CoinGeek Live 2020: Regulating the digital assets industry is key to future growth
On Day 1 of the CoinGeek Live 2020, some of the leading minds in the legal industry discussed the regulation of the digital asset industry.
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CoinGeek Live 2020: US Rep. Darren Soto talks balancing innovation and regulation for blockchain growth
In his keynote at CoinGeek Live, Congressman Darren Soto provided a better understanding of the balance lawmakers are trying to hit when it comes to optimizing innovation around blockchain and digital currency.
Blockchain bills pass House for US Senate approval
The laws take the form of an update to the Consumer Safety Technology Act, which encompasses both the Blockchain Innovation Act and the Digital Taxonomy Act.
Protecting investors vs. promoting innovation: A dilemma for Africa
The wait-and-see approach of most African governments is being challenged by the surge in adoption of digital currencies in the region.
Blockchain and digital currency: Does the US Congress understand it?
The world does not need a new set of laws that specifically address blockchain and digital currency because the laws that already exist encompass them.
Privacy laws may hinder new KYC verification laws in South Korea
The new KYC laws will affect financial services providers and will require the use of social security numbers, which contravenes privacy laws.
Block reward mining legal in Venezuela—as long as they join national pool
Any local block reward mining operator must first obtain a license from the government, and be listed on a government register.
European Union set for digital currency asset law by 2024
The new rules will aim to make it both quicker and cheaper to facilitate cross-border payments, with the help of blockchain and digital assets.
French regulator blacklists $2,500-a-day digital currency scam
Autorité des marchés financiers updated its blacklist, adding dozens of firms that are outright scams or aren’t registered in France to offer their services.
Gibraltar publishes updated guidance for DLT service providers
The Gibraltar Financial Services Commission has overhauled seven of its nine guiding principles on which the regulatory framework is based.
India government’s plan to ban digital currency trading moves forward: report
The government of India is bringing in new laws on digital currency, with the effect of banning trading in the country.
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.