Regulation

DeFi

Don’t Fear the Coming Regulation Wave

Fears of new regulation causing a crypto company apocalypse are overblown. Blockchain technology actually makes compliance easier.

People  ·  5 May 2021
Exchanges

In-Person ID Checks May Be on the Way for Thai Crypto Exchange Users: Report

New exchange users will have to use machines to scan their ID card chips before they can open a crypto account, says an industry exec.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 May 2021
Bitcoin

Chinese Crypto Miners Face Unstable Regulatory Environment

Tightening regulations have unnerved some crypto miners in China.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 April 2021
Japan

Japan’s BitFlyer Has a New President – Again

BitFlyer replaced its company president and introduced its first non-Japanese director in its latest management reorganization.

News  ·  6 April 2021
Regulation

Indian Crypto Firms Suggest Policy Ideas to Government Ahead of Possible Ban

Exchanges including WazirX, CoinDCX and others are presenting government officials with their vision for how India should regulate crypto.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 March 2021
CoinFlash

UK to Focus Regulation on Stablecoins Rather Than Crypto in General: Report

“We believe the case for intervention in the wider cryptocurrency markets is less immediately pressing,” Economic Secretary to the Treasury John Glen said Tuesday.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 March 2021
Regulation

India’s Millennials Embrace Digital Gold Despite Proposed Bitcoin Ban

A crypto ban is hovering above India, but the country's younger generations are still excited about bitcoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 March 2021
CoinFlash

Dubai Financial Services Authority Seeks Feedback on Security Token Regulations

The DFSA said it is giving the public 30 days to comment.

News  ·  29 March 2021
Regulation

Binance Adds Former FATF Officers to Regulatory Strategy Team

The former FATF officials will help steer Binance's global regulatory strategy, the exchange said.

News  ·  25 March 2021
CoinFlash

China Proposes Global Rules for Monitoring CBDCs

China is leading major nations in the development of a CBDC but the digital yuan project has raised concerns.

News  ·  25 March 2021
CoinFlash

Indian Government Says Companies Must Disclose Crypto Holdings

New language is being added to the country's Companies Act of 2013.

News  ·  25 March 2021
Regulation

Dalio on Bitcoin: ‘Good Probability’ It Will ‘Outlawed’ by US Gov

The Bridgewater Associates founder said Wednesday that bitcoin has "proven itself" but could face something akin to the 1930s ban on owning gold.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 March 2021
Regulation

Crypto Is Not Regulated in Turkey, and It’s Thriving

Central bank instability tends to attract people to cryptocurrency. As the lira dropped on Monday, internet searches about cryptocurrencies spiked.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 March 2021
Regulation

Payments Firm Wirex Pauses New Customer Onboarding on FCA Orders

The crypto-friendly firm will use this pause to strengthen its anti-money laundering controls.

News  ·  24 March 2021
Regulation

Russia to Track Bitcoin Cash-Outs: Report

Russia's anti-money laundering agency is going to identify and track down bitcoin-to-fiat sales, the government official said.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 March 2021