Regulation

Germany seizes 13 BTC ATMs, nearly $280K in fresh crackdown
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26 August, 2024

Germany seizes 13 BTC ATMs, nearly $280K in fresh crackdown

Germany’s financial market watchdog, BaFin, says the ATMs were operating illegally in breach of the country’s Banking Act and have...
UNESCO initiates open consultation for global AI governance amid rising adoption
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25 August, 2024

UNESCO initiates open consultation for global AI governance amid rising adoption

UNESCO says the results of the open consultation will be presented as a policy brief to guide legislators in member...
Seychelles’ new bill requires VASPs to have local offices, directors
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23 August, 2024

Seychelles’ new bill requires VASPs to have local offices, directors

Seychelles parliament has unanimously approved the new bill, making the Financial Services Authority the sector’s regulator and requiring VASPs to...
ICMA clarifies repurchase agreement for digital assets
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23 August, 2024

ICMA clarifies repurchase agreement for digital assets

The digital assets annex, developed in partnership with the ICMA and ISLA, provides a standardized framework for digital cash and...
Ghana issues draft digital asset guidelines
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23 August, 2024

Ghana issues draft digital asset guidelines

The new guidelines require VASPs to obtain licenses from the SEC, abide by AML rules and report crimes while entitling...
Nigeria’s SEC to issue first VASP license this month: report
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22 August, 2024

Nigeria’s SEC to issue first VASP license this month: report

SEC Chair Emomotimi Agama says that he is committed to “supporting the youth” by regulating a digital asset space whose...