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UK FCA rejected 90% of crypto firm applications in 2023 amid fraud concerns
Thursday, 05 September 2024
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UK
Qatar financial centre issues QFC digital assets framework 2024
Sunday, 01 September 2024
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Qatar
BCBS publishes WP on risks with permissionless DLT
Wednesday, 28 August 2024
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BCBS
Hong Kong MA publishes conclusions on stablecoin regime's consultation
Monday, 19 August 2024
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Hong Kong
Ghana proposes rules to tighten crypto regulation
Saturday, 17 August 2024
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Ghana
Thailand introduces sandbox for testing crypto services
Thursday, 08 August 2024
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Thailand
Brasil's CVM approves 1st Solana-based ETF
Thursday, 08 August 2024
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Brazil
Qatar CB issued DLT Guideline, regulating the use of DLT by QCB licensed entities)
Wednesday, 31 July 2024
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Qatar
Joint BIS and BoE study evidences possibility of real-time monitoring of stablecoins
Wednesday, 31 July 2024
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BIS
UK
Russia Legalizes Crypto Mining and Brings an Experimental Regime
Tuesday, 30 July 2024
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Russia
US Congress may consider bill for US Treasury to buy 1m BTC to constitute strategic reserve
Saturday, 27 July 2024
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US
Swiss FINMA issued guidance on stablecoins, defining minimum requirements for default guarantees
Friday, 26 July 2024
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Switzerland
BIS published WP on crypto exchange tokens
Thursday, 25 July 2024
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BIS
India to release its crypto policy stance by September after stakeholder consultations
Thursday, 25 July 2024
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India
Italy’s CB says BTC and ETH lack real value, and investing in them is actually gambling
Tuesday, 23 July 2024
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Italy
US SEC approved 8 ETH spot ETFs for immediate trading
Tuesday, 23 July 2024
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US
FSB issued cross-border regulatory and supervisory issues of global stablecoin arrangements in EMDEs
Tuesday, 23 July 2024
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FSB
Spain’s CNMV released guidelines for crypto companies to obtain MiCA authorisation
Tuesday, 23 July 2024
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Spain
FATF issued update on implementation of VA and VASP standards
Saturday, 20 July 2024
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FATF
Holland published two new rules for crypto exposures of banks, aligning to BIS and EU
Thursday, 18 July 2024
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Holland
BCBS published final disclosure framework for banks' cryptoasset exposures
Wednesday, 17 July 2024
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BCBS
Russia to allow cryptocurrency trading on Moscow and St. Petersburg exchanges
Monday, 15 July 2024
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Russia
Seychelles issued the virtual asset service providers bill
Monday, 15 July 2024
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Seychelles
EU ESA consults on guidelines under the MiCA regarding the classification of cryptoassets
Friday, 12 July 2024
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EU
Taiwan CB Focuses on steady progress in CBDC development
Sunday, 07 July 2024
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Taiwan
US SEC asks ETH ETF issuers for comments, delaying launch
Wednesday, 03 July 2024
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US
Russia moves to legalise stablecoin use for international payments
Wednesday, 03 July 2024
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Russia
IRS reveals final regulations for crypto broker rules
Monday, 01 July 2024
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The Bahamas passed the DARE Act, tightening requirements for VASPs (full licensing regime)
Monday, 01 July 2024
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Bahamas
HKMA and Banque de France forge partnership for CBDC creation
Saturday, 29 June 2024
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Hong Kong
France
Bolivia ends its ban on cryptocurrency trading, after 4 years
Saturday, 29 June 2024
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Bolivia
IMF advocates for CBDCs in the Middle East’s financial system
Wednesday, 19 June 2024
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IMF
US SEC permanently ends all investigations into Ethereum
Wednesday, 19 June 2024
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US
BIS 2023 survey: 94% of CBs explore CBDCs. Diversity prevails. Wholesale issuance more likely over retail issuance
Friday, 14 June 2024
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BIS
US SEC Chair tells ETH spot ETFs should be fully approved by September 2024
Thursday, 13 June 2024
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US
Zimbabwe seeks public feedback on new cryptocurrency regulation
Wednesday, 12 June 2024
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Zimbabwe
Abu Dhabi ADGM signs digital assets MoU with Bermuda monetary authority
Tuesday, 11 June 2024
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Abu Dhabi
Bermuda
Georgia’s CB partners with Ripple for pioneering CBDC
Monday, 10 June 2024
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Georgia
Turkey drafts long-awaited regulations on cryptoassets
Monday, 03 June 2024
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Turkey
Dubai’s DFSA revises cryptocurrency regulations; enhances investment flexibility; broadens tokens recognition
Monday, 03 June 2024
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Dubai
China and UAE praise potential role of CBDCs in cross border trade
Monday, 03 June 2024
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China
UAE
US NYDFS issued crypto firm guidance for consumer complaints
Thursday, 30 May 2024
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US
US Treasury released NFTs risk assessment; they are highly susceptible to fuel illicit finance practices
Wednesday, 29 May 2024
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US
Cambodia CB sees CBDC boosting fiat use
Wednesday, 29 May 2024
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Cambodia
South Africa tightens rules for cryptoassets transfers
Tuesday, 28 May 2024
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South Africa
Argentina in bitcoin talks with El Salvador
Sunday, 26 May 2024
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Argentina
El Salvador
India’s CB warns retail crypto investors lack accountability and stability
Friday, 24 May 2024
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India
US SEC (Trading & Markets Division) approves all 8 spot ETH ETF (BTC ETF were approved by Ctee vote)
Thursday, 23 May 2024
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US
Switzerland adopts strengthened AML framework (introducing a transparency register)
Wednesday, 22 May 2024
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Switzerland
Brasil CB expected to issue crypto regulation plan by year end
Tuesday, 21 May 2024
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Brazil
IMF outlines trade offs for retail cross border CBDC design
Monday, 20 May 2024
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IMF
World Bank issues CHF Digital Bond settled using CHF wholesale CBDC
Sunday, 19 May 2024
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World Bank
Turkey takes crypto bill to parliament, aiming to introduce crypto licensing regime
Sunday, 19 May 2024
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Turkey
Zimbabwe creates committee to understand local cryptocurrency ecosystem
Friday, 17 May 2024
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Zimbabwe
Swiss government consults on extending automatic exchange of information in tax matters to cryptoassets
Thursday, 16 May 2024
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Switzerland
Philippines CB approves trials for national stablecoin tied to peso
Monday, 13 May 2024
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Philippines
The central bank of Thailand continues to test a retail CBDC
Thursday, 09 May 2024
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Thailand
US SEC advocates stricter crypto regulation and transparency
Wednesday, 08 May 2024
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US
BIS proposes vision for new financial system built around tokenization and platforms
Tuesday, 07 May 2024
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BIS
EU ECB believes CBDC will be crucial stabilizing force for the financial system
Monday, 06 May 2024
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US
US SEC postpones verdict on 7RCC’s BTC Spot ETF to 24 June
Saturday, 04 May 2024
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US
US Hawaii establishes crypto regulation task force
Friday, 03 May 2024
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US
Russia revives plans to prohibit cryptocurrencies nationwide, clearing the path for the digital ruble
Monday, 29 April 2024
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Russia
Swiss National Bank skeptical about including Btc in reserves, on environmental and liquidity concerns
Friday, 26 April 2024
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Switzerland
SNB
EU Parliament passed AML regulation, setting obligations for crypto platforms to Financial Intelligence Units
Thursday, 25 April 2024
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EU
US SEC delays decision on listing and trading spot bitcoin ETF options, asks for public comments
Thursday, 25 April 2024
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US
US SEC expected to deny / delay the approval of a spot eth etf
Thursday, 25 April 2024
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US
US SEC opens comment period for revised BlackRock eth etf
Wednesday, 24 April 2024
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US
US SEC delays spot eth ETF Proposal by Grayscale to June
Wednesday, 24 April 2024
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US
EU: Digital euro unlikely to launch before 2028/2029
Wednesday, 24 April 2024
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EU
BRICS countries mulls stablecoin for trade settlement
Tuesday, 23 April 2024
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BRICS
US SEC delays Franklin Templeton spot eth etf
Tuesday, 23 April 2024
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US
New Zealand starts digital cash consultation
Thursday, 18 April 2024
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New Zealand
Israel Central Bank rolled out the sandbox for CBDC experiments
Wednesday, 17 April 2024
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Israel
UK to issue new crypto legislation, including on stablecoins, by July
Monday, 15 April 2024
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UK
Hong Kong authorizes spot bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs
Monday, 15 April 2024
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Hong Kong
BIS urges urgent stablecoin regulation globally
Thursday, 11 April 2024
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BIS
World Bank mulls issuing Swiss digital bond settling in wholesale CBDC
Tuesday, 09 April 2024
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World Bank
UK and US signed an agreement to regulate AI models
Tuesday, 02 April 2024
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UK
US
Singapore expands its digital regulatory perimeter to include more operators, including custodians
Tuesday, 02 April 2024
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Singapore
Argentina introduces mandatory registry for bitcoin and crypto platforms
Sunday, 31 March 2024
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Argentina
FATF says less than 30% of jurisdictions have started regulating crypto
Thursday, 28 March 2024
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FATF
EU ESMA published a final report on MiCA along its 3rd consultation package for rules and guidance
Monday, 25 March 2024
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EU
ESMA
EU passed stringent AML laws that ban anonymous crypto transactions made through hosted wallets
Monday, 25 March 2024
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EU
US SEC postponed decision on Grayscale Ethereum ETF to 30 May
Saturday, 23 March 2024
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US
US SEC extends VanEck Ethereum ETF decision to 23 May
Thursday, 21 March 2024
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US
UK FCA plans to deliver a market abuse regime for crypto this year
Tuesday, 19 March 2024
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UK
Indonesia’s finance regulator issues new crypto regulation to ease the shift in digital financial assets
Wednesday, 13 March 2024
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Indonesia
EU plans to update its stablecoin regulation under MiCA, addressing feedback received
Wednesday, 13 March 2024
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EU
Thailand to allow institutional investors and HNW individuals to invest in crypto ETFs
Tuesday, 12 March 2024
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Thailand
Hong Kong introduces regulatory sandbox for stablecoins issuers
Tuesday, 12 March 2024
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Hong Kong
UK FCA to allow crypto exchange-traded notes for professional investors
Monday, 11 March 2024
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UK
Russia reveals plans to create a BRICS Blockchain-Based Payments System
Friday, 08 March 2024
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Russia
BRICS
Philippines advances plans for wholesale CBDC with Project Agila
Friday, 08 March 2024
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Philippines
US SEC delayed its decision on allowing options trading for spot bitcoin ETFs to April 24
Friday, 08 March 2024
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US
Hong Kong launches wholesale CBDC project to support tokenization, tokenized deposits
Thursday, 07 March 2024
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Hong Kong
US SEC delays Ethereum ETF approvals, requests public input
Thursday, 07 March 2024
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US
US CFTC issues recommendations for digital assets classification and taxonomy
Wednesday, 06 March 2024
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US
UK launches consultation on implementing OECD crypto reporting framework
Wednesday, 06 March 2024
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UK
UK introduced rules restricting illicit activities involving crypto assets, empowering the Crime Agency
Sunday, 03 March 2024
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UK
Hungary considers allowing banks to offer Bitcoin and crypto services
Friday, 01 March 2024
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Hungary
BIS issues recommendations for the regulation, supervision and oversight of global stablecoin
Thursday, 29 February 2024
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BIS
FSB reiterates to G20 importance to effectively implement the FSB crypto framework
Monday, 26 February 2024
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FSB
G20
The FATF has taken steps to support jurisdictions with material crypto activity in regulating VASPs
Friday, 23 February 2024
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FATF
ECB believes ETF approvals does not make BTC suitable as investment or means of payment
Thursday, 22 February 2024
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EU
ECB
South Africa start work on stablecoin regime
Thursday, 22 February 2024
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South Africa
UK anticipates stablecoin and staking laws to come in six months
Tuesday, 20 February 2024
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UK
Honduras regulator bans banks from trading crypto
Sunday, 18 February 2024
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US Fed considers opposing banks holding large amounts of crypto ETFs
Thursday, 15 February 2024
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US
Philippines on track to launch its CBDC within two years
Tuesday, 13 February 2024
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Philippines
Nigeria faces pressures to tighten crypto regulation for financial crime prevention
Monday, 12 February 2024
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Nigeria
BIS analysed the economic implications of services in the Metaverse
Wednesday, 07 February 2024
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BIS
US SEC enforces new rules aimed at safeguarding crypto investors
Wednesday, 07 February 2024
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US
Thailand pushes towards becoming a digital asset hub and introduces VAT free crypto trading
Wednesday, 07 February 2024
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Thailand
US SEC postponed the Invesco & Galaxy’s spot ETH ETF application
Tuesday, 06 February 2024
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US
US Treasury voices concerns over potential market instability driven by rapid crypto growth & volatility
Tuesday, 06 February 2024
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US
Thailand’s SEC has introduced a revised framework that supports significantly the digital asset market
Saturday, 03 February 2024
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Thailand
Russia’s CB has increased to 30 the number of banks participating in its CBDC pilot
Thursday, 01 February 2024
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Russia
EU ESMA consults on guidelines aimed to prioritise crypto firms in the EU vs outside firms
Monday, 29 January 2024
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EU
ESMA
South Africa FSCA prepares to issue a first batch of licenses to crypto service providers
Friday, 26 January 2024
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South Africa
UK (BoE & Treasury) determined that it is too early to decide whether to introduce a CBDC
Friday, 26 January 2024
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UK
US SEC extends to potentially May its response re ETH spot ETF submitted by Grayscale Investments
Thursday, 25 January 2024
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US
FSB: 2024 to focus on cryptoregulation implementation & stability risks from tokenization and AI
Wednesday, 24 January 2024
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FSB
EU’s EBA has expanede its AML and CFT guidelines to include crypto-asset service providers
Tuesday, 16 January 2024
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EU
US SEC approves all 11 spot Bitcoin ETF applications
Wednesday, 10 January 2024
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US
Turkey advances crypto regulation to final stages, emphasizing international alignment
Wednesday, 10 January 2024
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Turkey
US SEC warns against FOMO on BTC Spot ETFs
Monday, 08 January 2024
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US
Nigeria's CB greenlights the cNGN stablecoin pilot, bridging the gap between naira and cryptos
Friday, 05 January 2024
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Nigeria
South Korea consults on banning crypto purchases with credit cards
Thursday, 04 January 2024
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South Korea
EU’s EBA is probing links between banks and crypto entities
Wednesday, 03 January 2024
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EU
EBA
Nigerian central bank publishes rules for opening crypto accounts
Wednesday, 03 January 2024
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Nigeria
Indonesia orders crypto exchanges to undergo registration
Thursday, 28 December 2023
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Indonesia
UAE tightens grip on crypto with new AML rules
Sunday, 24 December 2023
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UAE
Hong Kong SFC ready to embrace crypto ETFs
Friday, 22 December 2023
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Hong Kong
Nigeria lifted its ban on cryptocurrency transactions. Banking transactions with VASPs allowed
Friday, 22 December 2023
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Nigeria
Brazil’s CB opened public consultation on VASPs rulemaking
Friday, 22 December 2023
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Brazil
China’s CB completed the first settlement of precious metals using the digital yuan
Friday, 22 December 2023
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China
Argentina allows Bitcoin-denominated private agreements
Friday, 22 December 2023
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Argentina
Swiss FINMA issued guidance on staking, creating regulatory certainty in the area
Wednesday, 20 December 2023
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Switzerland
China outlines its central plan for national Web3 development
Wednesday, 20 December 2023
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China
US SEC and South Korea’s FSS will discuss cryptoregulation in January 2024
Wednesday, 20 December 2023
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South Korea
US
IOSCO issued final policy recommendations to address market integrity and investor protection in DeFi
Tuesday, 19 December 2023
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IOSCO
UK’s digital securities sandbox to come into force on 8 January 2024
Tuesday, 19 December 2023
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UK
US SEC delays several Ethereum ETFs, pushing final decision to May 2024
Tuesday, 19 December 2023
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US
IMF warned, once again, that countries should not adopt crypto as legal tender
Monday, 18 December 2023
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IMF
Palau moves ahead with the second phase of its stablecoin pilot
Monday, 18 December 2023
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Palau
Russia mulls allowing miners to sell their cryptos like any other export such as gas
Saturday, 16 December 2023
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Russia
US SEC to inspect Binance’s technical infrastructure, systems and software in the US
Saturday, 16 December 2023
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US
Indonesia to introduce regulation for responsible AI
Friday, 15 December 2023
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Indonesia
US SEC denies Coinbase’s demand for new cryptocurrency rules
Friday, 15 December 2023
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US
US SEC conducted a fourth round meeting with BlackRock to deliberate on the Spot BTC ETF
Friday, 15 December 2023
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US
US SEC indicated a possible change in the approach towards BTC ETFs
Thursday, 14 December 2023
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US
BIS proposed stablecoins-relevant amendments to its standard on the prudential treatment of banks’ exposures to crypto
Thursday, 14 December 2023
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BCBS
US SEC pushes deadline for decision on Invesco Galaxy spot Ethereum ETF to 2024
Wednesday, 13 December 2023
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US
US CFTC identifies many crypto tokens as commodities
Tuesday, 12 December 2023
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US
BIS issued high-level technical requirements for functional CBDC architecture
Tuesday, 12 December 2023
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BIS
South Korea (FSC) proposes consumer protection rules for crypto users
Monday, 11 December 2023
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South Korea
Ukraine to implement FATF’s requirements on crypto to avoid inclusion on the grey list
Monday, 11 December 2023
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Ukraina
Indian government confirms commitment to supporting Web3 startups
Saturday, 09 December 2023
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India
EU reaches provisional agreement on AI Act, Metaverse relevant
Saturday, 09 December 2023
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EU
Republic Of Palau highly satisfied with Ripple-based CBDC pilot
Saturday, 09 December 2023
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Palau
US SEC warns of high risks and lack of regulatory compliance in crypto assets
Saturday, 09 December 2023
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US
El Salvador partner with Tether on a program labeled El Salvador Freedom Visa Adoption
Friday, 08 December 2023
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El Salvador
UK’s BoE highlights needs for global coordination to contain risks emerging from asset tokenisation
Thursday, 07 December 2023
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UK
EU ECB acknowledges the global influence of cryptocurrencies, especially in emerging economies
Thursday, 07 December 2023
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EU
ECB
Kenya approves bill proposing to widen definition of securities to include crypto
Wednesday, 06 December 2023
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Kenya
US SEC delays its decision on grayscale’s application for spot ethereum ETF
Wednesday, 06 December 2023
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US
Taiwan’s FSC is mulling allowing crypto ETFs pending developments in other markets
Tuesday, 05 December 2023
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Taiwan
Singapore’s MAS issues final guidances for crypto payment providers
Tuesday, 05 December 2023
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Singapore
Solomon Island launches a PoC for a CBDC named Bokolo cash
Friday, 01 December 2023
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Solomon Islands
FSB highlights that multifunction intermediaries represent a critical part of the crypto-asset ecosystem
Tuesday, 28 November 2023
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FSB
US SEC asks public for feedback on proposed spot bitcoin ETFs from Franklin Templeton, Hashdex
Tuesday, 28 November 2023
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US
Seychelles (FSA) cautions regarding VASPs claiming to be affiliated with the Seychelles
Tuesday, 28 November 2023
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Seychelles
Bank of Korea and BIS concerned that Visa and Mastercard might launch stablecoins
Monday, 27 November 2023
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South Korea
EU EBA extended its risk-based AML/CFT supervisory guidelines to crypto-asset service providers
Monday, 27 November 2023
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EU
EBA
Singapore’s MAS to issue stricter rules for Digital Payment Token providers
Friday, 24 November 2023
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Singapore
South Korea CB to launch retail CBDC pilot program involving 100’000 citizens
Thursday, 23 November 2023
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South Korea
UK launches digital securities sandbox
Thursday, 23 November 2023
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UK
Canadian OSFI initiates consultation on bank crypto reporting
Monday, 20 November 2023
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Canada
US SEC charges Kraken for operating as an unregistered securities exchange
Monday, 20 November 2023
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US
BCBS report indicates that banks crypto exposure makes up 0.05% of total exposures
Monday, 20 November 2023
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BCBS
IMF’s vision for the future financial system includes the transformative role of CBDC
Friday, 17 November 2023
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IMF
Singapore’s MAS announced a global tokenization initiative with BNY Mellon, DBS, JPMorgan, MUFG
Friday, 17 November 2023
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Singapore
BIS research finds that liquidity, not solvency, characterizes the risk posed by stablecoins
Friday, 17 November 2023
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BIS
BIS research finds that privacy protection is among the key features to consider in the design of CBDC
Friday, 17 November 2023
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BIS
Singapore’s MAS launches live wholesale CBDC trials
Thursday, 16 November 2023
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Singapore
IOSCO finalizes its policy recommendations for crypto and digital asset markets
Thursday, 16 November 2023
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IOSCO
Kazakhstan performs its first CBDC transaction, setting the stage for its use and trade
Wednesday, 15 November 2023
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Kazachstan
47 countries have pledged to adopt OECD’s CARF for exchange of information on crypto transactions
Friday, 10 November 2023
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Global
OECD
Switzerland to include cryptoassets in international automatic exchange of information in tax matters
Friday, 10 November 2023
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Switzerland
Taiwan’s FSC has awarded its first security token offering license
Friday, 10 November 2023
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Taiwan
EU reaches political agreement on the euro instant payments proposal
Friday, 10 November 2023
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EU
BIS anticipates that wholesale CBDC will be available soon in most countries
Thursday, 09 November 2023
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BIS
BIS believes that stablecoins are not secure as store of value
Thursday, 09 November 2023
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BIS
US Congress considers a bill prohibiting government officials from using Tether
Thursday, 09 November 2023
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US
US SEC's decision on Btc ETF looms, but launch may face delays even with approval
Thursday, 09 November 2023
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US
EU’s EBA set out proposals for minimum capital and liquidity requirements for issuers of stablecoins
Wednesday, 08 November 2023
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EU
BIS urges central banks to “lead innovation” for CBDCs
Wednesday, 08 November 2023
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BIS
EU ECB research hints at a global crypto cycle driven by speculative motives
Wednesday, 08 November 2023
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EU
Dubai’s VARA mandates licensing requirements for VASPs
Tuesday, 07 November 2023
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Dubai
Mauritius’ FSC initiated public consultation aimed to integrate the metaverse into the financial sector
Monday, 06 November 2023
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Mauritius
UAE issues guidance on combating use of unlicensed virtual asset service providers
Monday, 06 November 2023
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UAE
Hong Kong’s SFC is considering allowing retail access to spot BTC ETF
Monday, 06 November 2023
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Hong Kong
BRICS are exploring replacing USD with a new or local currency, for instance BRICS Pay or digital yuan
Sunday, 05 November 2023
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BRICS
Kuwait calls Ripple a world-class firm amid partnership for instant XB service
Sunday, 05 November 2023
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Kuwait
Swiss SNB pilots wholesale CBDC with six commercial banks (3 cantonal banks, UBS, CommerzB, Hypi)
Thursday, 02 November 2023
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Switzerland
SNB
Abu Dhabi established regulations governing Web3 organisations, including DAOs
Thursday, 02 November 2023
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Abu Dhabi
Spain brings forward MiCA to bring greater regulatory clarity
Tuesday, 31 October 2023
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Spain
Singapore’s MAS teams up with Japan (FSA), Switzerland (FINMA) and UK (FCA) to create standards
Monday, 30 October 2023
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Singapore
Japan
Switzerland
UK
UK published final proposals for crypto, stablecoin regulation
Monday, 30 October 2023
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UK
Taiwan introduces virtual asset management bill to the parliament, to increase investors protection
Friday, 27 October 2023
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Taiwan
Spain CB embraces benefits of digital euro
Wednesday, 25 October 2023
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Spain
US court approves SEC’s decision to dismiss the case against Ripple’s Garlinghouse and Larsen
Tuesday, 24 October 2023
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US
US Treasury proposes new regulation against crypto mixers
Saturday, 21 October 2023
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US
EU’s EBA and ESMA consult on joint guidelines on crypto entity suitability
Friday, 20 October 2023
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EU
ESMA
EBA
UAE’s Ras Al Khaimah opens economic free zone for digital and virtual asset service providers
Thursday, 19 October 2023
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UAE
EU starts preparation for digital euro. Prep phase may pave the way for issuing digital euro
Wednesday, 18 October 2023
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EU
EU warns that no complex, opaque, shells-type, crypto companies will be allowed under MiCA
Tuesday, 17 October 2023
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EU
Saudi CB urges IMF for good supervision over digital assets to combat the risks
Monday, 16 October 2023
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Saudi Arabia
Australia consults on new crypto regulatory framework, where licensing requirement will be the rule
Monday, 16 October 2023
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Australia
UAE Government Unveils White Paper Focused on Metaverse Regulation
Sunday, 15 October 2023
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UAE
India's Central Bank RBI Launches CBDC Pilot in Call Money Market
Saturday, 14 October 2023
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India
US SEC reportedly not to appeal the court ruling supporting BTC ETF from Grayscale Investment
Saturday, 14 October 2023
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US
EU ESMA say DeFi does not represent a meaningful risk to financial stability at this juncture
Wednesday, 11 October 2023
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EU
ESMA
Cyprus amends its AML law to enforce fines on illegal crypto service providers
Tuesday, 10 October 2023
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Cyprus
Nigeria states that eNaira does not threaten the nation’s financial stability
Tuesday, 10 October 2023
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Nigeria
Ukraine unveils roadmap to regulate AI and cryptocurrency industries in alignment with EU AI Act
Tuesday, 10 October 2023
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Ukraina
BIS consults on disclosure for banks’ cryptoasset exposure, complementing the prudential standards
Thursday, 05 October 2023
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BIS
Uzbekistan introduces new crypto mining regulations
Wednesday, 04 October 2023
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Uzbekistan
The BIS has designed a platform to help central banks track Bitcoin trading activities
Wednesday, 04 October 2023
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BIS
US SEC delays spot BTC ETF decisions (Blackrock, Invesco, Bitwise, Ark21shares, Global X)
Thursday, 28 September 2023
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US
Dubai’s VARA added fiat-pegged stablecoin regulation
Monday, 25 September 2023
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Dubai
Dubai VARA issued comprehensive regulations for virtual assets & related activities
Tuesday, 19 September 2023
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Dubai
US NY department of financial services proposed guidance on listing and delisting coins
Monday, 18 September 2023
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US
Kazachstan formed new agency to oversee its CBDC implementation
Monday, 18 September 2023
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Kazachstan
G20 endorses global cryptoregulation proposed by FSB including the cryptoassets reporting framework
Sunday, 10 September 2023
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FSB
G20
US SEC files to appeal Ripple’s partial court victory
Saturday, 09 September 2023
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US
US FED provided overview of tokenization and of financial stability implications
Friday, 08 September 2023
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US
UK FCA designed tougher crypto marketing rules, banning referrals, comes into force 8 October 2023
Thursday, 07 September 2023
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UK
FSB and IMF outline comprehensive approach to identify and respond to cryptoasset macrorisks
Thursday, 07 September 2023
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FSB
G20
IMF
IOSCO consults on 9 policy recommendations to address DeFi risks
Thursday, 07 September 2023
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IOSCO
FASB adopted fair-value accounting for crypto assets
Wednesday, 06 September 2023
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FASB
Singapore MAS anticipates stricter regulatory regime for retail access to cryptoassets
Friday, 01 September 2023
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Singapore
US SEC delays the seven outstanding spot bitcoin ETF applications
Thursday, 31 August 2023
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US
US Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit rules in Grayscale’s favor in its BTC spot ETF lawsuit with the SEC
Tuesday, 29 August 2023
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US
U.S. Treasury released proposed regulations on sales and exchanges of digital assets by brokers
Friday, 25 August 2023
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US
UK BoE indicates that a CBDC is likely to be needed to promote innovation in domestic payments
Thursday, 24 August 2023
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UK
Australia’s CB releases report highlighting CBDC use cases after concluding pilot program
Wednesday, 23 August 2023
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Australia
BIS released report about financial stability risks from cryptoassets in emerging market economies
Tuesday, 22 August 2023
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BIS
UK FCA expects cryptoasset businesses to comply with the travel rule starting in September
Saturday, 19 August 2023
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UK
Uzbekistan approves the participation of private bank in the national crypto card project
Thursday, 17 August 2023
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Uzbekistan
Kazakhstan intends to fast track its CBDC
Thursday, 17 August 2023
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Kazachstan
US SEC delays set deadlines for Bitcoin ETF approval to early 2024
Tuesday, 15 August 2023
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US
French AMF revises crypto rules to align with EU’s MiCA
Sunday, 13 August 2023
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France
Zimbabwe nears the roll out of a gold-backed digital token
Sunday, 13 August 2023
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Zimbabwe
US SEC to appeal Ripple case
Thursday, 10 August 2023
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US
Uzbekistan ramps up crypto adoption, issuing new regulatory license
Thursday, 10 August 2023
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Uzbekistan
Hong Kong warns unlicensed cryptoexchanges that even applying for a license does not mean get it
Thursday, 10 August 2023
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Hong Kong
US Fed provides additional information on its program to supervise banks’ crypto-related activities
Tuesday, 08 August 2023
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US
IMF identifies strong correlation between equity prices and crypto prices
Friday, 04 August 2023
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IMF
G20 released a (India) presidency note for a roadmap on establishing a global cryptoasset framework
Wednesday, 02 August 2023
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G20
Canada's financial regulator proposes new capital and liquidity guidance for crypto asset exposure
Thursday, 27 July 2023
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Canada
Russia to launch CBDC transactions with real users in August
Thursday, 27 July 2023
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Russia
Namibia signs crypto exchange regulation bill into law
Wednesday, 26 July 2023
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Namibia
France’s CB released wholesale CBDC experiment takeaways
Sunday, 23 July 2023
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France
Netherlands pushes for stricter EU crypto regulation to protect children in consumer apps
Thursday, 20 July 2023
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Holland
IMF believes crypto needs comprehensive policies to protect investors and the economy
Tuesday, 18 July 2023
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IMF
FSB proposes stringent crypto regulation standards to G20
Tuesday, 18 July 2023
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FSB
FSB issues final recommendations for the regulation and oversight of crypto activities and markets
Monday, 17 July 2023
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FSB
FSB issues final recommendations for the regulation and oversight of global stablecoins
Monday, 17 July 2023
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FSB
Indonesia to launch crypto exchange this month
Friday, 14 July 2023
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Indonesia
Russia seeks collaboration with China on CBDC regulation
Thursday, 13 July 2023
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Russia
US SEC lost against Ripple as Court declares XRP sold on exchange is not an investment contract
Thursday, 13 July 2023
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US
EU ESMA opens consultation on technical standards for certain MiCA requirements
Wednesday, 12 July 2023
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EU
Russian parliament passes digital ruble bill
Wednesday, 12 July 2023
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Russia
India’s CB believes stablecoins pose existential threat to policy sovereignty
Wednesday, 12 July 2023
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India
EU financial regulators warn consumers on the risks of crypto-assets
Wednesday, 12 July 2023
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EU
BIS recognizes that retail CBDCs is complex undertaking & XB CBDC arrangements are novel ground
Tuesday, 11 July 2023
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BIS
UK consults on a digital securities sandbox
Tuesday, 11 July 2023
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UK
BIS on key elements of the crypto ecosystem: fragmentation, centralization, and speculative DeFi
Tuesday, 11 July 2023
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BIS
BIS survey on CBDCs shows 93% of CBs engaged in CBDCs & 15 retail CBDCs could be launched by 2030
Monday, 10 July 2023
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BIS
BIS released a plan to protect CBDCs from cyberthreats in the DeFi sector
Saturday, 08 July 2023
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BIS
Namibia passes crypto regulation bill creating a system for licensing and regulating VASPs
Friday, 07 July 2023
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Namibia
Danish authority banned Saxo Bank from trading cryptos
Friday, 07 July 2023
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Denmark
FSB approved crypto-asset and stablecoin high-level recommendations. G20 to endorse this month
Thursday, 06 July 2023
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FSB
US SEC has no standard in sight for bitcoin spot ETF and crypto regulation more broadly
Thursday, 06 July 2023
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US
South Africa’s FSCA announced compulsory licensing regime for cryptocurrency exchanges
Tuesday, 04 July 2023
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South Africa
Thailand SEC bans the use of customer crypto assets for lending and investment
Monday, 03 July 2023
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Thailand
Singapore MAS bans crypto exchanges from lending, staking for retail investors
Monday, 03 July 2023
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Singapore
Singapore MAS requires crypto exchanges to store client assets in a trust
Monday, 03 July 2023
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Singapore
WEF issued CBDC global interoperability principles
Friday, 30 June 2023
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WEF
South Korea enacts comprehensive laws to protect crypto users
Friday, 30 June 2023
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South Korea
New Zealand’s central bank plans to monitor before regulating crypto and stablecoin
Friday, 30 June 2023
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New Zealand
Italy’s CB calls a robust, risk-based regulatory framework for stablecoins — fearing runs
Thursday, 29 June 2023
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Italy
Argentina to adopt FATF crypto regulations
Wednesday, 28 June 2023
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Argentina
US fed says that the lack of clear regulations for crypto assets is placing financial institutions at risk
Tuesday, 27 June 2023
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US
Swiss CB announces plans for wholesale CBDC pilot with ‘real money’
Monday, 26 June 2023
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Switzerland
FATF says crypto travel rule implementation remains relatively poor
Monday, 26 June 2023
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FATF
Hong Kong to implement a new licensing system for VAs providers
Saturday, 24 June 2023
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Hong Kong
US SEC approves first leveraged bitcoin futures ETF
Friday, 23 June 2023
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US
IMF released a report acknowledging that banning cryptocurrencies is not a sustainable solution
Friday, 23 June 2023
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IMF
US FED believes stablecoins need a robust central-bank oversight
Wednesday, 21 June 2023
