Business 6 hours ago

Canadian city introduces its own cryptocurrency to boost its economy

It’s no secret that the Canadian city of Calgary has an affinity for cryptocurrencies. Due to its relaxed regulations over the crypto and blockchain ecosystems, it has long been a go-to destination for businesses in ...

Business 1 day ago

New crypto framework suggested by lawmakers in India

India announced about three weeks ago that new cryptocurrency regulations could be introduced this month. While that still hasn’t happened, there at least appears to be some movement on the front. The panel that was ...

Business 5 days ago

Reserve Bank of South Africa launches crypto law consultation

The National Treasury and The Reserve Bank of South Africa have published a consultation document on overhauling national payment systems, in a move that could pave the way for greater integration of cryptocurrencies in the ...

Business 6 days ago

US lawmaker introduces federal crypto regulations

The U.S. could be inching closer to creating a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings (ICOs). Representative Warren Davidson from Ohio has been working on a new bill that will pave the way ...

Business 7 days ago

‘Relaxed’ Swiss license allows fintech startups to accept public deposits

The Swiss financial regulator has issued fresh guidelines for fintech startups, giving leeway to licensees to accept up to CHF100 million ($100.1 million) in public deposits, in a radical move designed to boost innovation in ...

Business 1 week ago

To protect investors, Japan plans to regulate ICOs

Japan’s chief financial regulator, the Financial Services Agency (FSA), will reportedly roll out a new set of regulations targeting initial coin offerings (ICOs) in the country. According to Japanese news outlet Jiji Press, the financial ...

Business 1 week ago

G20 nations agree to regulate crypto in line with FATF rules

Members of the G20 international forum have signed a joint declaration that establishes, among other things, the adoption of regulations for cryptocurrencies, in line with standards set forth by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). ...

Business 3 weeks ago

3 crypto companies operating sans license shut down in Italy

Italy’s financial regulatory body, the Commissione Nazionale per le Società e la Borsa (CONSOB), has ordered three cryptocurrency startups to shut down after it found that they have been providing unauthorized cryptocurrency investment services in ...

Business 3 weeks ago

India could introduce crypto regulations in December

It’s one thing to change an idea based on new facts or evidence. It’s something completely different to flip-flop back and forth when the facts have remained the same the entire time. However, that’s exactly ...

Business 3 weeks ago

Singapore’s new payment services regulations include crypto coverage

Singapore is proactively working to implement changes that will foster a positive environment in which cryptocurrencies can flourish in the country. In October, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced an effort that was meant ...

Business 4 weeks ago

Crypto businesses in Isle of Man face stricter requirements

Regulators in the Isle of Man have tightened the rules around registering cryptocurrency businesses in the jurisdiction, imposing two new conditions on those seeking to register. In a revision to the Designated Businesses Act 2015, ...

Business 1 month ago

Switzerland clamps down on banks trading in crypto: report

The situation in Switzerland got a whole lot more difficult for cryptocurrency and banking in general, as the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) is getting tough on those banks who want to trade in ...