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Crypto Advocate Paul Atkins Sworn in 34th US SEC Chair
Paul Atkins has been sworn in as the 34th chairperson of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Atkins’ appointment as the SEC chair aligns with President Trump’s vision of transforming the US into the crypto capital of the planet.
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Should India Follow the US and Establish a Bitcoin Reserve? Polygon, Avail Co-Founders Talk to Gadgets 360
In an interview with Gadgets 360, Polygon and Avail co-founders Sandeep Nailwal and Anurag Arjun share their thoughts on whether India should establish a Bitcoin reserve like the US. Nimen Shah, a senior chartered accountant and international tax advisor from Mumbai, contributed to the discussion by emphasising India’s turbulent history with cryp...
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Google to Enforce MiCA Compliance for Crypto Ads in the EU With Stricter Policy
Google is set to update its crypto-related advertisement policies to align with the MiCA regulations in the EU. It said only MiCA-registered crypto exchanges and wallets will be allowed to advertise their services and offerings through the search engine giant starting April 23.
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Trump Reverses ‘DeFi Broker Rule’ Introduced Under Biden: All Details
In a major policy shift, President Trump has signed an executive order revoking the “DeFi Broker Rule,” a regulation introduced during the final months of former President Joe Biden’s term. Originally slated to take effect in 2026, the rule aimed to curb tax evasion by increasing oversight of cryptocurrency transactions.
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EU Regulator ESMA Warns of Crypto-Linked Financial Stability Risks
Natasha Cazenave, the Executive Director of the ESMA has highlighted that crypto assets still pose significant threats to financial stability despite the introduction of the MiCA regulation in the EU.
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Coinbase, Uniswap Officials to Join Crypto Task Force's Roundtable on Trading Regulations
SEC's Crypto Task Force has scheduled its second roundtable meeting for April 11. The meeting aims to establish rules for safer crypto trading and protect national financial security. A total of nine panelists have been listed to be part of this session, including senior officials from Coinbase and Uniswap.
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US SEC Says Stablecoins Aren’t Securities That Require Registration
US SEC has determined that the assets, generally, aren’t securities. The determination applies as long as a crypto asset is backed by a stable currency such as the US dollar, a commodity like gold or a pool of other assets.
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Kazakhstan and UAE Central Banks Sign MoU to Collaborate on VDA Regulations, CBDCs
The National Bank of Kazakhstan and the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) have signed an MoU to collaborate on fintech, cybersecurity, and CBDCs, focusing on how UAE's financial hubs leverage blockchain and crypto for payments and transactions.
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US Stablecoin Regulation Bill Nears Final Approval from House Committee: Key Details
This week, the US House Financial Services Committee passed the proposed stablecoin bill – pushing it to the House floor for a full vote. The lawmakers in the US are aiming to finalise stablecoin regulations by August 2025.
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US CFTC, FDIC Revoke Crypto-Related Restrictions for Banks: All Details
The US, under President Donald Trump, is making strides in creating a nurturing environment for the crypto sector to grow. In a fresh development, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has announced that financial institutions under its oversight no longer need prior approval to dabble in crypto-related activities. The CFTC, on the othe...
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Crypto Assets May Gain Legal Status in Japan as Regulators Aim to Tackle Insider Trading: Report
Japan's financial regulators are reportedly revising the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act to include crypto assets, aiming to submit the reformed bill to parliament by 2026 after completing their analysis. Led by the Financial Services Agency (FSA), this initiative aims to foster crypto industry growth under stringent regulatory oversight.
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Google Play Store Blocks 17 Unregistered Crypto Exchanges in South Korea, Apple May Follow
Google Play has restricted access to 17 foreign crypto exchanges in South Korea, including KuCoin, in compliance with a regulatory directive. These exchanges can no longer be installed on Android devices within the country. The move aligns with South Korea’s efforts to regulate the digital asset market and enforce compliance among overseas platfo...
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US SEC Holds Crypto Task Force Roundtable as Trump Plans Regulatory Revamp
The US SEC's crypto task force held its first public meeting with experts to discuss if crypto assets should come under securities laws. Republican SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce is leading the task force, which is charged with developing rules and guidance for crypto.
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Australia Proposes Regulations for Crypto Exchanges, Custody Services, Brokerage Firms: Details
The Australian Treasury has proposed rules to regulate digital asset platforms (DAPs), including exchanges, custodians, and brokerages. The government plans to implement the reforms this year, according to the Treasury.
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South Korea to Finalise Crypto-Focussed ‘Corporate Market Participation' Guidelines by April
The guidelines for corporate firms’ participation in crypto will be finalised by April, South Korea’s FSC said Wednesday. Kim So-young, the Vice Chairperson of the FSC, chaired the meeting. He said that US President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto actions had sharpened dialogue on the institutionalisation of VDAs.