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US
BIS presents a blueprint and guiding principles for a unified ledger, harnessing tokenisation
Tuesday, 20 June 2023
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BIS
France CB believes MiCA needs update to regulate crypto conglomerates
Tuesday, 20 June 2023
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France
UK (Parliament) recognises crypto as regulated activity & stablecoins as means of payment
Monday, 19 June 2023
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UK
Indonesia announces 500 tradable cryptocurrencies
Sunday, 18 June 2023
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Indonesia
Hong Kong’s MA advises financial institutions not to put unnecessary burden on crypto clients
Friday, 16 June 2023
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Hong Kong
Colombia’s CB taps Ripple to pilot CBDC
Thursday, 15 June 2023
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Colombia
Brasil empowers its CB to regulate and supervise digital assets providers
Wednesday, 14 June 2023
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Brazil
US Treasury proposes privacy feature for CBDCs
Wednesday, 14 June 2023
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US
Italy has 18 banks participating in a wholesale CBDC trial with Bank of Italy
Wednesday, 14 June 2023
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Italy
Hong Kong plans to provide stablecoin guidelines by end of 2024
Tuesday, 13 June 2023
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Hong Kong
Thailand launches retail CBDC pilot with 2 banks and Singapore payment service
Monday, 12 June 2023
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Thailand
Singapore
OECD proposed new reference tax standard for digital assets with the goal to promote uniformity
Saturday, 10 June 2023
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OECD
US SEC charges against Binance and Coinbase bring to 67 the cryptocurrencies qualified as securities
Thursday, 08 June 2023
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US
UK’s FCA introduced rules requiring crypto firms to include risk warnings in ads
Thursday, 08 June 2023
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UK
US Treasury advocates enhanced crypto regulation amidst rising risks
Wednesday, 07 June 2023
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US
U.S. House Committees present draft framework allowing some cryptos to be classified as commodities
Saturday, 03 June 2023
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US
Central Bank of Kenya considers CBDC but prioritizes existing solutions for payments
Friday, 02 June 2023
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Kenya
US CFTC proposes to revamp its risk regulations to allow firms to handle cryptoassets volatility
Friday, 02 June 2023
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US
UAE CB issues new AML guidelines for crypto aligned to FATF recommendations
Thursday, 01 June 2023
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UAE
Hong Kong and UAE central banks collaborate on crypto rules & fintech development
Wednesday, 31 May 2023
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Hong Kong
UAE
EU’s ESMA warns against cryptoinvestments, which remain largely unregulated until MiCA is enforced
Sunday, 28 May 2023
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EU
China released a Web3 white paper to promote the development of the industry
Saturday, 27 May 2023
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China
Dubai’s financial regulatory authority voices the pressing need to achieve global cryptoregulatory coordination
Friday, 26 May 2023
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Dubai
WEF discusses the necessary global cryptoregulatory coordination, and the barriers impeding it
Thursday, 25 May 2023
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WEF
BIS reports Canada, Europe, Japan, Sweden, Switzerland, England, US are exploring retail CBDCs
Thursday, 25 May 2023
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BIS
EU
Switzerland
UK
US
EU (ESRB) suggests to ban leveraged bets on cryptoassets by means of limits (funds, exchanges)
Thursday, 25 May 2023
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EU
Norway’s CB proposes the country should consider a national cryptoregulatory strategy
Thursday, 25 May 2023
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Norway
IOSCO consults on policy recommendations for CeFi crypto and digital asset markets
Wednesday, 24 May 2023
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IOSCO
Hong Kong (SFC) poised to allow licensed cryptocompanies to provide services retail investors
Tuesday, 23 May 2023
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Hong Kong
Japan implements stricter AML cryptostandards to achieve alignment to global standards
Tuesday, 23 May 2023
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Japan
G7 supports cryptofinance provided risks are addressed through regulation and oversight
Saturday, 20 May 2023
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G7
Hong Kong MA has kicked off its retail CBDC pilot, involving 16 firms
Friday, 19 May 2023
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Hong Kong
IMF sees room for Nigeria’s eNaira improvement in first year assessment
Thursday, 18 May 2023
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IMF
Nigeria
FATF urges G7 to effectively implement the crypto AML norms
Thursday, 18 May 2023
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G7
FATF
BIS issued overview of crypto and DeFi policy measures taken in 19 jurisdictions
Wednesday, 17 May 2023
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BIS
Pakistan has no plans to legalize cryptocurrency in the nation
Wednesday, 17 May 2023
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Pakistan
Swiss CB believe transition of financial markets to blockchain will be evolutionary not big bang
Tuesday, 16 May 2023
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Switzerland
EU Council gives final approval to MiCA legislation
Tuesday, 16 May 2023
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EU
IMF: Zimbabwe gold-backed digital currency not best way to limit the demand for USD
Friday, 12 May 2023
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IMF
Zimbabwe
EU may consider vetoing large stablecoins to preserve the effectiveness of monetary policy
Thursday, 11 May 2023
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EU
UK’s treasury committee recommends to regulate unbacked cryptos as gambling
Wednesday, 10 May 2023
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UK
Hungary sees no immediate need for a CBDC
Wednesday, 10 May 2023
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Hungary
US SEC believes that EU MiCA could serve as a model for US crypto regulation
Wednesday, 10 May 2023
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US
Ireland’s CB warns against risks of unbacked cryptocurrencies, echoing Ponzi schemes
Wednesday, 10 May 2023
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Ireland
US State of NY introduces a crypto bill to enhance disclosure and AML compliance
Monday, 08 May 2023
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US
Canada’s CB kicked off consultations on CBDC features, should it issue one
Monday, 08 May 2023
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Canada
Argentina tightens restrictions on payment apps, prohibits crypto transactions
Saturday, 06 May 2023
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Argentina
UK’s FCA announces continued crackdown on illegal crypto ATM operations
Saturday, 06 May 2023
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UK
US New York Attorney General has proposed a new state bill to regulate cryptoindustry further
Saturday, 06 May 2023
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US
Nigerian national blockchain policy gets government approval
Thursday, 04 May 2023
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Nigeria
US’ North Carolina has joined Florida in passing legislation banning the use of CBDC payments
Thursday, 04 May 2023
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US
IMF recognizes CBDCs as the future
Monday, 01 May 2023
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IMF
Ukraine should be ready to enact the new crypto regulation by year end
Friday, 28 April 2023
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Ukraina
UK Treasury seeks input on taxing DeFi staking and lending
Friday, 28 April 2023
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UK
Hong Kong (HKMA) has called on banks to provide services to cryptocurrency firms
Friday, 28 April 2023
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong (SFC) is mulling licensing guidelines for crypto exchanges
Thursday, 27 April 2023
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Hong Kong
UE’s EBA suggests to diversify stablecoins reserves to achieve proper risk management
Thursday, 27 April 2023
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EU
UK charity commission released guidance about investing in cryptoassets
Wednesday, 26 April 2023
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UK
The Bahamas plan to strengthen crypto regulation following FTX collapse with new DARE bill
Wednesday, 26 April 2023
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Bahamas
IMF states that it will bailout Argentina only if it adopts an anti-crypto stance
Monday, 24 April 2023
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IMF
Zimbabwe poised to introduce a gold-backed digital currency to stabilize its fiat money
Sunday, 23 April 2023
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Zimbabwe
EU parliament voted in favor of MiCA
Thursday, 20 April 2023
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EU
UAE’s securities regulator opens doors for cryptocurrency firms to apply for licenses
Tuesday, 18 April 2023
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UAE
UK’s BoE explores tokenization of bank money, on-bank money and central bank money
Monday, 17 April 2023
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UK
US Congress introduces licensing framework for stablecoin issuers
Sunday, 16 April 2023
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US
US SEC issued statement paving the way for regulating cryptoxchanges, centralized or decentralised
Friday, 14 April 2023
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US
UK set up new department dedicated to Metaverse and Web3
Friday, 14 April 2023
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UK
FATF re-affirms focus on applying standards on VA and travel rule, and monitoring DeFi
Friday, 14 April 2023
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FATF
EU releases amended MiCa for vote on 19 April 2023
Wednesday, 12 April 2023
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EU
G7 to help developing countries to introduce CBDCs that adhere to international standards
Wednesday, 12 April 2023
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G7
Argentina securities regulator approves Bitcoin futures index
Wednesday, 12 April 2023
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Argentina
Montenegro partners with Ripple to launch its own digital currency
Tuesday, 11 April 2023
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Montenegro
G20 countries aim to develop global framework against crypto-related risks
Tuesday, 11 April 2023
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IMF says stablecoin issuers and crypto conglomerates need to have bank-style capital requirements
Tuesday, 11 April 2023
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IMF
Dubai’s ADGM consults on a legislative framework for DLT
Tuesday, 11 April 2023
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Dubai
ECB warns MiCA won’t be sufficient and certain areas need further strengthening
Saturday, 08 April 2023
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EU
ECB
Singapore working with banks to provide crypto business guidance
Thursday, 06 April 2023
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Singapore
US Treasury recommends strengthening AML/CFT regime to close DeFi gaps
Thursday, 06 April 2023
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US
Germany plans to issue electronic shares on blockchain, boost startups
Thursday, 06 April 2023
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Germany
Japan approves Web3 white paper promoting the industry in the country
Thursday, 06 April 2023
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Japan
UK FCA warns against promotion of crypto in UK by crypto asset firms
Wednesday, 05 April 2023
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UK
India re-affirms crypto is currently unregulated in the country; frauds dealt with under existent laws
Wednesday, 05 April 2023
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India
Switzerland (SNB) plans real wholesale CBDC on SDX, and explores private token backed by central bank money
Tuesday, 04 April 2023
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Switzerland
US SEC determined to combat misconduct in crypto space with new tools, expertise and resources
Friday, 31 March 2023
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US
FSB’s 2023 work program includes enhancing XB payments and harnessing benefits of digital innovation
Thursday, 30 March 2023
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FSB
Russia postpones the trial of its digital ruble
Thursday, 30 March 2023
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Russia
EU lawmakers voted to impose EUR 1’000 limit on unidentified crypto transactions
Thursday, 30 March 2023
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EU
US CFTC re-confirms bitcoin and Ethereum are commodities
Tuesday, 28 March 2023
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US
G7 will toughen global crypto regulation, focusing on investors protection and biz transparency
Monday, 27 March 2023
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G7
South Africa to enact crypto regulation, incl. tokenized deposits, in January 2025
Sunday, 26 March 2023
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South Africa
FASB has opened consultation on draft accounting standard for cryptoassets
Friday, 24 March 2023
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FASB
Belgium regulator FSMA to enact regulation focused on crypto advertisement
Friday, 24 March 2023
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Belgium
UAE launches CBDC strategy (digital Dirham)
Thursday, 23 March 2023
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UAE
Taiwan FSC expected to finalise crypto regulatory framework in 2Q
Monday, 20 March 2023
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Taiwan
Venuezela to restructure and reorient the National Superintendency of Cryptoassets
Monday, 20 March 2023
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Venezuela
US President (economic report) argues benefits of cryptoassets are yet to be seen
Monday, 20 March 2023
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US
Dutch financial regulator committed to strict treatment of cryptofinance business under MiCA
Sunday, 19 March 2023
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Holland
Russian Parliament poised to approve digital ruble as legal tender
Saturday, 18 March 2023
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Russia
Italy approved decree introducing the possibility to issue digital assets through DLT
Friday, 17 March 2023
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Italy
US SEC says PoS cryptos could be securities; US CFTC disagrees
Thursday, 16 March 2023
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US
India and UAE collaborate on CBDC interoperability
Thursday, 16 March 2023
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India
UAE
EU Parliament passes smart contract regulation under Data Act
Tuesday, 14 March 2023
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EU
US Treasury, FED and FDIC reassure taxpayers re consequences of Silico Valley Bank losses
Sunday, 12 March 2023
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US
Thailand SEC consults on ban on crypto lending and staking
Saturday, 11 March 2023
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Thailand
BIS concludes project Icebreaker, which studied benefits and challenges of retail CBDCs
Monday, 06 March 2023
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BIS
Australian CB announced use case proposals for CBDC
Thursday, 02 March 2023
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Australia
US Treasury would consider DLT-based wholesale CBDC for non-bank financial institutions
Thursday, 02 March 2023
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US
US SEC doubts that crypto exchanges could be safe qualified custodians
Thursday, 02 March 2023
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US
UAE’s Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) announced the launch of a Digital Assets free zone Oasis
Wednesday, 01 March 2023
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UAE
France’s National Assembly voted tougher registration rules for crypto firms
Tuesday, 28 February 2023
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France
UK government released consultation on its approach to cryptoasset regulation
Monday, 27 February 2023
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UK
Brasil completes successfully its CBDC pilot test
Monday, 27 February 2023
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Brazil
G20 welcome the FSB high level recommendations for regulating stablecoins by 3Q23
Saturday, 25 February 2023
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FSB
G20
India collaborates with the FSB and IMF to push through crypto regulation in the country
Saturday, 25 February 2023
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India
IMF
US FED, FDIC and OCC warn banks against liquidity risks of cryptoasset-related entities
Saturday, 25 February 2023
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US
IMF issued policy paper to assist policy makers in mitigate risk posed by cryptoassets
Thursday, 23 February 2023
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IMF
Hong Kong SFC mulls new regulations to enable retail investors to invest in crypto
Monday, 20 February 2023
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Hong Kong
Zambia’s CB is testing technology to regulate cryptocurrencies
Sunday, 19 February 2023
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Zambia
Canada to impose tighter laws for crypto exchanges
Friday, 17 February 2023
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Canada
Japan CB shall launch its CBDC pilot before May
Friday, 17 February 2023
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Japan
China begins ‘cross border’ testing of a retail CBDC (digital Yuan) with Hong Kong
Friday, 17 February 2023
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China
US SEC issued proposals to harden the requirements for crypto firms to qualify as custodians
Tuesday, 14 February 2023
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US
UAE’ CB unveiled CBDC plans for both domestic and cross-border use
Monday, 13 February 2023
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UAE
EU published its ‘first vote’ text re capital rules for banks exposures to cryptoassets
Monday, 13 February 2023
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EU
France set to regulate crypto markets by January 2024
Monday, 13 February 2023
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France
Brasilian CB allows Bitfy customers to pay taxes with crypto
Monday, 13 February 2023
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Brazil
IMF recognizes that the risks of El Salvador’s bitcoin adoption have not materialised
Saturday, 11 February 2023
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IMF
El Salvador
G20 is exploring whether it can coordinate on crypto regulation
Saturday, 11 February 2023
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G20
China to set up a national blockchain technology innovation center in Beijing
Friday, 10 February 2023
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China
US SEC charged Cryptoexchange Kraken with failing to register the offer and sale of staking services
Thursday, 09 February 2023
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US
US FED reports that bitcoin and macroeconomic fundamentals are statistically independent
Thursday, 09 February 2023
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US
UK BoE releases CBDC consultation paper
Wednesday, 08 February 2023
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UK
BIS to launch a platform to monitor stablecoins transactions
Tuesday, 07 February 2023
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BIS
BIS to focus on improving payments systems, CBDC experiments, and shaping crypto regulation
Tuesday, 07 February 2023
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BIS
Laos launches CBDC PoC
Tuesday, 07 February 2023
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Laos
Dubai released comprehensive crypto regulation applicable within the Emirate except DIFC
Monday, 06 February 2023
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Dubai
South Korea released guidance concerning security tokens
Monday, 06 February 2023
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South Korea
Italy CB prepares for MiCA and recognizes selective benefits of DLT
Monday, 06 February 2023
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Italy
UK FCA warns against crypto promotions, implying criminal penalties if outside its framework
Monday, 06 February 2023
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UK
Indonesia national crypto exchange to go live by June 2023
Saturday, 04 February 2023
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Indonesia
Australia proposes strict regulation for crypto sector post FTX fiasco as part of a multi-year project
Saturday, 04 February 2023
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Australia
Kazachstan kicks off consultation on upgrading the national digital asset trading framework
Saturday, 04 February 2023
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Kazachstan
Sri Lanka believes adopting BTC as a legal tender would worsen the country’s economic situation
Saturday, 04 February 2023
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Sri Lanka
EU Parliament (subgroup) proposes easing requirements for smart contracts, central to DeFi industry
Thursday, 02 February 2023
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EU
UK Treasury consults on crypto exchange platforms and crypto lending regulation
Wednesday, 01 February 2023
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UK
Hong Kong to require stablecoin licensing and exclude algorithmic stablecoins from regulation
Tuesday, 31 January 2023
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Hong Kong
BIS published a paper on DeFi that deep-dives into architecture and functionalities of DeFi protocols
Tuesday, 31 January 2023
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BIS
Montenegro’s CB explore digital currency with Ripple
Monday, 30 January 2023
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Montenegro
Ghana and Nigeria open respective regulatory sandbox application processes
Sunday, 29 January 2023
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Ghana
Nigeria
US SEC calls for consistent legal framework across all asset classes, including crypto
Saturday, 28 January 2023
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US
US admin urges Congress to devise commensurate safeguards to harvest DLT benefits
Friday, 27 January 2023
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US
Ireland (CB) calls for end of crypto ads
Thursday, 26 January 2023
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Ireland
US SEC rejects Ark 21Shares spot btc ETF for second time
Thursday, 26 January 2023
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US
Central African Republic to create a legal framework for cryptoassets
Monday, 23 January 2023
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Central African Republic
US NY State issued guidance on virtual assets custody protecting customers in event of default
Monday, 23 January 2023
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US
Spain CB approved launch of pilot involving issuance and usage of euro-pegged stablecoins
Monday, 23 January 2023
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Spain
Global bankers push urgent regulation of Bitcoin
Thursday, 19 January 2023
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Global
UAE poised to launch a stablecoin
Thursday, 19 January 2023
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UAE
IMF warns of crypto impact on conventional markets
Wednesday, 18 January 2023
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IMF
US CFTC calls for uniformed crypto regulations worldwide
Wednesday, 18 January 2023
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US
EU postpones MiCA vote to April, citing translation delays
Tuesday, 17 January 2023
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EU
Thailand intends to authorize virtual banks starting in 2025
Tuesday, 17 January 2023
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Thailand
Japan regulator wants crypto to be subject to the same safeguards applicable to banks
Tuesday, 17 January 2023
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Japan
EU (finance ministers) confirm support for digital euro research
Monday, 16 January 2023
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EU
Tanzania CB takes cautionary stance after completing CBDC research
Monday, 16 January 2023
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Tanzania
UAE introduces federal-level virtual asset regulation
Saturday, 14 January 2023
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UAE
El Salvador adopts law to allow issuance of Bitcoin-backed bonds (Volcano Bonds)
Thursday, 12 January 2023
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El Salvador
BIS lays out options to tackle crypto risk: Containment or regulation, or outright ban
Thursday, 12 January 2023
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BIS
Hong Kong’s SFC pursues new licensing program to restrict retail traders to high liquid cryptos
Wednesday, 11 January 2023
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Hong Kong
Nepal aims to completely ban cryptoassets
Tuesday, 10 January 2023
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Nepal
Mexico’s CBDC unlikely to be ready by 2024
Sunday, 08 January 2023
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Mexico
ECB holds the view that bitcoin is heading towards irrelevance
Sunday, 08 January 2023
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EU
ECB
France calls for stricter licensing rules for crypto businesses
Friday, 06 January 2023
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France
Israeli securities regulator moves to establish crypto legal framework
Wednesday, 04 January 2023
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Israel
US Fed, FDIC and OCC warn against crypto assets risks to banking organisations
Wednesday, 04 January 2023
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US
Indonesia plans to launch a national crypto exchange
Wednesday, 04 January 2023
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Indonesia
Turkey has successfully carried out its first CBDC transaction
Friday, 30 December 2022
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Turkey
Philippine SEC warns against using unlicensed cryptoexchanges
Wednesday, 28 December 2022
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Philippines
Palau to launch national stablecoin with ripple
Wednesday, 28 December 2022
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Palau
US SEC said a crackdown on crypto industry is imminent following FTX
Monday, 26 December 2022
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US
Japan’s FSA set to lift the ban on foreign stablecoins in 2023
Monday, 26 December 2022
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Japan
UK BoE (deputy governor) requests that crypto be regulated to protect retail investors
Saturday, 24 December 2022
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UK
Brasil approved cryptofinance regulation
Friday, 23 December 2022
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Brazil
G20 to develop a policy consensus on crypto assets to inform global regulation
Sunday, 18 December 2022
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G20
Kazakhastan CB completes second phase of CBDC trial
Sunday, 18 December 2022
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Kazachstan
Switzerland to improve the attractiveness of the landmark Fintech (banking) License
Friday, 16 December 2022
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Switzerland
BCBS’ oversight body endorsed the BCBS final prudential rules for banks’ exposures to cryptoassets
Friday, 16 December 2022
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BCBS
US SEC and other regulators called for stricter licensing of cryptofirms
Friday, 16 December 2022
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US
US NY State issued guidance for banks seeking to engage in crypto activities
Friday, 16 December 2022
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US
Canada CSA bans cryptofirms from providing leverage trading services
Thursday, 15 December 2022
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Canada
G20 reportedly plan to build international regulatory consensus based on crypto role in banking
Wednesday, 14 December 2022
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G20
UK FCA believes stricter AML regulation is needed in cryptofinance
Wednesday, 14 December 2022
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UK
German BaFin says cryptofinance needs a worldwide regulatory solution
Wednesday, 14 December 2022
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Germany
OECD highlights investor protection and international coordination as key cryptopolicy priorities
Wednesday, 14 December 2022
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OECD
Australia to establish cryptoregulatory framework in 2023
Wednesday, 14 December 2022
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Australia
Thailand SEC enacted strict digital assets rules
Tuesday, 13 December 2022
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Thailand
FSB determined to regulate cryptofinance early 2023, taking bank standards as reference
Tuesday, 13 December 2022
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FSB
Brazil CB plans to launch a CBDC in 2024
Tuesday, 13 December 2022
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Brazil
US SEC released new crypto disclosure rules for corporations
Friday, 09 December 2022
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US
Hong Kong introduced a licensing regime for VASPs
Thursday, 08 December 2022
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Hong Kong
Spain seeks private sector partners for a wholesale CBDC test
Thursday, 08 December 2022
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Spain
UK poised to launch consultation on cryptoregulation making UK a global cryptohub
Wednesday, 07 December 2022
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UK
China (Hangzhou’s court) determined that NFTs are virtual properties
Wednesday, 07 December 2022
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China
Nigeria sets ATM withdrawals limit to USD 225 to force CBDCs
Wednesday, 07 December 2022
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Nigeria
Indonesia started testing its CBDC with selected local banks
Tuesday, 06 December 2022
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Indonesia
Uzbekistan approves rules for issuance and circulation of cryptoassets
Saturday, 03 December 2022
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Uzbekistan
US CFTC urges Congress to move fast on a thoughtful cryptoregulation
Friday, 02 December 2022
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US
Ukraine to update cryptoregulatory framework in consultation with global experts
Friday, 02 December 2022
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Ukraina
Brasil’s cryptomarket bill is ready for final presidential approval
Wednesday, 30 November 2022
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Brazil
BCBS stresses the need for international cooperation to address the challenges of digital finance
Tuesday, 29 November 2022
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BCBS
Israel proposes new crypto regulations, including taxation
Tuesday, 29 November 2022
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Israel
EU ECB believes broader regulation beyond MiCA is needed following the collapse of FTX
Monday, 28 November 2022
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EU
ECB
Belgium FSMA says BTC and ETH are not considered securities
Monday, 28 November 2022
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Belgium
Argentina’s AML / CFT law upgrade to include the creation of a registry of VASPs
Monday, 28 November 2022
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Argentina
Uzbekistan issued the first crypto licenses
Friday, 25 November 2022
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Uzbekistan
Russia launches an official crypto exchange under government oversight
Thursday, 24 November 2022
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Russia
Dubai’s VARA has suspended the FTX license
Thursday, 24 November 2022
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Dubai
Japan BoJ testing a CBDC with three megabanks despite uncertainties on the bottom line
Thursday, 24 November 2022
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Japan
Turkey has seized assets of FTX founder
Wednesday, 23 November 2022
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Turkey
Hong Kong Monetary Authority concerned that stablecoins volatility may impact traditional finance
Tuesday, 22 November 2022
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Hong Kong
Abu Dhabi Global Market announced the launch of the Abu Dhabi Crypto Hub
Tuesday, 22 November 2022
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Abu Dhabi
UK BoE believes crypto regulation is needed to protect consumers, stability, and promote innovation
Monday, 21 November 2022
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UK
US Treasury calls for tighter crypto regulation following the collapse of FTX
Thursday, 17 November 2022
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US
US Fed decided to have strong oversight of stablecoins
Wednesday, 16 November 2022
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US
Australia ASIC suspends license of FTX Australia
Wednesday, 16 November 2022
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Australia
BIS found that 1/3 of retail investors lost money on BTC
Tuesday, 15 November 2022
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BIS
Turkey, Bahamas and several US regulators announced investigations into FTX bankruptcy
Monday, 14 November 2022
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US
Bahamas
Turkey
The Caribbean nation of St.Kitts and Nevis may declare bitcoin cash legal tender by March 2023
Monday, 14 November 2022
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St. Kitts and Nevis
US NY Fed and Singapore’s MAS explore XBorder payments enhancements through wholesale CBDC
Friday, 11 November 2022
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US
Singapore
US SEC and DoJ are reportedly investigating FTX (mishandling client funds; breaking securities laws)
Friday, 11 November 2022
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US
US SEC believes it has clear regulations but cryptomarkets are significantly non-compliant
Thursday, 10 November 2022
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US
Indonesia to tighten crypto regulation in the wake of FTX
Thursday, 10 November 2022
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Indonesia
US NY Fed tested blockchain-enabled FX spot settlements (wholesale) successfully
Friday, 04 November 2022
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US
Saudi Arabia issued its banking framework, enabling banks / fintechs to offer services in the kingdom
Thursday, 03 November 2022
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Saudi Arabia
EU Parliamentary and Council vote on MiCA likely to happen in February 2023
Thursday, 03 November 2022
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EU
China PBoC wants CBDC to have limited anonymity
Wednesday, 02 November 2022
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China
BIS, SNB, BdF and MAS explore use of Defi protocols to automate FX markets and settlement
Wednesday, 02 November 2022
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Switzerland
France
Singapore
BIS
SNB
Swiss FINMA issued revised AMLO, mandating identity verification for crypto transfers over CHF 1k
Wednesday, 02 November 2022
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Switzerland
G20 to prioritise crypto regulation under India presidency
Tuesday, 01 November 2022
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G20
Dubai has set into force its comprehensive crypto token regime
Tuesday, 01 November 2022
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Dubai
Hong Kong monetary authority to consult on regulatory regime for stablecoins
Monday, 31 October 2022
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong consulting on giving crypto access to retail and on listing crypto ETF
Monday, 31 October 2022
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Hong Kong
Thailand postponed the testing phase for its CBDC for later this year
Sunday, 30 October 2022
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Thailand
Australia to treat cryptos as asset class regarding tax; except CBDC (treated as foreign currencies)
Friday, 28 October 2022
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Australia
UK lower parliament voted in favor of regulating virtual assets as per Financial Services & Markets Bill
Thursday, 27 October 2022
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UK
Kazakhstan CB plans to integrate its CBDC with the BNB Chain
Thursday, 27 October 2022
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Kazachstan
Singapore MAS takes steps to reduce cryptorisks to consumers and enhance stablecoin’s standards
Wednesday, 26 October 2022
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Singapore
US CFTC reaffirms that ETH is not a security despite the switch to PoS
Wednesday, 26 October 2022
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US
BIS to aim for a tailored multi-CBDC platform solution to address limitations of Xborder payments
Wednesday, 26 October 2022
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BIS
BIS, UN, Hong Kong Monetary Authority conclude tokenized green bonds trial
Monday, 24 October 2022
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Hong Kong
BIS
United Nations
Singapore High Court rules that NFTs can be considered property
Monday, 24 October 2022
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Singapore
Hong Kong monetary authority unveiled final version of its retail CBDC
Friday, 21 October 2022
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong has initiated steps towards launching a CBDC
Thursday, 20 October 2022
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Hong Kong
EU urges US to create new crypto rules in the context of global cryptoregulation
Wednesday, 19 October 2022
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US
US Congressman confirms no stablecoin regulations anytime soon
Wednesday, 19 October 2022
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US
South Africa declares cryptoassets as financial products
Wednesday, 19 October 2022
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South Africa
IMF holds CBDCs as a path to financial inclusion
Monday, 17 October 2022
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IMF
US SEC favors more authority to CFTC over (USD-pegged) stablecoins
Saturday, 15 October 2022
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US
US Treasury willing to close crypto regulatory gaps, recognizing cryptofinance tough thing to regulate
Thursday, 13 October 2022
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US
FASB said companies should use fair-value accounting for measuring cryptoassets
Wednesday, 12 October 2022
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FASB
U.S SEC rejects WisdomTree’s spot BTC ETF proposal
Wednesday, 12 October 2022
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US
FSB consults on recommendations for regulating and supervising cryptoassets and markets
Tuesday, 11 October 2022
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FSB
EU’s MiCA approved by the Parliament’s Committee; next vote by entire Parliament
Monday, 10 October 2022
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EU
OECD released its new global tax reporting framework for crypto assets
Monday, 10 October 2022
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OECD
India detailed the planned characteristics and rationale for its CBDC
Saturday, 08 October 2022
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India
Namibia brought VAs and VASPs under its fintech innovations regulatory framework
Thursday, 06 October 2022
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Namibia
EU reached agreement on MiCA. The law will likely be applied by 2024
Wednesday, 05 October 2022
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EU
US FSOC specifies regulatory gaps in cryptofinance and recommends 10 actions to fill the gaps
Tuesday, 04 October 2022
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US
US CFTC reiterates that ETH is a commodity (even after proof-of-stake transition)
Friday, 30 September 2022
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US
Swiss SNB says CBDCs can work well with decentralized finance DeFi
Friday, 30 September 2022
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Switzerland
BIS, Israel, Norway and Sweden to launch retail CBDC project for cross border settlements
Friday, 30 September 2022
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Israel
Norway
Sweden
BIS
BCBS reports banks exposure to cryptoassets is Eur 9.4bn, or 0.01% of total banks exposures
Friday, 30 September 2022
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BCBS
Kazakhstan poised to legalize crypto
Thursday, 29 September 2022
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Kazachstan
BIS & US Fed concerned about lack of transparency in DeFi, as this ecosystem intersects with banking
Wednesday, 28 September 2022
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US
BIS
BIS successfully tested a multi-jurisdictional CBDC pilot, transacting $22 million cross-borders
Wednesday, 28 September 2022
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BIS
Russia to launch CBDC to ease mutual settlements with China
Tuesday, 27 September 2022
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Russia
IMF concerned about regulatory gaps related to unbacked cryptoassets
Tuesday, 27 September 2022
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IMF
IMF asks for comprehensive, consistent, and coordinated global standards for stablecoins
Monday, 26 September 2022
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IMF
ECB investigates DLT for interbank settlements
Monday, 26 September 2022
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EU
ECB
Australia CB to conclude CBDC trial by mid 2023
Monday, 26 September 2022
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Australia
Russia mulls legalization of the use of cryptocurrencies as payment for international trade transactions
Friday, 23 September 2022
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Russia
EU has finalized the full MiCA text
Wednesday, 21 September 2022
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EU
ECB has chosen five companies to build prototypes for testing CBDC
Tuesday, 20 September 2022
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EU
ECB
US Treasury seeks public opinion on the responsible development of digital assets
Tuesday, 20 September 2022
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US
US SEC said that ETH could be considered a security
Tuesday, 20 September 2022
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US
Brazil markets regulator wants “transparency” in crypto and prepares a set of industry guidelines
Tuesday, 20 September 2022
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Brazil
Hong Kong is planning to trial its CBDC in 4Q22
Tuesday, 20 September 2022
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Hong Kong
A Chinese court ruled crypto as virtual property protected by law
Saturday, 17 September 2022
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China
US Government released a comprehensive framework for responsible development of digital assets
Friday, 16 September 2022
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US
Thailand SEC is considering new stringent rules for crypto operators
Thursday, 15 September 2022
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Thailand
US SEC hints at possible securities nature of proof of stake coins
Thursday, 15 September 2022
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US
Bahrain CB tests bitcoin payment processing and payout solution
Wednesday, 14 September 2022
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Bahrain
Egypt CB warns citizens against dealing with cryptos and recalls prohibitions in place
Wednesday, 14 September 2022
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Egypt
Uruguay to consider bill putting the CB in charge of regulating digital assets
Tuesday, 13 September 2022
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Uruguay
US SEC to set up crypto-dedicated office to provide greater and more dedicated support
Monday, 12 September 2022
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US
China CB wants to boost the interconnection between its CBDC and conventional e-payment technologies
Monday, 12 September 2022
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China
EU considers blockchain technology and NFTs to fight counterfeiting and forgery
Friday, 09 September 2022
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EU
US: FED push for stablecoin regulation intensifies
Thursday, 08 September 2022
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US
Russia’s ministry of finance and central bank agree cross-border settlements in cryptos are needed
Tuesday, 06 September 2022
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Russia
US FED predicts two adoption scenarios for Crypto and DeFi
Monday, 05 September 2022
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US
India CB is preparing to trial a CBDC with public sector banks and fintechs
Monday, 05 September 2022
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India
IMF believes monetary systems should harness DLT but be grounded in the trust central banks provide
Sunday, 04 September 2022
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IMF
Indonesia to launch a crypto bourse by year end
Saturday, 03 September 2022
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Indonesia
Armenia aims to position itself as a Bitcoin mining hub
Friday, 02 September 2022
