Tag: Regulation

Former Biden advisor predicts US crypto regulation imminent

The double-edged nature of cryptocurrencies has become increasingly apparent, particularly in their role in facilitating child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Speaking to crypto.news, former Whitehouse insider Moe Vela said he expects the government to intervene soon. U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bill Cassidy have attacked the cryptocurrency sector, raising concerns about the matter. Federal agencies have been urged to enhance their capacity to detect and prosecute cryptocurrency transactions linked to CSAM. Their call comes at a critical time when privacy-focused cryptocurrencies and mixing services have been identified as tools for laundering funds derived from CSAM, as detailed in recent studies by Chainalysis…

A joint statement by Ofcom and the Information Commissioner’s Office on collaboration on the regulation of online services

I ddarllen y tudalen yma yn Cymraeg, cliciwch yma. We have published a joint statement with Ofcom about collaboration on the regulation of online services where online safety and data protection intersect. The statement sets out how we will work together on areas of mutual interest to achieve a coherent approach to regulation. It builds on a joint statement published in November 2022 that envisioned working together more closely to achieve greater alignment. Read the statement in full here.   Source

Tether’s (USDT) Stablecoin Dominance May Wane Following Proposed U.S. Regulation: S&P

“An approval of the stablecoin bill would accelerate institutional blockchain innovation, in particular for tokenization or digital bond issuances involving on-chain payments,” O’Neill said, adding that the “growth of institutional use cases for stablecoins would create opportunities for banks as stablecoin issuers and may also reduce tether’s dominance in the global stablecoin market.” S&P said that USDT is issued by a non-U.S. entity and therefore is not a permitted payment stablecoin under the proposed bill. This means that U.S. entities can’t hold or transact in it, which could reduce USDT’s…

Australian Regulator Says Crypto Is a Debenture That Requires Regulation

The chairman of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has said his organization views cryptocurrency as a debenture hence it falls under regulatory purview. The ASIC chairman also argued that many cryptocurrency investors are unaware of what they are getting into. Crypto Falls Under the ASIC Regulatory Oversight Joe Longo, chairman of the Australian […] Source CryptoX Portal

Cryptocurrencies Not Banned, Vietnam Requires Legal Framework for Regulation — Govt Official

A government official from Vietnam has stated that cryptocurrencies are not prohibited. However, the country urgently needs to establish a legal framework to regulate their use, the official said. The Finance Ministry has been tasked with drafting a framework to govern crypto assets, which is due for completion by May 2025. Finance Ministry Directed to […] Source CryptoX Portal

The crypto industry will only benefit from regulation

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Since the emergence of Bitcoin in 2009, cryptocurrencies have become widespread. By 2022, the market included at least 10,000 tokens with various properties: well-known mainstream coins like Bitcoin and Ethereum, stablecoins with a value pegged to fiat currencies, meme coins, and various altcoins that power different projects. Cryptocurrencies provide options for fast and inexpensive money transfers (including cross-border ones), have limited use for payments, and can be…

South Africa’s FSCA Grants License to Crypto Exchange Luno, Sets Precedent for Regulation

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Cryptocurrency exchange Luno has become one of the inaugural firms to secure a license from South Africa’s Financial Services Conduct Authority (FSCA), solidifying its status as a recognized financial services provider within the country. The granting of the financial services provider license to Luno comes in the wake of the FSCA’s classification of crypto assets as financial products under the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act of 2002 (FAIS). Expressing enthusiasm about this milestone, Christo de Wit, Luno’s South Africa country manager, underscored the significance of being the premier licensed…