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UK government announces ‘robust’ crypto regulation as part of economic crime plan
The focus on crypto regulation was part of the U.K. government’s plan to fight economic crime, which also included addressing law enforcement's ability ...
Fri, 31 Mar, 2023 at 2:26 AM
Japan plans to form expert panel to explore digital yen: Report
The ministry’s panel will reportedly focus on developing a framework for a central bank digital currency based on a technical study carried out by the Bank ...
Fri, 31 Mar, 2023 at 4:31 AM
Thai SEC wants to lift restrictions on initial coin offerings
The latest proposal by the SEC of Thailand follows a series of regulatory changes targeting the digital asset market in the country.  Thailand’s Se...
Fri, 31 Mar, 2023 at 10:43 PM
Russia talks up prospects of BRICS countries developing new currency
A top Russian official has reportedly claimed that the countries of the BRICS alliance — Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa — are working on cre...
Sat, 1 Apr, 2023 at 1:26 AM
National Futures Association adds rules for members handling digital assets
The CFTC-linked self-regulatory organization (SRO) has disclosure rules for members engaging in activities with BTC and ETH; now, standards of conduct are b...
Sat, 1 Apr, 2023 at 2:14 AM
UK banks are turning away crypto clients: Report
Challenges for crypto companies range from having applications rejected, and accounts frozen, to being overwhelmed with paperwork.  According to a ...
Mon, 3 Apr, 2023 at 4:16 AM
China Makes Advances in Ditching the US Dollar for Settlements — Inks Deal With Brazil and Completes First Yuan LNG Purchase
China has been advancing its goal of positioning the yuan as an alternative to the U.S. dollar for settling international payments. The Chinese government r...
Mon, 3 Apr, 2023 at 6:28 AM
SEC will conduct investor education events including 'cautious’ approach to crypto
The financial regulator said the theme for 2023's National Financial Capability Month was "investing for everyone," but seemed to associate cr...
Tue, 4 Apr, 2023 at 1:50 AM
Japan FSA flags Bybit, others for operating without registration
Japan’s FSA warns Bitget, Bybit, MEXC Global, and BitForex, among others, for unregistered operations as it cracks down on crypto exchanges in Japan.  ...
Tue, 4 Apr, 2023 at 3:42 AM
Regulators Should Heed Crypto Risks When Innovating Regulation, Says Chinese Central Bank Official
A senior People’s Bank of China (PBOC) official has urged regulators to consider cryptocurrency risks and fraud that could lead to bank failures when innova...
Tue, 4 Apr, 2023 at 5:29 AM