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Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has been accused in a media report of agreeing to provide user data to Russia’s financial watchdog. The trading platform has refuted the allegations. It also insists it’s complying with Western sanctions imposed over Moscow’s invasion of neighboring Ukraine. Binance Consented to Russian Request for Customer Info, Reuters Claims in ‘Special Report’ … Read more
Discussions on the future of “virtual currency exchangers” in Russia should be completed in 2022, a high-ranking representative of the country’s financial watchdog has indicated. Following international standards, authorities in Moscow would have to either regulate or ban such platforms. Decision on Digital Currency Exchangers in Russia Expected Next Year Considerations regarding the regulatory treatment … Read more
A former central bank official, nominated to head South Korea’s financial watchdog, has expressed skepticism about recognizing cryptocurrency as a financial asset. In comments to a parliamentary committee, Koh Seung-beom has confirmed his views on the matter align with those of international institutions. Candidate to Head Korea’s Financial Regulator Says Crypto Is Not Currency […] … Read more
The chairman of Italy’s financial regulator has raised concerns over the cryptocurrency market without proper regulation. “Without proper oversight there could be a worsening in market transparency, the basis of legality and rational choice for (market) operators,” he said. Chairman of Italy’s Securities Regulator Sees Issues With Unregulated Cryptocurrency Market The chairman of the Commissione … Read more
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has revealed that the regulating body will adopt the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) “travel rule” and standards toward the cryptocurrency industry throughout the nation. Meanwhile, FATF’s rule has been considered far-reaching and the organization Global Digital Finance and the company’s advisory member, Malcolm Wright, hopes industry innovators will help … Read more
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has unveiled its plans to create a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. The announcement was part of its 2021-2022 business agenda released this week. The Papers Will Be Released in the First Half of 2021 According to the watchdog, which regulates the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the upcoming crypto … Read more
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a statement and is looking for public comment toward the custody of digital asset securities that have been handled by special purpose broker-dealers. The statement from the SEC follows the recent crackdown against Ripple Labs and the subsequent delisting of XRP on various platforms. Ever since the … Read more
