Tag: regulatory

Republican Sen. Tillis Calls for ‘Light’ Crypto Regulatory Framework Ahead of Presidential Election

“I, for one, would like to look at the possibility of working with [the Treasury Department] to address some of the things in your punch list that we agree with, so that we may be able to get regulations on the books in this Congress that will certainly not go as far some of my colleagues on the other side of the aisle want to go, but [will be] far short of the wild, wild West that we find ourselves in now,” Tillis said. Source

For Crypto, the Global Regulatory ‘Olympics’ Has Already Begun

In this competition, there are four distinct contests: regulatory effectiveness, founder depth, market size and capital market strength. As a former crypto regulator responsible for enhancing New York’s regulatory system and now a venture capital investor, I understand how difficult it is to win in all four of these categories, especially those outside of your direct control. Source

SEC Chair Gensler Calls for More Regulatory Sunlight in Cryptocurrency Sector at Law Conference

At a recent gathering at the Columbia Law School Conference, Gary Gensler, the chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, addressed the assembly on the topic of the digital currency landscape. His discourse highlighted the “benefits of mandatory disclosure,” with Gensler humorously alleging that certain “participants in crypto securities markets that seek to avoid […] Source BitcoincryptoexchangeExchanges CryptoX Portal

South Africa to license 60 crypto exchanges in regulatory milestone

South Africa is set to become one of the first countries in Africa to mandate licenses for crypto exchanges.  Approximately 60 digital asset platforms are expected to receive their permits by the end of this month, ensuring they operate within regulatory guidelines. In an interview with Bloomberg, the Commission of the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) revealed this today.  FSCA has issued a deadline of November 30 for exchanges to submit their licensing applications. Failure to comply could result in regulatory sanctions. The call for applications saw over 300 crypto-asset…

SEC Charges Shapeshift With Regulatory Violations, Sparking Debate on Crypto Regulation

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has leveled charges against Shapeshift AG, accusing the company of operating without proper registration. This case has ignited a broader conversation on the regulatory framework for crypto assets, with SEC Commissioners Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda voicing their dissent and concerns about the SEC’s current approach toward crypto […] Source CryptoX Portal