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Ripple CEO Announces End of Four-Year SEC Battle as XRP Surges: Key Details
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced that the SEC is dropping its case after four years, crediting the US's new pro-crypto administration for its innovative approach.
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US SEC’s Crypto Task Force to Host Roundtables to Discuss Crypto Regulation
The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Crypto Task Force said Monday it would host a series of roundtable meetings to gather public insights on its regulatory approach towards Web3. Mark T. Uyeda, the acting chairperson of the SEC, will oversee the roundtable discussions that will start this month.Â
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OKX Admits to Unlicensed Operations, Agrees to $505 Million Settlement with US DoJ
The OKX crypto exchange has pleaded guilty to operating an unlicensed money transmission business in the US. As part of the settlement, its parent company, Aux Cayes FinTech, paid an $84 million (roughly Rs. 731 crore) penalty and forfeited $421 million (roughly Rs. 3,667 crore) in fees, primarily collected from a few institutional clients.
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ESMA Proposes Staff Assessment Guidelines for Crypto Firms Under MiCA Regulations
The EU's ESMA has released a proposal of suggested guidelines to help crypto firms assess the competence requirements for their staff members. By introducing this step, the regulatory agency said, it wants to ensure that only people with the right risk-and-benefit knowledge on crypto get to engage with investors and help them make informed decision...
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ByBit Pays Rs. 9.27 Crore Penalty, Completes FIU-IND Registration
ByBit has announced that it has completed its registration with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), and paid a Rs. 9.27 crore penalty, as part of its compliance obligations. Earlier this month, the FIU-IND revealed that the Dubai-based exchange was not in compliance with India’s the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) because of wh...
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BlackRock Said to be Preparing to Launch Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Product in Europe
BlackRock is gearing up to launch a bitcoin exchange-traded product in Europe. The product will likely be domiciled in Switzerland, a source told Reuters. As of now, the asset management firm has neither confirmed nor denied the reports.
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Bitpanda, OKX, Crypto.com Acquire Licences in EU as MiCA Laws Attracts Web3 to RegionÂ
Crypto exchanges OKX and BitPanda have secured licences in the EU region, making their operations legally compliant in 30 countries that comprises the European Economic Area (EEA). While OKX has received its licence in Malta, Bitpanda bagged its MiCA licence in Germany.Â
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Intelligence Analysis Firm i2 Group Partners Chainalysis to Upgrade Software With Blockchain Technology
i2 Group has partnered with blockchain data firm Chainalysis to integrate blockchain to its link analysis platform, named Analyst’s Notebook. Chainalysis said this will allow cybersecurity experts using the Analyst’s Notebook to gather detailed insights on suspicious crypto-related activities.
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Dark Web, Cryptocurrency, Drones Continue to Pose Challenge: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah believes that dark web, cryptocurrency, online marketplace and drones are areas that are becoming the focus of attention for law enforcement agencies in India.
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Hong Kong Announces Supervisory Incubator to Help Banks Safely Test Blockchain Technology
The newly formed Supervisory Incubator will focus on helping banks load-up on risk management capabilities around deposits and loan services. The practice of tokenised deposits will be the core area of focus for the incubator. Â
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Hong Kong-Based HashKey Obtains VASP Licence in Ireland to Comply With EU's AMLD5
The Central Bank of Ireland has granted the licence of a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) to the HashKey exchange, giving it legal permissions to offer a variety of crypto-related services in the country.
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What is Hong Kong’s Stablecoins Bill and How Could It Become Law?
Hong Kong’s Stablecoins Bill outlines the measures needed to safeguard consumers dealing with stablecoins—cryptocurrency assets pegged to reserved assets, such as fiat currencies, to maintain price stability amid market fluctuations.
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UK to Finalise Crypto Legislation by 2026, FCA Outlines Regulations Roadmap
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has set a deadline of 2026 to finalise its crypto legislation. So far this year, the FCA has participated in several roundtable discussions to gather insights from investors and regulators on the necessary regulatory framework for crypto.
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Crypto-Friendly Dubai Issues Cease-and-Desist Orders Against Seven Entities, Here’s Why
Dubai is now identifying illegal crypto entities operating within its region. VARA released a statement on the situation this week, claiming that this move is aimed at strengthening its enforcement programme against law evaders. The authority, however, has not disclosed the names of the entities in question.Â
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Private Banks in Taiwan Seek to Explore Virtual Asset Custody Business, FSC Shows Support
During a recent press conference, Hu Zehua, an official from the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC), announced that the regulatory body is open to allowing financial institutions to participate in trials for virtual asset custody services. The FSC aims to have a draft of a new law outlining compliance requirements ready by the end of this year.
