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Swiss Financial Watchdog Proposes $1,000 Client Identification Threshold for Crypto Transactions

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Famous for its favorable business climate that has attracted hundreds of crypto companies, Switzerland is now expanding its financial regulatory framework. Some of the upcoming rules will increase oversight in the blockchain industry in compliance with new international standards regarding operations with digital assets. Also read: With New Regulations, Europe’s Crypto Companies May Be Running … Read more

Bitcoin ETFs in Japan: FSA Explains New Rules for Funds Investing in Cryptos

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Japan’s top financial regulator, the Financial Services Agency (FSA), has explained to news.Bitcoin.com its recently adopted rules regarding the creation and sale of cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Meanwhile, Japan now has a crypto index, launched by major Japanese companies. Also read: US Government Auctioning off Bitcoins Worth $37 Million in 2 Weeks Crypto-Focused Funds With … Read more

UK Crypto Startups to Pay Discounted £2,000 Fee for Registration, FCA Revises Application Charges

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Young and small cryptocurrency businesses will pay lower registration fees than big companies, the United Kingdom’s financial watchdog has decided after consultations with members of the industry. The revised fee scheme takes into account the firms’ income to determine the amount they’ll be charged to cover supervision costs. Also read: Singapore Introduces Licensing for Crypto … Read more