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SEC chair issues warning to crypto firms after action on Kraken staking

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United States Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler issued a warning to crypto companies to “come in and follow the law” after the agency announced a settlement with crypto exchange Kraken. Appearing on CNBC’s Squawk Box on Feb. 10, Gensler said crypto exchanges should register with the SEC in order to be compliant with regulations in the U.S., claiming that many within the industry were “choosing” not to do so. According to the SEC chair, the business models of many crypto projects were “rife with conflict,” claiming they needed…

South Korea Issues Guidelines on Security Tokens

The government of South Korea is very open to crypto as an asset class. In advancing its reach to provide the much-needed regulation of the nascent crypto ecosystem, South Korea has issued a new guideline bordering on security tokens. In a Press Release published on Monday, the Financial Services Commission (FSC) highlighted how digital currencies should be treated based on their securities classification. According to the regulator’s definition, a security token refers to the digitalization of securities under the Capital Markets Act using Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT). The regulator said…

South Korea Issues Guidelines for Regulating Security Tokens as Legislation Looms

Security tokens refer to the digitalization of securities under the Capital Markets Act using distributed ledger technology, according to the guidance, and will apply only to digital assets that qualify. The guidance clarifies that stablecoins, which are crypto pegged to the value of other currencies such as the U.S. dollar and are used for payments or as a medium of exchange, will likely not fall under the definition of securities. Digital assets that have no issuer and do not have to “fulfill the obligations commensurate with the investor’s rights,” will…

Solana DeFi protocol Everlend shuts down over liquidity issues

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Solana decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Everlend Finance is closing down its operations and urging clients to withdraw funds from the platform. The company announced the decision on Twitter on Feb. 1, stating that despite having “enough runway” to continue operating, it would be a gamble under current market conditions. In particular, Everland’s team noted: “Unfortunately, rn liquidity is just not there and this is so not just about Solana and the B/L market (on which Everlend is 100% dependent) keeps shrinking. In these conditions pressing forward is a gamble. And…

US Federal Reserve Board Issues Policy Statement That Limits Banks’ Crypto Related Activities – Regulation Bitcoin News

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The United States Federal Reserve Board said on Jan. 27 that both insured and uninsured banks will be subjected to limits on certain activities including those that are associated with crypto assets. The board’s latest action does not preclude a state member bank or prospective applicant from providing crypto-assets safekeeping services. Limiting Regulatory Arbitrage The United States Federal Reserve Board has issued a new policy statement which says that both insured and uninsured banks under its supervision will be subjected to the “same limitations on activities, including novel banking activities,…

Thailand Issues New Regulations on Custodied Cryptocurrencies – Regulation Bitcoin News

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand has issued new regulations on custodied cryptocurrencies. Companies offering crypto custody services are now required to “establish a digital wallet management system to accommodate efficient custody of digital assets and keys and ensure safety of clients’ assets,” the regulator described. Thai SEC’s New Crypto Rules Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced Tuesday that it has issued new rules on the “management of digital wallets for custody of digital assets and keys.” The new regulations went into effect on Jan. 16. The…

EU Postpones Final Vote on MiCA Legislation Again Following Issues in Legal Document Translation

The EU deferred its final MiCA legislation vote for the second time in two months. The European Union (EU) has postponed the final vote on its Markets in Crypto Assets regulation (MiCA) until April this year. Due to a technical issue, the 27-member state intergovernmental union decided to defer the decisive vote on its highly anticipated crypto ruleset. Reports state that the guiding 400-page legal document could not be translated into the Union’s official 24 languages. It is mandatory that legal documents, such as the MiCA, comply with EU regulations…