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UK watchdog warns against over 100 unregistered digital currency firms
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25 June, 2021

UK watchdog warns against over 100 unregistered digital currency firms

The U.K. financial watchdog has issued a warning against more than 100 digital currency companies that it says have been...
Norwegian regulator warns against digital currencies, calls for regulation
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25 June, 2021

Norwegian regulator warns against digital currencies, calls for regulation

In its warning, the watchdog claimed that digital currencies pose a high risk of loss, have attracted significant criminal activity...
South African bank bans purchases on Binance over non-compliance claims
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25 June, 2021

South African bank bans purchases on Binance over non-compliance claims

Absa Bank has reportedly barred its clients from purchasing digital currencies on Binance, telling its clients that the exchange was...
Indian traders could face additional 2% tax for trading in overseas exchanges
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24 June, 2021

Indian traders could face additional 2% tax for trading in overseas exchanges

The Indian government charges a 2% tax, known as the equalization levy, to online entities servicing Indians but which are...
French central bank trials CBDC-based securities settlement
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24 June, 2021

French central bank trials CBDC-based securities settlement

The trial involved using the CBDC to simulate the settlement of listed securities in a test environment. Banque de France...
Bybit derivatives exchange hit with securities violations in Canada
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24 June, 2021

Bybit derivatives exchange hit with securities violations in Canada

The Ontario Securities Commission has issued a statement of allegations against Bybit, accusing the company of operating in its jurisdiction...

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