Leak reveals draft EU proposals for digital currency regulation
The draft Markets in Crypto-Assets legislation will operate in a similar way to the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive for securities.
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US banking regulators agree on plans to consolidate digital currency licensing rules
Financial regulators from 49 U.S. states have agreed on a plan for consolidating digital currency licensing compliance.
Digital assets recognized as securities in Nigeria, regulator confirms
The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission says it will regulate digital tokens and currencies if they qualify as securities transactions.
‘Shockingly lax’ Binance again accused of money laundering—and FATF is watching
Regulators and even other digital asset exchanges are turning up the legal heat on Binance.
Europe calls for strict regulations on digital currencies
Finance ministers called on the European Commission to ensure regulations are enforced to protect consumers and preserve state sovereignty in monetary policy.
Digital currency broker RaxTrade not licensed in Austria: watchdog
The company, also known as ROI STOCK LIMITED, claims on its website that it charges 0% commission while offering over 125 assets to trade.
Blockchain proposals presented to US Congress with consumer tech bill
The House Committee on Energy and Commerce has supported a motion that would incorporate elements of the Digital Taxonomy Act and the Blockchain Innovation Act into new legislation.
Switzerland introduces new laws for digital currency sector
Lawmakers in Switzerland have introduced a new system of laws for regulating digital currency and blockchain in the country.
Philippines central bank preparing new framework for digital banks
The move coincides with developments around the Virtual Banking Act, which some lawmakers hope will pass before the end of 2020.
German regulator now requires license for digital currency ATMs
A notice confirms that digital currency ATMs constitute banking business, meaning they fall within BaFin’s regulatory remit.
Russia Ministry of Finance proposes amendments on digital currency ban
The Ministry proposed amendments to the new law which would introduce a “blanket ban on any operations with virtual money.”
US senators want OCC to clarify its digital currency rulemaking
Sen. Mike Crapo has called on Acting Comptroller Brian Brooks to provide an update on the Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.