Korean Regulator Takes Action Against 16 Foreign Crypto Exchanges – Regulation Bitcoin News
The South Korean financial intelligence unit is taking action against 16 foreign cryptocurrency exchanges for operating illegally in the country....
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Philippine Regulator Warns the Public of Engaging With Foreign Crypto Service Providers – Regulation Bitcoin News
The central bank of the Philippines, the primary regulator of the country’s crypto sector, has warned investors about engaging with...
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...
UN Agency Urges Authorities to Curb Cryptocurrency Expansion in Developing Countries – Regulation Bitcoin News
A United Nations trade body has recommended a set of policy actions to “curb the expansion of cryptocurrencies in developing...
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...
Philippines Will Stop Accepting Crypto License Applications for 3 Years, Regulator Says – Regulation Bitcoin News
The central bank of the Philippines, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, has announced that it will stop accepting crypto license applications...
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...
Brian Armstrong Says the More Crypto Regulation, the Better for Coinbase — CEO Discusses Alleged SEC Investigation – Regulation Bitcoin News
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says “the more regulation there is for crypto, the better it is for Coinbase.” He revealed...
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...
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...
3 Bills Introduced in US to Make CFTC Primary Regulator of Crypto Spot Markets – Regulation Bitcoin News
Three different bills have been introduced in the U.S. this year to empower the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to...
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....
National Power Administration Will Propose a Special Cryptocurrency Mining Fee in Paraguay – Regulation Bitcoin News
The National Power Administration of Paraguay has proposed to set a special mining fee for cryptocurrency mining operations in a...
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...
SEC Charges 11 People in $300 Million Forsage Crypto Pyramid and Ponzi Scheme – Regulation Bitcoin News
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged four founders and seven promoters of Forsage, which it described as...
US, UK Regulators Partner on Broader Crypto Regulation – Regulation Bitcoin News
Regulators in the U.S. and U.K. have met to discuss broader crypto regulatory initiatives. They reaffirmed their commitment to “continued...
Regulation of Cryptocurrency in South Africa Should Not Scare Away Investors Experts Say – Regulation Bitcoin News
Two experts have said they welcome South Africa’s planned regulation of cryptocurrency but warned this should not scare away investors....
Ripple’s Counsel Urges US Lawmakers to Urgently Pass ‘Sensible’ Crypto Legislation Amid SEC Lawsuit Over XRP – Regulation Bitcoin News
Ripple’s general counsel has urged U.S. lawmakers to pass “sensible crypto legislation” amid a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit...
