Tag: Crypto
Swiss Financial Regulator To Cap Anonymous Crypto Transactions
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) is extending the scope of its anti-money laundering (AML) ordinance to cover cryptocurrency assets.
The adjusted regulations, which...
UK Crypto Firms Will Need FCA Approval To Advertise
The UK’s House of Commons on Thursday (Nov. 3) passed new regulations that limit how cryptocurrency assets can be promoted in the country.
The latest...
UK Bill Will Make It Easier to Seize Crypto in Money...
A proposed law in the UK will make it easier for law enforcement to seize, freeze and recover cryptocurrency used by criminals to launder...
Indian Minister Reports Rising Use Of Crypto In Drug Smuggling
Those responsible for drug smuggling and terrorism in India are increasingly making use of the darknet and cryptocurrencies, Indian Home Minister Amit Shah reportedly said.
Shah...
Musk Walks Into Twitter With Crypto Following
When Elon Musk walked into Twitter’s headquarters carrying a kitchen sink Thursday (Oct. 27) it was hard not to wonder how the buyer’s remorse...
The EU Crypto Regulation Marathon: Another Step Closer to the Finish...
By: Janet Ho (Chainalysis)
On 10 October, the European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) voted to support the MiCA (Markets in Crypto Assets) Regulation provisional agreement...
Korean Regulators To Probe Stablecoin, Money Laundering Link
In a bid to stop money launderers, South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) is planning a probe into the amount of stablecoins being used on crypto...
FDIC Head: Regulators Must Understand Crypto Risks Before Offering Guidance
United States financial regulators will likely have stronger guidance for banks regarding cryptocurrencies once those agencies have a better handle on the risks, reported...
Bank Of England Official Sees Serious Deficiencies’ In Crypto Governance
Speaking to an audience at the University College London (UCL) Centre for Blockchain Technologies Wednesday (Oct. 19), Carolyn Wilkins of the Bank of England’s...
EU Financial Services Boss Pushes US For Crypto Regulations
The European Union’s financial services boss stressed to leaders on Capitol Hill that it’s important for the US to finalize regulations governing cryptocurrency oversight....