on crypto assets: report
Turkey is preparing a new law on crypto regulation, according to Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek. The legislation looks to toughen...
UK government outlines FCA’s role in stablecoin regulation
The HM Treasury today published a policy update to the country’s crypto regulation. In it, the UK government has outlined...
Kraken will share data of 42,000 users with IRS
United States-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken said it will share the data of 42,000 users with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service...
Ripple CEO criticizes former SEC Chair Jay Clayton’s comments
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse strongly criticized former United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Jay Clayton’s remarks regarding the...
Zodia Markets gets VASP registration in Ireland
Zodia Markets is a Standard Chartered-backed digital asset exchange and brokerage platform. The company has announced its registration as a...
Taiwan introduces crypto bill to parliament
On Oct. 25, Taiwanese legislators introduced the Virtual Asset Management Bill to the unicameral parliament, the Legislative Yuan. The bill...
