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
Online payment giant PayPal is making changes to its platform in the UK so that it is in line with local financial legislation. In order to comply with new rules, PayPal notified on August 16 that it is temporarily halting the capacity for its U.K. clients to acquire cryptocurrencies. A
The National Agency for Prospective Projects (NAPP) in Uzbekistan has granted permission to two private banks, Kapital Bank and Ravnaq Bank, to test crypto regulations in a “digital sandbox.” Moreover, Mastercard-powered crypto cards will be issued by the banks. The NAPP announced on August 14 that Ravnaq Bank has been
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman of India, which is now holding the G20 chair, said on Tuesday that the G20 embraced the recommendations of the Financial Stability Board (FSB) on crypto asset activity and global stablecoin arrangements. After several claims of criminal behavior surfaced during crypto’s recent rocky year. The international
The crypto market has experienced significant growth and developments over the past few years. As every country is developing and adopting crypto, the G20 is to discuss a game-changing move for crypto regulations, international taxation, and bank finances. Moreover, the G20 finance ministers and central bank governors came up with
The National Assembly of Namibia has passed a law offering regulation of cryptocurrencies and digital assets. Thus, becoming the latest country in Africa to do so. A measure to govern virtual assets, cryptocurrencies, and VASPs in Namibia was enacted by the lower house of parliament on June 22. The purpose
The Virtual Asset User Protection Act, the first law in South Korea specifically pertaining to cryptocurrencies, was recently passed by the National Assembly. Thus, marking a major step forward in protecting investors. According to the Assembly’s website, the legislation would become effective in one year. The bill is a compromise
In order to safeguard investors, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand has announced new regulations for companies that offer services related to digital assets. In accordance with the new regulations, companies providing digital asset services must clearly communicate the dangers of investing in cryptocurrencies. A predefined message must
The United Kingdom has passed a landmark bill recognizing cryptocurrencies as regulated financial activities within the country. This significant decision by the UK government has marked a great turning point in the global crypto market. It reflects the growing acceptance and understanding of the potential of cryptocurrencies. On June 29,
KuCoin Pushes for Greater Compliance with Mandatory KYC Upgrade VICTORIA, Seychelles–(BUSINESS WIRE)–KuCoin, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, is pleased to announce the upcoming upgrade of its Know Your Customer (KYC) authentication rules and systems, effective July 15, 2023. This strategic move aims to embrace global compliance requirements, foster a safer trading