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Ripple CEO Announces End of Four-Year SEC Battle as XRP Surges: Key Details
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced that the SEC is dropping its case after four years, crediting the US's new pro-crypto administration for its innovative approach.
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US SEC’s Crypto Task Force to Host Roundtables to Discuss Crypto Regulation
The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Crypto Task Force said Monday it would host a series of roundtable meetings to gather public insights on its regulatory approach towards Web3. Mark T. Uyeda, the acting chairperson of the SEC, will oversee the roundtable discussions that will start this month.Â
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OKX Admits to Unlicensed Operations, Agrees to $505 Million Settlement with US DoJ
The OKX crypto exchange has pleaded guilty to operating an unlicensed money transmission business in the US. As part of the settlement, its parent company, Aux Cayes FinTech, paid an $84 million (roughly Rs. 731 crore) penalty and forfeited $421 million (roughly Rs. 3,667 crore) in fees, primarily collected from a few institutional clients.
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ESMA Proposes Staff Assessment Guidelines for Crypto Firms Under MiCA Regulations
The EU's ESMA has released a proposal of suggested guidelines to help crypto firms assess the competence requirements for their staff members. By introducing this step, the regulatory agency said, it wants to ensure that only people with the right risk-and-benefit knowledge on crypto get to engage with investors and help them make informed decision...
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ByBit Pays Rs. 9.27 Crore Penalty, Completes FIU-IND Registration
ByBit has announced that it has completed its registration with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), and paid a Rs. 9.27 crore penalty, as part of its compliance obligations. Earlier this month, the FIU-IND revealed that the Dubai-based exchange was not in compliance with India’s the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) because of wh...
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BlackRock Said to be Preparing to Launch Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Product in Europe
BlackRock is gearing up to launch a bitcoin exchange-traded product in Europe. The product will likely be domiciled in Switzerland, a source told Reuters. As of now, the asset management firm has neither confirmed nor denied the reports.
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Bitpanda, OKX, Crypto.com Acquire Licences in EU as MiCA Laws Attracts Web3 to RegionÂ
Crypto exchanges OKX and BitPanda have secured licences in the EU region, making their operations legally compliant in 30 countries that comprises the European Economic Area (EEA). While OKX has received its licence in Malta, Bitpanda bagged its MiCA licence in Germany.Â
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Intelligence Analysis Firm i2 Group Partners Chainalysis to Upgrade Software With Blockchain Technology
i2 Group has partnered with blockchain data firm Chainalysis to integrate blockchain to its link analysis platform, named Analyst’s Notebook. Chainalysis said this will allow cybersecurity experts using the Analyst’s Notebook to gather detailed insights on suspicious crypto-related activities.
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Dark Web, Cryptocurrency, Drones Continue to Pose Challenge: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah believes that dark web, cryptocurrency, online marketplace and drones are areas that are becoming the focus of attention for law enforcement agencies in India.
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Hong Kong Announces Supervisory Incubator to Help Banks Safely Test Blockchain Technology
The newly formed Supervisory Incubator will focus on helping banks load-up on risk management capabilities around deposits and loan services. The practice of tokenised deposits will be the core area of focus for the incubator. Â
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Hong Kong-Based HashKey Obtains VASP Licence in Ireland to Comply With EU's AMLD5
The Central Bank of Ireland has granted the licence of a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) to the HashKey exchange, giving it legal permissions to offer a variety of crypto-related services in the country.
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What is Hong Kong’s Stablecoins Bill and How Could It Become Law?
Hong Kong’s Stablecoins Bill outlines the measures needed to safeguard consumers dealing with stablecoins—cryptocurrency assets pegged to reserved assets, such as fiat currencies, to maintain price stability amid market fluctuations.
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UK to Finalise Crypto Legislation by 2026, FCA Outlines Regulations Roadmap
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has set a deadline of 2026 to finalise its crypto legislation. So far this year, the FCA has participated in several roundtable discussions to gather insights from investors and regulators on the necessary regulatory framework for crypto.
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Crypto-Friendly Dubai Issues Cease-and-Desist Orders Against Seven Entities, Here’s Why
Dubai is now identifying illegal crypto entities operating within its region. VARA released a statement on the situation this week, claiming that this move is aimed at strengthening its enforcement programme against law evaders. The authority, however, has not disclosed the names of the entities in question.Â
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Private Banks in Taiwan Seek to Explore Virtual Asset Custody Business, FSC Shows Support
During a recent press conference, Hu Zehua, an official from the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC), announced that the regulatory body is open to allowing financial institutions to participate in trials for virtual asset custody services. The FSC aims to have a draft of a new law outlining compliance requirements ready by the end of this year.
