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Cryptocurrency
Reporting on regulatory frameworks, enforcement actions, adoption trends, and risks associated with decentralised digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Cryptocurrency
FSB Finalises Global Regulatory Framework for Crypto-asset Activities
By Manesh Samtani | 18/07/2023
The recommendations were improved to better safeguard client assets, address conflicts of interest, and improve cross-border cooperation.
Cryptocurrency
ASX Receives Application to List Retail Spot Bitcoin ETF
By Jill Wong | 18/07/2023
ASX has received its first application to list a spot Bitcoin ETF to retail investors under the cryptocurrency regulations issued in October 2021.
Cryptocurrency
ESMA, EBA Issues First Consultation Packages Relating to MiCA
By Mark Johnston | 17/07/2023
ESMA’s consultation covers conflicts of interest and consumer complaints. EBA’s consultation covers authorisation of stablecoin issuers.
Cryptocurrency
Ripple Scores Partial Victory in SEC Case
By Manesh Samtani | 17/07/2023
The court ruled that XRP is not a security when sold in the secondary market. The case will proceed to trial to determine if institutional sales of XRP were unregistered securities offerings.
Stablecoins
Stablecoins Can Destabilise Financial Markets: NY Fed
By Jill Wong | 17/07/2023
A report by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York says the run on Terra shows how stablecoins can potentially destabilise financial markets and economies.
Anti-Money Laundering
US Probe Prompts Staff and Executive Departures at Binance – Reports
By Editors | 17/07/2023
Over 1,000 employees have reportedly been laid off in recent weeks. A number of key senior executives have also departed.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
US Agencies Settle Charges Against Crypto Lender Celsius Network
By Manesh Samtani | 16/07/2023
Celsius Network and founder Alexander Mashinsky charged for failing to register crypto lending product, defrauding customers, manipulating price of CEL token.
Cryptocurrency
US Judge Skeptical of SEC Stance Against Coinbase
By Editors | 15/07/2023
In a pre-motion hearing, the judge suggested it was reasonable for Coinbase to think they were not breaking the law based on the SEC’s issuance of the S-1 form.
Cryptocurrency
FSB Delivers Key Updates on Crypto, Climate to G20
By Manesh Samtani | 14/07/2023
The FSB said attention must now turn to implementation of its new crypto regulatory standards; Updated roadmap on climate risks is published.
Cryptocurrency
US SEC Accepts Application from BlackRock to List Spot Bitcoin ETF
By Mark Johnston | 14/07/2023
The US SEC’s acceptance of BlackRock’s proposal marks the commencement of an official review of other Bitcoin ETF applications.
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