Regulation

Regulation

Goldman Sachs Says Client Demand for Bitcoin is ‘Rising’

John Waldron, COO and president, said his bank is talking to regulators about digital currencies after recently relaunching its trading desk.

Markets  ·  11 March 2021
Exchanges

South Korea to Fine Crypto Exchanges That Fail to Tackle Illicit Activity

Penalties will apply if trading venues fail to follow three regulations, the Financial Services Commission said.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 March 2021
CoinFlash

India’s Internet and Mobile Association Calls for Crypto Regulation, Not Ban

The association said India could benefit from a "robust" regulatory regime for digital assets.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 March 2021
CoinFlash

Seychelles Regulator Issues Investor Alert Over Crypto Exchange Huobi Global

Huobi told CoinDesk the entity is within the company group.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 March 2021
Regulation

Egyptians Are Buying Bitcoin Despite Prohibitive New Banking Laws

Egyptian crypto trading volume and exchange sign-ups increased dramatically this past January, capping off an already high-volume 2020.

Business  ·  5 March 2021
Regulation

Bybit to Suspend Services for UK Customers After FCA Crypto Derivatives Ban

Bybit said it will no longer be providing its services following the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) ban on crypto derivatives.

News  ·  5 March 2021
Regulation

Regulation Could Actually Help Tether

DeFi has cut into Tether's dominance of the stablecoin market. Will greater regulation help win back customers?

Policy & regulation  ·  3 March 2021
Regulation

How Regulating GameStop’s ‘Market Manipulation’ Could Harm Crypto

Calls to stop GameStop-type "market manipulation" could open the door to government regulation the crypto industry won't like.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 March 2021
Regulation

Thai SEC Backtracks on Unpopular Proposal for New Crypto Investor Qualifications

Thailand's SEC now says it didn't mean it when it proposed a $33,000 minimum annual income for new crypto traders.

News  ·  2 March 2021
Regulation

Bitcoin Risks ‘Spiraling Price’ on Environment, Regulatory Concerns: BCA Research

ESG funds will seek to avoid bitcoin investment, the research firm noted.

Markets  ·  1 March 2021
CoinFlash

Inner Mongolia to Shut Down Crypto Mining Industry: Report

The autonomous region has been under pressure to curb its energy consumption.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 March 2021
Regulation

3 US Regulators Probing Robinhood’s Actions Amid GameStop Trading Craze

FINRA, the SEC and the New York Attorney General’s Office are all making enquiries with the trading app provider.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 February 2021
Regulation

UK Must Act Quickly to Ensure Fintech Lead, Encourage Crypto: Treasury Report Urges

The U.K. Treasury report highlights the need to launch a new regime for the regulation and administration of crypto assets.

News  ·  26 February 2021
Regulation

US Lawmakers to Examine Crypto’s Role in Domestic Terrorism Funding

Witnesses will likely suggest giving FinCEN better tools to watch for illicit financing methods.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 February 2021
CoinFlash

Ex-London Stock Exchange Chief Says UK Should Embrace Crypto Post-Brexit

"It is a good example of a policy area where independence allows us to be more agile," said Xavier Rolet and others in a blog post.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 February 2021