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Turkey tightens crypto regulations with new rules for exchanges, custodians

March 13, 2025 boss

Turkey is advancing its cryptocurrency regulations with new rules for crypto asset service providers (CASPs). On March 13, the Capital Markets Board (CMB) of Turkey published two regulatory documents related to the licensing and operations of CASPs, including crypto exchanges, custodians and wallet service providers. The framework grants the CMB full oversight of crypto platforms, ensuring compliance with national and international standards. An excerpt from the title page of the CASP regulation document by the CMB. Source: Official Gazette It also sets standards and requirements for establishing and providing crypto…

Russia Opens to Cryptocurrency: Central Bank Unveils Trading Sandbox Proposal

March 13, 2025 boss

The Bank of Russia introduced a proposal to allow highly qualified investors to purchase and sell crypto under an experimental framework lasting three years. Nonetheless, peer-to-peer transactions and payments would still be banned under this sandbox. Central Bank of Russia Opens up to Crypto With Sandbox Regime Russia is on the verge of opening to […] Source

Dollar-Strapped Bolivia to Rely on Cryptocurrency for Energy Imports

March 13, 2025 boss

Bolivia has integrated a crypto-powered system to pay for fuel imports through its state-owned company YPFB, as it is facing a shortage of dollars and a reduction in its dollar-denominated foreign reserves. Bolivia Builds Crypto System to Pay for Fuel Imports Crypto is becoming relevant for the operation of the supply chain in several countries […] Source

Gemini crypto exchange adds USD payment rails for European institutions

March 12, 2025 boss

Gemini crypto exchange, founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, is expanding its trading capabilities for institutional clients in Europe by introducing US dollar payment support Gemini has partnered with Liechtenstein-based Bank Frick to enable US dollar payment rails for institutional customers in the United Kingdom and Switzerland, the firm said in an announcement shared with Cointelegraph on March 12. “We plan to expand our rollout of USD rail support to our European Union institutional customers in the next few weeks,” said Gemini’s head of Europe, Mark Jennings. The new functionality…

Interactive Brokers Adds Ljubljana Stock Exchange: Integrates CoacsConnect for Automation

March 11, 2025 boss

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Trump Proposes Tariff-Free Trade for Canada in Exchange for Statehood, BTC Slides Below $80K

March 11, 2025 boss

President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum imports, combining a 25% duty on metals with a 25% general tariff on all Canadian goods, effective March 12, 2025. The move escalates a trade dispute centered on Canada’s “anti-American farmer tariffs” of up to 390% on U.S. dairy products, which Trump called […] Source

SEC to Abandon Plans Requiring Crypto Exchanges to Register as ATSs

March 11, 2025 boss

SEC looking to abandon effort requiring crypto firms to register as exchanges

March 11, 2025 boss

A proposed rule change pushing for some crypto firms to register as exchanges could be abandoned under a new directive from the acting chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission. During a March 10 speech at the Washington Conference of the Institute of International Bankers, acting SEC Chairman Mark Uyeda said he had “asked SEC staff for options on abandoning” part of the proposed changes that would expand regulation of alternative trading systems (ATSs) to include crypto firms. “In light of the significant negative public comment received on the…

Ethereum price bottom? $1.8B in ETH leaves exchanges, biggest outflow since 2022

March 10, 2025 boss

Ethereum’s native token, Ether (ETH), witnessed its lowest weekly close since November 2023, highlighting just how much the top altcoin has struggled over the past few months. Ethereum 1-day chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView In the past 83 days, it declined by 51%, translating to an average daily loss of approximately 0.61%. If the losses are compounded daily, the rate increases to about 0.84%. Ethereum exchange outflows hit 27-month high According to IntoTheBlock, a crypto analytics platform, Ethereum witnessed significant outflows worth $1.8 billion over the past week. It was the highest…

Singapore Exchange Eyes Crypto Derivatives Market With Planned Bitcoin Futures Contracts

March 10, 2025 boss