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Crypto Advocate Paul Atkins Sworn in 34th US SEC Chair
Paul Atkins has been sworn in as the 34th chairperson of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Atkins’ appointment as the SEC chair aligns with President Trump’s vision of transforming the US into the crypto capital of the planet.
-
Should India Follow the US and Establish a Bitcoin Reserve? Polygon, Avail Co-Founders Talk to Gadgets 360
In an interview with Gadgets 360, Polygon and Avail co-founders Sandeep Nailwal and Anurag Arjun share their thoughts on whether India should establish a Bitcoin reserve like the US. Nimen Shah, a senior chartered accountant and international tax advisor from Mumbai, contributed to the discussion by emphasising India’s turbulent history with cryp...
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Google to Enforce MiCA Compliance for Crypto Ads in the EU With Stricter Policy
Google is set to update its crypto-related advertisement policies to align with the MiCA regulations in the EU. It said only MiCA-registered crypto exchanges and wallets will be allowed to advertise their services and offerings through the search engine giant starting April 23.
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Trump Reverses ‘DeFi Broker Rule’ Introduced Under Biden: All Details
In a major policy shift, President Trump has signed an executive order revoking the “DeFi Broker Rule,” a regulation introduced during the final months of former President Joe Biden’s term. Originally slated to take effect in 2026, the rule aimed to curb tax evasion by increasing oversight of cryptocurrency transactions.
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EU Regulator ESMA Warns of Crypto-Linked Financial Stability Risks
Natasha Cazenave, the Executive Director of the ESMA has highlighted that crypto assets still pose significant threats to financial stability despite the introduction of the MiCA regulation in the EU.
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Coinbase, Uniswap Officials to Join Crypto Task Force's Roundtable on Trading Regulations
SEC's Crypto Task Force has scheduled its second roundtable meeting for April 11. The meeting aims to establish rules for safer crypto trading and protect national financial security. A total of nine panelists have been listed to be part of this session, including senior officials from Coinbase and Uniswap.
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US SEC Says Stablecoins Aren’t Securities That Require Registration
US SEC has determined that the assets, generally, aren’t securities. The determination applies as long as a crypto asset is backed by a stable currency such as the US dollar, a commodity like gold or a pool of other assets.
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Kazakhstan and UAE Central Banks Sign MoU to Collaborate on VDA Regulations, CBDCs
The National Bank of Kazakhstan and the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) have signed an MoU to collaborate on fintech, cybersecurity, and CBDCs, focusing on how UAE's financial hubs leverage blockchain and crypto for payments and transactions.
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US Stablecoin Regulation Bill Nears Final Approval from House Committee: Key Details
This week, the US House Financial Services Committee passed the proposed stablecoin bill – pushing it to the House floor for a full vote. The lawmakers in the US are aiming to finalise stablecoin regulations by August 2025.
-
US CFTC, FDIC Revoke Crypto-Related Restrictions for Banks: All Details
The US, under President Donald Trump, is making strides in creating a nurturing environment for the crypto sector to grow. In a fresh development, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has announced that financial institutions under its oversight no longer need prior approval to dabble in crypto-related activities. The CFTC, on the othe...
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Crypto Assets May Gain Legal Status in Japan as Regulators Aim to Tackle Insider Trading: Report
Japan's financial regulators are reportedly revising the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act to include crypto assets, aiming to submit the reformed bill to parliament by 2026 after completing their analysis. Led by the Financial Services Agency (FSA), this initiative aims to foster crypto industry growth under stringent regulatory oversight.
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Google Play Store Blocks 17 Unregistered Crypto Exchanges in South Korea, Apple May Follow
Google Play has restricted access to 17 foreign crypto exchanges in South Korea, including KuCoin, in compliance with a regulatory directive. These exchanges can no longer be installed on Android devices within the country. The move aligns with South Korea’s efforts to regulate the digital asset market and enforce compliance among overseas platfo...
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US SEC Holds Crypto Task Force Roundtable as Trump Plans Regulatory Revamp
The US SEC's crypto task force held its first public meeting with experts to discuss if crypto assets should come under securities laws. Republican SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce is leading the task force, which is charged with developing rules and guidance for crypto.
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Australia Proposes Regulations for Crypto Exchanges, Custody Services, Brokerage Firms: Details
The Australian Treasury has proposed rules to regulate digital asset platforms (DAPs), including exchanges, custodians, and brokerages. The government plans to implement the reforms this year, according to the Treasury.
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South Korea to Finalise Crypto-Focussed ‘Corporate Market Participation' Guidelines by April
The guidelines for corporate firms’ participation in crypto will be finalised by April, South Korea’s FSC said Wednesday. Kim So-young, the Vice Chairperson of the FSC, chaired the meeting. He said that US President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto actions had sharpened dialogue on the institutionalisation of VDAs.
