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Indonesia forms digital asset regulatory committee as investors hit 20 million

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16 May, 2024

Indonesia forms digital asset regulatory committee as investors hit 20 million

The commodities watchdog has formed the ‘Crypto Asset Committee’ to oversee the sector, comprising of regulators, academics, exchanges, and other...

EU body mulls including digital currency ETFs in UCITS for retail investors

Finance

Fred Baker

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15 May, 2024

EU body mulls including digital currency ETFs in UCITS for retail investors

For the first time since 2007, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is reviewing which assets might be appropriate...

Taiwan proposes two-year jail term for non-compliant VASPs in draft bill

Finance

Steve Kaaru

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15 May, 2024

Taiwan proposes two-year jail term for non-compliant VASPs in draft bill

The Ministry of Justice is behind the bill, which seeks to combat money laundering and fraud through digital assets, proposing...

CFTC proposes heightened penalties for AI misuse in financial markets

Business

Steve Kaaru

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13 May, 2024

CFTC proposes heightened penalties for AI misuse in financial markets

Commissioner Kristin Johnson also proposed the creation of a task force on AI fraud as the Commodity Futures Trading Commission...

New bill pushes blockchain use at US borders

Finance

Steve Kaaru

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10 May, 2024

New bill pushes blockchain use at US borders

Rep. Nancy Mace has proposed a bill that requires Homeland Security to implement blockchain technology on U.S. borders to secure...

Stakeholder group backs EU regulator’s proposals on digital asset definitions, solicitation rules

Finance

James Field

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9 May, 2024

Stakeholder group backs EU regulator’s proposals on digital asset definitions, solicitation rules

The Securities and Markets Stakeholder Group voiced its support of the ESMA's approach to the reverse solicitation exemption on 'crypto'...

UK House of Lords calls for more action from government on AI copyright, competition oversight

Business

James Field

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9 May, 2024

UK House of Lords calls for more action from government on AI copyright, competition oversight

The chair of the Communications and Digital Select Committee in the House of Lords asked the U.K. government to “go...

Republicans beat up SEC’s Gary Gensler but can’t crimp ‘crypto’ crook crackdown

Finance

Steven Stradbrooke

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8 May, 2024

Republicans beat up SEC’s Gary Gensler but can’t crimp ‘crypto’ crook crackdown

U.S. SEC Chair Gary Gensler came in for more bashing on Capitol Hill from Republicans, some of whom are planning...

P2P digital currency ban looming in Nigeria as central bank halts fintech account opening

Finance

Steve Kaaru

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8 May, 2024

P2P digital currency ban looming in Nigeria as central bank halts fintech account opening

Four leading fintech apps were directed to halt onboarding recently, and with the National Security Agency classifying digital currency as...

Oklahoma joins Ohio, Mississippi in passing Blockchain Basics Act

Finance

Steve Kaaru

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7 May, 2024

Oklahoma joins Ohio, Mississippi in passing Blockchain Basics Act

The new bill, which seeks to protect the residents’ right to mine, own, and trade digital currencies, is at advanced...

SEC sends Robinhood a Wells notice, BTC-e’s Vinnik cops to money laundering

Business

Steven Stradbrooke

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7 May, 2024

SEC sends Robinhood a Wells notice, BTC-e’s Vinnik cops to money laundering

Robinhood is scheduled to report its Q1 financials on May 8, and the analyst call may reveal further details regarding...

Asia-Pacific navigates diverse stablecoin regulations, experts weigh in

Business Finance

Jun Bolivar

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3 May, 2024

Asia-Pacific navigates diverse stablecoin regulations, experts weigh in

As APAC countries navigate the complex landscape of stablecoin regulations, industry stakeholders must tread carefully, balancing innovation and compliance in...

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