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Nigeria’s SEC Strengthens Crypto Regulations Via New Rules

In an effort to better control the operations of cryptocurrency companies, the Nigerian SEC has issued new regulations. Reportedly, this new set of rules is an effort to reduce instances of digital currency fraud and money laundering. The revision of operating standards coincides with the fact that Binance, a leading

March 7, 2024 2 mins read

Urgent Need for Crypto Regulation in Nigeria Emphasized by Expert

Cryptocurrency regulation is necessary to reduce financial crimes, particularly money laundering, says Adedeji Owonibi, Co-founder of A&D Forensics, a blockchain intelligence service provider in Nigeria. At a Blockchain and Digital Forensics firm’s training for crypto compliance professionals on February 9th, Owonibi brought this up. He brought out the fact that

February 11, 2024 1 min read

Mark Cuban Slams SEC and Calls for Improved Crypto Regulation

The owner of the Dallas Mavericks NBA franchise and Shark Tank star Mark Cuban took to social media on Thursday to criticize the U.S SEC. According to Cuban, when questioned about the suitability of current securities rules to regulate cryptocurrencies, all one has to know is that Howey was insufficient,

December 31, 2023 2 mins read

Kazakhstan Restricts Access to Coinbase as Crypto Regulations Tighten

Coinbase, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, has been blocked in the Republic of Kazakhstan, according to the Ministry of Culture and Information. According to a report in the country’s domestic media, this comes as the Kazakh government adopts a harsh regulatory posture against the cryptocurrency industry, citing the sector’s infringement of

November 7, 2023 2 mins read

Hong Kong SFC Revises Crypto Regulations Citing Industry Demands

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has said that it would revise its regulations concerning the sales and requisite of virtual currencies amid current market trends and demands from the industry. The SFC said on October 20 that under the new regulations, only institutional investors would be authorized

October 20, 2023 1 min read

European Union Embraces New Crypto Regulations for Tax Reporting

The crypto community witnessed the official adoption by European Union finance ministers of new guidelines allowing for the sharing of information between tax agencies about individuals’ crypto holdings. The paper will be published in the Official Journal of the European Union and will become effective 20 days later. EU member

October 18, 2023 2 mins read

G20 Summit To Address IMF and FSB’s Unified Crypto Regulation Framework

Thursday saw the release of a report outlining policy suggestions and guidelines for crypto regulation. This was from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Financial Stability Board (FSB). India, as G20 president, has requested that the IMF and FSP create policy and regulatory frameworks. This is for a unified

September 7, 2023 2 mins read

India’s G20 Presidency Propels Global Crypto Regulation

India has taken center stage as it currently presides over the G20, a pivotal forum comprising the world’s major economies. Amidst its diverse initiatives encompassing startups, cybersecurity, and disaster risk management, India’s call for a unified approach to address the complexities of cryptocurrencies has caught the attention of the global

September 5, 2023 2 mins read

Australian Senate Committee Opposes Crypto Regulation Bill

The Economic Legislation Committee of the Australian Senate has voiced strong opposition to a Bill that would support regulation of crypto trading platforms in Australia. InnovationAus.com, a public policy and commercial innovation think tank, said that the Committee’s rejection was based on the perception of internal strife within any movement

September 4, 2023 1 min read

Indian PM Narendra Modi Calls for Unified Global Approach to Crypto Regulation

In a significant announcement at the G20 summit, Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi advocated for a global framework to regulate the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency landscape. PM Modi’s proposal emphasizes the need for a unified approach that transcends individual national boundaries, echoing the sentiments expressed in a series of tweets

August 27, 2023 2 mins read