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BaFin Raises Alarm on Trojan ‘Godfather’ Affecting Banking and Crypto Apps

  • Cybersecurity firm Group-IB also recently urged caution against the malware.
  • The malware infected over 400 platforms last year.
Monday, 09/01/2023 | 14:35 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo
CryptoCurrency

New York Charges Celsius Network's Co-Founder Alex Mashinksy with Fraud

  • The New York Attorney General said Mashinsky left many investors in "financial ruin."
  • Celsius Network filed for bankruptcy in July last year.
Friday, 06/01/2023 | 13:00 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo
CryptoCurrency

European Central Bank Exec Wants Unbacked Crypto Treated as Gambling

  • Panetta says unbacked crypto is “a gamble disguised as an investment asset."
  • CySEC's Chairman also decried the speculative nature of crypto last October.
Thursday, 05/01/2023 | 14:35 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo
CryptoCurrency

Coinbase Reaches $100M Settlement with NY Regulator for AML Failure

  • The American exchange agreed to pay $50 million as a penalty.
  • NYDFS said Coinbase's compliance system was inadequate for its size and complexity.
Wednesday, 04/01/2023 | 21:21 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo
CryptoCurrency

Israel Seeks to Amend Securites Laws to Fit in Crypto, Calls for Input

  • The Ministry of Finance called for a clear crypto regulatory framework in November 2022.
  • Israel has created three crypto-related committees since August 2017.
Wednesday, 04/01/2023 | 17:52 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo
CryptoCurrency

CySEC Extends FTX EU’s CIF License Suspension to March 2023

  • Japan extended the suspension of FTX Japan to March 9, 2023.
  • Australia's regulator's suspension stands until May 15, 2023.
Thursday, 22/12/2022 | 23:03 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo
CryptoCurrency

Australian Crypto Exchange Swyftx Shelves $1.5bn Merger with Superhero

  • The exchange cited unfavorable digital asset regulation in Australia.
  • Swyftx about a month ago said the merger was on track.
Wednesday, 21/12/2022 | 15:35 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo
CryptoCurrency

Bitfinex Defends Crypto despite Industry’s ‘Multiple Crises’ in 2022

  • Bitfinex attributes its longevity to its dedication to customers' trust.
Tuesday, 20/12/2022 | 20:34 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo
CryptoCurrency

Nigeria Seeks to Legalize Crypto as Investment Capital

  • A bill to that effect has passed a second reading at the country's House of Reps.
  • Nigeria's SEC clarified crypto as securities 7 months ago.
Monday, 19/12/2022 | 13:47 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo
CryptoCurrency

New York Regulator Mandates Crypto Permission for Banks

  • Banks under the regulator are to submit proposals for assessment.
  • The guidance also extends to banks already engaged in crypto-related activities.
Thursday, 15/12/2022 | 18:14 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo
CryptoCurrency

US’ CFTC Charges Bankman-Fried, FTX.com and Alameda with Fraud

  • The regulator said the defendants' action resulted in a loss of over $8 billion.
  • The CFTC accused Bankman-Fried of manipulating FTX.com's codes to favour Alameda Research.
Tuesday, 13/12/2022 | 19:24 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo
CryptoCurrency

Moonpay Announces UK FCA Registration

  • MoonPay joins eToro, Revolut and Bitpanda on a relatively short list.
  • The FCA currently controls crypto firms only in terms of MRL.
Monday, 12/12/2022 | 13:21 GMT by Damian Chmiel
CryptoCurrency

Japan Extends FTX Suspension to March 2023, Orders Retention of Assets

  • The Japanese regulator is making an effort to keep all FTX Japan assets within the country.
  • It is also working to make customer withdrawal of funds possible.
Friday, 09/12/2022 | 15:05 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo
CryptoCurrency

Bitpanda Obtains Crypto License in Germany

  • The crypto startup is regulated in seven different European states.
  • A broad portfolio of regulatory licenses should increase assets' security.
Tuesday, 22/11/2022 | 09:47 GMT by Damian Chmiel
CryptoCurrency

Kenya Debates New Crypto Tax Bill

  • Kenya's Digital Service Tax became effective in January 2021.
  • UNCTAD recently called for comprehensive financial regulation among developing countries.
Monday, 21/11/2022 | 20:46 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo
CryptoCurrency

FTX’s Bahamas Unit Applies for Bankruptcy Protection in the US

  • The subsidiary is seeking protection from creditors in the United States.
  • Several regulators have responded to the sudden collapse of FTX.
Wednesday, 16/11/2022 | 13:56 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo
Retail FX

ASIC Secures $229.9 Million in Civil Penalties in FY 2021/2022

  • The regulator has secured convictions against 33 individuals.
  • ASIC introduced breach reporting, hawking prohibition and deferred sales during the period.
Friday, 14/10/2022 | 19:56 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo
CryptoCurrency

Binance Focuses on Crypto Safety in New MoU with Kazakhstan

  • Binance has secured a permanent license in Kazakhstan.
  • The crypto exchange recently signed an MoU on blockchain development with the country.
Tuesday, 11/10/2022 | 18:29 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo
CryptoCurrency

Large Securities Companies in South Korea Plan to Launch a Crypto Exchange in H1 2023

  • Samsung Securities and Shinhan Financial Investment are among the securities firms.
  • The FIU flagged 16 crypto exchanges that are operating without a required license.
Wednesday, 24/08/2022 | 10:17 GMT by Matti Williamson
News

Crypto.com Secures Regulatory Approval from FCA

  • The company obtained approval as a crypto asset business.
  • Crypto.com recently announced several hirings in the UK.
Wednesday, 17/08/2022 | 09:01 GMT by Bilal Jafar
CryptoCurrency

Three Arrows Capital Founders Finally Speak Up, Mull Over Move to Dubai

  • The co-founders are looking to move to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.
  • They described the collapse of their crypto hedge fund as 'regrettable'.
Friday, 22/07/2022 | 12:46 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo
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Can MiCA Take Europe to the Crypto Promised Land?

  • MiCA seeks to put an end to the 'crypto wild west' in Europe.
  • However, it must first drive uniformity across the continent's fragmented crypto landscape.
Monday, 18/07/2022 | 10:12 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo
CryptoCurrency

Japan Could Abandon Token Screening Rules, Report Says

  • JVCEA could instead begin policing listed cryptocurrencies.
  • Exchanges are looking to make a final decision before the end of this year.
Wednesday, 08/06/2022 | 18:51 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo
CryptoCurrency

Japan Passes Bill That Defines Stablecoins as Digital Money

  • The new law is expected to take effect in a year.
  • In 2021, the FSA established a unit to oversee digital currency regulatory frameworks.
Friday, 03/06/2022 | 16:58 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo
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Is Crypto Post-Trade Reporting on the Horizon?

  • Crypto derivatives reporting already needs to be done under existing regimes.
  • Several top regulators are actively looking into the requirement of crypto regulations.
Friday, 03/06/2022 | 10:23 GMT by Arnab Shome
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