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Armenia
Georgia to Update Crypto Regulations to Incorporate EU Rules, Legalize Industry
Thursday, 01 September 2022
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Georgia
Dubai Rolls Out New Virtual Asset Marketing and Advertising Guidelines
Tuesday, 30 August 2022
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Dubai
Singapore Authorities Tighten Measures Towards Crypto Industry
Sunday, 28 August 2022
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Singapore
Dubai Regulator Announces Virtual Assets Marketing and Advertising Guidelines
Sunday, 28 August 2022
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Dubai
SEC Delayes Decision on VanEck’s Latest Bitcoin ETF Application
Friday, 26 August 2022
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US
Ghana Central Bank Introduces Financial Innovation Sandbox
Friday, 26 August 2022
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Ghana
Taliban Outlaws Crypto in Afghanistan, Cracks Down on Token Traders
Friday, 26 August 2022
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Afghanistan
SEC Says Crypto Should Be Treated Same as Other Capital Markets
Tuesday, 23 August 2022
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US
ECB believes CBDCs could fight market dominance from big technology giants
Monday, 22 August 2022
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EU
ECB
BIS believes CBDC should be designed to work together with private payment solutions
Monday, 22 August 2022
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BIS
Philippines CB warns investors against unregistered crypto service providers
Saturday, 20 August 2022
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Philippines
Qatar issued the National Blockchain Blueprint
Saturday, 20 August 2022
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Qatar
Canada (OSFI) limits banks’ exposure to cryptocurrencies to 1% of Tier 1 capital
Friday, 19 August 2022
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Canada
Colombia poised to launch a (retail) CBDC to curb tax evasion and enhance traceability of transactions
Thursday, 18 August 2022
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Colombia
UK to debate a bill regulating stablecoins in September
Wednesday, 17 August 2022
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UK
US FED rules the engagement of banks in cryptoasset-related activities
Tuesday, 16 August 2022
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US
EU to create a new crypto regulator within the context of the sixth AML Directive
Monday, 15 August 2022
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EU
Russia plans to begin implementing a CBDC in 2024
Sunday, 14 August 2022
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Russia
Ukraine may eye a CBDC
Saturday, 13 August 2022
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Ukraina
England BoE believes cryptoassets could have an important role in the metaverse
Saturday, 13 August 2022
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UK
Australia ASIC concerned by the growing number of crypto investors
Friday, 12 August 2022
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Australia
US hedge funds may have to report cryptocurrency exposures jointly to CFTC and SEC
Wednesday, 10 August 2022
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US
Australian CB kickstarts a limited scale CBDC pilot project
Tuesday, 09 August 2022
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Australia
Thailand’s CB to launch a retail CBDC pilot study by year end
Friday, 05 August 2022
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Thailand
Singapore MAS to consult on stablecoin regulation
Tuesday, 02 August 2022
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Singapore
ECB believes CBDCs are better than BTC and stablecoins in cross-border payments
Tuesday, 02 August 2022
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EU
ECB
UK FCA consults on strengthening financial promotion rules for high-risk investments
Monday, 01 August 2022
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UK
IMF tells Kenyan CB that its proposed CBDC must not harm existing private sector digital money
Saturday, 30 July 2022
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IMF
ECB believes that access to a Euro retail CBDC should be restricted to prevent flights from commercial banks
Saturday, 30 July 2022
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EU
ECB
US SEC believes cryptoexchanges should be registered and regulated like securities exchanges
Friday, 29 July 2022
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US
Japan creates office to analyse and address Web3-related business environment concerns
Tuesday, 26 July 2022
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Japan
US delays its stablecoin bill on Treasury concerns
Tuesday, 26 July 2022
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US
IMF concluded that the cryptoasset bear market has not (yet) impacted the financial system
Tuesday, 26 July 2022
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IMF
Colombia started the process of regulating VASPs
Sunday, 24 July 2022
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Colombia
Indonesia to issue a wholesale digital rupiah concept by year end
Sunday, 24 July 2022
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Indonesia
UK issued the Financial Services and Markets Bill, attributing sweeping powers to Treasury over digital assets
Wednesday, 20 July 2022
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UK
India proposes to G20 to bring crypto within the automatic Information exchange framework
Monday, 18 July 2022
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India
Andorra announced the introduction of a digital asset act
Sunday, 17 July 2022
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Andorra
Russia bans digital assets as payments and considers regulating mining and exchanges
Friday, 15 July 2022
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Russia
SEC may tailor disclosure to accommodate crypto companies while protecting investors
Thursday, 14 July 2022
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US
China to expand digital yuan test and provinces sites
Wednesday, 13 July 2022
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China
South Africa seeking to regulate cryptoassets and issue a CBDC
Wednesday, 13 July 2022
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South Africa
US Treasury asking for feedback on the pros and cons of crypto assets
Wednesday, 13 July 2022
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US
US Treasury argues that CBDCs reduce banks’ need to insure against liquidity risk
Wednesday, 13 July 2022
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US
US SEC delays decision on ARK 21Ahares bitcoin spot ETF
Wednesday, 13 July 2022
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US
BIS (CPMI) and IOSCO issued final guidance on stablecoin arrangements
Wednesday, 13 July 2022
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BIS
IOSCO
Russia’s CB rejects use of private stablecoins in the country
Tuesday, 12 July 2022
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Russia
Indonesia’s CB said cryptoassets could be highly beneficial but need regulatory framework first
Tuesday, 12 July 2022
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Indonesia
ESMA consults on guidelines for operating a DLT market infrastructure
Monday, 11 July 2022
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EU
ESMA
ECB believes stablecoins need to be regulated even though their financial stability risk is currently limited
Monday, 11 July 2022
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EU
ECB
FSB: Crypto assets & markets must be subject ‘same activity, same risk, same regulation’ principle
Monday, 11 July 2022
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FSB
IOSCO issued crypto asset roadmap, prioritizing crypto and digital assets, and DeFi
Monday, 11 July 2022
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IOSCO
US FED thinks crypto regulation is needed now, before the industry becomes systemically relevant
Sunday, 10 July 2022
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US
US Treasury issued a fact sheet framework for international engagement on digital assets
Saturday, 09 July 2022
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US
Belgian regulators seeking comments on crypto assets classification
Wednesday, 06 July 2022
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Belgium
UK BoE said crypto wipe out did not pose financial stability risk; but risk needs to be addressed
Tuesday, 05 July 2022
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UK
Singapore’s MAS may limit retail participation in cryptos and restrict leverage trading tools
Monday, 04 July 2022
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Singapore
US and UK authorities to extend cooperation to stablecoins and DeFi
Friday, 01 July 2022
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US
UK
BCBS issued second consultation on the prudential treatment of banks’ cryptoasset exposures
Thursday, 30 June 2022
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BCBS
FATF issued targeted ‘travel rule’ update urging jurisdictions to accelerate implementation
Thursday, 30 June 2022
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FATF
EU reached agreement on cryptoregulatory framework MiCA
Thursday, 30 June 2022
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EU
Russia’s Duma passed draft law exempting issuer of digital assets from VaT
Wednesday, 29 June 2022
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Russia
EU finalized AML rules for crypto transactions, largely excluding KYC for payments to unhosted wallets
Wednesday, 29 June 2022
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EU
US SEC and CFTC working on an MoU to foster exchange of information re crypto asset trading
Sunday, 26 June 2022
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US
Spain poised to introduce obligation to crypto holders to declare holdings
Saturday, 25 June 2022
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Spain
Swiss FINMA urges to do more to protect crypto investors
Friday, 24 June 2022
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Switzerland
China’s central bank express skeptical view of NFT investments
Wednesday, 22 June 2022
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China
Singapore’s MAS awarded 3 in-principle approval for its DPT (crypto) license
Wednesday, 22 June 2022
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Singapore
ECB concerns about crypto staking and lending fuel speculation about MiCA II
Wednesday, 22 June 2022
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EU
ECB
Qatar progresses on analysing technology and platform to issue its CBDC
Wednesday, 22 June 2022
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Qatar
BIS examines the structural limitations of crypto and DeFi, and outlines best regulatory approaches
Tuesday, 21 June 2022
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BIS
UK Treasury rescinds its requirement for crypto companies to perform KYC for unhosted wallets
Monday, 20 June 2022
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UK
Israel, Hong Kong and BIS to investigate cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the retail CBDC context
Saturday, 18 June 2022
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Hong Kong
Israel
BIS
BIS Innovation Hub announces new crypto projects
Friday, 17 June 2022
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BIS
FATF stresses the urgent need for jurisdictions to implement and enforce the travel rule
Friday, 17 June 2022
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FATF
US FED worried about the lack of safely backed and fully regulated stablecoins
Friday, 17 June 2022
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US
Bank of Italy raises awareness about risks and opportunities associated with DLT in finance
Wednesday, 15 June 2022
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Italy
Canadian Central Bank concerned that regulation is not keeping up with cryptoasset adoption
Friday, 10 June 2022
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Canada
US SEC may investigate UST to establish whether it violated federal investor protection rules
Thursday, 09 June 2022
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US
Colombia approved a bill regulating cryptocurrency exchanges
Thursday, 09 June 2022
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Colombia
IMF recommends eco-friendly mining practices
Thursday, 09 June 2022
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IMF
South Korea committed to strengthen crypto regulation in the wake of UST collapse
Wednesday, 08 June 2022
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South Korea
US New York State to release guidelines related to issuing and managing stablecoins
Wednesday, 08 June 2022
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US
EU reportedly close to find agreement in MiCA, including on NFTs, stablecoins and AML rules
Monday, 06 June 2022
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EU
Ethiopia’s central bank clarifies that it is illegal to transact using cryptocurrencies
Monday, 06 June 2022
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Uganda’s central bank welcomes firms into its regulatory sandbox
Monday, 06 June 2022
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Uganda
Japan passed stablecoin regulation, clarifying legal status and applicable investors’ protection
Saturday, 04 June 2022
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Japan
US Fed explained that regulating cryptocurrencies is needed to protect non-experienced investors
Friday, 03 June 2022
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US
UK Treasury consults on legal framework to address the failure of systemically relevant stablecoins
Wednesday, 01 June 2022
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UK
IOSCO asked by FPSB to regulate cryptoassets and ensure financial advisers are appropriately qualified
Wednesday, 01 June 2022
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IOSCO
India ready to consult on cryptocurrencies; looking at a global paradigm on digital assets
Wednesday, 01 June 2022
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India
Russia accelerates the development of its digital ruble in response to sanctions
Sunday, 29 May 2022
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Russia
Russia is mulling over the possible use of digital currencies for international payments
Saturday, 28 May 2022
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Russia
Turkey expected to introduce cryptoregulation targeting exchanges and taxation
Wednesday, 25 May 2022
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Turkey
IMF said Terra’s collapse should not make people abandoning crypto
Tuesday, 24 May 2022
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IMF
ECB worried that cryptofinance’s deepening ties to traditional finance will pose a systemic risk
Monday, 23 May 2022
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ECB
Dubai has created a taskforce to monitor digital economy developments and metaverse possibilities
Sunday, 22 May 2022
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Dubai
US CFTC reiterates that bitcoin and ether are commodities
Sunday, 22 May 2022
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US
G7 reportedly asks FSB to accelerate the global regulation of cryptocurrencies
Sunday, 22 May 2022
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G7
FSB
Cyprus poised to introduce own crypto regulation before EU finalizes common approach
Saturday, 21 May 2022
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Cyprus
US Congress submitted bills regulating cryptotax and CBDCs
Saturday, 21 May 2022
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US
G7 urged swift & comprehensive cryptoregulation, following algo stablecoin collapse UST
Saturday, 21 May 2022
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G7
Holland’s AFM believes operations with cryptoderivatives should be restricted to wholesale trade
Wednesday, 18 May 2022
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Holland
UK to legalise stablecoins; algorithmic stablecoins would be ruled out
Monday, 16 May 2022
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UK
US SEC signals acceleration of stablecoin regulation following UST / LUNA meltdown
Friday, 13 May 2022
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US
China’s Shanghai subject bitcoin to property rights laws
Thursday, 12 May 2022
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China
Germany plans to exempt the sale of bitcoin and ether from tax after 1 year holding
Thursday, 12 May 2022
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Germany
IOSCO believes that a global crypto regulation body might be unveiled by next year
Thursday, 12 May 2022
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IOSCO
US SEC confirmed that cryptocurrencies should be regulated as securities
Thursday, 12 May 2022
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US
Central bank of Chile had delayed its CBDC plans
Thursday, 12 May 2022
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Chile
FSB reiterates prioritizing supervision of unbacked cryptoassets, stablecoins and DeFi
Wednesday, 11 May 2022
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FSB
Israel to plan for CBDC after positive responses from consultation
Wednesday, 11 May 2022
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Israel
EU Commission analysed pros, cons and challenges of DeFi
Tuesday, 10 May 2022
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EU
UK is working on a new economic crime bill facilitating the seizing of cryptoassets
Tuesday, 10 May 2022
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UK
US Treasury urges Congress to pass stablecoin legislation by end 2022
Tuesday, 10 May 2022
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US
Nigeria upgrades its CBDC plans
Tuesday, 10 May 2022
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Nigeria
South Korea poised to remain cryptofriendly and lift the 2017 ICO ban
Saturday, 07 May 2022
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South Korea
The CB of Argentina forbids banks to vary out or facilitate operations with cryptocurrencies
Friday, 06 May 2022
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Argentina
BIS CBDC survey showed an acceleration across the board of the work by CBs on CBDCs
Friday, 06 May 2022
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BIS
Kazachstan authorities implemented quarterly reporting on mining activities
Thursday, 05 May 2022
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Kazachstan
The ECB showed how far to go on privacy re CBDCs, ruling out anonymity
Thursday, 05 May 2022
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EU
ECB
IMF said Central African Republic adoption of bitcoin as legal tender raises legal & economic concerns
Wednesday, 04 May 2022
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IMF
US state of California approved rules building locally on the White House US-wide recent crypto order
Wednesday, 04 May 2022
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US
EU Commission reported on DeFi showing that DeFi can reduce audit costs and increase opportunities
Tuesday, 03 May 2022
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EU
US SEC to almost double the size if its Crypto Assets and Cyber team
Tuesday, 03 May 2022
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US
Uzbekistan expands its cryptoregulatory framework with the goal to develop further the industry
Sunday, 01 May 2022
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Uzbekistan
Belgium introduces registration rules for existing and new crypto services providers
Sunday, 01 May 2022
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Belgium
Paraguay passes new crypto regulation
Friday, 29 April 2022
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Paraguay
Cuba released regulations for VASP, ruling the licensing process
Friday, 29 April 2022
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Cuba
Panama passed a Crypto law that aims to support the blockchain and crypto economy
Friday, 29 April 2022
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Panama
Singapore MAS pushes for more stringent licensing process for digital asset service providers
Friday, 29 April 2022
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Singapore
Swiss SNB has no plans to put bitcoin on the bank’s balance sheet
Friday, 29 April 2022
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Switzerland
Nepal warns that crypto activities are illegal and prohibits related websites, apps and online networks
Thursday, 28 April 2022
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Nepal
Brasil’s senate passed a cryptocurrency bill on which the cryptoregulatory framework will be based
Wednesday, 27 April 2022
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Brazil
Gibraltar unveiled plans to curb crypto market manipulation and crypto illicit trading practices
Wednesday, 27 April 2022
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Gibraltar
US OCC believes stablecoins need a common standard and should be interoperable with each other
Wednesday, 27 April 2022
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US
ECB pushes for stricter regulations on cryptoassets to avoid loopholes exposing investors to risks
Tuesday, 26 April 2022
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EU
ECB
US New York Assembly passed a bill preventing the expansion of carbon-based cryptomining
Tuesday, 26 April 2022
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US
The Central African Republic makes BTC a legal tender (second country after El Salvador)
Sunday, 24 April 2022
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El Salvador
Central African Republic
Australia outlines cryptoregulatory roadmap, focused on mitigating risks
Thursday, 21 April 2022
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Australia
IMF and US Treasury agree: No strong evidence of crypto use to evade sanctions
Thursday, 21 April 2022
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US
IMF
ECB’s public survey on issuance of digital euro already attracted 11k opinions, mainly rejecting the idea
Wednesday, 20 April 2022
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EU
ECB
IMF’s global financial stability report discusses crypto in relation to war, sanctions and DeFi
Tuesday, 19 April 2022
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IMF
IMF warns that Russia may turn to cryptomining to generate revenues and mitigate sanctions
Tuesday, 19 April 2022
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IMF
Russia to test CBDC this year
Tuesday, 19 April 2022
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Russia
Argentina (securities regulator) launches innovation hub to advance cryptoassets investments
Monday, 18 April 2022
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Argentina
Brasil confirms its CB will run a pilot test regarding implementation of CBDC
Sunday, 17 April 2022
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Brazil
Oman sets to include real estate tokenization into its virtual asset regulatory framework
Sunday, 17 April 2022
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Oman
Cameroon poised to issue a CBDC based on TON blockchain
Saturday, 16 April 2022
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Cameroon
UK’s BoE analyses cryptoassets and DeFi risks; regulatory enhancements may be warranted
Friday, 15 April 2022
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UK
BIS analysis how CBDC can become a tool for financial inclusion
Tuesday, 12 April 2022
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BIS
US SEC confirms intention to regulate cryptoexchanges similarly to traditional exchanges
Sunday, 10 April 2022
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US
Namibia plans a retail CBDC after introduction of FinTech regulatory framework
Sunday, 10 April 2022
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Namibia
Russia’s ministry of finance proposes to introduce crypto mining regulatory provisions
Sunday, 10 April 2022
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Russia
EU’s fifth Ukrainian war sanctions pack includes prohibition to provide cryptoasset services to Russia
Friday, 08 April 2022
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EU
US Treasury believes CBDCs and stablecoins will unseat bitcoin in its payment function
Friday, 08 April 2022
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US
US OCC wants bank-style regulation for stablecoin issuers
Friday, 08 April 2022
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US
ECB believes commercial banks should be given a role in the process of issuing CBDCs
Friday, 08 April 2022
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EU
ECB
Singapore passes new law to regulate bitcoin and crypto applicable to overseas firms
Wednesday, 06 April 2022
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Singapore
US Treasury says there is no evidence about Russia evading sanctions through crypto
Wednesday, 06 April 2022
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US
US SEC authorizes NYSE Arca and Teucrium’s bitcoin futures ETF
Wednesday, 06 April 2022
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US
US SEC and CFTC to collaborate on supervising crypto trading platforms
Tuesday, 05 April 2022
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US
Georgia is working on a crypto regulatory framework
Tuesday, 05 April 2022
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Georgia
Singapore will oblige VASPs to apply for licenses and assign new powers to MAS
Tuesday, 05 April 2022
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Singapore
US Treasury blocks 100 cryptocurrency wallet addresses linked to Hydra (largest darknet market)
Tuesday, 05 April 2022
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US
UK Treasury illustrates regulatory approach to cryptoassets and stablecoins
Monday, 04 April 2022
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UK
US SEC considers registering and regulating centralized crypto trading platforms
Monday, 04 April 2022
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US
UK FCA has extended the deadline for registration under the AML / CTF regime
Friday, 01 April 2022
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UK
US SEC says listed companies such as banks should account cryptos as a B/S liability
Friday, 01 April 2022
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US
SEC rejects ARK/21Shares bitcoin spot ETF
Friday, 01 April 2022
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US
Jamaica to focus its CBDC on financial inclusion
Friday, 01 April 2022
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Jamaica
IMF pushes for harmonized cryptoframework
Thursday, 31 March 2022
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IMF
Japan’s CB says it is currently not planning to issue a CBDC
Thursday, 31 March 2022
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Japan
EU Parliament approved measures to outlaw anonymous crypto transactions
Thursday, 31 March 2022
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EU
IMF warns that financial sanctions could have far reaching effects on cryptocurrencies
Thursday, 31 March 2022
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IMF
Vietnam started creating a legal framework for cryptocurrencies
Wednesday, 30 March 2022
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Vietnam
Japan to tighten cryptocurrency regulation to prevent sanctioned countries to evade them
Wednesday, 30 March 2022
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Japan
Sudan’s CB warns against the risk of dealing with cryptocurrencies
Wednesday, 30 March 2022
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Sudan
US Congress agency GAO recommends 4 policy options for blockchain
Monday, 28 March 2022
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US
UK’s BoE is working on a regulatory framework for cryptoassets. No material systemic risk from crypto
Saturday, 26 March 2022
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UK
UK’ BoE published a cryptoasset report - a first step leading to a comprehensive regulatory framework
Thursday, 24 March 2022
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UK
World Bank analyses and reports on cryptoassets activities around the World
Thursday, 24 March 2022
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World Bank
Thailand’s SEC will implement a ban on crypto as payment method starting 1 April 2022
Wednesday, 23 March 2022
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Thailand
El Salvador postponed the issuance of bitcoin-backed bond
Wednesday, 23 March 2022
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El Salvador
OECD consults on a new global tax transparency framework, including cryptoassets transactions
Tuesday, 22 March 2022
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Global
OECD
US SEC has extended decision on WisdomTree and OneRiver bitcoin spot ETF to May 15 and June 2
Tuesday, 22 March 2022
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US
Australia plans regulation on crypto taxation, investor protection, digital banks and exchanges
Sunday, 20 March 2022
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Australia
US Treasury released reports showing fiat far more used than crypto for illicit activities
Saturday, 19 March 2022
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US
Qatar’s CB is studying CBDC
Friday, 18 March 2022
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Qatar
India clarifies its CBDC won’t be crypto/blockchain-based and re-affirms cryptos are unregulated
Friday, 18 March 2022
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India
EU’s ESMA reminds consumers that cryptos are risky and do not benefit from regulatory safeguards
Thursday, 17 March 2022
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EU
ESMA
Ukraine implemented a fully-fledged supportive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies
Wednesday, 16 March 2022
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Ukraina
EU’s Economic Committee voted against banning proof-of-work tokens
Monday, 14 March 2022
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EU
G7 determined to ensure Russian billionaires don’t avoid sanctions using cryptocurrencies
Monday, 14 March 2022
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G7
Japan plans to install restraints on crypto transactions from Russia and Belarus
Monday, 14 March 2022
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Japan
Belarus
Russia
G7 reiterates crack down on the use of cryptocurrencies to circumvent Russian-related sanctions
Saturday, 12 March 2022
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Global
G7
Israel’s CB takes steps to counter illegal use of crypto
Friday, 11 March 2022
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Israel
US SEC denies bitcoin spot ETF applications from NYDIG and Global X
Friday, 11 March 2022
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US
UK regulators make clear that crypto firms are not exempted from Russian sanctions rules
Friday, 11 March 2022
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UK
Global
UK FCA shuts down all crypto ATM that are not registered with the regulatory agency
Friday, 11 March 2022
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UK
Estonia calls for cryptocurrencies restrictions in order to prevent Russia evading sanctions
Thursday, 10 March 2022
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Global
Estonia
EC confirms that cryptocurrencies are captured by targeted Russian-related sanctions
Wednesday, 09 March 2022
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Global
EU
Dubai establishes virtual asset regulator and announces new crypto law
Wednesday, 09 March 2022
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Dubai
US Treasury says government supports responsible digital assets innovation while addressing risks
Wednesday, 09 March 2022
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US
US presents digital assets’ strategy: An opportunity & US to play a leading role
Wednesday, 09 March 2022
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US
US Treasury to launch financial education initiative around crypto investments
Wednesday, 09 March 2022
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US
UAE’s DIFC authority has issued a consultation paper on a cryptocurrencies regulatory framework
Tuesday, 08 March 2022
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UAE
Philippines to launch pilot CBDC project with the goal to enhance its payment system
Tuesday, 08 March 2022
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Philippines
India’s CB expects to roll out its CBDS this year
Tuesday, 08 March 2022
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India
US FinCEN has issued alert on potential crypto sanctions evasion from Russia
Monday, 07 March 2022
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Global
US
ECB and US Fed call for an accelerated path to regulating cryptocurrencies
Sunday, 06 March 2022
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US
EU
ECB
Philippines to launch CBDC research effort covering design, technology and policy implications
Sunday, 06 March 2022
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Philippines
Singapore becomes first southeast asian nation to impose sanctions on Russia
Sunday, 06 March 2022
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Global
Singapore
G7 and EU examine ways to stop use of cryptocurrencies by Russia to evade sanctions
Sunday, 06 March 2022
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Global
EU
Russia
G7
Japan analyses ways to block transfer of crypto assets on the nation’s sanctions list
Saturday, 05 March 2022
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Japan
Global
Russia
US State of Virginia to allow banks to provide virtual currency custody services
Saturday, 05 March 2022
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US
Singapore to forbid digital payment token service providers from supporting anti sanction transactions
Saturday, 05 March 2022
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Global
Singapore
Russia
Switzerland to freeze crypto assets as part of sanctions compliance to protect integrity of industry
Saturday, 05 March 2022
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Global
Switzerland
Russia
Crypto surge following sanctions reflects Russian citizens’ move to protect their wealth
Saturday, 05 March 2022
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Global
Russia
Swiss National Bank sets criteria for admitting DLT trading facilities to Interbank Clearing system
Friday, 04 March 2022
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Switzerland
Digital assets not a good way to escape sanctions: Can be traced and volume insufficient
Friday, 04 March 2022
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Global
Russia
EU determined to take all measures to guarantee digital assets won’t be used to undermine sanctions
Friday, 04 March 2022
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Global
EU
Russia
G7 and EU looking to include crypto into sanctions
Friday, 04 March 2022
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Global
EU
Russia
G7
Brazil’s central bank has picked nine projects in an effort to advance on CBDC
Thursday, 03 March 2022
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Brazil
US SEC reportedly investigating into NFT for securities violations
Thursday, 03 March 2022
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US
US Fed said the Russian-Ukrainian conflict underscores need for crypto regulation
Wednesday, 02 March 2022
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Global
US
Russia
Ukraina
US H. Clinton disappointed crypto exchanges won’t unilaterally block Russian users
Wednesday, 02 March 2022
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Global
US
Russia
Bitcoin / ruble trading reached all-time high following sanctions
Tuesday, 01 March 2022
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Global
Russia
IMF and BIS partner with Cambridge University in a new crypto research project
Tuesday, 01 March 2022
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BIS
IMF
US Treasury issued a warning to US-based actors not to support Russian-related crypto transactions
Tuesday, 01 March 2022
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Global
US
Russia
Israel confiscated 30 crypto wallets from 12 exchanges in Gaza
Tuesday, 01 March 2022
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Israel
Cryptocurrencies won’t help Russia evade sanctions, says TRM Labs
Monday, 28 February 2022
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Global
Russia
Crypto exchanges will comply with sanctions in place but not freeze unilaterally users’ accounts
Monday, 28 February 2022
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Global
Russia
ECB urges EU to ratify crypto regulation MICA
Monday, 28 February 2022
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Global
EU
Russia
ECB
Ukraine asks crypto exchanges to freeze accounts of Russians and Belarusian users
Monday, 28 February 2022
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Global
Russia
Ukraina
Russian sanctions and potential mitigation through crypto means harsher regulation down the road
Sunday, 27 February 2022
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Global
Russia
As Russia may turn to crypto to avoid the sanctions, compliance is more important than ever
Saturday, 26 February 2022
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Global
Russia
EU may accelerate cryptoregulation MiCA to mitigate circumvention of sanctions against Russia
Friday, 25 February 2022
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EU
ECB
India released guidelines for the advertising and promotion of crypto and NFTs
Friday, 25 February 2022
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India
Ukraine banned issuance of e-money following Russia’s invasion. Unclear whether it applies to crypto
Friday, 25 February 2022
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Ukraina
EU may grant crypto AML oversee responsibility to a new financial watchdog
Wednesday, 23 February 2022
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EU
ECB
Spain’s CB committed to intensify monitoring, regulation and supervision of cryptomarkets
Wednesday, 23 February 2022
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Spain
Thailand puts measures in place to actively adopt crytpocurrencies
Wednesday, 23 February 2022
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Thailand
Brazil initiated legal steps to acknowledge and regulate crypto markets in the country
Tuesday, 22 February 2022
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Brazil
Russia’s government presents draft crypto legislation while CB still stick to a total ban
Monday, 21 February 2022
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Russia
US FED bans senior staff from holding cryptocurrencies, along with an array of traditional instruments
Friday, 18 February 2022
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US
Spain CB has approved the first cryptocurrency platform (VASP)
Friday, 18 February 2022
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Spain
China issued alert regarding scams in the metaverse industry
Friday, 18 February 2022
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China
Ukraina passed the Virtual Assets Law allowing the launch of a legal market for virtual assets
Thursday, 17 February 2022
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Ukraina
US DoJ appointed first Director of its National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team
Thursday, 17 February 2022
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US
FSB issued updated assessment of risks to financial stability from cryptoassets
Wednesday, 16 February 2022
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FSB
Belarus acknowledged the free circulation of cryptocurrencies and is building out the legal framework
Wednesday, 16 February 2022
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Belarus
Hungary’s CB calls for a unified EU approach for dealing with cryptocurrencies risks
Tuesday, 15 February 2022
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Hungary
US Treasury plans to exempt crypto miners and stakers from tax reporting rules
Tuesday, 15 February 2022
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US
UK’s national tax authority seized three NFT related to digital artwork on tax evasion grounds
Tuesday, 15 February 2022
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UK
Bahrain’s CB successfully tested CBDC’s cross border transfer using JPM Coin
Monday, 14 February 2022
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Bahrain
FSB has crypto on top of its agenda according to French AMF
Saturday, 12 February 2022
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France
FSB
US SEC is working with CFTC and various crypto platforms on investor protection regulation
Saturday, 12 February 2022
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US
Kenya’s CB is consulting on the applicability of a CBDC
Friday, 11 February 2022
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Kenya
Ireland not to allow retail investors to participate in crypto investment funds – too risky
Thursday, 10 February 2022
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Ireland
US CFTC is seeking greater oversight on the cryptocurrency market
Thursday, 10 February 2022
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US
EU poised to propose a bill for a CBDC in early 2023
Thursday, 10 February 2022
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EU
Russia will regulate cryptocurrencies instead of banning them; likely allowed for qualified investors
Wednesday, 09 February 2022
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Russia
Zambia is conducting research on a CBDC
Wednesday, 09 February 2022
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Zambia
IMF believes that each country has to follow its own route regarding CBDCs. No one fits all approach
Wednesday, 09 February 2022
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IMF
US SEC consulting on possibility for bitcoin spot ETF to be subject to fraud and manipulation
Tuesday, 08 February 2022
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US
US FDIC makes the evaluation of cryptoasset risks a priority for this year
Tuesday, 08 February 2022
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US
US DoJ seized $3.6bn worth of cryptocurrencies linked to the 2016 Bitfinex hack
Tuesday, 08 February 2022
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US
US Treasury warns that NFTs may present illicit finance risks
Monday, 07 February 2022
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US
US Fed Boston and MIT released initial findings of a CBDC research
Saturday, 05 February 2022
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US
UK unlikely to issue a retail CBDC and anticipates a consultation paper on CBDC later this year
Saturday, 05 February 2022
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UK
Japan poised to simplify the listing of digital assets for registered crypto exchanges
Friday, 04 February 2022
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Japan
Ecuador set to regulate digital currencies, recognizing digital tokens as investment assets
Friday, 04 February 2022
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Ecuador
US SEC delays decision on Grayscale’s proposed bitcoin ETF
Friday, 04 February 2022
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US
US SEC delays its decision on Bitwise’s bitcoin spot ETF
Wednesday, 02 February 2022
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US
Swiss Federal Council sets out twelve actions to promote Switzerland as leader in digital finance
Wednesday, 02 February 2022
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Switzerland
Thailand drastically reduces the tax levied on cryptocurrency trading gains
Wednesday, 02 February 2022
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Thailand
Jordan is studying the possibility to launch a CBDC
Tuesday, 01 February 2022
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Jordan
India issues the Finance Bill 2022 which includes taxation rates for cryptocurrencies
Tuesday, 01 February 2022
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India
Hong Kong financial regulators restricts sales of crypto spot ETF to professional investors only
Tuesday, 01 February 2022
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Hong Kong
Russia’s authorities oppose the ban on crypto proposed by the CB
Saturday, 29 January 2022
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Russia
Swiss government issued a crypto fact sheet noting Swiss leading location in the blockchain area
Friday, 28 January 2022
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Switzerland
US government poised to task federal agencies with regulating cryptocurrencies, stablecoins and NFTs
Friday, 28 January 2022
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US
US SEC reportedly considering expanding the definition of exchange in a way that would limit DeFi
Friday, 28 January 2022
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US
US Arizona considers a bill proposing to make bitcoin a legal tender
Friday, 28 January 2022
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US
US SEC rejects bitcoin spot ETF application by Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Trust
Thursday, 27 January 2022
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US
Myanmar considers enacting laws that would jail users of digital currencies for up to three years
Tuesday, 25 January 2022
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Myanmar
Indonesia financial market regulator proscribed crypto trading for all financial services providers
Tuesday, 25 January 2022
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Indonesia
The BIS Innovation Hub to focus on CBDC, payments, DeFi and green finance in 2022
Tuesday, 25 January 2022
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BIS
IMF urges El Salvador to discontinue bitcoin’s status as legal tender
Tuesday, 25 January 2022
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IMF
South Korea CB successfully completed the first phase of its CBDC test
Monday, 24 January 2022
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South Korea
Botswana set to present a virtual asset bill regulating crypto trading including AML provisions
Saturday, 22 January 2022
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Botswana
US SEC rejects Microstrategy’s bitcoin accounting method. Impairment applies to bitcoin too
Saturday, 22 January 2022
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US
US SEC may press ahead in subjecting crypto trading platforms to its investor protection scheme
Friday, 21 January 2022
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US
US SEC rejects First Trust Advisors & SkyBridge bitcoin spot ETF application
Friday, 21 January 2022
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US
US Fed issued discussion paper on CBDC
Thursday, 20 January 2022
