Tag Archives: Regulations

Yuga Labs – the team behind the popular Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFT collection – is now under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The commission is examining whether the company violated securities laws by issuing certain NFTs, or through their newly launched crypto token ApeCoin.  SEC Versus NFTs A person unfamiliar with the matter told Bloomberg that the SEC seeks to find out whether some of the firm’s NFT more closely resemble stocks, and if...

The Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation passed in the European Council on October 5th. The development is a significant step toward bringing a consistent legislative landscape to the continent that has been, so far, fragmented. The text of the laws was signed off by the representatives of the bloc’s member governments in the EU’s Council. The policies are expected to go into effect in 2024. Creating a Consistent Regulatory Framework in the EU MiCA will eliminate the...

In a new report, the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC), a regulatory panel comprising leading financial regulators, identified areas in crypto regulation with: limited oversight of the spot market for tokens that are not securities; opportunities for regulatory arbitrage, or benefit favorable rules; if crypto firms should be allowed to integrate multiple services traditionally offered by intermediaries, such as broker-dealers and clearing houses. More Power to Top...

Francois Villeroy de Galhau – a member of the European Central Bank and Governor of Banque de France – thinks the diminishing interest in cryptocurrencies due to the market crash does not mean authorities should abandon plans to regulate the industry. Last year, he argued that imposing rules on the digital asset sector is essential for Europe as otherwise, the euro might lose some of its strength. It’s Time for Regulations In a recent appearance, Francois Villeroy de Galhau...

For several years now, Binance has played an important role as the big brother of the crypto industry by assisting in the recovery of funds from users who have been victims of theft, scams, or hacks. But now, they are aiming higher with an e-crime training program. On September 27, Binance announced the official launch of its “Global Law Enforcement Training Program,” created to help law enforcement agencies combat financial and electronic crimes that involved crypto or...

Gavin Newsom – Governor of California – refused to sign legislation that would have required cryptocurrency firms and individuals in the state to gain a certain license to operate in the area. Instead, he argued that the authorities should impose more flexible rules to “keep up with rapidly evolving technology and use cases” of digital assets. Earlier this year, Governor Newsom issued an executive order on cryptocurrencies, aiming to establish a bridge between California...

The California-based cryptocurrency exchange – Coinbase – reportedly appointed at least four Wall Street traders and established a group to use the company’s own funds to trade cryptocurrencies. Undisclosed members of the platform described the activity as “proprietary” trading. On another note, the company received regulatory approval from the Dutch Central Bank to start providing its products and services on the domestic market. The $100 Million Test Transaction According...

Andrew Bragg – an Australian Liberal Senator for New South Wales – drafted a bill that could put the local cryptocurrency sector under strict supervision. If accepted, the legislation will require digital asset exchanges and stablecoin issuers to disclose their operations to authorities, while Chinese banks dealing with digital yuan in Australia will also face enhanced scrutiny. Australia Should Move Fast In a recent speech at the Blockchain Associations Forum, Senator Bragg...

The Biden administration issued its first-ever paper on cryptocurrencies and how the asset class should be regulated within the nation on Friday. While some believe the guidelines require more clarity, Binance’s CEO asserted that the framework is a significant recognition of itself, and his company aims to work with global watchdogs. After issuing a few executive orders on digital assets in the past several months, the Biden administration took it up a notch on Friday when it...

In a series of reports, the Joe Biden administration on Friday has offered its response to the President’s executive order on cryptocurrencies – Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets – issued earlier this year, media reports said. Here is all that you need to know about the Biden administration’s Friday reports: The Joe Biden administration has asked the enforcement agencies to strictly pursue the digital asset sector and identify gaps in regulations. It also...