Tag Archives: Regulations

Coinbase has released its recent Transparency Report, and the results are not at all encouraging for privacy advocates and believers in an “anti-establishment” philosophy of cryptocurrencies. According to the company, out of 1914 requests for information it received, 1848 of them corresponded to subpoenas and interactions made by criminal investigation agencies, and only 66 came from civil or administrative agencies. Type of Information Requests sent by Law Enforcement...

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has collaborated with the Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC) to launch a new initiative assessing the state of blockchain and cryptocurrencies. Dubbed the Global Standards Mapping Initiative (GSMI), it will determine the industry landscape by examining a few distinctive areas. WEF Launches GSMI To Examine Blockchain State According to the announcement from earlier today, the GSMI is the brainchild of the WEF and the GBBC. Other prominent...

The United States Department of Justice is focusing its attention on the crypto-verse and how to control that ecosystem. On October 8, 2020, the US Attorney General released a report talking about the dangers associated with the adoption of cryptocurrencies and the expectations of the DOJ in this regard.The “Cryptocurrency Enforcement Framework” is an 83-page document published by the Attorney General’s Cyber Digital Task Force. The 20+ person team believes cryptocurrencies are risky because...

Before implementing the ban on cryptocurrency derivatives sales in the UK for retail investors, the FCA asked over 500 firms, trade bodies, and competent authorities on their opinion. Interestingly, the results decisively concluded that 97% of all participants didn’t agree with the prohibition.97% Oppose The FCA Crypto Derivatives BanUK’s watchdog, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), initially proposed prohibiting the sale, marketing, and distribution to retail clients of cryptocurrency...

Cryptocurrency is a growing medium of finance, but according to many analysts, the lagging tax regulations is a serious problem for the arena worldwide, and they are convinced that so long as regulations continue to lag, the crypto space will never reach mainstream or legitimate status.Regulations May Not Be as Important as We ThoughtFor years, people have been talking about the lack of regulation and clarification regarding tax data for cryptocurrencies. What constitutes a transaction? What...

A recent study compiled with government authorities and regulators concluded that they still view the cryptocurrency industry as a significant risk source. Those establishments raised concerns regarding the field’s self-regulation and the number of illegal activities funded by digital assets.Unsurprising: Regulators Worried About Crypto RegulationsThe UK’s oldest defense and security think tank, the Royal United Service Institute (RUSI), published the study dubbed Cryptocurrency Risk &...

In a recent report on stablecoins, the European Central Bank (ECB) questioned the accuracy of their name arguing that it may be misleading to users. The paper also highlighted that stablecoins could have a significant role in a digital economy if adequately regulated.The Name Stablecoins May Not Be A Proper Fit: ECBWhether they are backed by a fiat currency like the US dollar or commodities such as gold, stablecoins were created to provide a “stable” alternative to the highly volatile...

According to new reports today, the Commission has further explained that the move was part of its effort to protect investors, and it is well equipped to provide the required regulations.Last week, the Securities and Exchange Commission, Nigeria (SEC Nigeria), published a proposed set of regulations for the cryptocurrency and blockchain space, given the increasing importance of regulation.Making The Crypto Space ComfortableCommenting on the development, Emomotimi Agama, Head, Registration,...

The Nigeria Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released a proposed cryptocurrency regulation guideline while classifying crypto assets as securities.Crypto Regulations UnderwayAccording to an official release on Monday (September 14, 2020), the Nigeria SEC announced that the commission is looking at a three-pronged approach towards regulating the crypto industry. The SEC also stated that the aim of the proposed regulation was to promote market efficiency and transparency and not...

Politicians in the Swiss senate passed a new set of financial law reforms on Thursday, September 10. The “blockchain act” will provide a clear legal framework regarding cryptocurrency trading and how it relates to securities laws, according to a new report.The proposed legal reforms were agreed upon unanimously by the Swiss House of Representatives in the summer and could come into effect by early 2021. The new laws are expected to give Switzerland the most advanced blockchain regulatory...