Tag Archives: Regulations

India’s crypto saga did not have any significant breakthrough this year. As the regulatory climate remained unclear, the country’s market regulator feels mutual fund houses should not come up with fund offers related to cryptocurrency assets. SEBI Not Excited About Crypto NFOs The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) chairman, Ajay Tyagi, reportedly noted that the regulatory entity does not want the domestic mutual funds to develop any crypto-based new fund offers...

As the year is inching close, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, has secured an MSB license to offer cryptocurrency services from the Candian regulatory authorities. On the same day, the company also received in-principle approval from the central bank of Bahrain. Glad Tidings for Binance According to the official filing with the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC), Binance’s Canadian arm will be operating as Binance...

Wyoming Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis has made a name for herself within the cryptocurrency community for her favorable stance on the matter. Now, she will reportedly introduce a comprehensive bill next year. Sen. Cynthia Lummis – a well-known Bitcoin HODLer – will reportedly introduce a cryptocurrency bill next year. It will be covering everything from consumer protections to how crypto is taxed and categorized. The main purpose of the bill would be to provide regulators...

Santa Claus could be granting the wishes of Turkish cryptocurrency enthusiasts as the country embarks on a revolutionary change in its cryptocurrency policy. Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said today in a press conference that he expected the nation to make a leap forward with a new economic model, and as a first step, he would touch the crypto industry by creating a law to promote their legal use in the country. Turkey President Talks of a New Economic Model The...

As the cryptocurrency industry progresses towards a mainstream adoption stage, Dubai, one of the seven emirates in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), also continues to solidify its position as one of the top crypto-friendly jurisdictions in the world. DWTC to Become Crypto Zone In a recent update from the nation, Dubai authorities have declared that the Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC), a government-owned event and exhibition venue, will soon become a comprehensive zone and...

Flori Marquez – Co-Founder of the cryptocurrency custodian BlockFi – expects FOMO to be the main factor, which will drive digital asset adoption in the next year. She concluded that the other two elements will be the talent shifting from traditional industries to the crypto sector and regulatory clarity. FOMO Will Be a ‘Huge Driver’ In a recent interview for Yahoo Finance, Flori Marquez – Co-Founder at BlockFi and Senior Vice President of Operations – opined that the digital...

The Chamber of Senators of Paraguay passed a bill on Thursday that would regulate and commercialize crypto trading and mining activities in the country. Paraguay’s Senate Approves Crypto Bill Sen. Fernando Silva Facetti, one of three senators sponsoring the legislation, confirmed the approval on Twitter, saying that the bill now awaits deliberations from the Chamber of Deputies of Paraguay next year. (1/3) Today, after an intense debate, the Senate @SenadoresPy approved...

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recently published some recommendations on how to effectively regulate the cryptocurrency sector around the world. In a recent blog post, the IMF acknowledged that crypto assets are rapidly revolutionizing the entire global financial system. However, policymakers still struggle to monitor the risks associated with the market. Regulators Must Act Fast The financial institution pointed out that the rapid growth of the crypto space has...

The world’s largest digital asset exchange – Binance – reportedly plans to work with Indonesia’s richest family – the Hartono brothers – to establish a cryptocurrency venture on the island. The endeavor would enable the company to enter into a developing country with a population of around 273 million, many of whom lack access to financial services. Binance Eyeing Indonesia The leading digital asset trading venue has faced regulatory backlash from many watchdogs in recent...

The central bank of Thailand reportedly urged local financial institutions to stay away from cryptocurrencies citing risks coming from their enhanced volatility. It added that the broad employment of bitcoin and the altcoins could also impact the Bank of Thailand’s ability to monitor the national economy. BoT Against Crypto Trading According to a coverage by The Bangkok Post, the Bank of Thailand (BoT) does not want local banks to be directly involved in digital asset...