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US
Russia considers full ban on crypto
Thursday, 20 January 2022
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Russia
UK FCA plans to curb the marketing of cryptos
Thursday, 20 January 2022
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UK
Singapore’s MAS issued guidelines targeting retail crypto promotions. Bitcoin ATMs forced to comply
Thursday, 20 January 2022
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Singapore
China claims over 261m users of its pilot CBDC at the end of 2021
Thursday, 20 January 2022
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China
ESMA urges to prohibit the proof-of-work mining model
Wednesday, 19 January 2022
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EU
ESMA
Iran to launch a CBDC pilot soon
Wednesday, 19 January 2022
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Iran
Spain restricts and regulates the promotion of crypto assets to retail segment
Monday, 17 January 2022
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Spain
Malaysia actively assessing CBDC opportunity
Monday, 17 January 2022
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Malaysia
Pakistan considers banning cryptocurrencies
Monday, 17 January 2022
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Pakistan
IMF asks for a coordinated global regulatory framework in view of the growth of the crypto asset class
Saturday, 15 January 2022
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Global
IMF
Israel analysis how to create a viable CBDC
Saturday, 15 January 2022
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Israel
Bolivian CB bans cryptocurrencies and warns users against scams
Friday, 14 January 2022
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Bolivia
Hong Kong publicly consults on cryptocurrencies and stablecoins regulation
Thursday, 13 January 2022
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Hong Kong
Pakistan outlaws cryptoassets on AML / terrorism financing concerns
Thursday, 13 January 2022
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Pakistan
BIS, SNB and 5 commercial banks demonstrated feasibility of integrated wholesale CBDC
Thursday, 13 January 2022
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Switzerland
BIS
UK formed a crypto and digital assets group to ensure new rules support innovation
Tuesday, 11 January 2022
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UK
US Fed says CBDC and stablecoins are not mutually exclusive
Tuesday, 11 January 2022
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US
Bahrain CB successfully completed a DLT-based digital currency test
Monday, 10 January 2022
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Bahrain
Albania legalizes bitcoin as digital asset; Kosovo announces a policy to prohibit bitcoin mining
Sunday, 09 January 2022
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Albania
Kosovo
EU ESMA seeks opinions on updating regulations concerning the implementation of DLT solutions
Thursday, 06 January 2022
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EU
ESMA
UK poised to strengthen regulatory oversight
Tuesday, 04 January 2022
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UK
US SEC postponed decision on NYDIG bitcoin spot ETF
Tuesday, 04 January 2022
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US
India CB proposes to go for a basic version of CBDC first, focusing on acceptance and user-friendliness
Monday, 03 January 2022
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India
Jamaica CB completed retail CBDC pilot and expects to go live in Q1
Monday, 03 January 2022
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Jamaica
Mexico CB to issue a CBDC in around two years
Thursday, 30 December 2021
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Mexico
UAE strengthen punishments for crypto fraudsters and scammers
Wednesday, 29 December 2021
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UAE
Turkey to create a cryptocurrencies law
Saturday, 25 December 2021
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Turkey
US SEC rejected the Valkyrie and Kryptoin bitcoin spot ETF proposals
Friday, 24 December 2021
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US
India delays decision crypto regulatory bill to post winter season
Thursday, 23 December 2021
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India
BIS anticipates a global crypto regulatory framework next year, after the DeFi wake-up call
Sunday, 19 December 2021
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Global
BIS
US SEC delays decision on Bitwise and Grayscale bitcoin spot ETFs
Friday, 17 December 2021
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US
BIS explores possibilities and limits of decentralization in digital finance
Friday, 17 December 2021
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BIS
IMF says to develop global crypto regulation instead of banning crypto
Thursday, 16 December 2021
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IMF
Thailand CB poised to issue comprehensive digital asset regulation in January 2022
Tuesday, 14 December 2021
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Thailand
UK BoE says cryptocurrencies do not pose a significant risk to England’s financial stability
Tuesday, 14 December 2021
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UK
Russia CB bans mutual funds from investing in cryptocurrencies
Monday, 13 December 2021
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Russia
Russian government forms working group expected to propose comprehensive cryptoregulation
Sunday, 12 December 2021
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Russia
South Africa plans to introduce crypto regulations in 2022
Friday, 10 December 2021
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South Africa
Thailand CB warns commercial banks against cryptocurrency risks
Wednesday, 08 December 2021
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Thailand
Swiss CB, French CB and the BIS concluded successfully X-border wholesale CBDC experiment
Wednesday, 08 December 2021
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Switzerland
France
BIS
Australia poised to introduce new regulations promoting cryptocurrencies to mainstream
Wednesday, 08 December 2021
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Australia
BIS warns against risk posed by DeFi to investors
Wednesday, 08 December 2021
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BIS
India released its national strategy on blockchain. No mention of banning cryptocurrencies
Tuesday, 07 December 2021
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India
China considers using blockchain technology to power its CBDC
Tuesday, 07 December 2021
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China
Japan’s FSA intends to restrict stablecoin issuance to banks and wire transfer companies
Tuesday, 07 December 2021
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Japan
Indonesia poised to issue a CBDC
Sunday, 05 December 2021
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Indonesia
ECB addresses conditions for success for, and risks of, CBDC
Saturday, 04 December 2021
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EU
ECB
India intentioned to introduce regulatory framework and not to ban cryptocurrencies
Thursday, 02 December 2021
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India
China poised to regulate metaverse and NFTs to prevent ML risk
Wednesday, 01 December 2021
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China
US SEC rejects the WisdomTree application for a bitcoin spot ETF
Wednesday, 01 December 2021
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US
Indonesia CB pushing for a CBDC to counter private cryptocurrencies
Tuesday, 30 November 2021
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Indonesia
France CB concerned that EU should more directly supervise DeFi
Sunday, 28 November 2021
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France
Tanzania to develop a CBDC
Friday, 26 November 2021
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Tanzania
South Korea to strengthen NFT and DeFi regulatory approach
Friday, 26 November 2021
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South Korea
Uzbekistan allows residents to trace cryptos on regulated exchanges
Friday, 26 November 2021
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Uzbekistan
The EU (Council) has adopted the regulation on markets in crypto assets (MiCA)
Thursday, 25 November 2021
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EU
US banking regulators to define together the role banks can play in the crypto markets
Tuesday, 23 November 2021
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US
Australia to make crypto an inherent part of the financial system
Monday, 22 November 2021
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Australia
El Salvador to inaugurate Bitcoin City backed by USD 1bn bitcoin bonds
Sunday, 21 November 2021
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El Salvador
India may launch a CBDC pilot test in early 2022
Thursday, 18 November 2021
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India
Peru joins forces with India, Singapore and Hong Kong to develop its own CBDC
Thursday, 18 November 2021
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Hong Kong
Singapore
India
Peru
Indian group of parliamentarians and crypto representatives concluded to regulate instead of banning cryptocurrencies
Tuesday, 16 November 2021
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India
UK BoE worried that the increasing integration of traditional and crypto markets poses threat to financial stability
Tuesday, 16 November 2021
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UK
India approved an ETF offering exposure to global crypto and blockchain firms
Saturday, 13 November 2021
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India
US SEC rejected VanEck’s spot bitcoin ETF proposal, claiming compliance gaps against Exchange Act
Friday, 12 November 2021
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US
Kazachstan regulates cryptocurrencies service providers, requiring AML checks
Thursday, 11 November 2021
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Kazachstan
Russia created working group to regulate cryptocurrency mining industry
Thursday, 11 November 2021
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Russia
Austria intentioned to tax digital asset gains akin traditional investments such as bonds and stocks
Thursday, 11 November 2021
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Austria
Bank of England concerned that the rise of cryptos is helping illicit activities
Thursday, 11 November 2021
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UK
Bank of Spain to collect commercial banks’ digital currency plans for research/ analysis purposes
Wednesday, 10 November 2021
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Spain
BCBS to issue an updated consultative proposal on cryptoasset exposures by mid-2022
Tuesday, 09 November 2021
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BCBS
Swiss CB ready to launch wholesale CBDC, subject to policy decision
Tuesday, 09 November 2021
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Switzerland
Bank of England & HM Treasury to consult in 2022 on possible roll-out of CBDC
Tuesday, 09 November 2021
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UK
Banque de France issued the results from its wholesale CBDC experiment
Tuesday, 09 November 2021
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France
Kazachstan subjects crypto service providers to a financial monitoring regime
Monday, 08 November 2021
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Kazachstan
Swedish authority has requested the EU to ban crypto mining based on proof of work
Sunday, 07 November 2021
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Sweden
US Congress passed Infrastructure bill with definition of broker controversially applying to crypto
Saturday, 06 November 2021
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US
South Korea will not regulate NFTs
Friday, 05 November 2021
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South Korea
Two members of US Congress ask SEC chairman to explain why it allowed futures but not spot BTC ETF
Wednesday, 03 November 2021
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US
US SEC postpones to 7 January 2022 decision on Valkyrie bitcoin spot ETF
Tuesday, 02 November 2021
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US
US Treasury releases the report on stablecoin
Tuesday, 02 November 2021
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US
South Africa may not allow pension funds to include cryptocurrencies offerings
Sunday, 31 October 2021
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South Africa
Nigeria has rolled out its CBDC
Saturday, 30 October 2021
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Nigeria
India may regulate cryptocurrencies as commodities instead of banning them
Wednesday, 27 October 2021
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India
Singapore determined to support cryptocurrencies if these are regulated
Wednesday, 27 October 2021
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Singapore
Bank of Spain released instructions for entities wishing to offer crypto-related services
Wednesday, 27 October 2021
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Spain
US FDIC working with OCC and FED to clarify rules for banks handling cryptoassets
Wednesday, 27 October 2021
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US
Russia not ready to allow bitcoin ETF
Sunday, 24 October 2021
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Russia
Nigeria reiterates its commitment to launch CBDC
Saturday, 23 October 2021
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Nigeria
BCBS / FATF survey shows inconsistent global application of AML/CFT rules
Friday, 22 October 2021
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FATF
BCBS
Australia eyes new licenses for cyptoexchanges, new laws for DAOs, DeFi and mining
Thursday, 21 October 2021
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Australia
Mexico will not legalise cryptocurrency payments
Wednesday, 20 October 2021
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Mexico
Malta approved listing of first European crypto index fund with direct exposure to cryptos
Wednesday, 20 October 2021
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Malta
Ghana to develop offline capabilities for its CBDC
Tuesday, 19 October 2021
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Ghana
Banque de France completed a CBDC test
Tuesday, 19 October 2021
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France
US Treasury believes cryptos hamper sanctions’ effectiveness. Policies and infrastructure need update
Monday, 18 October 2021
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US
Guernsey’s regulator approves the launch of a bitcoin ETF
Saturday, 16 October 2021
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Guernsey
Zimbabwe recognizes ineluctability of cryptos and ready to make concessions
Saturday, 16 October 2021
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Zimbabwe
US SEC allows trading in Bitcoin futures ETF (ProShares and Invesco Ltd) as of 18 October 2021
Friday, 15 October 2021
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US
US CFTC fines Tether and Bitfinex USD 42.5m, citing violations of Commodity Exchange Act
Friday, 15 October 2021
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US
US specifies crypto-specific US sanctions guidance
Friday, 15 October 2021
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US
UK BoE believe crypto regulation is urgent as a collapse of cryptomarkets is a possibility
Thursday, 14 October 2021
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UK
Australia to allow crypto ETF focused on crypto active global companies
Thursday, 14 October 2021
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Australia
South Korea may introduce regulatory recommendations about DeFi and NFT
Wednesday, 13 October 2021
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South Korea
Spain’s CB criticizes El Salvador on transparency aspects of its legalisation of bitcoin
Wednesday, 13 October 2021
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Spain
El Salvador
UK BoE: Growing degree of interconnectedness crypto/traditional sectors concerns from systemic stability point of view
Wednesday, 13 October 2021
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UK
FSB to examine role of global stablecoins in improving cross-border payments as part of its roadmap
Wednesday, 13 October 2021
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FSB
US FED concedes that cryptos could threaten the $ supremacy in case of large political / economical shocks
Wednesday, 13 October 2021
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US
Russia does not envisage a complete ban of cryptocurrencies
Tuesday, 12 October 2021
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Russia
The G7 poised to issue guiding principles for CBDC focusing on transparency and privacy
Monday, 11 October 2021
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G7
UK BoE warns financial institutions against jumping into crypto
Monday, 11 October 2021
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UK
Georgia plans to launch a CBDC pilot program in 2022
Saturday, 09 October 2021
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Georgia
US poised to unveil a unified approach to crypto regulation
Saturday, 09 October 2021
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US
US SEC approved ETF providing easy access to companies with significant exposure to bitcoin
Thursday, 07 October 2021
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US
Sri Lanka approves a policy on blockchain technology and its applications
Thursday, 07 October 2021
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Sri Lanka
ECB calls for faster adoption of crypto regulation
Thursday, 07 October 2021
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EU
ECB
BIS says we live in an age of disruption arising from tech innovation in the financial sector
Thursday, 07 October 2021
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Global
BIS
IOSCO and BIS consult on the application of principles for financial market infrastructures to stablecoins
Wednesday, 06 October 2021
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Global
BIS
IOSCO
US DoJ forms a National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team focused on crime and money laundering
Wednesday, 06 October 2021
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US
US SEC follows the FED: no intention to ban crypto but focus on fair regulation
Tuesday, 05 October 2021
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US
US FED poised to launch a review on pros and cons of digital dollar
Monday, 04 October 2021
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US
Brasil takes first step that may lead to legalise the use of bitcoin in the country
Monday, 04 October 2021
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Brazil
HKMA released a technical paper underpinning the effort to create a wholesale / retail CBDC
Monday, 04 October 2021
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Hong Kong
The US to bring together 30 countries to stop the illicit use of cryptocurrency
Sunday, 03 October 2021
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US
IMF addresses the crypto ecosystem and proposes policy recommendations
Sunday, 03 October 2021
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IMF
Uzbekistan blacklists unofficial cryptoexchanges
Saturday, 02 October 2021
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Uzbekistan
Nigeria postpones the launch of its CBDC
Saturday, 02 October 2021
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Nigeria
US SEC extends deadlines of four BTC ETFs to November and December 2021
Saturday, 02 October 2021
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US
US FED has no intention to ban cryptocurrencies in any way
Friday, 01 October 2021
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US
El Salvador has officially started volcano energy-based cryptomining
Friday, 01 October 2021
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El Salvador
Singapore MAS licensed two companies to offer cryptoservices in the country
Friday, 01 October 2021
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Singapore
US senators introduce bill aimed at improving the oversight of cryptocurrency
Thursday, 30 September 2021
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US
BIS says to be effective a CBDC system needs to involve both public and private actors
Thursday, 30 September 2021
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BIS
Swiss FINMA approved first crypto fund (restricted to qualified investors)
Wednesday, 29 September 2021
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Switzerland
US New York District Court dismisses half of the class action plaintiffs’ claims against Tether & Bitfinex
Wednesday, 29 September 2021
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US
FATF issued the updated guidance for risk-based approach to VA and VASP
Tuesday, 28 September 2021
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FATF
Indonesia will not ban cryptotransactions but counter illicit activities instead
Tuesday, 28 September 2021
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Indonesia
UK ready to front-run BCBS global crypto rules to avoid banks building up excessive exposure
Saturday, 25 September 2021
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UK
US FED on track with its work on CBDC
Friday, 24 September 2021
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US
China bans (again) all crypto transaction and mining; includes off-shore service providers
Friday, 24 September 2021
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China
UK FCA and BoE to launch blockchain-based regulatory reporting
Friday, 24 September 2021
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UK
Bhutan to pilot CBDC with Ripple
Thursday, 23 September 2021
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Bhutan
UAE to allow and support cryptocurrency trading in economic free zone in Dubai
Thursday, 23 September 2021
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UAE
Dubai
Canada released guidance for crypto exchanges advertisement and marketing
Thursday, 23 September 2021
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Canada
Turkey will not adopt crypto and will continue its CBDC project
Tuesday, 21 September 2021
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Turkey
US SEC re-affirms need to bring activities within the regulatory perimeter
Tuesday, 21 September 2021
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US
Russia to discourage crypto trading through payments delays between banks and exchanges
Sunday, 19 September 2021
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Russia
ECB reiterates cryptos are not currencies, are highly speculative and energy consumption intensive
Saturday, 18 September 2021
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EU
ECB
Argentina CB wants to protect cryptoinvestors but tolerates those who accept cryptos for payments
Tuesday, 14 September 2021
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Argentina
Italy poised to regulate cryptocurrencies
Tuesday, 14 September 2021
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Italy
US Democrats propose to close the ‘wash sale’ crypto tax loophole by treating cryptos as stocks
Tuesday, 14 September 2021
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US
Colombia CB actively working on regulating cryptos as a way to increase their acceptance
Monday, 13 September 2021
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Colombia
Sweden CB believe cryptocurrencies will collapse as they miss governmental support
Monday, 13 September 2021
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Sweden
US Treasury to review materiality of stablecoins’ risks
Monday, 13 September 2021
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US
US SEC believes Coinbase’ intention to allows clients to lend cryptos in return for interest falls under securities laws
Saturday, 11 September 2021
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US
Swiss FINMA issues first-ever approval for a stock exchange and a central securities depository for the trading of tokens
Friday, 10 September 2021
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Switzerland
BIS recognizes progress of GSC and DeFi and asks CBs to double the CBDC effort
Friday, 10 September 2021
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BIS
Russia poised to categorise mining as entrepreneurial activity
Thursday, 09 September 2021
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Russia
Ukraina passed the virtual assets bill, allowing citizens to open and use bank accounts with cryptos
Thursday, 09 September 2021
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Ukraina
US SEC extends its consideration of VanEcks’ btc ETF once more, until 14 November
Thursday, 09 September 2021
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US
India plans to classify cryptocurrencies as commodities for taxation purposes
Wednesday, 08 September 2021
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India
UK FCA may narrow its focus on crypto promotions
Tuesday, 07 September 2021
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UK
ECB has started to investigate a digital euro by launching a two-year investigation
Monday, 06 September 2021
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EU
ECB
US SEC calls for the crypto space to work with regulators
Sunday, 05 September 2021
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US
Singapore MAS selects 15 companies for its CBDC challenge, including from Switzerland
Sunday, 05 September 2021
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Singapore
US Texas establishes legal clarity re definition of cryptos by passing two bills
Friday, 03 September 2021
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US
WEF addresses crypto regulatory challenge, urging to accommodate use cases of cryptocurrencies
Thursday, 02 September 2021
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Global
WEF
Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, and South Africa to trial CBDC-based cross-border payments
Thursday, 02 September 2021
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Australia
Singapore
Malaysia
South Africa
ECB: Stablecoins are assets that must be required to be fully backed up with fiat
Thursday, 02 September 2021
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EU
ECB
SEC said cryptoexchanges need to embrace regulation or risk losing public trust otherwise
Wednesday, 01 September 2021
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US
China to promote the digitization of securities and futures markets
Wednesday, 01 September 2021
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China
IMF reaffirms that bitcoin as a national currency is an inadvisable shortcut
Tuesday, 31 August 2021
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IMF
South Korea to appoints crypto officials to its virtual asset inspection division
Saturday, 28 August 2021
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South Korea
Spain CB expected to roll out new registration process for crypto-exchanges imminently
Friday, 27 August 2021
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Spain
Cuba shall regulate cryptocurrencies (use and service providers)
Friday, 27 August 2021
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Cuba
Japan may impose stricter crypto regulation to protect investors
Wednesday, 25 August 2021
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Japan
Iran set to lift bitcoin mining ban in September
Monday, 23 August 2021
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Iran
US SEC believes some DeFi projects need to be regulated no matter how decentralized they are
Thursday, 19 August 2021
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US
Thailand’s CB issue a report on retail CBDCs
Thursday, 19 August 2021
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Thailand
India may be on the way to regulate crypto instead of banning it
Wednesday, 18 August 2021
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India
US Congress members ask SEC and CFTC to establish joint working group to regulate cryptoassets
Tuesday, 17 August 2021
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US
US SEC receives Bitcoin futures ETF application by Galaxy Digital
Tuesday, 17 August 2021
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US
Spanish securities regulator warns several crypto firms including exchanges for not being registered
Tuesday, 17 August 2021
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Spain
US SEC determined to regulate crypto trading, lending and DeFi platform
Thursday, 12 August 2021
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US
US infrastructure bill leaves crypto in an uncertain state driven by the bill’s definition of broker
Wednesday, 11 August 2021
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US
Venezuela is rolling out a CBDC in October alongside an SMS-based exchange system
Friday, 06 August 2021
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Venezuela
US SEC warns that only way to bypass financial regulation is to ensure full decentralization at the outset
Friday, 06 August 2021
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US
US SEC cryptopriorities: Crypto trading, lending, and DeFi platforms
Thursday, 05 August 2021
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US
South Korea to shut down 11 cryptoexchanges
Tuesday, 03 August 2021
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South Korea
China to maintain high pressure on digital currency trading
Saturday, 31 July 2021
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China
Ukraine CB allowed to issue CBDC
Friday, 30 July 2021
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Ukraina
IMF suggests that digital forms of money must be regulated
Friday, 30 July 2021
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IMF
Ghana believes digital currencies can facilitate trade throughout the continent
Thursday, 29 July 2021
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Ghana
Israel seeks to track crypto holdings above USD 61k in an effort to deter tax evasion
Thursday, 29 July 2021
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Israel
IMF warns against adopting bitcoin as national currency
Monday, 26 July 2021
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IMF
Tether is being investigating by the US DoJ
Monday, 26 July 2021
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US
81 countries are currently analysing opportunities and challenges of CBDCs
Sunday, 25 July 2021
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Global
Namibia CB supports cryptocurrencies but reiterates they are not legal tender
Sunday, 25 July 2021
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Namibia
India plans to launch a CBDC
Friday, 23 July 2021
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India
Ukraina has elaborated a roadmap to transform the country into a cryptocurrency leader
Friday, 23 July 2021
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Ukraina
Nigeria to launch a pilot scheme for a national CBDC
Friday, 23 July 2021
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Nigeria
US SEC may include cryptocurrencies under upgraded security-based rules
Wednesday, 21 July 2021
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US
Japan could be set to introduce new rules for DeFi and NFTs
Wednesday, 21 July 2021
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Japan
The EU proposes to ban anonymous cryptocurrencies transactions and create a new central AML body
Tuesday, 20 July 2021
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EU
US Treasury Secretary urges the FED, the SEC and the CFCT to act quickly to regulate stablecoins
Monday, 19 July 2021
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US
US FBI warns cryptocurrency actors over criminal threats
Sunday, 18 July 2021
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US
Singapore and France are experimenting cross-border CBDC settlement and payment on blockchain
Friday, 16 July 2021
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France
Singapore
China releases digital yuan whitepaper and criticizes decentralized cryptoassets
Friday, 16 July 2021
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China
Japan to hire more staff to accelerate the development of stricter global stablecoins rules
Friday, 16 July 2021
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Japan
US SEC delays decision on Wisdom Tree bitcoin ETF and request public feedback
Wednesday, 14 July 2021
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US
France proposes to endorse ESMA with the responsibility to regulate cryptocurrencies
Wednesday, 14 July 2021
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France
UK BoE says cryptomarket not a financial stability risk yet
Wednesday, 14 July 2021
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UK
ECB launches a 24-month long investigation into its CBDC focused on design and distribution
Wednesday, 14 July 2021
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EU
ECB
Brasil approves first ETF tracking Ether
Wednesday, 14 July 2021
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Brazil
UAE Central Bank poised to introduce a CBDC
Monday, 12 July 2021
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UAE
Ghana subject approval for the use of CBDC on the outcome of the pilot phase
Sunday, 11 July 2021
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Ghana
Japan emphasizes the importance of laying out rules for the DeFi space
Sunday, 11 July 2021
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Japan
The economic community of West African States warns against the use of cryptocurrencies
Sunday, 11 July 2021
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West African States (economic community)
Thailand recognizes heightened demand for payments in crypto and warns against risks
Saturday, 10 July 2021
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Thailand
BIS analyses CBDC for cross-border payments
Friday, 09 July 2021
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BIS
China believes stablecoins may pose a risk to the global monetary and payments system
Thursday, 08 July 2021
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China
EU poised to propose a new agency to step up AML and promote transparency for crypto transfers
Thursday, 08 July 2021
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EU
New Zealand to consult on stablecoins and CBDCs
Wednesday, 07 July 2021
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New Zealand
Jamaica to roll out a pilot project for its CBDC in August
Wednesday, 07 July 2021
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Jamaica
FATF’s 2nd review concludes more implementation is needed to reach effectiveness of standards
Monday, 05 July 2021
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FATF
Vietnam to pilot the implementation of CBDC within next two years
Monday, 05 July 2021
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Vietnam
Iran to ban crypto payments but to support mining and regulated exchanges
Saturday, 03 July 2021
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Iran
BIS working paper shows cryptoinvestors are educated and tend to HODL
Thursday, 01 July 2021
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BIS
Cayman authorities investigate Binance for operating without proper license
Thursday, 01 July 2021
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Cayman Island
Thailand SEC charges Binance with criminal complaint for operating unlicensed digital business
Thursday, 01 July 2021
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Thailand
US Congress divided on cryptoregulation; focus on investors protection and environmental impact
Wednesday, 30 June 2021
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US
Taiwan introduces crypto AML rules in line with FATF requirements
Wednesday, 30 June 2021
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Taiwan
Russia establishes pilot group for testing CBDC, together with 12 banks
Wednesday, 30 June 2021
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Russia
Singapore, world bank and IMF launch retail-CBDC contest
Tuesday, 29 June 2021
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Singapore
World Bank
IMF
Mexico reiterates cryptocurrencies are not legal tender in the country
Monday, 28 June 2021
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Mexico
UK and Japan warn Binance against offering unregistered crypto exchange services in their countries
Sunday, 27 June 2021
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UK
Japan
FATF agreed to finalise its revised guidance on VASPs in October 2021
Friday, 25 June 2021
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FATF
Palestina is working on a digital currency to achieve higher level of financial independence
Friday, 25 June 2021
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Palestina
Rwanda studying the possibility of issuing a CBDC
Wednesday, 23 June 2021
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Rwanda
BIS releases annual report: ‘CBDCs are a concept whose time has come’
Wednesday, 23 June 2021
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BIS
US House of Representatives pass two blockchain acts
Wednesday, 23 June 2021
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US
Norway’s FCA warns investors that cryptocurrency industry is largely unregulated in the country
Tuesday, 22 June 2021
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Norway
South Korea may adopt Singapore-inspired cryptoregulatory framework later this year
Tuesday, 22 June 2021
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South Korea
China instructed all financial institutions to cut payment channels for crypto trading
Monday, 21 June 2021
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China
Russian CB warns that cryptocurrencies investments are amongst most dangerous investments
Monday, 21 June 2021
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Russia
Portugal licenses its first two cryptoexchanges
Sunday, 20 June 2021
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Portugal
Ukraina update its draft law on virtual assets requiring enhanced compliance from exchanges
Sunday, 20 June 2021
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Ukraina
Uganda launches regulatory sandbox
Sunday, 20 June 2021
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Uganda
Switzerland’s Federal Council bring DLT Act fully into force as of 1 August 2021
Friday, 18 June 2021
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Switzerland
Paraguay to issue bitcoin legislation in July
Friday, 18 June 2021
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Paraguay
US SEC expected to bring clarity to the cryptoasset markets
Friday, 18 June 2021
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US
UK FCA releases its fourth consumer research publication on cryptoassets ownership
Thursday, 17 June 2021
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UK
US SEC delays VanEck Bitcoin trust ETF filing and consult publicly on market issues
Thursday, 17 June 2021
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US
World Bank not keen to assist El Salvador on bitcoin given environmental and transparency issues
Thursday, 17 June 2021
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World Bank
El Salvador
Panama to consider bill supporting bitcoin as legal tender and favoring cryptobusiness more broadly
Wednesday, 16 June 2021
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Panama
US Congress’ House Financial Services Committee gathers members in crypto working group
Tuesday, 15 June 2021
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US
India may switch from ban to cryptocurrencies regulation
Monday, 14 June 2021
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India
US SEC delays decision on bitcoin ETF Kryptoin
Monday, 14 June 2021
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US
US regulators warn investors in bitcoin futures funds to consider four risk factors before investing
Monday, 14 June 2021
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US
Tanzania explores CBDC
Monday, 14 June 2021
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Tanzania
Italy’s Consob said lack of proper cryptoregulation favors illicit activities and threats to central banks
Monday, 14 June 2021
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Italy
East Africa Community explore potential use of CBDC for alternative regional payment system
Sunday, 13 June 2021
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East Africa Community
Brazil delays CBDC roll out to 2024
Sunday, 13 June 2021
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Brazil
Thailand banned cryptoexchanges from trading meme- or fan-based tokens, NTFs and IEO tokens
Saturday, 12 June 2021
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Thailand
Netherlands official makes the case for banning bitcoin and cryptocurrencies
Saturday, 12 June 2021
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Holland
UK BoE pleased that CBs are embracing CBDCs; sees CBDCs as fundamental innovation
Saturday, 12 June 2021
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UK
Iran determined to introduce legal framework for cryptocurrencies and related activities
Saturday, 12 June 2021
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Iran
BIS published CBDC survey results: CBDCs could ease current frictions in XB payments
Friday, 11 June 2021
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BIS
Nigeria prepares to launch its CBDC before the end of 2021
Friday, 11 June 2021
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Nigeria
US SEC warns investors about risks of bitcoin exposure through future markets
Friday, 11 June 2021
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US
US Texas allows its state-chartered banks to custody cryptocurrencies
Friday, 11 June 2021
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US
BCBS consults on the prudential treatment of cryptoasset exposures by banks
Thursday, 10 June 2021
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BCBS
BIS, SNB and BdF initiate collaboration on wholesale CBDC experiment
Thursday, 10 June 2021
Tags:
Switzerland
France
BIS
IMF expresses legal and economic concerns over El Salvador’s adoption of bitcoin as legal tender
Thursday, 10 June 2021
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IMF
Bitcoin may become legal tender in El Salvador, Paraguay and Panama
Wednesday, 09 June 2021
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Paraguay
El Salvador
Panama
El Salvador approves bill adopting bitcoin as the country’s legal tender
Wednesday, 09 June 2021
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El Salvador
Mexico to present cryptocurrency regulatory proposal
Wednesday, 09 June 2021
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Mexico
Former US SEC head warns excessive crypto rulemaking could stifle innovation
Tuesday, 08 June 2021
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US
Hong Kong Monetary Authority expands CBDC R&D from wholesale to retail
Tuesday, 08 June 2021
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Hong Kong
WEF issued DeFi policy toolkit to promote fair, efficient and enforceable regulation
Tuesday, 08 June 2021
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WEF
China published its blockchain development roadmap
Monday, 07 June 2021
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China
UK BoE believes stablecoin payments should be regulated like current bank payments
Monday, 07 June 2021
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UK
India CB confirms no change in its cryptocurrencies position
Saturday, 05 June 2021
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India
G7 supports CBDC and anticipates common principles; Global stablecoins only under appropriate oversight
Saturday, 05 June 2021
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G7
El Salvador may recognize bitcoin as legal tender
Saturday, 05 June 2021
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El Salvador
UK FCA said crypto businesses withdrawing applications due to AML compliance gaps
Friday, 04 June 2021
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UK
Ghana to introduce a CBDC. Starts pilot study
Friday, 04 June 2021
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Ghana
ECB warns that countries may lose autonomy if they do not establish CBDC
Wednesday, 02 June 2021
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EU
ECB
EU poised to launch pan-european digital wallet for private and public services
Wednesday, 02 June 2021
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EU
The Brasilian CB released general guidelines for its CBDC
Tuesday, 01 June 2021
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Brazil
The CB of Ireland concerned about the rising popularity of cryptocurrencies
Tuesday, 01 June 2021
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Ireland
South Korea designates the FSS to oversee the virtual asset market
Tuesday, 01 June 2021
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South Korea
Bank of Canada not in a rush to deploy CBDC
Thursday, 27 May 2021
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Canada
US SEC wants to see more oversight of cryptoexchanges, like those seen at traditional venues
Thursday, 27 May 2021
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US
Nigeria now allows trading of bitcoin and other crypocurrencies
Thursday, 27 May 2021
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Nigeria
US political and regulatory leadership to increase oversight of cryptomarkets to protect investors
Thursday, 27 May 2021
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US
US FED of St Louis believes cryptocurrencies have a purpose if they facilitate transactions over fiat
Thursday, 27 May 2021
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US
South Africa commenced a retail CBDC feasibility study
Thursday, 27 May 2021
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South Africa
Iran bans cryptomining for four months on energy consumption concerns
Wednesday, 26 May 2021
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Iran
Canadian securities regulators pursue exchange Poloniex for failing to comply with laws
Wednesday, 26 May 2021
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Canada
US Nebraska allows financial institutions to operate cryptoasset depository businesses
Wednesday, 26 May 2021
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US
US FED, OCC, FDIC work together on a joint crypto framework (capital & operational rules)
Wednesday, 26 May 2021
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US
US SEC believe that many cryptocurrencies fall under the federal securities laws
Wednesday, 26 May 2021
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US
US SEC believes best place for consumer crypto protection rules is at the exchanges
Wednesday, 26 May 2021
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US
