crypto regulation

Crypto

Japan to Step Up its Crypto Regulations from June

Japan will implement the travel rule, mandating the sharing of information on crypto transfers between financial institutions.

Ruholamin HaqshanasMay 24, 20234 min read

Policy

EU Council Adopts MiCA, Finalizing its First Crypto Regulatory Framework

Specific rules of the MiCA regulation are expected to take effect from July 2024.

Tim FriesMay 16, 20233 min read

Policy

S. Korean Lawmaker Investigated Over Crypto Transactions

In 2021, South Korea implemented a rule that requires exchanges to inform authorities when transactions exceed 1 million won.

Tim FriesMay 8, 20233 min read

Crypto

New York AG Plans to Tighten Crypto Regulations with New Proposal

The proposed law would impose significant penalties of up to $10,000 and $100,000 for individuals and crypto firms, respectively.

Tim FriesMay 5, 20233 min read

Crypto

South Korea’s Crypto Regulation Bill Makes Exception for CBDC

The bill is expected to be implemented into law later this year.

Tim FriesApr 26, 20233 min read

Crypto

EU Parliament Approves “Markets in Crypto-Assets” Regulation (MiCA)

The EU lawmakers have approved a regulation that would establish harmonized rules for crypto-assets at the EU level.

Ruholamin HaqshanasApr 20, 20234 min read

Policy

NYDFS Adopts New Supervisory Fees Rule For Crypto Companies With Bitlicense

The new rules will help NYDFS collect supervisory fees from digital assets companies, and continue expanding its crypto team.

Tim FriesApr 17, 20233 min read

Crypto

S. Korean Crypto Exchange Loses 23% of its Assets in a $13M Hack

Hackers stole more than 60 BTC, 350 ETH and other cryptocurrencies from GDAC.

Tim FriesApr 10, 20233 min read

Market Analysis

Bittrex Leaving US on April 30th, Cites Regulatory Uncertainty

Bittrex is planning to end its US operations by the end of April. Users’ funds are said to be safe and available for withdrawal.

Tim FriesMar 31, 20234 min read

Policy

EU Votes for AML Regulation: $1,000 Limit on Anon Crypto Transfers

EU lawmakers voted in favour of imposing a $1,000 limit on payment by anonymous crypto wallets.

Tim FriesMar 28, 20233 min read

Policy

IMF Executive Board: Ban on Crypto Not Ideal, But Should Not Be Ruled Out

IMF’s executives stressed the need for a comprehensive and coordinated effort to regulate digital assets, while warning that a ban, while not ideal, is not out…

Tim FriesFeb 23, 20233 min read

Policy

Taiwan Mulls Disclosure of Crypto Holdings for Public Officials: Report

Taiwan could implement mandatory disclosure of crypto holdings for public officials amid increasing money laundering risks.

Tim FriesFeb 16, 20233 min read