Facebook Libra faces fresh opposition in Australia, Switzerland
Facebook’s troubled Libra stablecoin is no closer to launching, after running into fresh opposition from regulators worldwide.
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Canadian regulator says securities laws apply to most exchanges
If an exchange isn’t sending you your crypto immediately, then securities laws apply, affording you all the protections that come with it.
Silvio Schembri discusses new Malta crypto licensing framework
Malta has received some 34 letters of intent, a pre-application process before submitting full applications for a license.
New York wants crypto companies to pay their own way
New York’s governor wants crypto entities to pay all regulation and licensing costs.
EU authority planning legal framework for crypto in 2020
The European Securities and Markets Authority has announced plans for a new legal framework governing the cryptocurrency sector.
Facebook Libra has ‘failed,’ says Swiss ex-president
Ueli Maurer said Facebook’s Libra project has failed to win the support of central banks.
Facebook Libra board member slams lack of ‘solid strategy’ for launch
Patrick Ellis of the Libra Association saying there was a lack of strategy around how and where the cryptocurrency will launch.
Shenzhen grills local blockchain firms about regulation compliance
Eight companies were brought in for questioning by local regulators, each suspected of previously offering services that are now illegal.
Basel Committee calls for new rules on crypto regulation
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision said a new conservative framework for regulation was required to tackle crypto-related risks.
Mining pool Simplecoin shuts down as EU tightens regulations
The 5MLD will require Simplecoin to implement and adhere to several anti-money laundering and know-your-customer policies.
Craig Wright sets out his vision for iGaming with Bitcoin
At the SiGMA 2019 event in Malta, Dr. Craig Wright said the BSV blockchain was perfectly suited to the needs of the iGaming sector, in large part as a result of the security that comes from creating an immutable public record of transactions.
Decentralized exchange CryptoBridge closes amid ‘increasing regulation’
U.S.-based decentralized cryptocurrency exchange CryptoBridge has announced that it is shutting down all of the exchange’s services and services after December 15.