Tag Archives: Regulations

Coin Center has vehemently pushed back the controversial SEC proposal that sought to redefine the definition of “exchange” within the Securities Exchange Act in a bid to “include systems that offer the use of non-firm trading interest and communications protocols to bring together buyers and sellers of securities.” The group deemed the regulator’s move as “unconstitutional.” The Washington-based non-profit that focuses on cryptocurrency policies, Coin Center, announced filing...

Two of India’s largest crypto exchanges – CoinSwitch Kuber and WazirX – have halted deposits in Indian rupees citing regulatory problems, triggering a wave of angry protests by investors on social media. It comes two days after Coinbase halted deposits in Indian rupees on Sunday, barely 3 days following its launch in India on April 7. The regulatory problem mentioned by these exchanges is a euphemism for the denial of instant retail payments services through the Unified...

Jan van Eck – Chief Executive Officer of the global investment manager VanEck – believes the cryptocurrency industry will continue its progress, while blockchain technology “will completely revolutionize Wall Street.” However, this will not happen so quickly as it requires constant collaboration with regulators, he added. ‘I’m Wowed by All the Technology’ In a recent interview, VanEck’s executive predicted that blockchain technology could “completely” reshape the operations...

Janet Yellen – Treasury Secretary of the United States – recently delivered her first speech solely dedicated to cryptocurrencies. While discussing the risks and benefits of crypto and CBDCs, the secretary listed five historical lessons she’ll be following as she regulates the space. A More Balanced Tone The speech was delivered before American University’s Kogod School of Business Center for Innovation on Thursday. Her words reflect significant evolution in how the Treasury...

Since the new crypto tax came into effect on April 1, Indian digital asset exchanges have witnessed a sharp fall in transaction volumes. The final days of March also saw a panic selling.  Crypto Transactions Plummet in India Sharing volume graphs of four leading crypto exchanges, CoinDCX, BITBNS, ZEBPay, and WazirX, on April 3, a crypto industry insider tweeted, “Indian Exchanges saw Volume drop after New Crypto tax rules became applicable on April 1.” A news report...

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) – urged local companies that provide crypto services to disclose the associated risks with such operations to clients. The agency warned investors to be utterly cautious when delving into the asset class as they could experience a financial loss. Crypto Firms Should be Held Accountable The US SEC issued guidance to a wide range of entities, including cryptocurrency-related companies, to explain in detail the essence of their...

The second-most populated nation will reportedly implement a regulatory framework on cryptocurrencies only after a global consensus on the matter. According to a person familiar with the matter, the Indian government does not plan a law soon to either restrict or promote dealing with digital assets. Crypto Regulation Needs Global Approach India is among the countries with the most controversial stance on the cryptocurrency industry. Over the past few years, the authorities...

The European Union today voted in favor of outlawing all anonymous crypto transactions – including from self-hosted wallets – facilitated through exchanges. This rule will apply to transactions of any size, meaning both payers and recipients of even the smallest digital asset payment must be identified. The Partisan Vote The law comes as part of a package of anti-money laundering revisions to the EU’s Transfer of Funds Regulation (TFR). It brings rules applying to...

Karim Xanzheza – Deputy of the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan – believes his country is ideally suited to take advantage of the growing popularity of digital assets. He further claimed that “nothing grows as fast as cryptocurrency.” Consequently, he urged the government to focus on developing its sovereign national digital currency. Kyrgyzstan Should Catch the Crypto Wave The latest politician to display his positive stance on the cryptocurrency sector is Kyrgyzstan’s Deputy of the...

Huobi Technology plans to launch ETFs that track cryptocurrencies for retail investors in Hong Kong. The company has reportedly submitted its proposal to Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and waiting for a nod. Huobi’s ETF Plans It intends to structure its ETFs such that they are “accessible to retail investors with less than HK$8 million (US$1 million) in assets,” said a report in the South China Morning Post. The existing law allows crypto exchanges and...