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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...

Russia’s On Digital Financial Asset (DFA) legislation has received yet another set of proposed amendments that can push the country into launching a full-scale ban on cryptocurrency usage, with three exceptions – inheritance, bankruptcy, and enforcement proceedings.Russia’s DFA Sees New PropositionsThe world’s largest country by landmass has been rather indecisive, to say the least, in its approach towards cryptocurrency regulations. The nation successfully passed the DFA bill in July after...

The security of Monero (XMR) users could soon be at risk after cryptocurrency intelligence firm CipherTrace announced the creation of tools that enable law enforcement to track transactions on the privacy-oriented blockchain.CipherTrace Claims Ability to Track XMR TransactionsAccording to a press release from Aug 31, CipherTrace collaborated with the US Department of Home Security’s Science and Technology Directorate to develop Monero-tracing technology.The tools will be put to use in...

The UK Financial Conduct Authority, responsible for financial regulations in the country, is looking to introduce further legislation that includes cryptocurrency firms.Such companies operating on the island may need to submit annual reports on how they deal with financial threats and crimes.UK FCA Explores Further Crypto RegulationsIn its latest consultation report, the watchdog noted that in July 2016, it introduced an annual financial crime report obligation for specific firms. By...

The UK Financial Conduct Authority has granted operational licenses to two cryptocurrency exchanges. Those are the UK-based digital security exchange Archax and the UK branch of the Winklevoss twins’ Gemini.Archax Regulated By The FCAAs announced yesterday, the UK Archax platform became the “first-ever FCA regulated digital securities exchange and custodian” in the country. Consequently, digital issuances from across the world will be able to trade on an FCA authorized secondary market....

The U.S. Government’s acting Comptroller of the Currency allowed banks in the country to offer cryptocurrency custody services a little less than a month ago.Advocating the case for crypto, he now says that payments need to happen ‘virtually instantaneously.’ He also feels that ‘the crypto phenomenon cannot be ignored.’Crypto-Friendly Brian: Payments Need To Happen ‘Virtually Instantaneously’Speaking to CNN’s Julia Chatterley, Coinbase’s former Chief Legal Officer, and the U.S. Government’s...

Crypto commerce in Ireland is about to become a lot more regulated, with lawmakers in the country ready to introduce laws targeted at combating cryptocurrency-related money laundering.Wallets and Exchanges to Come Under Scrutiny in IrelandAccording to the Irish Examiner, Ireland’s cabinet is set to introduce new anti-money laundering (AML) laws. These pieces of legislation will reportedly focus on the use of cryptos in illicit financial activities like money laundering and terrorist...

Following a recent update, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has approved eight cryptocurrencies for sale and trade and ten digital assets for custody by licensed entities.NYDFS License Cryptocurrencies For Trading And CustodyIn the latest update posted, the NYDFS has outlined the importance of regulating all assets available for purchasing and trading in the state. The department responsible for regulating financial services and products has been exploring multiple...