FATF praises US regulators, but calls for more legislation
The U.S. has improved their overall rating slightly, but could still do more to raise the bar on digital asset trading.
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Crypto Foxtrades, COINMALEX not authorized in Malta: regulator
Crypto Foxtrades and COINMALEX are not “licensed, registered or domiciled” in Malta, despite the firms’ claims to the contrary.
Indian Parliament probing suspect ‘Bitcoin businesses’
An investigation into dubious digital currency businesses in India is underway.
Russia central bank calls digital currency circulation ‘unjustified risk’
Alexey Guznov, head of legal at the central bank, said the latest draft of the bill will outlaw circulation and issuance of digital currency in Russia.
If exchanges won’t stop Bitcoin scams, processors can—and will
A recently-published research report into the PlusToken scam highlights the role regulated digital exchanges play in laundering the proceeds of crime.
Is ‘The Crypto-Currency Act’ necessary?
Modern digital currencies stand at the precipice of ground-breaking legal change with the introduction of the U.S. Crypto-currency Act of 2020.
Ripple ruled to be a ‘seller,’ could face punishment for deceptive marketing
A California judge has ruled Ripple should have to defend its marketing and sales practices.
Digitex exchange flouts regulations in hopes it won’t be noticed
Digitex's show of defiance against international financial laws may be bold, but the conditions that allowed many platforms to fly under the radar in years past may not last for long.
OKCoin appoints new CEO as it prepares for global adoption
Hong Fang, who has served as OKCoin’s chairman, will take over the reins from former CEO Tim Byun.
BitMex strangely quiet after FCA warning
With the FCA’s warning against BitMEX still standing, a history of scandal and regulatory problems is coming back to bite the exchange.
Newly-approved South Korea bill paves way for crypto regulation
The National Assembly of South Korea’s legislation and judiciary committee approved the bill, following a series of delays and setbacks.
Ukraine regulator considers crypto as ‘intangible asset’
Ukraine’s National Agency for the Prevention of Corruption offered the definition as part of its updated view on cryptocurrency regulation.