FalconX hit with $1.7 million fine for regulatory violations
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has fined crypto trading firm FalconX a total of $1.7 million. CFTC said the...
Policy & Regulation
Upcoming changes to Belgian gambling laws prompt shift to offshore Bitcoin casinos
The upcoming changes to Belgian gambling laws include bans on certain devices, gifts, bonuses, and free games. The age limit...
SEC has regarded Ethereum as security for at least a year: report
SEC began investigtions into Ethereum as a security in March 2023. The regulator sent subpoenas and a Wells Notice to...
Russia has no plans for a total crypto ban, lawmaker says
Russia will not impose a total ban o cryptocurrency transactions in the country as some reports claimed. That’s according to...
Thai SEC cracks down on misleading crypto ads
Thai SEC warns against deceptive crypto ads, urging compliance with regulations. Global regulators, the UK and Spain, have also been...
UK authorises police to seize illicit crypto without arrests
UK police now have powers to seize, freeze or destroy criminal crypto holdings. It follows new legislation that comes into...
Argentina’s financial regulator introduces mandatory registration for all cryptocurrency service providers
Last month Argentina’s financial regulator, Comisión Nacional de Valores, introduced mandatory registration for all cryptocurrency exchanges and brokers operating in...
Three major UK banks experimenting with tokenised deposits amid ‘Britcoin’ uncertainty
Barclays, Lloyds, and Citi banks experimenting with tokenised deposits. The trial aims to explore digital banking potential amidst the uncertain...
Crypto.com acquires full operational license in Dubai
Crypto.com secures historic full operational license from Dubai’s VARA. The license pioneers fiat operations in UAE crypto landscape. Crypto.com can...
Crypto.com seeks Hong Kong license amid regulatory crackdown
Crypto.com applies for Hong Kong license amid regulatory crackdown. Hong Kong SFC emphasizes swift closure for unlicensed exchanges, urging investor...
