Crypto Regulations

December 08, 2023

Kazakhstan blocked 980 non-licensed crypto exchanges in 2023

The Financial Monitoring Agency has also launched nine investigations into “illegal exchange operations” and money laundering.   In 2023, Kazakhstan’s Financial Monitoring Agency (AFM) restricted nearly […]
December 04, 2023

South Korean financial authorities solicit reports on unlicensed crypto exchanges

Financial regulators in South Korea have opened a window of time for people to come forward and report any unlicensed cryptocurrency exchanges operating in the country. […]

South African regulator may license 36 crypto companies in December

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority reviewed 128 applications from crypto service asset providers.   South Africa’s main financial watchdog, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), has […]
November 24, 2023

Singapore to restrict retail crypto speculation with new rules

According to MAS, speculative cryptocurrency trading is partly fueled by unverified success stories, celebrity endorsements and FOMO on good returns.   Responding to the feedback on […]
November 03, 2023

XRP, TON win approval in Dubai International Financial Centre free trade zone

The new tokens join the ranks of BTC, ETH and LTC for use by the 4,000-plus companies located in the zone, which is considering new legal […]

FCA releases guidance for compliance with new UK crypto asset promotion rules

The regulator has made a few efforts to help crypto firms comply with the rules that came into force on Oct. 8.   The steps taken […]

Dubai VARA grants ‘initial approval’ to crypto firm WadzPay

The license allows WadzPay to begin preparing to provide virtual asset services and activities under the VASP License for Transfer and Settlement and Broker/Dealer activities.   […]
September 18, 2023

9 US senators publicly back Elizabeth Warren’s crypto bill

Senator Elizabeth Warren announces the expansion of her coalition to crack down on “crypto’s use in money laundering, drug trafficking, sanctions evasion.”   Nine US Senators […]

South Korea focuses on OTC crypto regulations as unlawful deals reach $4B

According to the Korea Customs Service report, the value of unlawful foreign exchange transactions made using digital currency was estimated to be worth $4 billion last […]

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