Prepare for Liftoff — South Korea’s Crypto Regulation Ignites in 2019
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US SEC Warns Investors That IEOs May Be Breaking Securities Law
SEC tells the public to be wary of IEOs and their related exchanges as they may fall under securities laws Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Regulatory Roundup: EU-Wide Crypto Regulations, New Rules in Europe, US, Asia
In this roundup, we cover EU-wide crypto regulations and individual countries’ new digital asset rules including Austria and the U.K. We also cover numerous crypto regulatory developments in the U.S., China, Japan, South Korea, India, and the Philippines. Also read: Regs Roundup: SEC Actions, Crypto Tax-Free in Korea, New Chinese Laws EU-Wide Crypto Regulations Begin … Read more
Indian Supreme Court Delays Hearing on Crypto Ban, Expects Slew of Comments
The Supreme Court of India has passed over, but not adjourned, a case against the Reserve Bank of India’s ban on banks’ dealings with crypto-related businesses Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Asset Manager WisdomTree Hopes to Launch a Stablecoin in the US
Asset manager WisdomTree to launch a regulated stablecoin in the U.S Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Japan and Philippines Discuss Pro-Crypto Laws, Cooperation Among Asian Countries
Japanese Minister Naokazu Takemoto and Philippine Cabinet member Raul Lambino of Crypto Valley of Asia recently met to discuss Asian countries’ crypto regulations. They urge the Philippine Congress to introduce legislation on cryptocurrencies and security tokens, calling for cooperation among Asian countries. Also read: Regs Roundup: SEC Actions, Crypto Tax-Free in Korea, New Chinese Laws … Read more
With New Regulations, Europe’s Crypto Companies May Be Running Out of Options
European crypto companies are finding themselves in a changing regulatory environment. The new realities they have to deal with stem from the fifth edition of the European Union’s anti-money laundering directive. AMLD5 introduces stricter customer due diligence requirements and some in the industry have realized their business models, based on key principles of the crypto … Read more
China Saw $11.4 Billion in Crypto-Based Capital Flight Last Year
On January 8, China-based blockchain security firm Peckshield published its “2019 Global Digital Asset AML Research Report” noting a variety of crypto trends throughout the year. According to the study, cryptocurrency-based capital flight stemming from China was around $11.4 billion in 2019. Peckshield’s research recorded a number of illegal or otherwise unregulated transactions over the … Read more
US and European Regulators Say Crypto a Priority This Year
Several regulators in the U.S. and Europe have made cryptocurrency among their top priorities this year. The Securities and Exchange Commission’s compliance office and the European Securities and Markets Authority, in collaboration with other regulators, have outlined their plans to focus on crypto oversight. Further, China’s central bank has made digital currency a priority. Also … Read more
EU Countries Commence Crypto Regulations as Mandated by New Directive
The European Union’s 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive mandates that member states start regulating crypto assets by Jan. 10. Crypto exchanges and custodial wallet providers are now covered by the same regulatory requirements as banks and other financial institutions. Also read: Regs Roundup: SEC Actions, Crypto Tax-Free in Korea, New Chinese Laws EU’s Regulatory Deadline: Jan. … Read more
