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Bybit to make KYC verification mandatory for all users by May 8

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27 April, 2023

Bybit to make KYC verification mandatory for all users by May 8

ByBit's Know Your Customer requirement may take between 15 minutes to 48 hours to be processed, noting that users can...

‘Casino-like’ speculation, lack of regulation and environmental concerns damage blockchain’s reputation: NY Senate banking committee

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Jon Southurst

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26 April, 2023

‘Casino-like’ speculation, lack of regulation and environmental concerns damage blockchain’s reputation: NY Senate banking committee

BSV Blockchain Association Global Public Policy Director Bryan Daugherty testified before the NY Senate's Standing Committee on Banks that a...

Bank of Korea gets investigative power over digital asset operators as lengthy deliberations conclude

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Wahid Pessarlay

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26 April, 2023

Bank of Korea gets investigative power over digital asset operators as lengthy deliberations conclude

To promote transparency and protect users in the digital asset space, South Korea is giving its central bank the power...

Abu Dhabi seeks public opinion on new legal framework for decentralized economy

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Wahid Pessarlay

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26 April, 2023

Abu Dhabi seeks public opinion on new legal framework for decentralized economy

The public consultation revolves around Abu Dhabi's intention to launch a blockchain framework, focusing on streamlining disclosures, governance structures, and...

Nigeria’s Roqqu exchange secures regulatory nod in South Africa

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Steve Kaaru

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25 April, 2023

Nigeria’s Roqqu exchange secures regulatory nod in South Africa

Roqqu, with 1.4 million users, will allow users to withdraw and deposit South African rand, tapping into one of Africa’s...

SEC wins $2.8M lawsuit against Hydrogen Tech over token manipulation

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Steve Kaaru

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25 April, 2023

SEC wins $2.8M lawsuit against Hydrogen Tech over token manipulation

The U.S. securities regulator alleged that Hydrogen Tech founder Michael Kane used a South African market maker to manipulate the...

Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev released pending trial

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Steve Kaaru

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25 April, 2023

Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev released pending trial

Alexey Pertsev was arrested nine months ago, just days after the U.S. Treasury sanctioned Tornado Cash coin mixer, and faces...

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James Field

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25 April, 2023

Coinbase sues SEC to get clarity on digital asset regulations

The digital asset company has taken legal action against the SEC, asking a federal judge to force the U.S. financial...

In Hong Kong, digital assets are considered property

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Wahid Pessarlay

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25 April, 2023

In Hong Kong, digital assets are considered property

A Hong Kong court ruled that property is an inclusive term with a wide range of meanings, noting that in...

SEC to advisers: Get a firm grasp of digital currencies before making client recommendations

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Wahid Pessarlay

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24 April, 2023

SEC to advisers: Get a firm grasp of digital currencies before making client recommendations

As per the securities regulator, investment brokers must understand the risks associated with digital currencies, while advisers must know the...

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Gavin Lucas

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24 April, 2023

Gemini pivots to Asia as US regulators take aim at digital currency exchanges

Amid regulatory challenges in the United States, Gemini sets its eyes on the APAC region, with India as its primary...

Sorry crypto bros, Gary Gensler is right

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Gavin Lucas

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24 April, 2023

Sorry crypto bros, Gary Gensler is right

Gary Gensler stood his ground that existing laws apply to digital assets since day one amidst criticism from the crypto...

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