Indonesia announced CBDC plans
Tuesday, 25 May 2021
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Indonesia
South Korea CB prepares to kick off CBDC pilot program
Monday, 24 May 2021
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South Korea
Uganda determined to develop cryptocurrency regulation after having updated AML legislation
Monday, 24 May 2021
Tags:
Uganda
Hong Kong introduces FATF AML requirements for VASP and precious metals dealers
Monday, 24 May 2021
Tags:
Hong Kong
US regulatory action expected soon in the area of cryptocurrency-related market manipulation
Sunday, 23 May 2021
Tags:
US
US Treasury requires businesses receiving crypto assets valued at more than USD 10k to report to IRS
Sunday, 23 May 2021
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US
World Bank chief economist says cryptocurrency is here to stay as a kind of digital gold
Sunday, 23 May 2021
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World Bank
Iran cracks down on illegal miners after having embargoed cryptos mined outside the country
Saturday, 22 May 2021
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Iran
China determined to crack down on bitcoin mining and trading behaviour
Friday, 21 May 2021
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China
India may for a new panel of experts to focus on way to regulate the cryptocurrency industry
Thursday, 20 May 2021
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India
ECB warns that crypto assets are not a real investment and are subject to considerable volatility
Thursday, 20 May 2021
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EU
ECB
US OCC has requested a review of the current cryptocurrency standards
Thursday, 20 May 2021
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US
Australia confirms cryptocurrencies are an asset class subject to market conduct, KYC and tax law
Thursday, 20 May 2021
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Australia
US regulators mulling the establishment of an interagency group dedicated to cryptocurrency matters
Thursday, 20 May 2021
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US
US FED to publish in summer a discussion paper on a US CBDC
Thursday, 20 May 2021
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US
Canada warns about high risk assets like bitcoin, as intrinsic value hard to establish
Thursday, 20 May 2021
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Canada
China has banned financial institutions from providing cryptocurrency transactions services
Wednesday, 19 May 2021
Tags:
China
China’s inner Mongolia region shall ban crypto mining
Wednesday, 19 May 2021
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China
Cuba warns about a rising number of cryptocurrency-related scams
Wednesday, 19 May 2021
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Cuba
ECB issues financial stability review. Cryptocurrencies-related financial stability risk appears limited
Wednesday, 19 May 2021
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EU
ECB
Swiss FINMA authorizes scanning chips embedded in biometric IDs for the sake of DD onboarding
Monday, 17 May 2021
Tags:
Switzerland
India asked banks to stop banking services to crypto trades
Sunday, 16 May 2021
Tags:
India
Argentina has ordered all cryptocurrency exchanges to file monthly customers transaction data
Friday, 14 May 2021
Tags:
Argentina
England’s CB positive towards CBDCs and stablecoins. Yet current CB money still here to stay
Friday, 14 May 2021
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UK
Spain market regulator allows firms operating funds to make crypto investments under conditions
Friday, 14 May 2021
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Spain
Cuba considering adopting crypto for the convenience of its economy
Friday, 14 May 2021
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Cuba
Bahrain is working with JPMorgan to develop a CBDC
Thursday, 13 May 2021
Tags:
Bahrain
Bosnia Herzegovina is preparing a cryptocurrencies regulatory framework
Thursday, 13 May 2021
Tags:
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Israel defines CBDC plans
Thursday, 13 May 2021
Tags:
Israel
FINMA informed that Diem Network GmbH (formerly Libra) withdraw its application
Wednesday, 12 May 2021
Tags:
Switzerland
South Korea mulls the creation of a new body taking sole responsibility for crypto policies
Wednesday, 12 May 2021
Tags:
South Korea
US SEC warns investors about the risks in investing in mutual funds exposed to bitcoin
Tuesday, 11 May 2021
Tags:
US
Hungary to tax crypto gains by 50% starting 2022
Tuesday, 11 May 2021
Tags:
Hungary
ECB warns against risks in investing in cryptocurrencies
Sunday, 09 May 2021
Tags:
EU
ECB
Georgia considers launching a CBDC
Saturday, 08 May 2021
Tags:
Georgia
Kazakhastan prepares to launch a CBDC pilot soon
Saturday, 08 May 2021
Tags:
Kazachstan
South Korea will tax miners with a 20% rate on earnings starting 2022
Saturday, 08 May 2021
Tags:
South Korea
Iran prohibits the trading of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies mined outside the country
Friday, 07 May 2021
Tags:
Iran
Cryptoexchanges in Turkey must report to the financial crime agency any transaction exceeding $1.200
Friday, 07 May 2021
Tags:
Turkey
The Bank of England warns about the dangers of participating in the cryptomarket
Friday, 07 May 2021
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UK
Vietnam is studying cryptocurrencies with the aim to establish a regulatory framework
Thursday, 06 May 2021
Tags:
Vietnam
The US Fed of St Louis acknowledges the innovation potential of DeFi
Thursday, 06 May 2021
Tags:
US
WEF issued report on Digital Assets, DLT and the Future of Capital Markets
Thursday, 06 May 2021
Tags:
WEF
Thailand will require cryptoexchages to verify the identities of new customers in-person
Monday, 03 May 2021
Tags:
Thailand
Germany permits institutional investment funds to gain exposure to cryptocurrencies
Saturday, 01 May 2021
Tags:
Germany
Uzbekistan to ease cryptotrading and regulate the industry
Friday, 30 April 2021
Tags:
Uzbekistan
German BaFin may hold Binance in violation of securities laws in connection with tokenized stocks
Wednesday, 28 April 2021
Tags:
Germany
US SEC delays decision for VanEck bitcoin ETF
Wednesday, 28 April 2021
Tags:
US
Turkish CB may create a new custodial bank for cryptofunds of local cryptoexchanges
Tuesday, 27 April 2021
Tags:
Turkey
Luxembourg aims to become a digital frontrunner
Tuesday, 27 April 2021
Tags:
Luxembourg
Ireland transposes into law the EU 5AMLD
Tuesday, 27 April 2021
Tags:
Ireland
Indonesia considers levying a tax on all cryptocurrency transactions occurring on regulated exchanges
Tuesday, 27 April 2021
Tags:
Indonesia
Iranians may use cryptos mined by licensed cryptominers to pay for imports
Monday, 26 April 2021
Tags:
Iran
South Korea authorities launched dedicated investigation team to fight rising crypto frauds
Wednesday, 21 April 2021
Tags:
South Korea
Cuba considers the crypto sphere as an alternative to face the current economic crisis
Wednesday, 21 April 2021
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Cuba
Taiwan introduces harsher compliance guidelines for cryptofinance
Wednesday, 21 April 2021
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Taiwan
Norway tax authority reminds taxpayers to declare their gains; a 22% tax rate applies
Wednesday, 21 April 2021
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Norway
US House of Representatives passed a bill that will establish clarity of roles between regulators
Wednesday, 21 April 2021
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US
The US administration has begun working on a cryptocurrencies market regulatory framework
Tuesday, 20 April 2021
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US
The UK BoE / HM Treasury launched a CBDC task force
Monday, 19 April 2021
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UK
China’s PBOC characterizes cryptoassets as investment alternatives
Monday, 19 April 2021
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China
Nigeria to work on comprehensive cryptocurrencies regulation
Sunday, 18 April 2021
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Nigeria
Turkey bans cryptocurrencies as instruments of payment
Friday, 16 April 2021
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Turkey
Romania’s CB do not think cryptocurrencies threats the financial stability of the country
Friday, 16 April 2021
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Romania
Russia’s payments development strategy foresees the integration of digital ruble
Friday, 16 April 2021
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Russia
Canada’s securities regulator approved world’s first Ethereum ETF
Friday, 16 April 2021
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Canada
ECB consultation on digital euro shows privacy, security and cross-border are key concerns
Wednesday, 14 April 2021
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EU
ECB
Spain’s tax agency summons crypto holders to declare their holdings
Tuesday, 13 April 2021
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Spain
Sri Lanka CB warns about the risks associated with cryptocurrency investments
Monday, 12 April 2021
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Sri Lanka
The ECB issued a report addressing the risk of fragmentation in the use of DLT in post-trade processes
Monday, 12 April 2021
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EU
ECB
China extends CBDC testing to a group of Shenzhen population
Sunday, 11 April 2021
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China
Jamaica CB kicks off CBDC project
Saturday, 10 April 2021
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Jamaica
South Korea starts effort to crack down on illicit crypto use. International cooperation is sought
Saturday, 10 April 2021
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South Korea
Swiss governmental supported Green Fintech Network proposes 16 actions that honor DLT & Digital
Thursday, 08 April 2021
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Switzerland
Sweden CB sums up first pilot CBDC experience, noting scalability and privacy challenges
Wednesday, 07 April 2021
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Sweden
Japan to adopt the FATF travel rule across the crypto industry and throughout the nation
Saturday, 03 April 2021
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Japan
FATF
Russia to issue CBSC prototype in Autumn; CB intentioned to limit the use of stablecoins
Saturday, 03 April 2021
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Russia
Thailand’s CB to test retail CBDC in 2Q22; afraid that stablecoins may weaken monetary sovereignty
Friday, 02 April 2021
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Thailand
Thailand’s SEC to include knowledge criteria in the cryptocurrencies trading guideline
Thursday, 01 April 2021
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Thailand
Abkhazia set to criminalise mining
Thursday, 01 April 2021
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Abkhazia
Canadian securities regulators set to tailor existing regulation to crypto, following ETF approvals
Thursday, 01 April 2021
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Canada
The Eastern Caribbean CB launched its CBDC
Thursday, 01 April 2021
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The BIS sees advantages of CBDCs, both at retail and wholesale payments levels
Wednesday, 31 March 2021
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BIS
ECB reiterates 2025 as the year of launch of the digital Euro
Wednesday, 31 March 2021
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ECB
Top US and EU regulators (Joint FRF) have discussed CBDCs and Stablecoins
Tuesday, 30 March 2021
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US
EU
UK finance minister explains its focus on stablecoins: Mitigate the risk of private monopolies
Tuesday, 30 March 2021
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UK
UK issues guidance on cryptocurrencies taxation, including staking activities
Tuesday, 30 March 2021
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UK
Indonesia to establish a state-backed crypto exchange
Sunday, 28 March 2021
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Indonesia
Japan’s CB creates a committee to liaise with the private sector to support its CBDC testing plans
Saturday, 27 March 2021
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Japan
South Korea CB believes CBDCs will reduce demand for bitcoin due to their stability
Saturday, 27 March 2021
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South Korea
Japan’s CB accelerates its CBDC testing program
Saturday, 27 March 2021
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Japan
Hong Kong regulator shall explore a general purpose CBDC (wholesale and reatail)
Friday, 26 March 2021
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Hong Kong
China CB thinks CBDCs should be granted interoperability for information sharing and monitoring
Thursday, 25 March 2021
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China
BIS believes that cryptocurrencies should face more regulation
Wednesday, 24 March 2021
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BIS
UK FCA warns young investors about the risk of investing in crypto
Wednesday, 24 March 2021
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UK
US FED sees bitcoin as a substitute for gold
Wednesday, 24 March 2021
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US
US SEC commissioner hopes agency moves focus from illicit crypto use to its prospective value
Monday, 22 March 2021
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US
Thailand CB consults on stablecoins guidance that highlights bath-backed stablecoins
Sunday, 21 March 2021
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Thailand
US FED sees CBDC being leveraged alongside traditional payment methods in a flexible way
Saturday, 20 March 2021
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US
Dubai allows crypto businesses to set up in free after screening with the SCA
Saturday, 20 March 2021
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Dubai
FATF consults on updates to the guidance on the risk-based approach to VA and VASP
Friday, 19 March 2021
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FATF
Swiss FINMA stop Bitcoin Suisse licensing process on AML weaknesses
Wednesday, 17 March 2021
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Switzerland
Australia allocated over USD 5m to study how blockchain can be used to reduce compliance costs
Wednesday, 17 March 2021
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Australia
ESMA’s risk report notes the threat posed by highly priced cryptos, while CBDC sentiment is positive
Wednesday, 17 March 2021
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EU
ESMA
Belarus determined to supervise local crypto firms in line with pan-European rules
Tuesday, 16 March 2021
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Belarus
Japan will begin experimenting CBDC later this year
Tuesday, 16 March 2021
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Japan
Turkey to introduce soon crypto regulation
Monday, 15 March 2021
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Turkey
China mentions blockchain for the first time in its national 5-year policy plan
Friday, 12 March 2021
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China
The US CFTC is investigating Binance to determine if it illegally facilitated trading for US residents
Friday, 12 March 2021
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US
Spain to create a new Financial Customer Ombudsman for crypto-related matters
Friday, 12 March 2021
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Spain
Russia plans starting piloting its CBDC in 2022
Thursday, 11 March 2021
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Russia
Canada’s Toronto Stock Exchange lists now three bitcoin exchange-traded funds
Wednesday, 10 March 2021
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Canada
South Korea introduced new AML penalty standards for crypto exchanges failing to comply
Wednesday, 10 March 2021
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South Korea
FATF encourages a risk-based supervision, including in the area of virtual assets
Monday, 08 March 2021
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FATF
Turkey is mulling a substantial policy response for digital currencies
Saturday, 06 March 2021
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Turkey
Vietnam’s Finance Minister sets up group to develop crypto regulation policies
Thursday, 04 March 2021
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Vietnam
IOSCO to continue to contribute to the discussion on stablecoins in 2021
Monday, 01 March 2021
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IOSCO
US SEC announce focus areas for its digital assets regulatory activity
Friday, 26 February 2021
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US
South Korea mandates delisting of all privacy coins and implement suspicious transaction reporting
Friday, 26 February 2021
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South Korea
Thailand SEC consults on cryptocurrency investor qualification rules
Thursday, 25 February 2021
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Thailand
FATF to consult on updated VA / VASP guidance (application to stablecoins, DeFi)
Thursday, 25 February 2021
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FATF
New York bans Tether and Bitfinex from doing business with New Yorkers and imposes fine
Tuesday, 23 February 2021
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US
US SEC asks federal regulators to provide legal clarity to experiment DeFi
Tuesday, 23 February 2021
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US
The ECB demands veto power over private global stablecoins projects
Tuesday, 23 February 2021
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EU
ECB
China and the UAE join HK and Thailand in the BIS-led multiple CBDC Bridge project
Tuesday, 23 February 2021
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China
UAE
BIS
US FED open to consider a digital dollar
Monday, 22 February 2021
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US
Israel’s Securities Authority approved a DLT-based digital securities exchange
Friday, 19 February 2021
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Israel
South Korea’s FSC proposes to strengthen its supervisory framework for virtual assets and VASPs
Friday, 19 February 2021
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South Korea
Austrian authorities call for a pan-European Union crypto regulation to combat money laundering
Friday, 19 February 2021
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Austria
US Treasury stresses the importance to ensure cryptocurrencies are not used for illicit purposes
Friday, 19 February 2021
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US
US SEC concerned that new btc adopters may lack the required understanding
Thursday, 18 February 2021
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US
Sweden extends digital krona project until 2022
Wednesday, 17 February 2021
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Sweden
Spain’s government says cryptoindustry lacks a standardized regulatory framework
Wednesday, 17 February 2021
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Spain
The CB of Malaysia recorded 40 applications for a digital banking license. Granting expected in 2022
Monday, 15 February 2021
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Malaysia
UK FCA opened 52 investigations into cryptocurrency businesses during 2020
Monday, 15 February 2021
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UK
Thailand’s SEC consults on rules for retail investors opening new crypto trading accounts
Monday, 15 February 2021
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Thailand
US SEC says Ripple lawsuit unlikely to be settled any time soon
Monday, 15 February 2021
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US
US city Miami to allow tax payments in bitcoin and considers paying employees through bitcoin
Saturday, 13 February 2021
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US
Canada (OSC) approves first bitcoin ETF in North America, issued by Accelerate Financial Technologies
Friday, 12 February 2021
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Canada
Kyrgyzstan plans to regulate crypto exchanges and crypto mining activities
Friday, 12 February 2021
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Kyrgizstan
Australia ready to approve bitcoin ETF as long as appropriate rules are in place on the trading venue
Friday, 12 February 2021
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Australia
US State of Iowa provides legal certainty to smart contracts
Thursday, 11 February 2021
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US
The ECB may put an upper limit on holdings of its digital euro (to be launched not before 2025)
Tuesday, 09 February 2021
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EU
ECB
The ECB holds it as highly unlikely that CBs will hold bitcoins anytime soon
Tuesday, 09 February 2021
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EU
ECB
French AMC proposes to endorse ESMA with supervisory powers in the EU over cryptoassets related services
Tuesday, 09 February 2021
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France
EU
ESMA
South Korea’s CB urges to distinguish legally sharply between CBDC (legal currency) and cryptoassets
Monday, 08 February 2021
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South Korea
Nigeria CB reminds citizens that dealing with cryptocurrencies is prohibited
Saturday, 06 February 2021
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Nigeria
Thailand’s SEC consults on rules for digital asset wallet service providers
Wednesday, 03 February 2021
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Thailand
India seeks to create a CBDC, prohibit all private cryptocurrencies, promote blockchain / DLT
Saturday, 30 January 2021
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India
OECD released report on regulatory approaches to the tokenization of assets
Saturday, 30 January 2021
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OECD
BIS CBDC survey shows steady progress towards implementation
Wednesday, 27 January 2021
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BIS
Digital currencies are high on the WEF 2021 program. Likely focus on CBDC and Stablecoins
Sunday, 24 January 2021
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WEF
BIS Innovation Hub to focus on 6 topics going forward, including CBDC, tokenization, open finance
Sunday, 24 January 2021
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BIS
US Nebraska proposes crypto friendly legislation
Thursday, 21 January 2021
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US
US President put a freeze on the proposed FinCEN private crypto wallet rules
Thursday, 21 January 2021
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US
US Treasury points to illicit use of BTC; evidence shows USD is the currency of choice for illicit activities
Wednesday, 20 January 2021
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US
FSB to issue a report on regulatory and supervisory approaches with respect to stablecoins in 2021
Wednesday, 20 January 2021
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FSB
Dubai poised to improve and expand its digital assets regulatory framework as part of 2021-22 plan
Tuesday, 19 January 2021
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Dubai
France CB completes for the first time a transaction using a wholesale CBDC
Tuesday, 19 January 2021
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France
ECB to consider starting a digital Euro project during 2021
Monday, 18 January 2021
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EU
ECB
US FinCEN reopens comment period for controversial crypto transactions reporting rule
Thursday, 14 January 2021
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US
ECB President wishes global regulation for bitcoin to work properly
Wednesday, 13 January 2021
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ECB
New Zealand’s FMA issued warnings against cryptocurrencies & exchanges
Tuesday, 12 January 2021
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New Zealand
UK FCA warns about risks of investing in cryptocurrency products
Monday, 11 January 2021
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UK
UK FCA consults on authorization regime for stablecoin issuers
Sunday, 10 January 2021
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UK
Israel classifies utility tokens as securities
Wednesday, 06 January 2021
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Israel
Colombia allows companies to buy cryptocurrencies to inject capital
Tuesday, 05 January 2021
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Colombia
Kyrgystan poised to introduce cryptoexchange regulation
Tuesday, 05 January 2021
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Kyrgizstan
US IRS committed to implement cryptoassets taxation
Monday, 04 January 2021
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US
US FinCEN to propose to include cryptocurrencies in the Bank Secrecy Act-related reporting duties
Friday, 01 January 2021
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US
India mulls 18% goods & services tax on bitcoin transactions
Tuesday, 29 December 2020
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India
US SEC plans to file a lawsuit against Ripple over alleged sale of unlicensed securities
Tuesday, 22 December 2020
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US
FATF removes The Bahamas from the list of Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring
Friday, 18 December 2020
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FATF
Bahamas
US FinCEN consults on cryptotransaction rules designed to close loopholes (reporting & KYC records)
Friday, 18 December 2020
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US
Hong Kong SFC has licensed the first cryptoassets trading platform
Friday, 18 December 2020
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Hong Kong
Germany legalises securities transactions on the blockchain
Wednesday, 16 December 2020
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Germany
France introduces tougher KYC for digital currency transactions
Monday, 14 December 2020
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France
France tests CBDC
Sunday, 13 December 2020
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France
Venezuela establishes guidelines to grant crypto mining licenses
Saturday, 12 December 2020
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Venezuela
Switzerland anticipates to 1 Feb 2021 the entry into force of DLT-based securities laws
Friday, 11 December 2020
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Switzerland
France bans anonymous crypto accounts
Thursday, 10 December 2020
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France
G7 determined to step up digital assets regulation to prevent illicit uses
Monday, 07 December 2020
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G7
Singapore introduces a new blockchain research program to boost adoption
Monday, 07 December 2020
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Singapore
US OCC confirms intention to introduce cryptocurrency regulations that will attract institutionals
Sunday, 06 December 2020
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US
US Lawmakers propose bill forcing private stablecoins issuers to be licensed by the FED & FDIC
Saturday, 05 December 2020
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US
Singapore MAS authorizes two Digital Full Bank license and two Digital Wholesale Bank license
Friday, 04 December 2020
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Singapore
A Pakistan province legalizes crypto trading and mining, requesting federal government to follow suit
Friday, 04 December 2020
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Pakistan
US SEC sets up standalone office FinHub to focus on responsible innovation
Friday, 04 December 2020
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US
BIS, Swiss SNB and SIX Exchange successfully completed a wholesale CBDC experiment
Thursday, 03 December 2020
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Switzerland
BIS
SNB
Cyprus SEC issues a crypto regulatory guide
Wednesday, 02 December 2020
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Cyprus
ECB believes in digital Euro, holds bitcoin as too volatile and stablecoins threatening privacy & stability
Wednesday, 02 December 2020
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ECB
MAS allows e-wallet users to make real-time funds transfers between bank accounts and e-wallets
Tuesday, 01 December 2020
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Singapore
South Korea to enforce a 20% tax on crypto capital gains from January 2022
Tuesday, 01 December 2020
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South Korea
Russia to recognize digital financial assets as property
Monday, 30 November 2020
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Russia
Philippines introduces digital bank as a new category
Friday, 27 November 2020
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Philippines
OECD working on adopting an international set of standards for reporting taxes on crypto assets
Friday, 27 November 2020
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Global
OECD
BIS argues that stablecoins may allow for embedded supervision
Tuesday, 24 November 2020
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BIS
The Spanish CB holds it as open whether CBDCs could provide more effective solutions than stablecoins
Monday, 23 November 2020
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Spain
China’s President urges G20 nations to support CBDCs and provide supportive regulation
Sunday, 22 November 2020
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China
South Africa solicits comments on a draft declaration of crypto assets as financial products
Saturday, 21 November 2020
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South Africa
The IMF points to the fact that current CB legal frameworks are inadequate for retail CBDCs
Friday, 20 November 2020
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IMF
The BoE believes cryptocurrency could be good for financial stability
Thursday, 19 November 2020
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UK
The UAE published new crypto asset law and its CB issued digital currencies regulation
Thursday, 19 November 2020
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UAE
UK BoE warns banks to adjust to digital currencies
Wednesday, 18 November 2020
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UK
Swiss FINMA consults on upgrades to the Circular on video and online identification
Monday, 16 November 2020
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Switzerland
The US SEC has brought to court 56 cases related to cryptocurrencies since 2017
Monday, 16 November 2020
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US
Belarus state-owned Belarusbank launched the first legal cryptocurrency exchange
Monday, 16 November 2020
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Belarus
Kyrgyzstan develops cryptocurrency law
Monday, 16 November 2020
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Kyrgizstan
FATF prepares to regulate P2P crypto exchanges in 2021
Monday, 16 November 2020
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FATF
The ECB will focus on AML, CFT and user privacy before allowing the release of a CBDC
Thursday, 12 November 2020
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EU
ECB
Russia determined to amend crypto law to address tax evasion
Thursday, 12 November 2020
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Russia
Pakistan to introduce a regulatory framework for digital assets
Thursday, 12 November 2020
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Pakistan
A US chief OCC officer highlighted cryptocurrencies benefits to US Senate
Wednesday, 11 November 2020
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US
Spain introduces sandbox for crypto-related projects
Wednesday, 11 November 2020
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Spain
COVID-19 has led CB and financial regulators to prioritise fintech (World Bank study)
Tuesday, 10 November 2020
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Global
World Bank
Argentina may consider a national framework for crypto
Tuesday, 10 November 2020
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Argentina
US New Jersey is considering a Digital Asset and Blockchain Act, making licensing mandatory
Tuesday, 10 November 2020
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US
UK Treasury to consult on private stablecoins guidelines
Monday, 09 November 2020
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UK
The US SEC increases the limitation on fundraising for cryptocurrency firms, profiting STOs
Tuesday, 03 November 2020
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US
South Korea strengthens AML surveillance and provisions. The usage of Privacy coins could be affected
Tuesday, 03 November 2020
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South Korea
Switzerland establishes a Green Fintech Network to improve framework conditions
Tuesday, 03 November 2020
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Switzerland
Cayman Islands has commenced a regulatory framework for virtual asset service providers
Monday, 02 November 2020
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Cayman Island
EU ECB starts a public consultation on digital euro
Monday, 02 November 2020
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EU
ECB
Hong Kong’s HKMA new priorities include research on CBDC and Regtech adoption
Monday, 02 November 2020
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong poised to regulate all cryptocurrency trading platforms
Monday, 02 November 2020
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Hong Kong
China determined to lead the formulation of international rules on digital currency
Saturday, 31 October 2020
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China
Iran allows cryptocurrencies for import funding by the CBI
Thursday, 29 October 2020
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Iran
Malaysia upgrades IEO and Digital Custody rules
Wednesday, 28 October 2020
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Malaysia
Swiss SNB and BIS to run a pilot CBDC project by end 2020
Tuesday, 27 October 2020
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Switzerland
BIS
China wants its official digital yuan to be the only yuan-pegged stablecoin in China
Friday, 23 October 2020
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China
US FinCEN intends to lower from USD 3’000 to USD 250 the applicability threshold for the Travel Rule
Friday, 23 October 2020
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US
Bahamas becomes the first country to introduce a retail CBDC
Wednesday, 21 October 2020
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Bahamas
US CFTC recognizes the specific custodial risk characterizing virtual currencies
Wednesday, 21 October 2020
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US
Switzerland initiated consultation on blanket ordinance in area of blockchain
Monday, 19 October 2020
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Switzerland
Spain approves a bill to tax cryptocurrency capital gains
Sunday, 18 October 2020
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Spain
Isle of Man clarifies regulatory treatment of cryptocurrencies and other tokens
Thursday, 15 October 2020
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Isle of Man
FSB sets out high-level recommendations for the regulation, supervision and oversight of GSC
Tuesday, 13 October 2020
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FSB
OECD proposes a framework for cryptocurrency tax reporting
Monday, 12 October 2020
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OECD
Dutch CB approves Amsterdam Digital Asset Exchange allowing it to process crypto transactions
Friday, 09 October 2020
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Holland
Bank of Japan to begin experimenting its own CBDC in 2021
Friday, 09 October 2020
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Japan
BIS issued CBDC report and highlights key principles for CBDC
Friday, 09 October 2020
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BIS
US SEC sees DeFi potential but also regulatory challenges with it
Friday, 09 October 2020
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US
US DoJ categorises the illicit uses of cryptos in an enforcement paper
Thursday, 08 October 2020
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US
Philippines CB intends to require higher minimum capital ratios from digital banks
Thursday, 08 October 2020
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Philippines
Malaysia’s Shariah Advisory Council chairman acknowledges crypto’s great potential
Thursday, 08 October 2020
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Malaysia
Kazakhstan offers tax free bitcoin mining
Wednesday, 07 October 2020
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Kazachstan
South Korea moves to the next preparatory stage for a potential CBDC
Wednesday, 07 October 2020
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South Korea
Canadian CB highlights risks connected to storing and using DLT-based CBDCs
Tuesday, 06 October 2020
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Canada
The UK FCA bans the sale of crypto derivatives to retail consumers on suitability concerns
Tuesday, 06 October 2020
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UK
Abkhazia lifted the cryptocurrency mining ban
Sunday, 04 October 2020
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Abkhazia
US OCC filed charge against cryptoexchange BitMEX for operating without regulatory approvals
Wednesday, 30 September 2020
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US
US FED outlined CBDC work noting that the pandemic accelerated the work in this area
Saturday, 26 September 2020
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US
FATF reports on ML/TF red flag indicators associated with Virtual Assets to assist VASPs
Thursday, 24 September 2020
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FATF
EU adopts a digital finance strategy that will deliver comprehensive cryptoassets regulation by 2024
Thursday, 24 September 2020
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EU
ECB’s crypto task force produced scenarios for stablecoins outlook to underpin policy analysis
Thursday, 24 September 2020
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EU
ECB
Russia determined to crack down on cryptocurrencies-based tax evasion
Thursday, 24 September 2020
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Russia
US Congress representative of Texas proposes bill establishing a single framework for cryptoexchanges
Thursday, 24 September 2020
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US
Israel considers exempting capital gains from taxation
Thursday, 24 September 2020
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Israel
Bermuda approves a cryptocurrency ETF that will track Nasdaq Crypto Index
Wednesday, 23 September 2020
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Bermuda
Venezuela recognizes the mining of digital currency as a legal activity
Wednesday, 23 September 2020
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Venezuela
Switzerland’s central bank argues that retail CBDC does not require blockchain technology
Monday, 21 September 2020
Tags:
Switzerland
ECB sees digital euro as a complement of traditional cash
Monday, 21 September 2020
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EU
ECB
US OCC interpretative note says stablecoins may be held by federally chartered banks
Monday, 21 September 2020
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US
US State regulators agreed to a single set of supervisory rules for cryptocurrency service providers
Sunday, 20 September 2020
Tags:
US
Abkhazia set to revoke cryptomining ban and regulate it instead
Saturday, 19 September 2020
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Abkhazia
EU to implement a comprehensive DLT and cryptoasset friendly framework by 2024
Friday, 18 September 2020
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EU
Bahamas intends to become the world first country to introduce a CBDC
Thursday, 17 September 2020
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Bahamas
Gibraltar updates its DLT guidance notes to include the latest FAFT recommendations
Thursday, 17 September 2020
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Gibraltar
According to a private company report, privacy coins pose less AML risk than other cryptocurrencies
Wednesday, 16 September 2020
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Global
India may introduce a cryptocurrency trading ban
Tuesday, 15 September 2020
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India
Nigeria’s SEC proposes to regulate cryptocurrencies and classify cryptoassets as securities
Monday, 14 September 2020
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Nigeria
France CB governor warns EU not to lose momentum in tackling stablecoins challenges
Sunday, 13 September 2020
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France
European Commission requested to draw up strict stablecoins regulation by influential member states
Saturday, 12 September 2020
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EU
Switzerland set new digital priorities
Friday, 11 September 2020
Tags:
Switzerland
German CB president makes clear the EU is committed to the continuance of banknotes and coins
Friday, 11 September 2020
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Germany
EU
ECB: Changing consumer preferences and competition shape the global payments landscape
Thursday, 10 September 2020
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EU
ECB
Switzerland completes the political approval process for its blockchain law (into force next year)
Thursday, 10 September 2020
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Switzerland
UK BoE asked G20 economies to work on common global standards for stablecoins and CBDCs
Friday, 04 September 2020
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UK
Global
G20
Brazil to implement CBDC before 2023
Friday, 04 September 2020
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Brazil
Australia takes steps to promote a thriving and innovative fintech and regtech ecosystem
Thursday, 03 September 2020
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Australia
Swiss Canton Zug to accept corporate and individual tax payments in BTC & ETH (100k CHF)
Thursday, 03 September 2020
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Switzerland
Russia again attempting to outlaw crypto
Thursday, 03 September 2020
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Russia
Philippines to issue a framework for the licensing of digital banks
Wednesday, 02 September 2020
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Philippines
Swiss FINMA authorizes Sygnum bank’s OTF, bringing to life an end-to-end tokenization offer
Wednesday, 02 September 2020
Tags:
Switzerland
Kazakhstan to boost investments in cryptomining up to 700 USDm
Wednesday, 02 September 2020
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Kazachstan
US OCC to craft policy on crypto payments, after authorizing banks to custody crypto
Wednesday, 02 September 2020
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US
The Singapore Exchange (SGX) to list two crypto indices (BTC, ETH) with CryptoCompare
Tuesday, 01 September 2020
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Singapore
The Singapore Exchange (SGX) has completed its first digital bond issuance
Tuesday, 01 September 2020
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Singapore
Taiwan’s FSC introduces a 3-year fintech roadmap, introducing a new fintech license
Saturday, 29 August 2020
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Taiwan
Brazil’s CB to assess how CBDC could fit with the payment system and related benefits
Thursday, 27 August 2020
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Brazil
SEC expands definition of accredited investors allowing a role to financial literacy
Thursday, 27 August 2020
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US
Australia’s ASIC upgrades the sandbox to allow for a 24-month testing period and more activities
Tuesday, 25 August 2020
Tags:
Australia
US IRS intensifies activities aimed at improving cryptocurrency tax compliance
Tuesday, 25 August 2020
Tags:
US
UK FCA intends to broaden financial crime reporting duties to cryptoexchanges and wallet providers
Tuesday, 25 August 2020
Tags:
UK
BIS CBDC assessment evidences primacy of hybrid approaches and DLT underlying infrastructure
Monday, 24 August 2020
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BIS
India’s former CB governor and IMF economist dubs BTC speculative asset with gold similarities
Sunday, 23 August 2020
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India
The Australian CB is developing a PoC for wholesale CBDC on a private Ethereum network
Friday, 21 August 2020
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Australia
EU poised to pass the cryptocurrency legal framework in the near future
Wednesday, 19 August 2020
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EU
G30 welcomes stablecoins but favors strong official sector oversight of their implementation
Wednesday, 19 August 2020
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Global
G30
Colombia leadership calls for adoption of blockchain technology by public sector
Wednesday, 19 August 2020
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Colombia
Singapore MAS supports trade body code of practice for digital asset payment providers
Friday, 14 August 2020
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Singapore
China expands test use of prototype digital currency to five major urban clusters
Friday, 14 August 2020
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China
US Fed partners with MIT to develop and test CBDC use cases
Friday, 14 August 2020
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US
Germany shuts down unauthorized bitcoin ATMs
Monday, 10 August 2020
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Germany
US: NY State Dep of Financial Services pre-approves 10 crypto for custody and listing
Sunday, 09 August 2020
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US
India may introduce a crypto ban again
Wednesday, 05 August 2020
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India
Russia suspended anonymous wallet deposits
Tuesday, 04 August 2020
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Russia
Russia prohibits crypto as means of payment but allows issuance of crypto securities
Friday, 31 July 2020
Tags:
Russia
US’ OCC sees DLT-based digital money as better long term set up than CB monopoly
Wednesday, 29 July 2020
Tags:
US
Russia dropped plans to criminalise bitcoin transactions
Saturday, 25 July 2020
Tags:
Russia
Germany’s fintech council argues that digital money can increase transactions’ efficiency
Friday, 24 July 2020
Tags:
Germany
US recognizes bitcoin as a form of money in the context of money transmission licensing in D.C.
