Hong Kong’s central bank, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), issued a warning on November 15 regarding the misuse of the term "bank" by unlicensed crypto companies operating in the region. The HKMA cautioned that such misrepresentations could potentially...
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has issued new guidelines for payment service providers (PSPs) and crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) to ensure compliance with the European Union’s sanctions when transferring funds or crypto assets. Released on November 14, the guidelines...
The British government is reportedly planning to introduce new crypto regulations by December 2024 to retain crypto companies drawn to the pro-crypto policies emerging in the U.S. under President-elect Donald Trump. According to Bloomberg, the U.K. Treasury is preparing...
In the last six months, many governments worldwide have introduced or revised their tax frameworks to include cryptocurrencies. Countries like Denmark, South Korea, the Netherlands, Italy, Japan, and New Zealand are leading this regulatory shift. The Netherlands now mandates...
The United States has earned itself the reputation of being "the land of opportunity", and that was very true in the early days of cryptocurrency. The country was home to startups and investments that fueled innovation and growth in...
The Italian government is reportedly reviewing its substantial 42% tax on crypto gains, with sources suggesting a possible revision. A recent Bloomberg report indicates that the government may approve a proposal from one of its coalition partners to lower...
Deutsche Bundesbank, Germany's central bank, has officially joined Singapore's Project Guardian, a collaborative initiative aimed at advancing financial markets through asset tokenization. In a press release published on November 8, the central bank announced the move, stating that its...
The residents of the U.S. city of Detroit will soon be able to pay taxes and other city fees using cryptocurrency, as the city’s Treasury Department plans to introduce crypto payment options by mid-2025. On November 7, the Department...
Martin Schlegel, the Chairman of Swiss National Bank (SNB), has described cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum as a “niche phenomenon” and unlikely to be a mainstay of the Swiss financial ecosystem soon despite their rapid growth in recent years....
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) announced on November 7 that it has permanently revoked the operating license of the bankrupt cryptocurrency lender BlockFi, citing continued violations of the California Financing Law (CFL) and unsafe business...
