Dubai’s New Virtual Asset Regulator Licenses Crypto Exchanges Binance, FTX – Regulation Bitcoin News
Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority has licensed two cryptocurrency exchanges: Binance and FTX. The regulator was formed last week when...
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EU Regulators Warn Crypto Unsuitable as Investment or Means of Payment for Most Retail Consumers – Regulation Bitcoin News
Several European regulators have issued a joint warning on crypto assets. “These assets are not suited for most retail consumers...
Crypto Assets Can Help Russia Return to Global Financial Market, Lawmaker Says – Regulation Bitcoin News
Digital financial assets like cryptocurrencies can help Russia to reach the global financial market despite western sanctions, a lawmaker working...
Binance Now Fully Licensed by Central Bank of Bahrain to Offer Crypto Services – Regulation Bitcoin News
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced that it has received a full license from the Central Bank of Bahrain. “The crypto...
Better Business Bureau Warns About Cryptocurrency — BBB Ranks Crypto Scams Second Riskiest – Regulation Bitcoin News
The U.S. Better Business Bureau (BBB) says cryptocurrency scams have become the second riskiest. In addition, the organization noted that...
MiCA Amendments Proposed Last Minute Revive Threat of EU Ban on Bitcoin, Report Reveals – Regulation Bitcoin News
Changes to the EU’s MiCA proposal to regulate crypto markets, suggested shortly before a vote on the package, indicate a...
UK Watchdog Asks Crypto ATM Providers to Stop Operating or ‘Face Enforcement Action’ – Regulation Bitcoin News
U.K. watchdog, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has told firms running crypto ATMs in the country that they are operating...
Canadian Police Seize Bitcoin Worth $28 Million From Former Government Employee in Ransomware Case – Regulation Bitcoin News
Canada’s police have seized bitcoin worth more than $28 million from a former government employee who has been extradited to...
South Korea Elects Crypto-Friendly President Who Vows to Deregulate Digital Asset Industry – Regulation Bitcoin News
South Korean voters have elected a crypto-friendly president. Yoon Suk-yeol of the conservative People Power Party has vowed to deregulate...
Estonian Prime Minister Calls for Restriction of Cryptocurrencies – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Prime Minister of Estonia has said cryptocurrencies must be restricted in order to address loopholes that may be used...
Europe’s MiCA Crypto Rules Submitted, ECON Committee to Vote in Mid-March – Regulation Bitcoin News
The European Union’s regulatory proposal for crypto markets, MiCA, has been filed with the European Parliament. The latest version of...
South African Regulator Explains Why It Has Been Targeting Global Crypto Exchanges – Regulation Bitcoin News
Brandon Topham, the head of enforcement at South Africa’s financial sector regulator, has insisted that his organization has not issued...
LBMA Asks 6 Russian Gold Refiners if They Have Ties to Sanctioned Entities – Regulation Bitcoin News
The London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) said it wants six accredited Russian gold refiners to clarify if they have commercial...
Japan Looks to Stop Sanctioned Russian Entities From Transferring Crypto Assets – Regulation Bitcoin News
As financial authorities around the world continue to target sanctioned Russian entities, regulators in Japan along with the country’s crypto...
Russia Proceeds With Efforts to Legalize Crypto Amid Sanctions Over Ukraine – Regulation Bitcoin News
Authorities in Russia are continuing their work to establish a comprehensive legal framework for crypto transactions. The efforts, which started...
Crypto Not Suitable as Means of Payment or Store of Value – Regulation Bitcoin News
Malaysia’s deputy finance minister says that cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin and ethereum, are not suitable as a means of payment...
Proof-of-Work Ban Removed From Europe’s Proposed Crypto Regulation – Regulation Bitcoin News
A text threatening to prohibit cryptocurrencies relying on energy-intensive proof-of-work mining has been deleted from the draft legislation aimed at...
EU Data Act Proposes Shutdown Function for Smart Contracts – Regulation Bitcoin News
The European Union has published its new Data Act, a law proposal that aims to regulate the generation and handling...
Israel Defense Ministry Seized Crypto Wallets Holding Hamas-Destined Funds – Regulation Bitcoin News
Israel’s Defense Ministry seized cryptocurrency wallets holding funds that were destined for Hamas, a report has said. The wallets belonged...
Analysts Warn of Regulatory Risks if Russia Is Able to Use Crypto to Evade Sanctions – Regulation Bitcoin News
Russia could turn to cryptocurrency if it is banned from the SWIFT payments system. Analysts have warned that if Russia...
US Charges Indian Citizen in $3.4 Billion Crypto Ponzi Scheme Bitconnect – Regulation Bitcoin News
The founder of the $3.4 billion crypto Ponzi scheme Bitconnect has been charged in the United States. “If convicted of...
European Parliament to Cancel Vote on Crypto Assets Framework – Regulation Bitcoin News
The European Parliament will not hold a planned vote on crypto regulations after texts that can be interpreted as an...