Friday, 24 July 2020
Tags:
US
US OCC authorizes banks to provide cryptocurrency custody services to customers
Wednesday, 22 July 2020
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US
Jamaica determined to develop and test wholesale and retail CBDC in a sandbox environment
Tuesday, 21 July 2020
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Jamaica
Singapore consults on stricter cryptobusiness rules in line with FATF standards
Tuesday, 21 July 2020
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Singapore
UK to regulate cryptocurrency promotions to limit investors risk
Tuesday, 21 July 2020
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UK
France’s BdF has selected eight candidates to test wholesale CBDC
Monday, 20 July 2020
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France
Japan’s BoF creates team dedicated to CBDC
Monday, 20 July 2020
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Japan
China plans to make Beijing a blockchain innovation hub by 2022
Thursday, 16 July 2020
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China
South Africa seeks to align its crypto regulation to the FATF standards
Wednesday, 15 July 2020
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South Africa
South Korea mulls the introduction of a 20% capital gains tax on cryptocurrencies
Wednesday, 15 July 2020
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South Korea
U.K.’s BoE may rollout its CBDC in a few years
Wednesday, 15 July 2020
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UK
Iran authorizes 14 mining farm and cuts up to 50% electricity tariff to support mining
Tuesday, 14 July 2020
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Iran
South Korea to invest over USD 48.2bn in blockchain by 2025 to promote digitisation
Tuesday, 14 July 2020
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South Korea
Japan to eye CBDC in its economic plan to safeguard yen’s sovereignty
Friday, 10 July 2020
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Japan
Malaysia’s Shariah Advisory Council permits to invest and trade cryptocurrencies
Friday, 10 July 2020
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Malaysia
The US SEC expedites the review process for funds. It could be positive for BTC ETF funds
Tuesday, 07 July 2020
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US
Philippines prepares guidances on the establishment of digital banks
Tuesday, 07 July 2020
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Philippines
The BIS innovation hub opens new centres in Toronto, London, Frankfurth, Paris and Stockholm
Tuesday, 30 June 2020
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BIS
Monaco adopts ICO and STO legislation
Saturday, 27 June 2020
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Monaco
The EU poised to issue new cryptoregulation to reaffirm harmonized standards across member states
Friday, 26 June 2020
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EU
Spain to require crypto businesses to register with financial authorities following AMLD5
Wednesday, 24 June 2020
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Spain
BIS recognizes and supports benefits of CBDC, distinguishing between wholesale and retail CBDCs
Wednesday, 24 June 2020
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Global
BIS
Thailand to prototype real life business cases of its CBDC
Friday, 19 June 2020
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Thailand
Singapore’s MAS announced 14 out of 21 digital bank applications have met eligibility criteria
Thursday, 18 June 2020
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Singapore
Mauritius issues guidance for regulated STOs
Wednesday, 17 June 2020
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Mauritius
Canada’s CB launches retail CBDC project
Wednesday, 17 June 2020
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Canada
Swiss House of Representatives unanimously passes the proposed Blockchain Act
Wednesday, 17 June 2020
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Switzerland
South Korea’s CB creates legal advisory panel to pave the way for CBDCs
Monday, 15 June 2020
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South Korea
Former Swiss President Johann Schneider-Ammann joins the Crypto Valley
Sunday, 14 June 2020
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Switzerland
Estonia’s Financial Intelligence Unit cancels 30% of the cryptocurrencies licenses on AML concerns
Saturday, 13 June 2020
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Estonia
India proposes to ban cryptocurrencies by law 3 months after it had ruled a lifting of the banking ban
Friday, 12 June 2020
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India
US SEC received filings for a publicly traded bitcoin fund by Wilshire Phoenix
Friday, 12 June 2020
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US
US Congress to explore benefits of digital dollar as COVID crisis revealed current banking shortcomings
Thursday, 11 June 2020
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US
Thailand launches sandbox to test P2P lending platforms
Wednesday, 10 June 2020
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Thailand
Korea’s CB released 10-year strategy and foresees establishment of a digital innovation division
Wednesday, 10 June 2020
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South Korea
Russia experiences political push back against the nation’s planned ban on cryptocurrencies
Wednesday, 10 June 2020
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Russia
New York and French authorities signed MoU to help spreading blockchain use cases
Wednesday, 10 June 2020
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US
France
Ghana confirms commitment to piloting a CBDC
Wednesday, 10 June 2020
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Ghana
US OCC Chief to engage in facilitating the opening of banking relationships for blockchain companies
Tuesday, 09 June 2020
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US
US’ OCC consults on digital banking activities, including on cryptoassets and use of DLT
Friday, 05 June 2020
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US
US Philadelphia FED research paper points to advantages of CBDC in case of financial panic
Friday, 05 June 2020
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US
Kyrgyzstan may regulate cryptomining and introduce flat 15% tax on cryptoassets sales
Friday, 05 June 2020
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Kyrgizstan
Japan’s finance minister opposes the reduction of bitcoin trading tax to 20% and wants to keep 55%
Thursday, 04 June 2020
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Japan
China expands inheritance rights in its civil code to include cryptocurrencies
Sunday, 31 May 2020
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China
Kazakhstan to deliberate on a bill that would make mining legal
Saturday, 30 May 2020
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Kazachstan
South Korea’s Parliament to vote on taxing bitcoin profits in September
Friday, 29 May 2020
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South Korea
Antigua and Barbuda adopt digital assets bill to become digital assets friendly nation
Thursday, 28 May 2020
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Antigua and Barbuda
US’ Louisiana on the way to open up to crypto
Tuesday, 26 May 2020
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US
Russia considers penalizing cryptocurrency transactions
Sunday, 24 May 2020
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Russia
China has released the e-Yuan. Decentralised nature and working arrangements still unclear
Saturday, 23 May 2020
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China
Myanmar has outlawed the use of digital currencies
Saturday, 23 May 2020
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Myanmar
Iran to work on new national strategy for cryptomining, including regulation and mining revenue
Friday, 22 May 2020
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Iran
Ukraine consults on virtual assets law that provides legal status to crypto assets
Friday, 22 May 2020
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Ukraina
Albania introduces legal crypto framework, joining Malta and France am amongst the EU countries
Thursday, 21 May 2020
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Albania
China adds crypto to the training program of its Communist Party officials
Wednesday, 20 May 2020
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China
Philippines address money laundering risk through virtual assets and VASPs
Tuesday, 19 May 2020
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Philippines
Brazil instituted a Digital Government Strategy, unifying digital channels, developing interoperability
Sunday, 17 May 2020
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Brazil
China’s CB proposes a blockchain trade financing platform for a regional construction project
Thursday, 14 May 2020
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China
Telegram’s TON throws the towel after SEC brough legal action against it
Thursday, 14 May 2020
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US
Russia
Swiss Parliament adopts DLT framework
Wednesday, 13 May 2020
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Switzerland
Qatar explores the use of blockchain within the existing regulations
Tuesday, 12 May 2020
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Qatar
Gibraltar: Token sales are securities offering by default
Monday, 11 May 2020
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Gibraltar
Vietnam establishes research group to stay abreast of new blockchain developments
Monday, 11 May 2020
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Vietnam
Retail CBDC is now the main ECB research focus
Monday, 11 May 2020
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EU
ECB
Croatia introduces the first regulated passive bitcoin investment fund
Monday, 11 May 2020
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Croatia
China believes digital Yuan will replace cash
Wednesday, 06 May 2020
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China
EU points to importance of asset management function to make global stablecoins viable
Tuesday, 05 May 2020
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EU
UK FCA launches digital sandbox focused on developing solutions to the COVID19 outbreak
Tuesday, 05 May 2020
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UK
South African regulators recommend how to regulate crypto assets and related service providers
Saturday, 25 April 2020
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South Africa
Portugal to create a sandbox zone to support its digital transition action plan
Friday, 24 April 2020
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Portugal
Japan’s STO association published self-regulatory guidelines
Wednesday, 22 April 2020
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Japan
Holland CB ready to play a leading role in a pan-European CBCD experiment
Tuesday, 21 April 2020
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Holland
BIS anticipates COVID-19 will accelerate the digital transition beyond payments
Friday, 17 April 2020
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BIS
Blockchain association INATBA partners with EC to address challenges raised by COVID-19
Thursday, 16 April 2020
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EU
Facebook redesigned its Libra global stablecoin project and filed for license in Switzerland
Thursday, 16 April 2020
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Switzerland
US
China to introduce a national blockchain platform to assist faster and cheaper deployments
Wednesday, 15 April 2020
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China
China committed to devise national blockchain and DLT standards
Tuesday, 14 April 2020
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China
FSB issued 10 consultative recommendations to advance global stablecoins regulation
Tuesday, 14 April 2020
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Global
FSB
EU says AMLD5 framework is outdated compared to FATF standards and proposes amendments
Friday, 10 April 2020
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EU
Singapore’s MAS set aside 70 USDm to support fintech firms amidst the global economic slump
Thursday, 09 April 2020
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Singapore
France ready to ban stablecoins if necessary
Thursday, 09 April 2020
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France
FSB prioritises the enhancement of cross-border payments leveraging fintech innovation
Thursday, 09 April 2020
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FSB
Malta’s flop: a blockchain framework, no licenses, departing crypto firms
Friday, 03 April 2020
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Malta
BIS speculates that digital payments and CBDCs will be boosted by the Covid-19
Friday, 03 April 2020
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BIS
FATF finds US largely compliant with Recommendation 15 (virtual currencies)
Thursday, 02 April 2020
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US
FATF
FINMA carried out approx. 60 ICO investigations in 2019, opening enforcement against 3 of them
Thursday, 02 April 2020
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Switzerland
Russia may introduce a regulatory sandbox for digital technologies and crypto industry
Tuesday, 24 March 2020
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Russia
US recommend creation of digital dollar as part of Corona stimulus bills
Tuesday, 24 March 2020
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US
IOSCO issues report analyzing regulatory issues arising from the use of global stablecoins
Monday, 23 March 2020
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Global
IOSCO
Singapore recommends to trace previous transactions of tokens as far back as necessary (AML)
Thursday, 19 March 2020
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Singapore
Hawaii introduces regulatory sandbox for digital firms
Wednesday, 18 March 2020
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US
Russia may ban crypto issuance and circulation
Monday, 16 March 2020
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Russia
Zimbabwe introduces regulatory sandbox for cryptofirms
Monday, 16 March 2020
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Zimbabwe
New York State Department of Financial Services requires pandemic readiness plans from cryptofirms
Friday, 13 March 2020
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US
BoE releases CBDC discussion paper, weighting pros and cons - including on DLT as underlying tech
Friday, 13 March 2020
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UK
US Congressman introduces a Crypto-Currency Act that distinguishes crypto- commodities, -currency and -securities
Tuesday, 10 March 2020
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US
South Korea introduces a framework for cryptocurrency and exchange regulation
Tuesday, 10 March 2020
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South Korea
Japan’s FSA launched blockchain governance initiative to promote sustainable development
Tuesday, 10 March 2020
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Japan
EU to facilitate use of cryptoassets by SMEs, investors and intermediaries
Tuesday, 10 March 2020
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EU
France (Court of Nanterre) recognizes legally bitcoin as legitimate form of currency
Saturday, 07 March 2020
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France
India lifts the banking ban on the crypto industry
Friday, 06 March 2020
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India
German BaFin clarified cryptoregulation and the services subject to licensing requirements
Friday, 06 March 2020
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Germany
The BoE speculates that crypto stablecoins could materially weaken bank lending
Friday, 06 March 2020
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UK
FATF releases guidance on digital ID
Friday, 06 March 2020
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FATF
French AMF recommends creating a EU sandbox to study security tokens
Friday, 06 March 2020
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France
Libra to be recasted as a multiple coins payment system
Wednesday, 04 March 2020
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Switzerland
US
BIS recognizes the payment system technological disruption and its key role in shaping policy response
Sunday, 01 March 2020
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BIS
BIS releases research paper sketching out key technological design considerations for retail CBDC
Sunday, 01 March 2020
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BIS
Australian Court agrees cryptos can be used as security for legal costs
Saturday, 29 February 2020
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Australia
US SEC rejects the last outstanding BTC ETF proposal
Thursday, 27 February 2020
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US
South Korea’s policy for 2020 focuses on promoting FinTech growth
Wednesday, 26 February 2020
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South Korea
Malta’s MFSA reports that EU central depository rules prevent the rise of STOs
Wednesday, 26 February 2020
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EU
Malta
G20 push FATF crypto standards implementation and reiterate conservative stance on stablecoins
Monday, 24 February 2020
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Global
FATF
G20
UK’s BoE worried that private companies could dominate the digital currency scene before CBs
Monday, 24 February 2020
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UK
New Jersey (US) proposes bill requesting each virtual asset company to obtain license before operating
Saturday, 22 February 2020
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US
Half of the projects in the Cyprus sandbox are DLT-based
Friday, 21 February 2020
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Cyprus
FATF prioritises virtual assets ML prevention, including in relation to stablecoins
Friday, 21 February 2020
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FATF
FSB to prioritise issuance of a report on stablecoins regulatory issues
Thursday, 20 February 2020
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FSB
Sweden CB kicks off a DLT-based pilot e-krona project
Thursday, 20 February 2020
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Sweden
US government plans to return the US Secret Service on crypto crimes
Thursday, 20 February 2020
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US
US SEC unlikely to approve the last outstanding BTC ETF application
Wednesday, 19 February 2020
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US
US Presidency candidate Bloomberg pledges to provide clear rules of the game to crypto
Wednesday, 19 February 2020
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US
Belgium poised to develop an articulated digital asset legal framework
Monday, 17 February 2020
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Belgium
Russia’s CB completes blockchain tokenization pilot; results will impact digital asset draft bill
Monday, 17 February 2020
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Russia
US government’s combating terrorism strategy focuses on upgrading regulation of digital assets
Friday, 14 February 2020
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US
IOSCO releases report on crypto asset trading platforms
Friday, 14 February 2020
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IOSCO
FATF confirms Switzerland’s largely compliant rating regarding virtual asset service providers
Thursday, 13 February 2020
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Switzerland
FATF
US FinCEN to introduce new rules reinforcing crypto AML
Thursday, 13 February 2020
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US
Europe urges Gibraltar to improve AML practice
Wednesday, 12 February 2020
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Gibraltar
Australia introduces a regulatory sandbox
Tuesday, 11 February 2020
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Australia
Belgium urges for crypto regulation to counter potential fraudulent activities
Tuesday, 11 February 2020
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Belgium
Italy’s CONSOB shut down crypto exchanges on illegality grounds
Monday, 10 February 2020
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Italy
Ukraine does not plan to regulate or oversee crypto mining
Sunday, 09 February 2020
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Ukraina
Swiss FINMA proposes lowering the KYC threshold from CHF 5,000 to CHF 1,000 for crypto (to adapt to FATF)
Friday, 07 February 2020
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Switzerland
SEC proposes “rule 195” to provide legal certainty to digital assets before being subject to Howey Test
Thursday, 06 February 2020
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US
Former Banque de France governor expects digital wholesale payments pretty soon
Wednesday, 05 February 2020
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Global
France
UK FCA moved the registration fee for crypto businesses from flat to income-based
Tuesday, 04 February 2020
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UK
Singapore’s MAS licensed a sandbox digital securities exchange
Monday, 03 February 2020
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Singapore
Cambodia poised to issue its own CBDC within months
Monday, 03 February 2020
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Cambodia
Lithuania believes it is the task of the official sector to introduce CBDCs
Sunday, 02 February 2020
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Lithuania
BIS issues overview of policy responses to fintech, evidencing a dynamic policy framework
Friday, 31 January 2020
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BIS
India consults on national blockchain strategy which includes recommendation for RBI to issue a CBDC
Wednesday, 29 January 2020
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India
MAS commences the Payment Services Act, extending the perimeter in an activity- and risk-based way
Tuesday, 28 January 2020
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Singapore
Iran has licensed over 1’000 cryptocurrency mining farms since it regulated the industry last year
Monday, 27 January 2020
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Iran
WEF assembles public and private sectors experts to assist developing crypto guidance and regulation
Friday, 24 January 2020
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WEF
US: Hawaii State Senate proposes requirements allowing digital assets custodial services by banks
Friday, 24 January 2020
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US
Japan’s lawmakers focus on CBDC to counter China’s work towards issuing digital Yuan
Friday, 24 January 2020
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Japan
German CB and exchange analysis benefits of DLT for collateral management
Thursday, 23 January 2020
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Germany
BIS survey shows extensive Central Banks work on CBDC
Wednesday, 22 January 2020
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BIS
WEF launched a CBDC Policy-maker Toolkit
Wednesday, 22 January 2020
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WEF
BIS creates group of CBs to assess CBDC use cases (Canada, UK, Japan, Switzerland, Sweden, ECB)
Tuesday, 21 January 2020
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Switzerland
BIS
FSB
ECB
South Korea may subject crypto gains to 20% tax rate
Monday, 20 January 2020
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South Korea
FSB’s report on non-bank financial intermediation includes crypto-based lending and STO
Sunday, 19 January 2020
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FSB
FATF held first forum to discuss crypto asset supervision
Saturday, 18 January 2020
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FATF
OECD releases thorough analysis of asset tokenisation
Saturday, 18 January 2020
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OECD
US SEC urges investors to use caution before investing in so-called “initial exchange offerings”
Tuesday, 14 January 2020
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US
OECD establishes experts group to develop high-level blockchain policy principles
Monday, 13 January 2020
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OECD
Australia develops blockchain roadmap and blockchain standards
Thursday, 09 January 2020
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Australia
German BaFin ready to license digital assets custody services
Thursday, 09 January 2020
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Germany
EU ESMA prioritises the establishment of a sound legal framework for crypto-assets
Thursday, 09 January 2020
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EU
ESMA
ECB supports private stablecoin regional initiatives
Thursday, 09 January 2020
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EU
ECB
ECB looking at issuing CBDC to respond to demand for quick & cheap cross-border means of payments
Wednesday, 08 January 2020
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EU
ECB
SEC includes crypto in its compliance examinations 2020
Tuesday, 07 January 2020
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US
Singapore’s digital banking license records 11 confirmed and 13 unconfirmed applications
Tuesday, 07 January 2020
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Singapore
South Korea on the way to institutionalize cryprocurrencies following the Swiss model
Monday, 06 January 2020
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South Korea
Turkey poised to develop crypto-friendly regulation in response to market demands
Monday, 06 January 2020
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Turkey
Qatar bans the use of virtual assets of any kind in 2020
Monday, 06 January 2020
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Qatar
China completed design, formulation, functional research and testing of its CBDC
Sunday, 05 January 2020
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China
ECB assesses advantages and problems associated with CBDC
Friday, 03 January 2020
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EU
ECB
Italy’s CONSOB issued a report on crypto finance, contributing to the regulatory debate in Italy
Thursday, 02 January 2020
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Italy
China implements a password law which eases the issuance of DLT-based digital RMB
Wednesday, 01 January 2020
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China
South Korea confirms that profits derived from crypto trading are not taxable
Monday, 30 December 2019
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South Korea
Singapore’s MAS consults on incorporating FATF’s VASP standards in the AML regulation
Monday, 30 December 2019
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Singapore
Swiss President holds Libra as failed because CBs won’t accept the underpinning basket of currencies
Saturday, 28 December 2019
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Switzerland
US
Russia opens a stablecoins sandbox to allow companies to test them
Friday, 27 December 2019
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Russia
Bahamas launches CBDC test pilot
Friday, 27 December 2019
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Bahamas
Malaysia consults on a licensing framework for virtual banks
Friday, 27 December 2019
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Malaysia
Paraguay develops cryptoregulation on the back of compliance to FATF’s VASPs rules
Thursday, 26 December 2019
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Paraguay
2019, year of CBDC, with over 18 CBs being developing or having launched a digital currency
Thursday, 26 December 2019
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Global
ECB issued DLT PoC project Eurochain focused on wholesale banking
Wednesday, 25 December 2019
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EU
ECB
US SEC BTC ETF approval saga continues; over 20 applications rejected or delayed in last two years
Saturday, 21 December 2019
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US
US to consider Cryptocurrency Act in 2020 (definition of digital assets & regulatory governance)
Friday, 20 December 2019
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US
EU consults on a regulatory framework for crypto-assets
Thursday, 19 December 2019
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EU
French AMF approves first utility token ICO under the PACTE optional visa regime
Thursday, 19 December 2019
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France
Iran sees in crypto a possibility to cut reliance on the USD
Thursday, 19 December 2019
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Iran
US FED: Global stablecoins adoption could be similar to dollarization, but on testosterones
Wednesday, 18 December 2019
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US
US SEC considering broadening the definition of accredited investors
Wednesday, 18 December 2019
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US
Switzerland supportive of wholesale CBDC. Retail CBDC would bring more risks than benefits
Friday, 13 December 2019
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Switzerland
BIS’ CPMI issues paper on wholesale digital tokens
Thursday, 12 December 2019
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BIS
ECB chief underlines the demand for stablecoins and the need to respond to it
Thursday, 12 December 2019
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EU
ECB
IMF draws up benefits and challenges of CBDC and specifies its policy role
Thursday, 12 December 2019
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IMF
BCBS opens consultation on the design of a prudential treatment for cryptoassets
Thursday, 12 December 2019
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BCBS
US NYDFS willing to enhance Bitlicense process
Wednesday, 11 December 2019
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US
Swiss FINMA points out AML risks in connection with cryptofinance
Tuesday, 10 December 2019
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Switzerland
US FinCen suspicious activity reports spikes in 2019, indicating heightened monitoring at VASP level
Tuesday, 10 December 2019
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US
US SEC approves bitcoin futures fund
Monday, 09 December 2019
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US
South Korea to introduce a tax on digital assets capital gains
Sunday, 08 December 2019
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South Korea
EU member states tighten crypto AML while transposing AMLD5
Sunday, 08 December 2019
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EU
Ukraine passed a FATF inspired cryptocurrency law
Saturday, 07 December 2019
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Ukraina
US Fed & Treasury rules out issuing CBDC in the next five years
Friday, 06 December 2019
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US
BIS supports CBDC for wholesale payments, but stop short on retail CBDC
Thursday, 05 December 2019
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BIS
France to test digital token in 1Q2020 (wholesale payments between financial institutions)
Thursday, 05 December 2019
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France
India central bank against private digital currencies but open to CBDC
Thursday, 05 December 2019
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India
ECB explores the potential for a digital currency
Tuesday, 03 December 2019
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EU
ECB
Russia’s legal status of cryptocurrencies, ICOs and mining still unclear
Friday, 29 November 2019
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Russia
Germany allows its banks to offer the sale and storage of cryptocurrencies next year
Friday, 29 November 2019
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Germany
Swiss Federal Council adopts the dispatch on the framework conditions for DLT/blockchain
Wednesday, 27 November 2019
Tags:
Switzerland
South Korea passes a bill to regulate crypto, promoting growth and legality
Tuesday, 26 November 2019
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South Korea
France recommends to use DLT for settlements within the Eurozone
Monday, 25 November 2019
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France
China has shut down almost 200 unlicensed cryptoexchanges
Monday, 25 November 2019
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China
US Financial Services Committee puts forward a bill that would classify stablecoins as securities
Friday, 22 November 2019
Tags:
US
Singapore is considering allowing cryptocurrency-based derivatives on regulated exchanges
Thursday, 21 November 2019
Tags:
Singapore
BCBS to study the implications for banks and supervisors of an increase of use of cryptoassets
Wednesday, 20 November 2019
Tags:
BCBS
BCBS to solicit industry views on the prudential treatment of banks’ exposures to crypto assets
Wednesday, 20 November 2019
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BCBS
Ukraina develops cryptoregulation
Wednesday, 20 November 2019
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Ukraina
China launches technical committees for unifying efforts on blockchain technology
Wednesday, 20 November 2019
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China
FED analyses costs and benefits of developing a CBDC in the US
Tuesday, 19 November 2019
Tags:
US
US FinCEN sees all stablecoins as subject to federal KYC and AML laws
Tuesday, 19 November 2019
Tags:
US
US SEC to re-examine its decision to reject BTC ETF application
Tuesday, 19 November 2019
Tags:
US
Japan has no intention to launch a digital currency currently
Tuesday, 19 November 2019
Tags:
Japan
Paraguay works on a raft of new cryptocurrency legislation
Tuesday, 19 November 2019
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Paraguay
UK increases crypto legal certainty
Monday, 18 November 2019
Tags:
UK
US Fed reiterates any stablecoin must adhere to regulatory demands
Saturday, 16 November 2019
Tags:
US
China’s PBOC pilots restriction on large-scale cash transactions to combat criminal activities
Friday, 15 November 2019
Tags:
China
Former ECB president warns BTC is not real and any purchase amounts to speculation
Thursday, 14 November 2019
Tags:
ECB
EU AFME recommends supervisory convergence on crypto assets regulation
Thursday, 14 November 2019
Tags:
EU
AFME
BIS launched Innovation Hub in Singapore
Wednesday, 13 November 2019
Tags:
BIS
China no longer considers mining a banned industry
Saturday, 09 November 2019
Tags:
China
The US FBI voices concerns around the terrorist-related use of virtual assets
Saturday, 09 November 2019
Tags:
US
The US IRS cracks down on cryptocurrency-based tax evasion
Saturday, 09 November 2019
Tags:
US
FSB to publish a consultative report on regulatory issues of stablecoins in April 2020
Thursday, 07 November 2019
Tags:
FSB
Turkey may launch digital Lira in 2020
Thursday, 07 November 2019
Tags:
Turkey
Hong Kong steps up crypto portfolio management and crypto exchanges regulation
Thursday, 07 November 2019
Tags:
Hong Kong
EU takes position on stable coins in line with the G7 / FSB arguments
Wednesday, 06 November 2019
Tags:
EU
ASIFMA releases tokenized securities report
Wednesday, 06 November 2019
Tags:
Global
China introduces a new nationwide certification system for fintech products
Tuesday, 05 November 2019
Tags:
China
EU steps up digital currency thinking in the wake of Libra
Tuesday, 05 November 2019
Tags:
EU
China’s CB digital currency not expected to make extensive use of blockchain technology
Monday, 04 November 2019
Tags:
China
FATF consults on draft guidance on digital identity
Monday, 04 November 2019
Tags:
FATF
IOSCO says stable coins may come under securities regulation
Monday, 04 November 2019
Tags:
IOSCO
China announces measures to develop the fintech sector in Shanghai
Monday, 04 November 2019
Tags:
China
UK tax authority concludes cryptocurrencies are not money, currency, stock or marketable securities
Sunday, 03 November 2019
Tags:
UK
OMFIF releases CB digital currencies report
Sunday, 03 November 2019
Tags:
Global
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision to work on the prudential treatment of cryptoassets
Friday, 01 November 2019
Tags:
BCBS
China to issue CB digital currency and says DLT-based currencies miss real sovereign wealth support
Tuesday, 29 October 2019
Tags:
China
South Korea to boost investments in support of blockchain industry
Monday, 28 October 2019
Tags:
South Korea
Lithuania issued STO guidelines, enhancing regulatory clarity and investor protection
Sunday, 27 October 2019
Tags:
Lithuania
China passes cryptography law to encourage research and market development
Sunday, 27 October 2019
Tags:
China
China to accelerate the development of blockchain technology in support of industrial transformation
Friday, 25 October 2019
Tags:
China
Australia releases Fintech & Regtech issues paper for comment
Friday, 25 October 2019
Tags:
Australia
US regulators join the global financial innovation network to enhance regulatory clarity
Thursday, 24 October 2019
Tags:
US
FB boss testifies before US Committee about Libra
Wednesday, 23 October 2019
Tags:
Switzerland
US
US Congress to consider a bill classifying stablecoins such as Libra as securities
Tuesday, 22 October 2019
Tags:
Switzerland
US
Germany not in favor of private solutions such as Libra to recognized XB payment inefficiencies
Saturday, 19 October 2019
Tags:
Switzerland
US
Germany
FATF agreed on how to assess implementation of requirements to counter ML risk arising from cryptos
Friday, 18 October 2019
Tags:
FATF
G7 reports on (global) stablecoins. No authorisation until challenges and risks are addressed
Friday, 18 October 2019
Tags:
Global
Switzerland
US
G7
FSB
OECD hopes to finalise digital tax framework by June 2020
Thursday, 17 October 2019
Tags:
OECD
French minister does not believe that a regulatory response to Libra’s risks is possible
Thursday, 17 October 2019
Tags:
Switzerland
US
France
EU
G7
Bermuda accepts tax payments in Circle’s USD stable coin
Wednesday, 16 October 2019
Tags:
Bermuda
BIS sums up the role of cryptoassets in the payment system
Tuesday, 15 October 2019
Tags:
Global
BIS
G7 Task Force reportedly says Libra can’t go ahead until it is proven safe and secure
Monday, 14 October 2019
Tags:
Global
Switzerland
US
G7
FSB highlights potential financial stability issues from global stablecoins
Sunday, 13 October 2019
Tags:
Global
FSB
US agencies issue joint statement emphasizing AML obligations when dealing with digital assets
Saturday, 12 October 2019
Tags:
US
US SEC filed action against Telegram, as it failed to register Grams (a security)
Friday, 11 October 2019
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US
US CFTC says Ether, like bitcoin, is a commodity, not a security
Thursday, 10 October 2019
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US
US SEC rejects BTC ETF proposal filed by Bitwise
Thursday, 10 October 2019
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US
The UK BoE takes position on Libra and focuses on highest standards of end to end resilience
Thursday, 10 October 2019
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UK
Switzerland
US
The US IRS details crypto reporting obligations including in case of hard forks
Wednesday, 09 October 2019
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US
Swiss SNB and BIS starts innovation hub to focus on integration of digital CB money with DLT
Tuesday, 08 October 2019
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Switzerland
BIS
The EC to propose legislation on stable coins such as Libra
Tuesday, 08 October 2019
Tags:
Switzerland
US
EU
Hong Kong provides guidance to fund managers on handling virtual assets
Monday, 07 October 2019
Tags:
Hong Kong
UK: FCA’s investigations into cryptocurrencies surged in 2019 and are positive for the market
Monday, 07 October 2019
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UK
Hong Kong introduces terms and conditions for virtual asset fund managers
Monday, 07 October 2019
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Hong Kong
Russia steps up crypto regulatory certainty as the law on Digital Rights enters into force
Saturday, 05 October 2019
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Russia
FSB works on stable coins, recognizing that their rise could cause regulatory challenges
Friday, 04 October 2019
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Global
FSB
Liechtenstein has passed the Blockchain Act, which enters into force 1.1.20
Thursday, 03 October 2019
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Liechtenstein
Japan issues draft guidelines for Funds investing in cryptoassets
Thursday, 03 October 2019
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Japan
Russia’s lawmakers categorise cryptoassets in ‘virtual’, ‘technical’ and ‘digital’
Wednesday, 02 October 2019
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Russia
US FED: State-issued digital money is inevitable
Wednesday, 02 October 2019
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US
US SEC: BTC is not a security
Tuesday, 01 October 2019
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US
Swiss SIF underlines FINMA’s lead on Libra and the importance of AML & international coordination
Monday, 30 September 2019
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Switzerland
US
Ukraina: Legalising cryptocurrencies becomes a priority
Saturday, 28 September 2019
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Ukraina
ECB says Libra could address global payment system problems, but problems need to be addressed first
