Bitstamp Sees ‘Massive Crypto Interest’ From Institutional Clients – Regulation Bitcoin News
The CEO of a major cryptocurrency exchange, Bitstamp, says that his trading platform is seeing “massive crypto interest” from institutional...
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Iranian Association Calls for Stable Crypto Regulation as Government Plans Widespread Use of Crypto in Foreign Trade – Regulation Bitcoin News
Iran’s association of importers has stressed the need for a stable regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies now that the Iranian government...
Correlation growing between crypto and equity markets in Asia, says IMF
Before the COVID-19 pandemic in Asia there was a strong division between the crypto and financial markets in general. Now,...
FDIC Issues Crypto-Related Cease and Desist Orders to 5 Companies Including FTX US Exchange – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has sent a cease and desist letter to five companies, including crypto exchange FTX...
Indian Police Search for Bitconnect Founder After the US Indicted Him for Defrauding Crypto Investors – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Indian police have launched an investigation into Bitconnect and booked its founder after a bitcoin investor reported being defrauded...
‘De-risking’ Crypto Firms Potentially Creates ‘Opacity in Financial Conduct’ – Regulation Bitcoin News
According to the latest guidance note issued by the South African banking sector regulator, Prudential Authority, risk assessment does not...
British Fintech Revolut Granted Crypto License in Cyprus – Regulation Bitcoin News
U.K.-based digital bank Revolut has been authorized by Cyprus to provide cryptocurrency services to millions of customers on the Old...
Colombia Plans to Launch Digital Currency to Reduce Tax Evasion – Regulation Bitcoin News
The government of Colombia revealed it has plans to launch a digital currency. One of the purposes of this new...
Indian Finance Minister Asks Crypto Investors to Exercise Caution as Authorities Investigate Exchanges – Regulation Bitcoin News
India’s finance minister has cautioned investors about cryptocurrency as the country’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigates a number of crypto exchanges...
Crypto needs ‘enabling environment,’ Philippines central bank says
Amid the rising cryptocurrency adoption in the Philippines, the country’s central bank is seeking measures to better protect investors through...
Crypto Trading, Investing Illegal in Iran, Central Bank Governor Reiterates – Regulation Bitcoin News
It is illegal to buy or sell cryptocurrency in Iran, the head of the country’s monetary authority has recently reminded...
India Freezes Peter Thiel-Backed Vauld’s Crypto and Bank Assets Worth $46 Million – Regulation Bitcoin News
India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) has frozen crypto exchange Vauld’s crypto and bank assets worth about INR 370 crore ($46,439,181). Vauld...
Uzbekistan Moves to Block Foreign Cryptocurrency Exchanges – Regulation Bitcoin News
Authorities in Uzbekistan are restricting access to online crypto trading platforms based outside the country and not registered under its...
Moroccan Capital Markets Regulator Launches Fintech Portal – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Moroccan Capital Market Authority (AMMC), the capital markets regulatory body in Morocco, announced recently that it has launched a...
Thailand Plans to Tighten Crypto Oversight, Giving Central Bank More Powers to Regulate Digital Assets – Regulation Bitcoin News
Thailand is reportedly preparing to amend its law on digital assets to tighten the oversight of the crypto sector and...
The Reserve Bank of Australia to explore use cases for CBDC
The Reserve Bank of Australia weighs in the central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) race to explore use cases for a...
Brazilian Congress Fails to Vote on Cryptocurrency Bill, Next Discussion Scheduled for September – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Brazilian Congress failed to address a proposed cryptocurrency bill this week. While the proposed public policy was indeed on...
Shark Tank Star Kevin O’Leary Buys the Bitcoin Dip — Says Crypto ‘Desperately Needs Policy’ – Regulation Bitcoin News
Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary, aka Mr. Wonderful, says he has bought the dip during the recent cryptocurrency market sell-off....
UK Parliamentary Group Seeks Views of Crypto Industry Players – Regulation Bitcoin News
A parliamentary group in the United Kingdom, the Crypto and Digital Assets All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG), recently said it...
US Senators Introduce Bill to Give CFTC Exclusive Jurisdiction Over Digital Commodities Spot Market – Regulation Bitcoin News
U.S. senators have introduced the “Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act of 2022” to empower the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)...
Europe’s Securities Regulator ESMA Seeks to Obtain Crypto Transaction Data – Regulation Bitcoin News
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is gearing up to implement stricter oversight in regards to crypto-related transactions. The...
Robinhood Crypto Fined $30 Million by New York Regulator for ‘Significant Failures’ in Multiple Areas – Regulation Bitcoin News
The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has fined Robinhood Crypto $30 million for “significant failures in the...
