Regulation


Policy

New York Regulator Adds 3-Strike Rule for BitLicense Applicants

The regulator hopes the new three-strike rule will encourage BitLicense applicants to ensure they've taken its feedback on board.

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Policy

EU Creating a Regulatory Regime for Cryptocurrencies, Says Economic Chief

The planned regulatory regime could include stricter rules for projects deemed "global stablecoins," a subtle reference, possibly, to Libra.

Valdis Dombrovskis,  Executive Vice President of the European Commission for An Economy that Works for People (Alexandros Michailidis/Shutterstock.com)

Policy

FATF Meets Wednesday to Discuss 'Travel Rule' for Digital Assets

The Financial Action Task Force holds its summer plenary meeting Wednesday. Here's what to expect with the anti-money laundering watchdog discussing crypto.

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Markets

UK Financial Watchdog Warns Crypto Firms to Register Before End of June

The Financial Conduct Authority wants six months to review and ask follow-up questions to crypto businesses applying to operate in the U.K.

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Markets

New York US Attorney Geoffrey Berman Steps Down, President Trump Nominates SEC Chair Jay Clayton to Post [Updated]

SEC Chairman Jay Clayton has been nominated to become the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, replacing U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman, who said he had not resigned.

Former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton (CoinDesk archives)

Policy

Russia's Ministry of Justice Latest to Criticize Proposed Crypto Ban

Russia's Ministry of Justice is the latest government authority to oppose a proposed crypto ban, seeing inconsistencies in the bill's stipulations.

Russian Ministry of Justice, Moscow (VLADJ55/Shutterstock)

Policy

Mauritius Releases Guidance for Regulated Security Token Offerings

Mauritius' financial watchdog has developed a licensing framework for security token trading systems and issuers.

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Policy

India's Rumored Crypto Ban May Be Overblown, Say Industry Pros

Talk that India might be considering a new ban on crypto may be premature, said exchange founders and startup CEOs working in the sector.

India

Policy

Tezos and Algorand Latest to Integrate Tech for Anti-Money Laundering Compliance

The integrations would allow the two blockchain projects to track transactions and identify senders, in line with the FATF's "Travel Rule."

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Policy

Russia's Economy Ministry Calls for 'Controllable Market' Rather Than Crypto Ban

The ministry argued the draft ban would be harmful for Russia's economy and citizens, and called for a softer stance.

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