Wednesday, 25 September 2019
Tags:
Switzerland
US
EU
ECB
Japan’s BoJ requests Libra to be subject to highest level of globally coordinated regulation
Tuesday, 24 September 2019
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Japan
Switzerland
US
US SEC extends decision period on BTC ETF proposal to the maximum possible length
Tuesday, 24 September 2019
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US
EU narrows scope of ‘right to be forgotten’
Tuesday, 24 September 2019
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EU
For IFRIC, cryptocurrencies are intangible assets (accounting status)
Monday, 23 September 2019
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Global
IFRIC
Swiss SIX delays its digital exchange platform
Monday, 23 September 2019
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Switzerland
US CFTC expects cryptoindustry to grow and reiterates a principle-based regulatory approach
Sunday, 22 September 2019
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US
South Korea’s FSC set up fintech investment fund
Thursday, 19 September 2019
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South Korea
Germany sets forth blockchain strategy and won’t tolerate stablecoins threat to state money
Wednesday, 18 September 2019
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Germany
US: CBOE withdrew its VanEck/SolidX BTC ETF proposal from the SEC
Wednesday, 18 September 2019
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US
US SEC opens lawsuit against ICOBox
Wednesday, 18 September 2019
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US
US: SEC said BTC price discovery not rigorous enough for major exchange
Wednesday, 18 September 2019
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US
BIS hosted stablecoins conference and anticipates high bar for regulatory approval
Monday, 16 September 2019
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BIS
South Korea: FATF upcoming rules leads to delisting of anonymous cryptocurrencies
Monday, 16 September 2019
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South Korea
FATF
BIS Regtech: WP on embedding regulation into blockchain finance
Monday, 16 September 2019
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Global
BIS
Australian Senate Creates Standing Committee on Fintech & Regtech
Sunday, 15 September 2019
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Australia
EU: ECB excludes creation of cryptocurrencies by member states
Thursday, 12 September 2019
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EU
ECB
France not to tax crypto-to-crypto transactions
Thursday, 12 September 2019
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France
France: Economy / Finance minister determined to block Libra in Europe
Thursday, 12 September 2019
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Switzerland
US
France
EU
Swiss FINMA: No new regulation needed to handle Libra; international cooperation needed
Thursday, 12 September 2019
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Switzerland
US
Taiwan’s FSC clarifies virtual bank board rules
Wednesday, 11 September 2019
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Taiwan
Swiss FINMA published information about stable coins and Libra assessment
Wednesday, 11 September 2019
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Switzerland
US / Swiss Libra under close watch by FATF
Wednesday, 11 September 2019
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Switzerland
US
FATF
US / Swiss Libra will be subject to highest AML standards in the US
Tuesday, 10 September 2019
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Switzerland
US
EU: ECB incoming president supports industry-friendly cryptoregulation
Tuesday, 10 September 2019
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EU
ECB
US / Swiss Libra may exclude Yuan from the reserve assets
Monday, 09 September 2019
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Switzerland
US
US SEC confirms BTC ETF lingering concerns
Monday, 09 September 2019
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US
US FED don’t see central bank digital currency happening in the near term
Friday, 06 September 2019
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US
Malta prioritises active monitoring of crypto AML risk in its strategic plan 2019-2021
Friday, 06 September 2019
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Malta
US: Pressure rises for the introduction of business-friendly crypto regulation
Thursday, 05 September 2019
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US
Swiss SNB assesses privately- and State-issued digital token money
Thursday, 05 September 2019
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Switzerland
Korea to ease financial firms’ investments it fintech firms
Wednesday, 04 September 2019
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South Korea
Burundi bans all cryptocurrencies
Wednesday, 04 September 2019
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Burundi
IMF encourages open cryptocurrency regulation
Wednesday, 04 September 2019
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IMF
US: Limited BTC ETFs (-like) have launched leveraging a SEC exemption possibility
Tuesday, 03 September 2019
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US
Holland: DNB to supervise crypto operators
Tuesday, 03 September 2019
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Holland
ECB gives Libra little chance as a widespread-used private currency
Monday, 02 September 2019
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ECB
Kyrgizstan mulling introduction of mining tax
Monday, 02 September 2019
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Kyrgizstan
Sierra Leone: UN-backed digital identity platform kicks-off in 2020
Monday, 02 September 2019
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Sierra Leone
Portugal: Bitcoin is a means of payment and its trading exempted from VAT
Friday, 30 August 2019
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Portugal
EU kicks off the European Blockchain Service Infrastructure
Thursday, 29 August 2019
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EU
US SEC reaches USD 10m settlement with crypto issuers accused of fraud
Thursday, 29 August 2019
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US
EU: ECB issues study on stablecoins
Thursday, 29 August 2019
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EU
ECB
Singapore’s MAS begins accepting applications for new digital bank licence
Thursday, 29 August 2019
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Singapore
Swiss central bank discloses results of digitalization & fintech banking survey
Tuesday, 27 August 2019
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Switzerland
US SEC not to change securities law in the wake of tokenomics
Tuesday, 27 August 2019
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US
Swiss FINMA introduces Swiss-finished AML crypto rules
Monday, 26 August 2019
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Switzerland
US / Swiss Libra: Visit by US delegation to Switzerland does not temper concerns
Sunday, 25 August 2019
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Switzerland
US
China issues a three-year development plan for fintech; aim to become leading fintech country
Thursday, 22 August 2019
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China
US: Ripple’s legal saga on the regulatory status of its coin continues
Friday, 16 August 2019
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US
Singapore: Industry association consults on standardized AML/CTF crypto approach
Tuesday, 13 August 2019
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Singapore
New Zealand allows payment of salaries in cryptoassets
Monday, 12 August 2019
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New Zealand
US: SEC has reportedly further delayed decision on pending bitcoin ETF proposals
Monday, 12 August 2019
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US
China’s central bank says its digital currency can now be said to be ready
Sunday, 11 August 2019
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China
FATF teams up with 15 countries to design a system monitoring individual-level cryptotransactions
Friday, 09 August 2019
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FATF
Singapore’s MAS introduces Sandbox Express
Wednesday, 07 August 2019
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Singapore
South Korea to license and supervise exchanges through the FSC, implementing FATF rules
Wednesday, 07 August 2019
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South Korea
EU: ECB to develop crypto data collection to close gaps preventing risk quantification
Wednesday, 07 August 2019
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EU
ECB
UK joins the movement to try and identify crypto capital gain for tax purpose
Tuesday, 06 August 2019
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UK
Iran legalizes crypto mining
Monday, 05 August 2019
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Iran
Thailand to align its AML regulation to international standards
Monday, 05 August 2019
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Thailand
China intentioned to develop a central bank virtual currency
Monday, 05 August 2019
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China
Russia introduces tax on cryptocurrencies capital gains
Friday, 02 August 2019
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Russia
Brasil mandates reporting and taxation of cryptocurrency transactions
Friday, 02 August 2019
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Brazil
South Korea: Zug, Switzerland, inspires first crypto-friendly hub in Busan
Friday, 02 August 2019
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South Korea
UK FCA issues final cryptoassets regulatory guidance, freeing BTC and ETH from its regulation
Wednesday, 31 July 2019
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UK
Taiwan issues three digital banking licenses, bringing Asia at the forefront of such developments
Tuesday, 30 July 2019
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Taiwan
US FB warns investors Libra may not happen at all, on regulatory, technology and market concerns
Tuesday, 30 July 2019
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US
US further hearing on regulatory frameworks for crypto does not advance much the debate
Tuesday, 30 July 2019
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US
US: IRS warns cryptoinvestors amid reporting and tax requirements still unfinished
Friday, 26 July 2019
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US
ECB reinforces the regulatory concerns about Libra and subject positive interest to their resolution
Friday, 26 July 2019
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EU
Peru eyes blockchain to counter political corruption and wants to upgrade crypto AML rules
Thursday, 25 July 2019
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Peru
Germany: BaFin is mulling new AML rules covering crypto assets
Wednesday, 24 July 2019
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Germany
US: NY digital currency task force beefs up
Wednesday, 24 July 2019
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US
US senate committee schedules new hearing on digital currencies and blockchain
Wednesday, 24 July 2019
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US
Iran legalizes crypto mining
Monday, 22 July 2019
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Iran
India may ban citizens from holding or transacting cryptocurrencies and may establish digital Rupee
Monday, 22 July 2019
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India
Malta issues a STO paper for consultation
Monday, 22 July 2019
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Malta
Philippines: SEC issues comprehensive digital asset exchanges rules for consultation
Friday, 19 July 2019
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Philippines
China: Bitcoin legal virtual property protected by the country’s legal system
Friday, 19 July 2019
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China
Germany: Central bank urges officials not to strangle Libra project in its early stage
Friday, 19 July 2019
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Germany
US congressmen Sherman takes extreme position asking to prohibit cryptocurrencies
Friday, 19 July 2019
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US
G7 united on the need to solve tough regulatory problems before Libra’s introduction
Thursday, 18 July 2019
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G7
G7 updates on stablecoins
Thursday, 18 July 2019
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G7
India: leaked draft bill supports the hard line of the authorities when it comes to cryptocurrencies
Wednesday, 17 July 2019
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India
US Congress Committees discussed Libra with project lead D Marcus; concerns dominate
Wednesday, 17 July 2019
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US
IMF study anticipates e-monies and stablecoins to surpass cash and bank accounts
Tuesday, 16 July 2019
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IMF
Canada forces crypto exchanges to register with the authority by June 2020
Monday, 15 July 2019
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Canada
UK Treasury supports Libra, as if properly regulated could benefit payment systems
Monday, 15 July 2019
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UK
UK Government tasks FCA to establish the crypto AML regime by Jan 2020
Monday, 15 July 2019
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UK
US Treasury Secretary wants “level compliance field” between crypto and fiat, and supports innovation
Monday, 15 July 2019
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US
Georgia exempts cryptocurrencies from VAT
Sunday, 14 July 2019
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Georgia
US Congress drafts a bill to prevent big tech companies from becoming financial companies
Sunday, 14 July 2019
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US
US to harmonise definition of blockchain across the States, to facilitate applications
Friday, 12 July 2019
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US
Turkey’s 2019-2023 development plan includes prospect for CB digital money and blockchain support
Thursday, 11 July 2019
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Turkey
UK BoE reiterates Libra needs to be regulatory rock solid before launch
Thursday, 11 July 2019
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UK
US
Switzerland
US FED says Libra to resolve AML, privacy & systemic stability concerns before launch
Thursday, 11 July 2019
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Switzerland
US
China fears that Libra could challenge the yuan, and kicks off CB digital currency research
Thursday, 11 July 2019
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China
Switzerland
US
US SEC approved first STO under Reg A, as Blockstack was able to cope with a USD 2m regulatory cost
Thursday, 11 July 2019
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US
India’s stance on cryptocurrencies deters Libra’s promoters from offering it in India
Tuesday, 09 July 2019
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Switzerland
US
India
US IRS determined to clamp down on cryptocurrencies tax crime
Tuesday, 09 July 2019
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US
France’s ‘Paris Europlace’ issues a guide for digital asset service providers
Monday, 08 July 2019
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France
Korea joins the Libra’s commentators flagging financial stability risks from the FB project
Monday, 08 July 2019
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South Korea
Switzerland
US
Singapore may exempt cryptocurrencies from the local equivalent of VAT
Monday, 08 July 2019
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Singapore
US FINRA and SEC outline regulatory compliance issues for crypto custodians
Monday, 08 July 2019
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US
Iran confirms illegality of bitcoin
Sunday, 07 July 2019
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Iran
Europe ECB committed not to allow Libra to develop in a regulatory void
Sunday, 07 July 2019
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Switzerland
US
EU
ECB
Cyprus to draft comprehensive blockchain legislation by end of the year
Thursday, 04 July 2019
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Cyprus
UK FCA approves for the first time a crypto hedge fund
Thursday, 04 July 2019
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UK
Iceland FME legalizes the use of cryptocurrency in payments
Wednesday, 03 July 2019
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Iceland
Libra’s regulatory fall-outs continue (US, Russia, Japan)
Wednesday, 03 July 2019
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Japan
US
Russia
UK FCA to consult on banning the sale to retail clients of crypto derivatives
Tuesday, 02 July 2019
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UK
Singapore: Drivers and expected impact of the anticipated five new digital banks
Monday, 01 July 2019
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Singapore
G20 reiterates crypto does not raise systemic risk and re-affirm commitment to implement FATF rules
Monday, 01 July 2019
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G20
BIS anticipates issuance of CB digital money sooner than later, in the wake of Libra
Sunday, 30 June 2019
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BIS
BIS to establish an international Innovation Hub focusing on technological trends affecting CBs
Sunday, 30 June 2019
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Hong Kong
Switzerland
Singapore
BIS
Swiss FINMA adapts supervisory circulars to reflect FinTech license requirements
Friday, 28 June 2019
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Switzerland
US- / Swiss-based FB Libra regulatory fall-outs continue
Thursday, 27 June 2019
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Switzerland
US
Swiss Federal Council opens consultation on introduction of new fund category that benefits crypto
Wednesday, 26 June 2019
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Switzerland
Swiss Federal Council adopts dispatch on amending (strengthening) Anti-Money Laundering Act
Wednesday, 26 June 2019
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Switzerland
FATF commends Hong Kong for the strength of its AML / CTF framework
Wednesday, 26 June 2019
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Hong Kong
FATF
Abkhazia on a path to regulate cryptomining
Tuesday, 25 June 2019
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Abkhazia
FSB highlights to G20 need to harness crypto benefits while containing risks
Tuesday, 25 June 2019
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FSB
G20
Russia may allow crypto trading while holding on to the ban on crypto payments
Sunday, 23 June 2019
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Russia
BIS issues annual report and reflects on big tech opportunities and risks
Sunday, 23 June 2019
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BIS
US- / Swiss-based FB Libra faces regulatory open minds but not open doors
Friday, 21 June 2019
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Global
Switzerland
US
FATF issues final AML-CFT guidance for virtual asset service providers
Friday, 21 June 2019
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FATF
UK: BoE enthusiastic about DLT applications and tokenized assets
Thursday, 20 June 2019
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UK
Enforcements, fighting tax evasion and DoJ’s extraterritoriality in crypto (Japan, Brasil, US)
Thursday, 20 June 2019
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Japan
US
Brazil
Brazil sets up sandbox and intends to ad apt regulations to cover DLT / crypto
Monday, 17 June 2019
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Brazil
US FINRA’s holding back crypto broker dealer applications, supposedly at SEC request
Monday, 17 June 2019
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US
US: regulatory uncertainty leads to exchanges prohibiting trading to US clients
Saturday, 15 June 2019
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US
Iceland approves first European provider of blockchain-based e-money service provider
Friday, 14 June 2019
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Iceland
US Nevada strengthens blockchain regulation, increasing legal certainty
Friday, 14 June 2019
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US
Spain: Enforcement activities on money laundering via BTC
Friday, 14 June 2019
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Spain
Europol to launch a cryptocurrency-tracing game to support legal training
Friday, 14 June 2019
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Europol
UN high level panel submits report on digitalisation
Wednesday, 12 June 2019
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United Nations
Philippines warns against terrorism-related use of crypto and set up sandbox
Tuesday, 11 June 2019
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Philippines
UK BoE committed to support development of digital assets
Monday, 10 June 2019
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UK
G20 recognise crypto benefits and welcome the FATF AML standards
Monday, 10 June 2019
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G20
Republic of San Marino discloses comprehensive cryptoregulation
Friday, 07 June 2019
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San Marino
FSB assesses financial stability effects of DLT and recommends further dialogue
Thursday, 06 June 2019
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FSB
The EC reiterates and joins the IMF in asking Malta to improve AML
Wednesday, 05 June 2019
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EU
Malta
Malaysia licenses three cryptoexchanges
Wednesday, 05 June 2019
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Malaysia
Russia progresses on the path to create legal certainty for digital assets
Tuesday, 04 June 2019
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Russia
US SEC charges Kik Int. with conducting illegal ICO; BTC/ETH not securities
Tuesday, 04 June 2019
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US
Israeli court prevents Bank Leumi to close a crypto exchange account
Tuesday, 04 June 2019
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Israel
German Bundesbank reports on blockchain project and digital CB money
Monday, 03 June 2019
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Germany
Japan prepares comprehensive regulatory update to enter into force in 2020
Monday, 03 June 2019
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Japan
Brasil further develops its regulation (including on AML and taxation)
Friday, 31 May 2019
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Brazil
Australia strengthens cryptoregulation and defines license requirements
Friday, 31 May 2019
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Australia
FSB takes stock of regulatory work and recommends developmental attitude
Friday, 31 May 2019
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FSB
Egypt plans to only allow regulated crypto business
Tuesday, 28 May 2019
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Egypt
US SEC takes action against fraudulent ICO
Tuesday, 28 May 2019
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US
Hong Kong and Thailand sign MoU with first focus on the issuance of CBDC
Tuesday, 28 May 2019
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Hong Kong
Thailand
IOSCO consults on issues, risks and regulation related to cryptoexchanges
Tuesday, 28 May 2019
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IOSCO
India state of Telangana to become country’s first blockchain district
Monday, 27 May 2019
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India
Malawi takes position on cryptocurrencies
Monday, 27 May 2019
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Malawi
Germany intends to subjects crypto custody to license requirement
Monday, 27 May 2019
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Germany
Russia official echoes US Congressmen Sherman in supporting full cryptoban
Friday, 24 May 2019
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Russia
US Montana recognizes utility tokens and exempts them from securities law
Friday, 24 May 2019
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US
US: further Congress pressure to prioritise development of blockchain tech
Friday, 24 May 2019
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US
Japan FSA reviews AML processes at cryptoexchanges ahead of G20
Thursday, 23 May 2019
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Japan
South Korea doubles up the blockchain regulatory effort
Thursday, 23 May 2019
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South Korea
EU: enforcement action against a large cryptocurrency mixing service
Thursday, 23 May 2019
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EU
China discusses legality of BTC
Wednesday, 22 May 2019
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China
Israel Court rules BTC is an asset and profits subject to capital gains tax
Wednesday, 22 May 2019
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Israel
Laos warns against the cryptorisks despite having banned this business
Tuesday, 21 May 2019
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Laos
UK FCA says losses from crypto fraud fell during 2018-19 financial year
Tuesday, 21 May 2019
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UK
US SEC further delays its decision on the proposed BTC ETF
Tuesday, 21 May 2019
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US
UK BoE chief economist believes BTC will be money in 20-30 years
Saturday, 18 May 2019
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UK
Swiss Federal Court formalizes that cryptocurrencies are not money
Saturday, 18 May 2019
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Switzerland
ECB on financial and monetary implications of cryptoassets
Friday, 17 May 2019
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EU
ECB
Bahamas introduces utility / payment tokens regulation
Friday, 17 May 2019
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Bahamas
World Bank records secondary market bond trading on the blockchain
Thursday, 16 May 2019
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World Bank
Russia’s rationale for cryptoregulation is driven by cryptomarketcap
Thursday, 16 May 2019
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Russia
South Korea’s sandbox continues to enroll digital start ups; 26 to date
Thursday, 16 May 2019
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South Korea
US SEC: Bitwise BTC ETF approval delayed but others may be settled soon
Wednesday, 15 May 2019
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US
France CB eyes a role for stablecoins to support transactions of asset tokens
Tuesday, 14 May 2019
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France
US: Listing of CFTC regulated bitcoin futures as imminent as July
Tuesday, 14 May 2019
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US
Germany to accelerate work on legal certainty with bonds as first use case
Monday, 13 May 2019
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Germany
US FinCEN clarifies application of BSA to cryptoasset businesses
Saturday, 11 May 2019
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US
US: Congressman proposes to ban crypto on geopolitical grounds
Friday, 10 May 2019
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US
US SEC to review a third (BTC, ETH) ETF
Friday, 10 May 2019
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US
US Congress launches a Fintech task force focusing also on cryptoregulation
Thursday, 09 May 2019
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US
US: SEC official concerned that regulatory hesitance hinders US markets
Thursday, 09 May 2019
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US
ECB sees no macro risk from crypto but speculative risk for individuals
Wednesday, 08 May 2019
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ECB
Liechtenstein passes the blockchain bill
Wednesday, 08 May 2019
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Liechtenstein
Hong Kong HKMA concerned about privacy data as Fintech sector grows
Monday, 06 May 2019
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Hong Kong
US CFTC may approve soon an ether futures contract
Monday, 06 May 2019
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US
US MIT debates cryptoregulation, diverging views dominate
Thursday, 02 May 2019
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Global
US
Thailand SEC spurs the ecosystem to develop digital shares / asset tokens
Thursday, 02 May 2019
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Thailand
US Washington State recognizes legally blockchain records
Thursday, 02 May 2019
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US
UK BoE says cryptoassets don’t raise systemic risk and supports DLT progress
Wednesday, 01 May 2019
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UK
ITIF think thank releases a policymaker’s guide to blockchain
Tuesday, 30 April 2019
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Global
Sweden central bank most advanced in digital currency thinking
Monday, 29 April 2019
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Sweden
Russia introduces sandboxes to test blockchain and crypto regulation
Sunday, 28 April 2019
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US
Finland regulates crypto finance
Saturday, 27 April 2019
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Finland
CVA responds to FATF consultation
Friday, 26 April 2019
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Global
India eyes a complete ban of crypto-related business activities
Friday, 26 April 2019
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India
US Ohio proposes to legalize government blockchain applications
Friday, 26 April 2019
Tags:
US
FSB updates on crypto finance regulatory initiatives
Friday, 26 April 2019
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FSB
China SAFE to address trade finance inefficiencies with blockchain
Wednesday, 24 April 2019
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China
US NY AG files order against crypto company (fraud investigation)
Wednesday, 24 April 2019
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US
US SEC & CFTC warn investors
Wednesday, 24 April 2019
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US
Japan FSA investigates exchanges, driven by consumers protection issues
Tuesday, 23 April 2019
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Japan
Chile to support exchanges with proper regulation
Sunday, 21 April 2019
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Chile
India consults on Fintech / Blockchain Sandbox; lukewarm on cryptoassets
Thursday, 18 April 2019
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India
Global Cryptoasset Regulatory Landscape Study by Cambridge University
Tuesday, 16 April 2019
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Global
RUSI report highlights Southeast Asia’s vulnerability to crypto North Korea
Tuesday, 16 April 2019
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Global
North Korea
UK London stock exchange conducts a blockchain STO
Tuesday, 16 April 2019
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UK
Mauritius regulates STOs
Tuesday, 16 April 2019
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Mauritius
IMF & World Bank improve crypto understanding with ‘Learning coin’
Monday, 15 April 2019
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World Bank
IMF
France AMF details crypto aspects of PACTE regulation
Monday, 15 April 2019
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France
IMF: Crypto shakes banking as digital assets reach mainstream
Friday, 12 April 2019
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IMF
France authorizes insurers to invest in crypto
Thursday, 11 April 2019
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France
China may ban crypto mining
Tuesday, 09 April 2019
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China
US: Token Taxonomy Act reloaded
Tuesday, 09 April 2019
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US
FSB is working on identifying crypto regulatory gaps
Tuesday, 09 April 2019
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FSB
Lithuania to introduce EU AMLD5 & FATF recommendations
Monday, 08 April 2019
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Lithuania
FATF highlights to G20 crypto priorities
Monday, 08 April 2019
Tags:
FATF
FINMA finalizes the small bank regime
Friday, 05 April 2019
Tags:
Switzerland
FSB issues first directory of crypto-assets regulators
Friday, 05 April 2019
Tags:
FSB
Switzerland FINMA sets sandbox & fintech licence in strategic perspective
Thursday, 04 April 2019
Tags:
Switzerland
Austria advocates hands-off approach in regulating blockchain
Wednesday, 03 April 2019
Tags:
Austria
EU: EC / ESA launch a Forum for Innovation Facilitators to spur Fintech
Wednesday, 03 April 2019
Tags:
EU
US SEC: Howey test is (also) transactional. Compliance doesn’t get simpler
Wednesday, 03 April 2019
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US
US Nevada may introduce a State fintech sandbox
Tuesday, 02 April 2019
Tags:
US
South Korea sandbox starts in high demand
Tuesday, 02 April 2019
Tags:
South Korea
Cash still king for terrorism (RAND report)
Tuesday, 02 April 2019
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Global
Pakistan regulates digital currencies to counter ML / FT
Monday, 01 April 2019
Tags:
Pakistan
IMF & Switzerland: No news, good news
Monday, 01 April 2019
Tags:
Switzerland
IMF
Hong Kong regulates STOs
Monday, 01 April 2019
Tags:
Hong Kong
US SEC delays BTC ETF approval until 16 May 2019
Saturday, 30 March 2019
Tags:
US
Switzerland: SNB grants access to SIC for fintech companies
Friday, 29 March 2019
Tags:
Switzerland
Australia ASIC pushes adoption and use of Regtech
Wednesday, 27 March 2019
Tags:
Australia
Switzerland: FINMA ascertains illegality in the Envion ICO
Wednesday, 27 March 2019
Tags:
Switzerland
G20: Crypto expected to be leading topic at next Summit (June)
Tuesday, 26 March 2019
Tags:
G20
India to introduce a fintech regulatory sandbox
Monday, 25 March 2019
Tags:
India
Switzerland consults on improving DLT/Blockchain framework conditions
Friday, 22 March 2019
Tags:
Switzerland
BIS skeptical about central banks’ digital currencies
Friday, 22 March 2019
Tags:
BIS
US former CFTC chairman tells how to fix the regulatory gap
Wednesday, 20 March 2019
Tags:
US
Switzerland: Motion to put exchanges under FINMA scored a point
Wednesday, 20 March 2019
Tags:
Switzerland
Switzerland poised to introduce new Fund for institutional investors
Wednesday, 20 March 2019
Tags:
Switzerland
Italian Consob consults on ICO and crypto trading
Tuesday, 19 March 2019
Tags:
Italy
US SEC intentioned to upgrade digital asset custody rules
Tuesday, 19 March 2019
Tags:
US
Japan strengthens crypto margin trading rules
Tuesday, 19 March 2019
Tags:
Japan
Australia starts national blockchain roadmap
Monday, 18 March 2019
Tags:
Australia
Hong Kong implements BCBS prudential expectations
Monday, 18 March 2019
Tags:
Hong Kong
Canadian authorities consult on cryptoexchange regulation
Friday, 15 March 2019
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Canada
Switzerland: Towards less extensive auditing for fintech licensed firms
Friday, 15 March 2019
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Switzerland
Hong Kong FSC delays implementation of Basel III for online banks
Friday, 15 March 2019
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Hong Kong
BCBS specifies requirements for banks operating with crypto
Wednesday, 13 March 2019
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BCBS
US Texas proposes to ban anonymous cryptocurrencies
Monday, 11 March 2019
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US
Malta remediates AML gaps with the help of CypherTrace
Monday, 11 March 2019
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Malta
US Colorado aims at clarity about which coin is a security
Sunday, 10 March 2019
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US
Germany progresses on supportive crypto/DLT legislation
Friday, 08 March 2019
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Germany
Singapore MAS recaps ongoing financial sector DLT use cases
Thursday, 07 March 2019
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Singapore
US SEC confirms ETH is not a securities
Thursday, 07 March 2019
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US
South Korea to focus on promoting financial innovation
Thursday, 07 March 2019
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South Korea
Argentina supports financially private DLT projects
Wednesday, 06 March 2019
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Argentina
Israel ISA discloses cryptoregulatory plans
Wednesday, 06 March 2019
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Israel
US CFTC: Blockchain regtech would improve crisis response
Wednesday, 06 March 2019
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US
France supports ban of anonymous cryptocurrencies
Wednesday, 06 March 2019
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France
South Korea set up crypto fraud/crime task force
Tuesday, 05 March 2019
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South Korea
US FED: BTC makes it into the realm of systemic financial risk
Saturday, 02 March 2019
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US
Malta: IMF urges the MFSA to close critical AML gaps
Thursday, 28 February 2019
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Malta
IMF
Thailand updates eligible cryptos for ICO investments
Thursday, 28 February 2019
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Thailand
German BaFin recognizes regulatory hurdles to blockchain adoption
Thursday, 28 February 2019
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Germany
Europe poised to tighten regulation around crypto
Tuesday, 26 February 2019
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EU
ESMA
EBA
Bahrain issues new comprehensive crypto regulation
Monday, 25 February 2019
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Bahrain
Russia to create law to support oil-backed cryptoasset
Monday, 25 February 2019
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Russia
FATF sets crypto CDD threshold & opens consultation
Friday, 22 February 2019
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FATF
Lithuania update its stance on crypto
Thursday, 21 February 2019
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Lithuania
US Wyoming positions itself as top crypto destination
Wednesday, 20 February 2019
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US
Cyprus SEC intends to adopt the EU AMLD5
Tuesday, 19 February 2019
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Cyprus
Germany consults on best steps to tap into DLT technology
Tuesday, 19 February 2019
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Germany
US SEC ready to collaborate with CFTC on BTC ETF
Monday, 18 February 2019
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US
Italy recognizes the legal value of DLT & Smart contracts
Friday, 15 February 2019
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Italy
Luxembourg: same legal status to blockchain & traditional transactions
Friday, 15 February 2019
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Luxembourg
FSB reports on Fintech implication for financial stability
Thursday, 14 February 2019
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FSB
Indonesia introduces controversial rules for crypto assets
Thursday, 14 February 2019
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Indonesia
Russian authorities leave cryptoregulation in gray areas
Thursday, 14 February 2019
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Russia
US CFTC vs. SEC: price manipulation no barrier to BTC ETF
Thursday, 14 February 2019
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US
US CFTC makes crypto surveillance a top priority
Wednesday, 13 February 2019
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US
Estonia changes law to enhance AML credibility
Wednesday, 13 February 2019
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Estonia
FSB features fintech / crypto in 2019 work programme
Tuesday, 12 February 2019
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FSB
EU ESMA introduces prospectus requirements thresholds
Friday, 08 February 2019
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EU
ESMA
US SEC continues to develop its crypto regulatory thinking
Friday, 08 February 2019
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US
Philippines lines up to regulate ICOs and cryptoassets
Wednesday, 06 February 2019
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Philippines
The Isle of Man opens a crypto / blockchain sandbox
Tuesday, 05 February 2019
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Isle of Man
Venezuela establishes legal framework for crypto
Monday, 04 February 2019
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Venezuela
Australia’s Treasury consults on ICOs; wish to become hub
Monday, 04 February 2019
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Australia
OECD: ICOs need regulation to disrupt VC (report)
Sunday, 03 February 2019
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OECD
US Wyoming legalizes cryptoassets as personal property
Friday, 01 February 2019
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US
South Korea not to lift ICO ban any time soon
Thursday, 31 January 2019
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South Korea
Iran to take stance on crypto: ban and/or own currency?
