Regulation
Follow the evolving legal landscape of the digital asset industry. We provide deep dives into government policies, compliance standards, and global regulatory frameworks affecting your crypto assets.
Nigeria’s SEC Grants Preliminary Approvals to Seven Crypto Service Operators
Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially granted operational approvals to several crypto-focused service operators. In a statement published...
HKMA Launches “Project Ensemble Sandbox” to Boost Tokenization Adoption and Explore RWA
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has launched a new initiative, “Project Ensemble Sandbox,” to further advance its efforts in...
New Zealand Plans Overhaul of Crypto Reporting Standards in Proposed Tax Legislation
New Zealand's Revenue Minister, Simon Watts, has proposed integrating the OECD's framework for gathering crypto-asset financial information into the national...
Russia’s Central Bank Considering New Investor Class for Crypto Trading
Russia's central bank is considering proposing a legal amendment to create a new class of investors labelled "qualified investors," who...
ASIC Wins Lawsuit Against Kraken’s Australian Operator for Regulatory Breaches
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has secured a legal victory against Bit Trade, the operator of Kraken's services...
Russia to Launch Stablecoins-Focused Trading Platforms on Domestic Exchanges
Russia is reportedly preparing to launch two new cryptocurrency exchanges, one in St. Petersburg and the other in Moscow, with...
India Set to Release Public Consultation Paper on Crypto Regulations by October 2024
The Indian government will release a public consultation paper on comprehensive cryptocurrency regulations between September and October 2024, according to...
Hong Kong’s Crypto Hub Aspirations Hit Roadblock as Over a Dozen Exchanges Face Licensing Hurdles
Hong Kong's ambitions to become a crypto hub are facing challenges. Over a dozen exchanges grapple with regulatory concerns, making...
Binance to Allocate 20% of New Hires to Compliance Amid Global Regulatory Push
Binance will dedicate at least 20% of its new hires to compliance efforts, CEO Richard Teng stated in a recent...
Abu Dhabi Regulator Opens Public Consultation on New Rules for “Fiat-Referenced Tokens”
Abu Dhabi's financial regulator has opened a public consultation on a proposed regulatory framework to guide the supervision of fiat-referenced...
