Tag: Regulation

Hester Peirce calls for SEC rulemaking to ‘bake in’ crypto regulation

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US Securities and Exchange Commissioner (SEC) Hester Peirce offered a few suggestions for longer-lasting changes in crypto regulation between administrations with potentially different views.   Speaking at the DC Blockchain Summit on March 26, Peirce, who heads the SEC’s crypto task force, said she expected that the commission could create more “durability” for digital asset regulations through rulemaking at the agency and legislation in Congress. Such rulemaking and laws would be in contrast to guidance issued by the agency, such as a recent statement suggesting that memecoins do not qualify as…

Australia outlines crypto regulation plan, promises action on debanking

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Australia’s government, under its ruling center-left Labor Party, has proposed a new crypto framework regulating exchanges under existing financial services laws and has promised to tackle debanking. It comes ahead of a federal election slated to be held on or before May 17, which current polling shows is shaping up to a dead heat between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s Labor and the opposing Coalition led by Peter Dutton. The Treasury Department said in a March 21 statement that crypto exchanges, custody services and some brokerage firms that trade or store…

Crypto regulation must go through Congress for lasting change — Wiley Nickel

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Crypto regulations must be enacted through an act of Congress to become permanent and meaningful pieces of legislation, according to former Congressman Wiley Nickel. In an exclusive video interview with Cointelegraph’s Turner Wright, Nickel urged bipartisan collaboration to push through comprehensive crypto regulations. The former Congressman added: “I think it’s really important for anybody who cares about this issue to step back and realize that if you want lasting change in Washington, you must move legislation through Congress. Otherwise, if you’re talking about executive orders, it will just go back…

Crypto regulation shifts as Bitcoin eyes $105K amid liquidity boost

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Bitcoin (BTC) price has risen 8% from its March 11 low of $76,703, driven in part by large investors aggressively buying the dip with leverage. Margin longs on Bitfinex surged to their highest level since November 2024, adding 13,787 BTC over 17 days. Currently standing at $5.7 billion, this bullish leveraged positioning signals confidence in Bitcoin’s upside potential despite recent price weakness. Bitcoin/USD (orange, left) vs. Bitfinex BTC margin longs (right). Source: TradingView / Cointelegraph Some analysts argue that Bitcoin’s price is closely linked to the global monetary base, meaning…

DePIN needs thoughtful regulation — not lawsuits

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Opinion by: Kai Wawrzinek, co-founder of Impossible Cloud Network It seemed like the punitive US Securities Exchange Commission crypto enforcement era was over, but former Chair Gary Gensler left us some truffles to unearth. Even after his departure, Gensler’s “regulation by enforcement” approach continues reverberating. We may be living under the first pro-crypto administration in US history, but there’s still a mountain of work to be done in clearing up the mess that’s been created by opaque, contradictory or absent regulations. One crypto sector, in particular, needs clarity on how…

SEC Drops Uniswap Investigation Amid Shift to Crypto-Friendly Regulation

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) closed its investigation into Uniswap Labs on Feb. 25, 2025, ending a four-year probe without enforcement action, a move seen as part of a broader pivot toward crypto-friendly regulation under new leadership. Crypto Industry Sees Relief as SEC Drops Uniswap Labs Investigation The investigation, launched in 2021, centered […] Source BitcoincryptoexchangeExchanges CryptoX Portal

Hong Kong SFC Doubles Down on Crypto Regulation With Staff Hires

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is looking to increase its headcount, with more than half the added roles dedicated to regulating crypto, according to a two-year budget plan presented to the Legislative Council, the region’s legislative body known as Legco. Despite freezing its headcount in three of the five financial years since 2020, it is looking to add another 15 people, eight of whom will be dedicated to crypto as the regulator furthers its commitment to regulate the industry. “Eight of the proposed new headcount is for enhancing…

Cryptocurrency Regulation Under Trump: Is It Safer Now?

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As Donald Trump prepares to assume office, his promise to make the U.S. a “crypto capital” sparks renewed interest in cryptocurrency markets. Bitcoin (BTC) hit a historic $100,000 in December 2024, and some analysts forecast prices ranging between $78,000 and $250,000 in 2025. However, as the crypto market goes mainstream, concerns about the risks of eased cryptocurrency regulation grow. What Drives Cryptocurrency Speculation? Blockchain technology has wide applications, but the dramatic price swings of Bitcoin, Ethereum (ETH), and meme coins attract the most attention. Many investors are driven by speculative…

Cambodia Introduces Crypto Regulation Requiring Licensing for Digital Asset Activities

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has issued new regulations on crypto-related activities. The directive, dated Dec. 26, mandates that individuals or entities involved in crypto asset transactions, such as fund mobilization, trading, and settlements, must obtain a license from the relevant authorities. Engaging in these activities without authorization may result in penalties under Cambodia’s […] Source CryptoX Portal

What does regulation look like around the world?

Cryptocurrencies are becoming increasingly integrated into the modern financial reality, and like any other asset, they are subject to taxes. As a relatively new and rapidly growing asset class, cryptocurrencies attract increasing interest from investors and governments. As the global economy adapts to this digital innovation, countries take different cryptocurrency regulation and taxation approaches. How do cryptocurrency tax policies work around the world? Which countries require you to pay taxes on cryptocurrencies? In the United States, it is simply impossible not to pay taxes — the authorities are very strict…