Tuesday, 29 January 2019
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Iran
Italy moves to set legal foundation for blockchain/crypto
Friday, 25 January 2019
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Italy
India: Institute releases blueprint for blockchain adoption
Thursday, 24 January 2019
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India
SNB on cryptocurrencies and digital CB currencies
Thursday, 24 January 2019
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Switzerland
UK-FCA consults on guidance for cryptoassets
Wednesday, 23 January 2019
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UK
Russia seeks to spur crypto adoption through sandboxes
Tuesday, 22 January 2019
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Russia
BIS negative on long term prospect for Bitcoin
Monday, 21 January 2019
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BIS
South Africa considers cryptoasset regulation
Thursday, 17 January 2019
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South Africa
Wyoming proposes bill allowing crypto shares
Thursday, 17 January 2019
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US
IMF: Malta must improve AML/CFT framework
Wednesday, 16 January 2019
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Malta
IMF
OECD report on ICO calls for proportionate regulation
Tuesday, 15 January 2019
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OECD
Russia implements crypto regulation in February
Monday, 14 January 2019
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Russia
Malaysia: cryptos are securities; temporary moratorium
Monday, 14 January 2019
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Malaysia
Florida congressman wants CFTC not SEC to classify crypto
Monday, 14 January 2019
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US
SEC prioritises cryptocurrency examination in 2019
Friday, 11 January 2019
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US
China regulates blockchain companies
Friday, 11 January 2019
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China
Japan to regulate crypto investment firms
Thursday, 10 January 2019
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Japan
ESMA advises EU to introduce Pan-european regulation
Wednesday, 09 January 2019
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EU
EBA requests EU to draft pan-EU crypto rules
Wednesday, 09 January 2019
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EU
BIS anticipates launch of a couple of CB digital currencies
Tuesday, 08 January 2019
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BIS
Colorado proposes to exempt crypto from securities laws
Monday, 07 January 2019
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US
ESAs set out best practice for sandboxes / innovation hubs
Monday, 07 January 2019
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EU
US Kraken served with 3x more enforcement requests
Sunday, 06 January 2019
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US
Ireland addresses crypto AML
Friday, 04 January 2019
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Ireland
New York State creates crypto task force
Thursday, 03 January 2019
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US
Philippines ICO regulation delayed
Wednesday, 02 January 2019
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Philippines
India mulls U-turn on crypto
Wednesday, 26 December 2018
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India
US Congress looks to exclude cryptos from securities
Friday, 21 December 2018
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US
UAE completes regulation & work with Dubai / Abu Dhabi
Friday, 21 December 2018
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UAE
Israeli officials consult on priorities to catch-up on crypto
Wednesday, 19 December 2018
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Israel
France rejects cryptofriendly tax regime
Tuesday, 18 December 2018
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France
Hong Kong SFC to limit investment funds to institutionals
Monday, 17 December 2018
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Hong Kong
Italy CONSOB suspends STOs for unauthorised distribution
Monday, 17 December 2018
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Italy
Japan FSA outlines new crypto regulation
Monday, 17 December 2018
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Japan
Swiss Federal Council issues report on DLT regulation
Friday, 14 December 2018
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Switzerland
FINMA rounds-off Fintech license with AML requirements
Friday, 14 December 2018
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Switzerland
Bahrain to rule digital asset and crypto industry
Friday, 14 December 2018
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Bahrain
Holland proposes extending EU banking law to crypto
Thursday, 13 December 2018
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Holland
French MPs proposals for Cryptonation France
Thursday, 13 December 2018
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France
France legalises transfer of securities on blockchain
Tuesday, 11 December 2018
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France
SEC supports ICOs and confirms setting up a FinHub
Tuesday, 11 December 2018
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US
Spain to introduce crypto regulation
Tuesday, 11 December 2018
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Spain
France issues accounting treatment of ICO and tokens
Monday, 10 December 2018
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France
Chile making progress on cryptoregulation
Saturday, 08 December 2018
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Chile
US to promote cryptomarkets while mitigating risks
Friday, 07 December 2018
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US
USA: opposition over SEC crypto jurisdiction in Ohio
Friday, 07 December 2018
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US
Malaysia clarifies cryptocurrency regulation
Friday, 07 December 2018
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Malaysia
South Africa provides regulatory certainty to crypto
Thursday, 06 December 2018
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South Africa
Beijing deems STOs illegal; unclarity in other regions
Wednesday, 05 December 2018
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China
Switzerland to regulate blockchain by adapting existing laws
Tuesday, 04 December 2018
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Switzerland
Swiss Fintech license (up to 100CHFm) as of 1 Jan
Monday, 03 December 2018
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Switzerland
Japan to regulate ICOs by adapting existing laws
Monday, 03 December 2018
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Japan
G20 reiterates pledge to regulate AML for crypto
Saturday, 01 December 2018
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G20
FATF reiterates updating crypto AML guidance by June ‘19
Saturday, 01 December 2018
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FATF
US Treasury adds crypto addresses to sanctions list
Wednesday, 28 November 2018
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US
UK-FCA investigations have increased in 2018
Tuesday, 27 November 2018
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UK
SEC: no crypto ETF if no adequate custody solution
Tuesday, 27 November 2018
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US
Businesses can pay taxes in bitcoin in Ohio
Monday, 26 November 2018
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US
Unfavorable Swiss Code of Obligations article avoided
Thursday, 22 November 2018
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Switzerland
Italian CONSOB orders against three unauthorized firms
Thursday, 22 November 2018
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Italy
DoJ calls for cooperation to prevent criminal abuse
Tuesday, 20 November 2018
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US
Singapore MAS includes crypto in payment regulation
Tuesday, 20 November 2018
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Singapore
Singapore SGX issues rules for listed firms issuing ICOs
Tuesday, 20 November 2018
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Singapore
Japan FSA to introduce crypto wallet regulation
Monday, 19 November 2018
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Japan
SEC Statement on Digital Asset Securities issuance & trading
Friday, 16 November 2018
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US
Two ICOs settle with SEC and register token as securities
Friday, 16 November 2018
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US
New York Regulators Grant Crypto License to NYDIG
Friday, 16 November 2018
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US
MAS & SGX developed DvP interblockchain capability
Wednesday, 14 November 2018
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Singapore
MAS consults on the creation of a sandbox express
Wednesday, 14 November 2018
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Singapore
AMF issued analysis of trends of ICOs
Wednesday, 14 November 2018
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France
Singapore Exchange backs STO platform
Tuesday, 13 November 2018
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Singapore
MAS promotes responsible use of AI & data analytics
Tuesday, 13 November 2018
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Singapore
IMF backs central banks issuing digital currency
Tuesday, 13 November 2018
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IMF
IMF to continue its attention to blockchain and crypto
Tuesday, 13 November 2018
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IMF
EC to conclude on EU-wide cryptoregulation by year-end
Tuesday, 13 November 2018
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EU
BaFin shuts down cryptocurrency exchange
Monday, 12 November 2018
Tags:
Germany
Korean exchange shuts down under gov. pressure
Monday, 12 November 2018
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South Korea
Italian CONSOB blocks Italian-written foreign ICO
Friday, 09 November 2018
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Italy
Thailand's SEC to allow first ICO
Friday, 09 November 2018
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Thailand
First SEC enforcement action on token trading platform
Thursday, 08 November 2018
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US
Korea to decide whether to repeal ICO ban
Thursday, 08 November 2018
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South Korea
France lowers crypto tax to non-real estate assets level
Wednesday, 07 November 2018
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France
Thailand fights tax evasion through blockchain
Tuesday, 06 November 2018
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Thailand
SEC to issue ICO guidance
Monday, 05 November 2018
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US
Taiwan gets tougher on cryptotransactions (AML)
Monday, 05 November 2018
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Taiwan
China clamps down on airdrops
Monday, 05 November 2018
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China
French PACTE Law to enter into force in Spring 2019
Monday, 05 November 2018
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France
Mauritius consults on custodian services
Saturday, 03 November 2018
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Mauritius
SEC sees its approach as providing an intern. template
Friday, 02 November 2018
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US
IMF's FSAP in Switzerland focuses first time on Crypto
Friday, 02 November 2018
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IMF
SFC regulatory approach targets investors protection
Friday, 02 November 2018
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Hong Kong
New Zealand bans three cryptoexchanges
Friday, 02 November 2018
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New Zealand
Brasil consults on crypto tax law
Friday, 02 November 2018
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Brazil
Malaysia to regulate ICO in 2019
Friday, 02 November 2018
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Malaysia
HKEX Blockchain Prototype for Trade Settlement
Thursday, 01 November 2018
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Hong Kong
HKMA Blockchain-based Trade Finance Platform
Thursday, 01 November 2018
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Hong Kong
SEC expands cryptocurrency crackdown
Thursday, 01 November 2018
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US
Malta's crypto / blockchain legal framework in force
Tuesday, 30 October 2018
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Malta
UK Regulatory Crypto-asset Task Force sets UK approach
Monday, 29 October 2018
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UK
ESMA to clarify MIFID applicability to crypto-assets
Friday, 26 October 2018
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EU
China BTC permitted by law
Friday, 26 October 2018
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China
US Extraterritoriality, Crypto version
Wednesday, 24 October 2018
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US
JFSA grants self-regulatory authority to crypto-industry
Wednesday, 24 October 2018
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Japan
Stronger cybersecurity policies in Philippines
Wednesday, 24 October 2018
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Philippines
SFC proposes amendments to AML Guideline
Monday, 22 October 2018
Tags:
Hong Kong
FSB to start DLT project
Monday, 22 October 2018
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FSB
No dedicated crypto law in Hong Kong (proposal HKEX)
Monday, 22 October 2018
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Hong Kong
Thailandâ's BOT blockchain-based bond project
Monday, 22 October 2018
Tags:
Thailand
China Draft regulation for blockchain startups
Monday, 22 October 2018
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China
FATF Changes to recommendations to cover crypto and ICOs
Friday, 19 October 2018
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FATF
SEC Launches portal to engage with blockchain firms
Thursday, 18 October 2018
Tags:
US
G7 Best practices for managing cyber risk
Wednesday, 17 October 2018
Tags:
G7
SEC Further enforcements against ICOs
Wednesday, 17 October 2018
Tags:
US
Dutch paves the way for extending current law to crypto
Tuesday, 16 October 2018
Tags:
Holland
EU Blockchain and GDPR: Rule-of-thumb principles
Tuesday, 16 October 2018
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EU
SFC mulling crypto-exchange regulation
Tuesday, 16 October 2018
Tags:
Hong Kong
Swiss Regulatory treatment of crypto-assets at banks
Monday, 15 October 2018
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Switzerland
Swiss 3rd Fintech Roundtable of the Federal Dep. of Finance
Monday, 15 October 2018
Tags:
Switzerland
First German court: BTC is not a financial instrument
Sunday, 14 October 2018
Tags:
Germany
FSB Report assessing primary crypto risks
Wednesday, 10 October 2018
Tags:
FSB
Japan AML regulation for online financial institutions
Wednesday, 10 October 2018
Tags:
Japan
UAE plans to introduce ICO for capital markets
Tuesday, 09 October 2018
Tags:
UAE
EU passes resolution DLT and Blockchain
Thursday, 04 October 2018
Tags:
EU
US Congress asks SEC to clarify cryptoregulation
Friday, 28 September 2018
Tags:
US
Japan JFSA hosts roundtable on cryptoassets supervisory oversight
Friday, 28 September 2018
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Japan
Australia ASIC stops several ICOs
Tuesday, 25 September 2018
Tags:
Australia
UK Treasury calls for consumers protection crypto rules
Sunday, 23 September 2018
Tags:
UK
Brazil CVN
Sunday, 23 September 2018
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Brazil
FATF works ahead to establish global crypto AML standards
Wednesday, 19 September 2018
Tags:
FATF
EU ECB rules out plans to issue digital currency
Monday, 17 September 2018
Tags:
EU
France AMF issues ICO questionnaire
Friday, 14 September 2018
Tags:
France
EC Vice-president says crypto assets are here to stay
Friday, 14 September 2018
Tags:
EU
South Korea FSS proposes better international crypto cooperation
Thursday, 13 September 2018
Tags:
South Korea
France Finance minister confirms desire to develop cryptonation
Thursday, 13 September 2018
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France
Australian ASIC to monitor exchanges and ICO under market rules
Saturday, 08 September 2018
Tags:
Australia
Uzbekistan legalises cryptocurrencies trading
Friday, 07 September 2018
Tags:
Uzbekistan
EU ECOFIN denounces lack of uniform cryptoregulation in the EU
Friday, 07 September 2018
Tags:
EU
EU report calls for common cryptocurrencies rules
Wednesday, 05 September 2018
Tags:
EU
Despite clamping down on crypto, China invests heavily on blockchain
Tuesday, 04 September 2018
Tags:
China
Swiss FINMA opens consultation on Fintech license
Tuesday, 28 August 2018
Tags:
Switzerland
Liechtenstein opens consultation on DLT law
Tuesday, 28 August 2018
Tags:
Liechtenstein
Singapore MAS and SGX to offer cryptosecurities and currencies
Friday, 24 August 2018
Tags:
Singapore
Swiss SIF to consult on potential adaptations to legal set-up following DLT
Tuesday, 21 August 2018
Tags:
Switzerland
Jamaica Stock Exchange to develop digital trading facility
Wednesday, 15 August 2018
Tags:
Jamaica
World Bank to issue the first DLT-based bond
Thursday, 09 August 2018
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World Bank
UK FCA has launched the global sandbox
Tuesday, 07 August 2018
Tags:
UK
Germany Stuttgart Exchange unveils plans to develop ICO platform
Sunday, 05 August 2018
Tags:
Germany
Dutch Central Bank will not ban cryptocurrencies
Saturday, 04 August 2018
Tags:
Holland
Canada Central Bank analysis introduction of digital currency
Friday, 27 July 2018
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Canada
UK BoE open to hook up payment system with Fintech / blockchain
Monday, 23 July 2018
Tags:
UK
G20 hands-off approach to crypto to continue
Monday, 23 July 2018
Tags:
G20
Swiss FINMA revises AML to address FATF concerns
Wednesday, 18 July 2018
Tags:
Switzerland
US Congress holds hearings on cryptocurrencies
Wednesday, 18 July 2018
Tags:
US
Hong Kong HKMA launches trade finance blockchain platform with 7 banks
Tuesday, 17 July 2018
Tags:
Hong Kong
US CFTC warns against ICO risks
Monday, 16 July 2018
Tags:
US
FSB defines metrics to monitor crypto-assets markets
Monday, 16 July 2018
Tags:
FSB
Malta MSE to cooperate with digital exchange OKEx
Sunday, 15 July 2018
Tags:
Malta
Swiss FINMA defines small banks regime
Friday, 13 July 2018
Tags:
Switzerland
South Korea government legitimises blockchain industry
Thursday, 05 July 2018
Tags:
South Korea
Malta Parliament approves three blockchain bills
Wednesday, 04 July 2018
Tags:
Malta
EU EBA reports on Fintech risks and opportunities for banks
Tuesday, 03 July 2018
Tags:
EU
UK FCA provides sandbox details and announces global sandbox
Tuesday, 03 July 2018
Tags:
UK
EU Parliament issues balanced cryptocurrencies report
Monday, 02 July 2018
Tags:
EU
Swiss SBA to work on bank accounts opening for cryptocompanies
Wednesday, 27 June 2018
Tags:
Switzerland
US FBI has 130 cryptocurrencies-related investigations
Wednesday, 27 June 2018
Tags:
US
South Korea FSC approved revised crypto AML guidelines
Wednesday, 27 June 2018
Tags:
South Korea
Malta MFSA approves three blockchain bills
Wednesday, 27 June 2018
Tags:
Malta
Swiss SNB not interested in blockchain currency
Friday, 22 June 2018
Tags:
Switzerland
Norway Central Bank analysing possible national cryptocurrency
Wednesday, 20 June 2018
Tags:
Norway
BIS says cryptopolicy response to prevent abuses while allow experiments
Sunday, 17 June 2018
Tags:
BIS
Swiss FINMA updates video and online identification
Sunday, 17 June 2018
Tags:
Switzerland
US SEC declares Ether is not a security
Wednesday, 13 June 2018
Tags:
US
Canada CSA issues token offering notice
Monday, 11 June 2018
Tags:
Canada
SEC declares all ICOs are securities; bitcoin not
Saturday, 09 June 2018
Tags:
US
Thailand SEC proposes cryptoregulation
Saturday, 09 June 2018
Tags:
Thailand
Canadian dep. of Finance drafts crypto KYC / AML
Saturday, 09 June 2018
Tags:
Canada
EU Parliament passes resolution to support DLT / Blockchain
Friday, 18 May 2018
Tags:
EU
Swiss blockchain taskforce issues recommendations
Monday, 30 April 2018
Tags:
Switzerland
Mongolia adopts regulation on digital currency
Monday, 23 April 2018
Tags:
Mongolia
Iran central bank bans crypto transactions
Sunday, 22 April 2018
Tags:
Iran
EU Parliament strengthens KYC for virtual currencies
Friday, 20 April 2018
Tags:
EU
India RBI bans traders from using banks to trade crypto
Thursday, 19 April 2018
Tags:
India
IMF supportive of crypto
Tuesday, 17 April 2018
Tags:
IMF
Malta MFSA consults on the (DLT asset) Financial Instrument test
Friday, 13 April 2018
Tags:
Malta
22 EU countries establish the European Blockchain Partnership
Tuesday, 10 April 2018
Tags:
EU
UK FCA says ICO-related services would need an authorisation
Friday, 06 April 2018
Tags:
UK
India RBI bans cryptocurrencies trades
Friday, 06 April 2018
Tags:
India
Kazakstan national bank mulls banning crypto trading and mining
Saturday, 31 March 2018
Tags:
Kazachstan
Liechtenstein announces working to provide legal certainty on DLT and crypto
Monday, 26 March 2018
Tags:
Liechtenstein
India RBI bans dealing in virtual currencies VCs
Monday, 26 March 2018
Tags:
India
Irish department of Finance crypto and DLT discussion paper
Friday, 23 March 2018
Tags:
Ireland
G20 acknowledges benefits of DLT but warns against conduct risks
Tuesday, 20 March 2018
Tags:
G20
OECD says work is needed to address tax treatment of crypto
Tuesday, 20 March 2018
Tags:
OECD
Israel ISA publishes interim report on crypto
Tuesday, 20 March 2018
Tags:
Israel
UK Authorities establish crypto / blockchain Task Force
Sunday, 18 March 2018
Tags:
UK
France AMF announces new regulatory framework for ICOs
Friday, 16 March 2018
Tags:
France
US CFTC rules cryptocurrencies are commodities
Thursday, 15 March 2018
Tags:
US
US Congress holds hearings on cryptocurrencies
Wednesday, 14 March 2018
Tags:
US
IMF warns against AML and CTF risks raised by cryptocurrencies
Wednesday, 14 March 2018
Tags:
IMF
G20 set to request stronger AML monitoring for crypto
Tuesday, 13 March 2018
Tags:
G20
FATF supports Fintech provided in line with AML / CTF requirements
Tuesday, 13 March 2018
Tags:
FATF
BIS analyses potential implications of central bank digital money
Tuesday, 13 March 2018
Tags:
BIS
FSB says cryptoassets do not pose systemic risk to financial stability
Tuesday, 13 March 2018
Tags:
FSB
US Congress issues economic report constructive re crypto
Tuesday, 13 March 2018
Tags:
US
South Korea FSC develops plan allowing ICOs
Monday, 12 March 2018
Tags:
South Korea
EC issues Fintech action plan
Saturday, 10 March 2018
Tags:
EU
US SEC issues statement regarding unlawful exchanges
Friday, 09 March 2018
Tags:
US
EU EBA prefers banning banks from holding crypto than to regulate crypto
Friday, 09 March 2018
Tags:
EU
Canadian consumers agency: cryptocurrencies not legal tender
Friday, 02 March 2018
Tags:
Canada
Russian officials propose lighter ICO regulation
Friday, 02 March 2018
Tags:
Russia
UK BoE says cryptocurrencies are failing as money
Friday, 02 March 2018
Tags:
UK
US SEC sent subpoenas to dozen of ICO promoters
Wednesday, 28 February 2018
Tags:
US
Malaysia BNM issues AML and CTF policy for crypto
Monday, 26 February 2018
Tags:
Malaysia
EU stands ready to regulate crypto if risks not tackled globally
Monday, 26 February 2018
Tags:
EU
Japan FSA has no intention to curb crypto industry
Thursday, 22 February 2018
Tags:
Japan
France AMF issues summary of ICO consultation responses
Thursday, 22 February 2018
Tags:
France
Belgian FSMA warns against risks in crypto exchanges
Thursday, 22 February 2018
Tags:
Belgium
UK Treasury Committee launches inquiry into digital currencies and DLT
Thursday, 22 February 2018
Tags:
UK
Spanish CNMV says no registered ICO to date
Tuesday, 20 February 2018
Tags:
Spain
Hong Kong SFC warns against risks in ICOs
Tuesday, 20 February 2018
Tags:
Hong Kong
BCBS issues final sound practice fintech paper
Monday, 19 February 2018
Tags:
BCBS
BCBS says bitcoin not money and warns against ML risks
Monday, 19 February 2018
Tags:
BCBS
US CFTC warns against pump and dump schemes in crypto
Thursday, 15 February 2018
Tags:
US
France and Germany write to G20 about merits and risks of crypto
Friday, 09 February 2018
Tags:
France
Germany
G20
Hong Kong SFC warns exchanges about ICO compliance to securities laws
Friday, 09 February 2018
Tags:
Hong Kong
Gibraltar anticipates details of DLT regulation
Friday, 09 February 2018
Tags:
Gibraltar
US SEC to prioritise crypto and ICOs
Wednesday, 07 February 2018
Tags:
US
US NY DSF warns crypto businesses against fraud risk
Wednesday, 07 February 2018
Tags:
US
BIS says crypto are Ponzi and environmental disaster
Tuesday, 06 February 2018
Tags:
BIS
Japan FSA raides Coincheck
Friday, 02 February 2018
Tags:
Japan
EC launches the EU blockchain observatory
Thursday, 01 February 2018
Tags:
EU
US CFTC issues subpoena to Bitfinex and Tether
Thursday, 01 February 2018
Tags:
US
US Wyoming politicians request regulatory exemption for blockchain tokens
Thursday, 01 February 2018
Tags:
US
EU introduces crypto AML
Thursday, 01 February 2018
Tags:
EU
Russia Ministry of Finance introduces draft crypto law
Tuesday, 30 January 2018
Tags:
Russia
South Korea FSC announces measures to allow cryptotrading
Tuesday, 23 January 2018
Tags:
South Korea
Malaysia BNM and SC caution against risks of ICOs
Tuesday, 23 January 2018
Tags:
Malaysia
US SEC warns lawyers against risks of advising ICOs
Monday, 22 January 2018
Tags:
US
US SEC & CFTC issue joint statement on crypto
Friday, 19 January 2018
Tags:
US
IOSCO issues communication on ICO concerns
Thursday, 18 January 2018
Tags:
IOSCO
US SEC issues letter on fund innovation and crypto holdings
Thursday, 18 January 2018
Tags:
US
Malta Authorities launch project for first legal blockchain framework
Wednesday, 17 January 2018
Tags:
Malta
EC unveils policy recommendations on blockchain
Wednesday, 17 January 2018
Tags:
EU
France Minster of Economy creates digital currencies working group
Monday, 15 January 2018
Tags:
France
Germany Bundesbank points to regulatory arbitrage dangers
Monday, 15 January 2018
Tags:
Germany
Brazil CVM issues guidance for investment fund managers
Friday, 12 January 2018
Tags:
Brazil
US FSOC establishes working group to address cryptocurrencies
Friday, 12 January 2018
Tags:
US
South Korean justice ministry prepares bill to ban cryptoexchanges
Thursday, 11 January 2018
Tags:
South Korea
Swiss Federal SIF announces establishment of DLT/ICO working group
Wednesday, 10 January 2018
Tags:
Switzerland
Venezuela Congress declares petro cryto currency illegal
Tuesday, 09 January 2018
Tags:
Venezuela
North American NASAA warns against ICO risks
Thursday, 04 January 2018
Tags:
US
Belarus President legalises crypto, ICO; tax-free transactions for 5 years
Tuesday, 26 December 2017
Tags:
Belarus
Israel regulator proposes stack exchange ban for cryptocompanies
Monday, 25 December 2017
Tags:
Israel
UK BoE issues statement on bitcoin and financial stability
Wednesday, 20 December 2017
Tags:
UK
G20 to debate crypto regulation at next meeting
Sunday, 17 December 2017
Tags:
G20
US FSOC reports on virtual currencies usage
Friday, 15 December 2017
Tags:
US
Gibraltar GFSC announces DLT regulatory principles
Friday, 15 December 2017
Tags:
Gibraltar
UK FCA issues statement on DLT
Friday, 15 December 2017
Tags:
UK
Mexico regulator warns against ICO risks
Wednesday, 13 December 2017
Tags:
Mexico
Swiss Finance Minister holds second Fintech roundtable
Monday, 11 December 2017
Tags:
Switzerland
Italy Central Bank and CONSOB announce Sandbox
Monday, 11 December 2017
Tags:
Italy
US SEC issues statement on ICO and cryptocurrencies
Monday, 11 December 2017
Tags:
US
Argentina regulator warns against ICO risks
Monday, 04 December 2017
Tags:
Argentina
EU parliament adopts Fintech text
Thursday, 30 November 2017
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EU
Belgium FSMA warns against ICO risks
Thursday, 30 November 2017
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Belgium
ECB will not regulate bitcoin
Wednesday, 22 November 2017
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EU
Polish KNF warns against ICO risks
Wednesday, 22 November 2017
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Poland
Singapore MAS announces smart financial centre strategy
Tuesday, 14 November 2017
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Singapore
Singapore MAS issues ICO guidance
Tuesday, 14 November 2017
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Singapore
EU ESMA warns against ICO risks
Monday, 13 November 2017
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EU
Dutch AFM warns against ICO risks
Monday, 13 November 2017
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Holland
German BaFin warns against ICO risks
Thursday, 09 November 2017
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Germany
Brazil regulator warns against ICO risks
Saturday, 04 November 2017
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Brazil
FSB reports on financial stability implications of AI
Wednesday, 01 November 2017
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FSB
Vietnam central bank bans bitcoin
Monday, 30 October 2017
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Vietnam
France AMF consults on ICO regulation
Thursday, 26 October 2017
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France
US CFTC informs about risk of virtual currencies
Tuesday, 17 October 2017
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US
Abu Dhabi FSRA issues ICO and virtual currencies guidance
Monday, 09 October 2017
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Abu Dhabi
Australian ASIC issues ICO factsheet
Saturday, 30 September 2017
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Australia
South Korean FSC bans ICOs
Friday, 29 September 2017
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South Korea
IMF analysis virtual currencies
Friday, 29 September 2017
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IMF
Swiss FINMA issues ICO guidance
Friday, 29 September 2017
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Switzerland
Japan FAS warns investors against ICO risks
Wednesday, 27 September 2017
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Japan
Gibraltar GFSC announces DLT regulatory framework
Friday, 22 September 2017
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Gibraltar
Thailand SEC warns investors against ICO risks
Thursday, 14 September 2017
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Thailand
UK FCA warns investors against ICO risks
Tuesday, 12 September 2017
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UK
Liechtenstein FMA issues ICO factsheet
Sunday, 10 September 2017
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Liechtenstein
Hong Kong SFC warns against ML risks in ICOs
Tuesday, 05 September 2017
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Hong Kong
China PBoC bans ICOs
Monday, 04 September 2017
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China
UK FCA rejected 90% of crypto firm applications in 2023 amid fraud concerns
Thursday, 05 September 2024
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1658 Hits
Tags:
UK
Joint BIS and BoE study evidences possibility of real-time monitoring of stablecoins
Wednesday, 31 July 2024
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1071 Hits
Tags:
BIS
UK
UK FCA highlighted money laundering potential of cryptocurrencies, alongside traditional banking
Wednesday, 01 May 2024
Mattia Rattaggi
International
1023 Hits
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UK
UK to issue new crypto legislation, including on stablecoins, by July
Monday, 15 April 2024
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1243 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK and US signed an agreement to regulate AI models
Tuesday, 02 April 2024
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1182 Hits
Tags:
UK
US
UK FCA plans to deliver a market abuse regime for crypto this year
Tuesday, 19 March 2024
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1160 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK FCA to allow crypto exchange-traded notes for professional investors
Monday, 11 March 2024
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1149 Hits
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UK
UK launches consultation on implementing OECD crypto reporting framework
Wednesday, 06 March 2024
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1062 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK introduced rules restricting illicit activities involving crypto assets, empowering the Crime Agency
Sunday, 03 March 2024
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1031 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK anticipates stablecoin and staking laws to come in six months
Tuesday, 20 February 2024
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1068 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK (BoE & Treasury) determined that it is too early to decide whether to introduce a CBDC
Friday, 26 January 2024
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1150 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK’s digital securities sandbox to come into force on 8 January 2024
Tuesday, 19 December 2023
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1237 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK’s BoE highlights needs for global coordination to contain risks emerging from asset tokenisation
Thursday, 07 December 2023
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1145 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK launches digital securities sandbox
Thursday, 23 November 2023
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1208 Hits
Tags:
UK
Singapore’s MAS teams up with Japan (FSA), Switzerland (FINMA) and UK (FCA) to create standards
Monday, 30 October 2023
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1422 Hits
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Singapore
Japan
Switzerland
UK
UK published final proposals for crypto, stablecoin regulation
Monday, 30 October 2023
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1158 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK FCA designed tougher crypto marketing rules, banning referrals, comes into force 8 October 2023
Thursday, 07 September 2023
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1283 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK BoE indicates that a CBDC is likely to be needed to promote innovation in domestic payments
Thursday, 24 August 2023
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1233 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK FCA expects cryptoasset businesses to comply with the travel rule starting in September
Saturday, 19 August 2023
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1270 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK consults on a digital securities sandbox
Tuesday, 11 July 2023
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1259 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK (Parliament) recognises crypto as regulated activity & stablecoins as means of payment
Monday, 19 June 2023
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1238 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK’s FCA introduced rules requiring crypto firms to include risk warnings in ads
Thursday, 08 June 2023
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1368 Hits
Tags:
UK
BIS reports Canada, Europe, Japan, Sweden, Switzerland, England, US are exploring retail CBDCs
Thursday, 25 May 2023
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1471 Hits
Tags:
BIS
EU
Switzerland
UK
US
UK’s treasury committee recommends to regulate unbacked cryptos as gambling
Wednesday, 10 May 2023
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1315 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK’s FCA announces continued crackdown on illegal crypto ATM operations
Saturday, 06 May 2023
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1334 Hits
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UK
UK Treasury seeks input on taxing DeFi staking and lending
Friday, 28 April 2023
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1311 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK charity commission released guidance about investing in cryptoassets
Wednesday, 26 April 2023
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1366 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK’s BoE explores tokenization of bank money, on-bank money and central bank money
Monday, 17 April 2023
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1274 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK set up new department dedicated to Metaverse and Web3
Friday, 14 April 2023
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1281 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK FCA warns against promotion of crypto in UK by crypto asset firms
Wednesday, 05 April 2023
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1328 Hits
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UK
UK government released consultation on its approach to cryptoasset regulation
Monday, 27 February 2023
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1321 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK BoE releases CBDC consultation paper
Wednesday, 08 February 2023
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1316 Hits
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UK
UK FCA warns against crypto promotions, implying criminal penalties if outside its framework
Monday, 06 February 2023
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1393 Hits
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UK
UK Treasury consults on crypto exchange platforms and crypto lending regulation
Wednesday, 01 February 2023
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1335 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK BoE (deputy governor) requests that crypto be regulated to protect retail investors
Saturday, 24 December 2022
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1370 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK FCA believes stricter AML regulation is needed in cryptofinance
Wednesday, 14 December 2022
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1333 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK poised to launch consultation on cryptoregulation making UK a global cryptohub
Wednesday, 07 December 2022
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1310 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK BoE believes crypto regulation is needed to protect consumers, stability, and promote innovation
Monday, 21 November 2022
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1448 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK lower parliament voted in favor of regulating virtual assets as per Financial Services & Markets Bill
Thursday, 27 October 2022
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1352 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK to debate a bill regulating stablecoins in September
Wednesday, 17 August 2022
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1380 Hits
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UK
England BoE believes cryptoassets could have an important role in the metaverse
Saturday, 13 August 2022
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1445 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK FCA consults on strengthening financial promotion rules for high-risk investments
Monday, 01 August 2022
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1503 Hits
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UK
UK issued the Financial Services and Markets Bill, attributing sweeping powers to Treasury over digital assets
Wednesday, 20 July 2022
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1688 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK BoE said crypto wipe out did not pose financial stability risk; but risk needs to be addressed
Tuesday, 05 July 2022
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1572 Hits
Tags:
UK
US and UK authorities to extend cooperation to stablecoins and DeFi
Friday, 01 July 2022
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1522 Hits
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US
UK
UK Treasury rescinds its requirement for crypto companies to perform KYC for unhosted wallets
Monday, 20 June 2022
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1588 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK Treasury consults on legal framework to address the failure of systemically relevant stablecoins
Wednesday, 01 June 2022
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1595 Hits
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UK
UK to legalise stablecoins; algorithmic stablecoins would be ruled out
Monday, 16 May 2022
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1710 Hits
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UK
UK is working on a new economic crime bill facilitating the seizing of cryptoassets
Tuesday, 10 May 2022
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1737 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK’s BoE analyses cryptoassets and DeFi risks; regulatory enhancements may be warranted
Friday, 15 April 2022
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1790 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK Treasury illustrates regulatory approach to cryptoassets and stablecoins
Monday, 04 April 2022
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1690 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK FCA has extended the deadline for registration under the AML / CTF regime
Friday, 01 April 2022
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1825 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK’s BoE is working on a regulatory framework for cryptoassets. No material systemic risk from crypto
Saturday, 26 March 2022
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1767 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK’ BoE published a cryptoasset report - a first step leading to a comprehensive regulatory framework
Thursday, 24 March 2022
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1599 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK regulators make clear that crypto firms are not exempted from Russian sanctions rules
Friday, 11 March 2022
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1695 Hits
Tags:
UK
Global
UK FCA shuts down all crypto ATM that are not registered with the regulatory agency
Friday, 11 March 2022
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1508 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK’s national tax authority seized three NFT related to digital artwork on tax evasion grounds
Tuesday, 15 February 2022
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1656 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK unlikely to issue a retail CBDC and anticipates a consultation paper on CBDC later this year
Saturday, 05 February 2022
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1672 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK FCA plans to curb the marketing of cryptos
Thursday, 20 January 2022
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1702 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK formed a crypto and digital assets group to ensure new rules support innovation
Tuesday, 11 January 2022
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1802 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK poised to strengthen regulatory oversight
Tuesday, 04 January 2022
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1596 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK BoE says cryptocurrencies do not pose a significant risk to England’s financial stability
Tuesday, 14 December 2021
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1957 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK BoE worried that the increasing integration of traditional and crypto markets poses threat to financial stability
Tuesday, 16 November 2021
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1799 Hits
Tags:
UK
Bank of England concerned that the rise of cryptos is helping illicit activities
Thursday, 11 November 2021
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1801 Hits
Tags:
UK
Bank of England & HM Treasury to consult in 2022 on possible roll-out of CBDC
Tuesday, 09 November 2021
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1687 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK BoE believe crypto regulation is urgent as a collapse of cryptomarkets is a possibility
Thursday, 14 October 2021
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1762 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK BoE: Growing degree of interconnectedness crypto/traditional sectors concerns from systemic stability point of view
Wednesday, 13 October 2021
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1717 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK BoE warns financial institutions against jumping into crypto
Monday, 11 October 2021
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1665 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK ready to front-run BCBS global crypto rules to avoid banks building up excessive exposure
Saturday, 25 September 2021
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1737 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK FCA and BoE to launch blockchain-based regulatory reporting
Friday, 24 September 2021
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1653 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK FCA may narrow its focus on crypto promotions
Tuesday, 07 September 2021
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1675 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK BoE says cryptomarket not a financial stability risk yet
Wednesday, 14 July 2021
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1670 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK and Japan warn Binance against offering unregistered crypto exchange services in their countries
Sunday, 27 June 2021
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
2014 Hits
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UK
Japan
UK FCA releases its fourth consumer research publication on cryptoassets ownership
Thursday, 17 June 2021
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1894 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK BoE pleased that CBs are embracing CBDCs; sees CBDCs as fundamental innovation
Saturday, 12 June 2021
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1933 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK BoE believes stablecoin payments should be regulated like current bank payments
Monday, 07 June 2021
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1678 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK FCA said crypto businesses withdrawing applications due to AML compliance gaps
Friday, 04 June 2021
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1768 Hits
Tags:
UK
England’s CB positive towards CBDCs and stablecoins. Yet current CB money still here to stay
Friday, 14 May 2021
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1907 Hits
Tags:
UK
The Bank of England warns about the dangers of participating in the cryptomarket
Friday, 07 May 2021
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
2031 Hits
Tags:
UK
The UK BoE / HM Treasury launched a CBDC task force
Monday, 19 April 2021
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
2056 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK finance minister explains its focus on stablecoins: Mitigate the risk of private monopolies
Tuesday, 30 March 2021
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
2106 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK issues guidance on cryptocurrencies taxation, including staking activities
Tuesday, 30 March 2021
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1875 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK FCA warns young investors about the risk of investing in crypto
Wednesday, 24 March 2021
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1691 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK FCA opened 52 investigations into cryptocurrency businesses during 2020
Monday, 15 February 2021
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1843 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK FCA warns about risks of investing in cryptocurrency products
Monday, 11 January 2021
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1999 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK FCA consults on authorization regime for stablecoin issuers
Sunday, 10 January 2021
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
2181 Hits
Tags:
UK
The BoE believes cryptocurrency could be good for financial stability
Thursday, 19 November 2020
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
2032 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK BoE warns banks to adjust to digital currencies
Wednesday, 18 November 2020
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
2159 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK Treasury to consult on private stablecoins guidelines
Monday, 09 November 2020
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1930 Hits
Tags:
UK
The UK FCA bans the sale of crypto derivatives to retail consumers on suitability concerns
Tuesday, 06 October 2020
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1842 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK BoE asked G20 economies to work on common global standards for stablecoins and CBDCs
Friday, 04 September 2020
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
2411 Hits
Tags:
UK
Global
G20
UK FCA intends to broaden financial crime reporting duties to cryptoexchanges and wallet providers
Tuesday, 25 August 2020
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1925 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK to regulate cryptocurrency promotions to limit investors risk
Tuesday, 21 July 2020
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1997 Hits
Tags:
UK
U.K.’s BoE may rollout its CBDC in a few years
Wednesday, 15 July 2020
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
1955 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK FCA launches digital sandbox focused on developing solutions to the COVID19 outbreak
Tuesday, 05 May 2020
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
2290 Hits
Tags:
UK
BoE releases CBDC discussion paper, weighting pros and cons - including on DLT as underlying tech
Friday, 13 March 2020
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
2250 Hits
Tags:
UK
The BoE speculates that crypto stablecoins could materially weaken bank lending
Friday, 06 March 2020
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
2426 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK’s BoE worried that private companies could dominate the digital currency scene before CBs
Monday, 24 February 2020
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
2313 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK FCA moved the registration fee for crypto businesses from flat to income-based
Tuesday, 04 February 2020
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
2314 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK increases crypto legal certainty
Monday, 18 November 2019
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
2737 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK tax authority concludes cryptocurrencies are not money, currency, stock or marketable securities
Sunday, 03 November 2019
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
2811 Hits
Tags:
UK
The UK BoE takes position on Libra and focuses on highest standards of end to end resilience
Thursday, 10 October 2019
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
2629 Hits
Tags:
UK
Switzerland
US
UK: FCA’s investigations into cryptocurrencies surged in 2019 and are positive for the market
Monday, 07 October 2019
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
2543 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK joins the movement to try and identify crypto capital gain for tax purpose
Tuesday, 06 August 2019
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
2884 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK FCA issues final cryptoassets regulatory guidance, freeing BTC and ETH from its regulation
Wednesday, 31 July 2019
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
2536 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK Treasury supports Libra, as if properly regulated could benefit payment systems
Monday, 15 July 2019
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
2483 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK Government tasks FCA to establish the crypto AML regime by Jan 2020
Monday, 15 July 2019
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
2561 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK BoE reiterates Libra needs to be regulatory rock solid before launch
Thursday, 11 July 2019
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
2601 Hits
Tags:
UK
US
Switzerland
UK FCA approves for the first time a crypto hedge fund
Thursday, 04 July 2019
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
3296 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK FCA to consult on banning the sale to retail clients of crypto derivatives
Tuesday, 02 July 2019
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
2872 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK: BoE enthusiastic about DLT applications and tokenized assets
Thursday, 20 June 2019
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
2817 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK BoE committed to support development of digital assets
Monday, 10 June 2019
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
3056 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK FCA says losses from crypto fraud fell during 2018-19 financial year
Tuesday, 21 May 2019
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
2554 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK BoE chief economist believes BTC will be money in 20-30 years
Saturday, 18 May 2019
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
2928 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK BoE says cryptoassets don’t raise systemic risk and supports DLT progress
Wednesday, 01 May 2019
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
2897 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK London stock exchange conducts a blockchain STO
Tuesday, 16 April 2019
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
3132 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK-FCA consults on guidance for cryptoassets
Wednesday, 23 January 2019
Mattia Rattaggi
Crypto regulation
International
3336 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK-FCA investigations have increased in 2018
Tuesday, 27 November 2018
Tempadmin
Crypto regulation
2894 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK Regulatory Crypto-asset Task Force sets UK approach
Monday, 29 October 2018
Tempadmin
Crypto regulation
3044 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK Treasury calls for consumers protection crypto rules
Sunday, 23 September 2018
Tempadmin
Crypto regulation
2924 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK FCA has launched the global sandbox
Tuesday, 07 August 2018
Tempadmin
Crypto regulation
2947 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK BoE open to hook up payment system with Fintech / blockchain
Monday, 23 July 2018
Tempadmin
Crypto regulation
0 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK FCA provides sandbox details and announces global sandbox
Tuesday, 03 July 2018
Tempadmin
Crypto regulation
2931 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK FCA says ICO-related services would need an authorisation
Friday, 06 April 2018
Tempadmin
Crypto regulation
2657 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK Authorities establish crypto / blockchain Task Force
Sunday, 18 March 2018
Tempadmin
Crypto regulation
0 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK BoE says cryptocurrencies are failing as money
Friday, 02 March 2018
Tempadmin
Crypto regulation
3098 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK Treasury Committee launches inquiry into digital currencies and DLT
Thursday, 22 February 2018
Tempadmin
Crypto regulation
3111 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK BoE issues statement on bitcoin and financial stability
Wednesday, 20 December 2017
Tempadmin
Crypto regulation
2989 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK FCA issues statement on DLT
Friday, 15 December 2017
Tempadmin
Crypto regulation
3184 Hits
Tags:
UK
UK FCA warns investors against ICO risks
Tuesday, 12 September 2017
Tempadmin
Crypto regulation
3182 Hits
Tags:
UK
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