Category: Regulation
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House Dems request Trump admin. briefing on crypto seized from terrorists
The information will be used to develop regulation aimed at tackling the illicit use of cryptocurrencies.
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Bitcoin exchanges might soon share money laundering data in the UK
In the latest proposal concerning Bitcoin and crypto businesses, the UK’s top financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority, said all firms would be compelled to share reports on potential money laundering. Bitcoin under the scanner According to a document on August 24, the FCA plans to legally oblige UK-based crypto firms to share any suspicious…
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Brazilian Lawmaker Proposes Crypto Regulations for a Country Devoid of Any
Brazil’s crypto scene has been unbanked, unregulated and awash in legal uncertain for its entire history.
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UK FCA wants to include crypto firms in financial crime reporting rules
The U.K.’s financial watchdog wants crypto firms to submit annual financial crime reports to help it cement a data-led approach to regulation.
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China plans to use its digital yuan at the 2022 Winter Olympic Games
Details about the official launch date still remain murky.
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BitMEX is not registered to operate in Ontario, says regulator
Where in Canada BitMEX is allowed to offer its services?
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UK Watchdog Eyes Extension of Money Laundering Risk Reporting to Crypto Firms
The Financial Conduct Authority is seeking to oblige more firms, including some working with cryptocurrency, to report how they manage the risks of financial crime.
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Akon Joins Brock Pierce’s Presidential Campaign as Chief Strategist
Crypto entrepreneurs Brock Pierce and Akon will join forces for the 2020 US presidential election.
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Coinbase CEO says Apple is too “restrictive” towards cryptocurrencies
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said tech giant Apple has “restrictive” policies towards the cryptocurrency sector, as per a tweet this weekend. Armstrong calls out Apple Armstrong called out Apple’s policies against cryptocurrencies and other applications on its AppStore. The firm has previously come under fire by other industry execs similarly for its opaque, time-consuming, and…
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UK antitrust regulators give Visa’s fintech acquisition a green light
The Competition and Markets Authority find no reason that the merger will affect competition in the U.K. consumer-to-business electronic payments sector.