Tag: regulations
News related to cryptocurrency regulations in different countries.
China Forbids Domestic and Foreign Firms from Issuing RMB Stablecoins and Tokenized Assets
Reading Time: < 1 minuteChina’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), alongside seven other key agencies, unveiled a joint statement on Friday prohibiting the issuance of Renminbi-pegged stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) without formal approval.
CFTC Revises Guidance, Clearing Path for National Trust Banks to Issue Payment Stablecoins
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) re-released a staff advisory letter on Friday to widen the scope of entities qualified to issue payment stablecoins, now incorporating national trust banks.
FSS Vows Stricter Crypto Oversight and IT Penalties in New Policy Agenda
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCiting the need to protect investors and ensure orderly markets, South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service has declared it will strengthen its supervision of the cryptocurrency arena and impose more severe sanctions on financial companies for IT-related accidents.
US Regulator Reverses Course, Scraps Proposal to Ban Political Betting Contracts
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Commodity Futures Trading Commission has officially withdrawn a contentious 2024 proposal that sought to prohibit prediction market contracts tied to political elections, marking a significant reversal from a Biden-era regulatory posture.
Canadian Regulator Implements Interim Custody Rules for Crypto Platforms
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCanada’s top investment regulator has rolled out a new custody framework for digital assets, targeting the prevention of losses due to security breaches and operational failures.
US Crypto Regulation Stuck as White House Mediation Falters
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA White House bid to broker a deal on cryptocurrency regulation has ended without an agreement, prolonging a legislative logjam.
Partisan Rift Over Trump’s Crypto Ties Sidelines Collaboration in Key Senate Committee Vote
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCiting Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency interests, Democrats explained the lack of bipartisan backing as a key Senate committee approved digital asset legislation by a single vote.
CFTC, SEC Declare End to ‘Turf War’ with Unified ‘Project Crypto’
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a move signaling a major policy shift, the CFTC and SEC are partnering on “Project Crypto” to overhaul rules for digital assets.
Russia to Enact Crypto Rules in July, Opening Market to Retail Traders
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRussia is preparing to introduce a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies this July, which will open participation in the local crypto market to retail investors.
White House Calls Banks, Crypto Firms to Table on Legislative Stalemate
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA meeting between senior banking and cryptocurrency leaders is scheduled at the White House next week.
SEC Provides Clarity on Tokenized Securities Under Federal Law
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Securities and Exchange Commission is working to provide clarity around the emerging category of tokenized securities.
Vietnam Commences Licensing for Crypto Exchanges with High Capital Mandate
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVietnam has initiated the application process for licensed cryptocurrency trading platforms.
Updated Crypto Bill Text Released by Senate Panel, Highlighting Unresolved Differences
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Senate Agriculture Committee has unveiled the latest text of a bill aimed at structuring the crypto market.
Senate Affordability Push Sidelines Crypto Bill
Reading Time: < 1 minuteProgress on a crucial crypto market structure bill is likely to stall.
Thai Regulator Readies Framework for Crypto ETFs and Futures
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNew regulations supporting crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), futures, and tokenized products are in development by Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission.
Hong Kong Finance Association Advocates for Flexible Crypto Reporting Rules
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA leading financial industry body in Hong Kong has urged the government to adopt a more flexible approach as it prepares to implement new global tax reporting standards for cryptocurrency assets.
Key Crypto Legislation Stalls in Senate Committee
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA pivotal discussion on cryptocurrency regulatory draft legislation was postponed by the United States Senate Banking Committee this Wednesday.
Russia Eyes New Path for Retail Crypto Investment, Lawmaker States
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRussia is reportedly preparing to grant retail investors limited access to the cryptocurrency market.
Manhattan DA Calls for New Crimes Against Unlicensed Crypto Platforms
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA senior New York prosecutor is urging a legislative crackdown on digital asset crime, contending that gaps in regulation permit billions in illegal proceeds to pass through unlicensed crypto services with minimal risk of penalty.
AMF Notes Radio Silence from Crypto Firms Ahead of EU MiCA Deadline
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe French financial regulator has reported a lack of response from a significant portion of crypto companies as a key EU licensing deadline approaches.
Pakistan to Collaborate with Trump-Linked Firm on Digital Currency Project
Reading Time: < 1 minutePakistan has signed an agreement with a company connected to World Liberty Financial to explore the use of its dollar-linked stablecoin for cross-border payments.
UK Committee Chairs Escalate Call to Prohibit Political Crypto Donations
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a significant intervention, the chairs of seven UK parliamentary committees have written to the government demanding a ban on political donations made in cryptocurrency.
South Korea Proposes 5% Equity Cap for Company Crypto Holdings
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCorporate cryptocurrency investments in South Korea may soon be restricted to 5% of equity capital.
Colombian Tax Authority Demands Client Data from Digital Asset Platforms
Reading Time: < 1 minuteColombia’s National Directorate of Taxes and Customs (DIAN) has introduced a new mandatory reporting requirement for local crypto service providers, aimed at increasing transparency and combating tax evasion in the digital asset space.
Bank of Russia Aims for 2026 to Enact Unified Crypto Rules and Penalties
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Bank of Russia has unveiled a plan to consolidate the country’s fragmented cryptocurrency regulations into a single, enforceable framework by mid-2026.
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