Tag Archives: Cryptocurrency Regulatory Policy

Track the evolution of cryptocurrency regulatory policies in major global economies in one place, covering legislation, enforcement, and industry impact analysis.

Kazakhstan bans 3500 illegal cryptocurrency exchanges and liquidates over $1.13 million in assets
Kazakhstan bans 3500 illegal cryptocurrency exchanges and liquidates over $1.13 million in assets

Kazakhstan’s Financial Supervisory Authority (AFM RK) recently announced that it has banned more than 3500 illegally operating cryptocurrency exchanges. This action was

08
June
The historical inevitability behind the new DeFi tax regulations: Thoughts on the new financial colonization of the United States and the decision-making ideas of industry practitioners
The historical inevitability behind the new DeFi tax regulations: Thoughts on the new financial colonization of the United States and the decision-making ideas of industry practitioners

The U.S. Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service recently issued an important new rule (RIN 1545-BR39) that expands the scope of application of existing tax laws and extends DeF

30
June
Malaysian regulator asks Bybit to shut down local operations
Malaysian regulator asks Bybit to shut down local operations

Bybit Technology Limited (formerly Bybit Fintech Limited) and its Chief

30
June
Bitget announces return to UK market, launches compliant crypto services
Bitget announces return to UK market, launches compliant crypto services

Victoria, Seychelles, November 2024, 11 - Bitget, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web12 company, has signed a

12
June
South Africa's FSCA has not yet restored the license of South African exchange Banxso
South Africa's FSCA has not yet restored the license of South African exchange Banxso

Aiying reported that the Financial Conduct Authority (FSCA) of South Africa announced that although the Westgap High Court has withdrawn the South African exchange Banx

12
June
Norway supports MiCA, considers CBDC for financial stability
Norway supports MiCA, considers CBDC for financial stability

Norges Bank supports the EU’s MiCA regulation while considering a CBDC to enhance cross-border payments and support Norway’s financial stability. Norwegian Central Bank

10
June
Hong Kong to issue more cryptocurrency exchange licenses, strengthen AI policy in financial sector
Hong Kong to issue more cryptocurrency exchange licenses, strengthen AI policy in financial sector

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission plans to expand the scope of licensing for cryptocurrency exchanges and launch policy guidelines on artificial intelligence to strengthen financial innovation in key areas. Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission

30
June
Hong Kong judge ruled that the plaintiff in the JPEX case won the case and was awarded 24 USDT or 185 million Hong Kong dollars, saying that accepting cryptocurrencies is "property"
Hong Kong judge ruled that the plaintiff in the JPEX case won the case and was awarded 24 USDT or 185 million Hong Kong dollars, saying that accepting cryptocurrencies is "property"

Aiying reported that the "Green Stone Digital Asset Platform" (JPEX) was suspected of violating regulations in its promotion and operation in Hong Kong. Two victims filed a civil claim in the first case in the District Court

30
June
[Compliance Guide] Singapore token issuance, how can innovation and regulation go hand in hand?
[Compliance Guide] Singapore token issuance, how can innovation and regulation go hand in hand?

With the rapid development of blockchain technology, the Web3 era has opened countless doors of innovation for enterprises. However, in this brave new world, the importance of global compliance

11
June
Dubai VARA fines 7 cryptocurrency entities and issues cease and desist orders
Dubai VARA fines 7 cryptocurrency entities and issues cease and desist orders

The move is a rare one for a region that has sought to establish itself as a global hub for cryptocurrencies. Dubai Virtual Assets Regulator issues cease-and-desist orders to seven firms

11
June
bitcoinworld's application for a Hong Kong virtual asset trading platform license has been rejected
bitcoinworld's application for a Hong Kong virtual asset trading platform license has been rejected

Aiying reported that according to the updated data on the official website of the Hong Kong Securities Regulatory Commission, bitcoinworld submitted a virtual asset transaction report to the Hong Kong Securities Regulatory Commission.

11
June
35 years of SFC | 11 virtual asset platforms that are deemed to have been licensed are expected to be licensed in batches before the end of the year
35 years of SFC | 11 virtual asset platforms that are deemed to have been licensed are expected to be licensed in batches before the end of the year

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission celebrates its 35th anniversary this year and has four major strategic priorities while maintaining market fairness. SFC Chief Executive Officer Leung Fung-yee accepts the

07
June
Uruguay passes cryptocurrency bill
Uruguay passes cryptocurrency bill

The law proposed more than two years ago considers cryptocurrencies to be the nation’s virtual assets, establishing the Central Bank of Uruguay as the regulator and overseer of companies seeking to provide cryptocurrency services.

07
June
Kraken Launches Derivatives Trading in Bermuda with BMA License
Kraken Launches Derivatives Trading in Bermuda with BMA License

The cryptocurrency exchange is expanding its services in Bermuda as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) pursues it on home soil. Cryptocurrency Exchanges

06
June
Dutch regulator warns of cryptocurrency pump and dump risks before MiCA
Dutch regulator warns of cryptocurrency pump and dump risks before MiCA

The Netherlands AFM has issued a warning about cryptocurrency market manipulation, focusing on pump and dump schemes ahead of the implementation of MiCA in December. Netherlands Financial Market

02
June
Argentina officially registers VASP and joins Binance global network
Argentina officially registers VASP and joins Binance global network

Binance has obtained VASP registration in Argentina, marking a key step towards compliance with the National Securities Commission. This achievement makes Argentina the first country to win Binance

02
June
Dubai regulator tightens cryptocurrency marketing rules
Dubai regulator tightens cryptocurrency marketing rules

Dubai’s digital assets regulator will adopt stricter requirements for companies marketing crypto investments in the country. Dubai Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) sent a

27
June
South Korean regulator: Crypto scammers who make more than $400 million could face life imprisonment
South Korean regulator: Crypto scammers who make more than $400 million could face life imprisonment

On September 9, according to Decrypt, South Korea’s financial regulator issued a severe warning that it would punish those who made profits of more than $26 million (about 400 billion won).

27
June
Wallet in Telegram app temporarily disabled for UK users due to reorganization
Wallet in Telegram app temporarily disabled for UK users due to reorganization

Due to financial regulatory reasons, US Telegram users are also restricted from using wallets in the Telegram app. According to the wallet provider

26
June
Spanish Crypto Exchange Bit2Me Obtains Virtual Asset Service Provider License in Argentina
Spanish Crypto Exchange Bit2Me Obtains Virtual Asset Service Provider License in Argentina

The registry was launched by Argentina’s National Securities Commission in March and has received 79 approvals so far. In March this year, CNV opened virtual assets

14
June

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