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Global: Bank of England sketches out first regulatory approach to crypto
The Bank of England on Thursday began sketching out Britain’s first regulatory framework for cryptoassets, saying that although the sector remained small, its ...
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Global: Thailand SEC Clarifies Its Stand On Regulating Crypto Token
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has today announced clarifications over its stand on listing and regulating utility tokens. In an online conference, ...
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Ghana: Bank of Ghana increases Capital Adequacy Ratio to 13% effective April 1
The Bank of Ghana has announced an increment in the Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) regulatory requirement for banks to 13 percent from an initial 10 ...
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Global: Central Bank of Russia issues digital asset license to Sberbank in apparent policy reversal
Less than two weeks after the Central Bank of Russia, or CBR, reiterated its position proposing to ban the issuance, mining and circulation of cryptocurrencies ...
Global
Loan sharks: FCCPC to introduce regulatory framework for online lenders
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), which recently got a court order to pause operations of some money lending apps in ...
Global
Global: Upcoming AML Regulations in Estonia to Affect Cryptocurrency Industry
Estonia is preparing to enforce a set of new anti-money laundering rules that will stiffen requirements for crypto companies operating under Estonian license. ...
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Global: Consolidation and centralization: How Europe’s new AML regulation will affect crypto
According to recent media reports, six European countries, led by Germany, are working on launching an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) body that will include the cryptocurrency ...
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Global: Dubai Approves First Law to Regulate Digital Assets, Establishes Regulator to Oversee Crypto Sector
Dubai has adopted its first law to regulate the crypto sector. It has also established a dedicated regulator to oversee crypto activities and ...
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Global: Regulator in UAE’s Special Economic Zone Unveils Consultation Paper on ‘Crypto Tokens’
The regulatory arm of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s special economic zone, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), has unveiled a consultation paper ...
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Global: Paxos secures approval from Singapore’s financial regulator
The stablecoin issuer said the regulatory approval would help support its partners in expanding services into Asia. The Monetary Authority of Singapore, or ...