crypto regulations Archive

EU Agreement Reached on Anti-money Laundering Rules for Cryptocurrencies
European institutions have reached an interim consensus on a set of EU regulations that

South Korean Government Calls for Voluntary Regulations From Crypto Industry
The executive power and the ruling party in South Korea have urged the cryptocurrency

Lithuanian Government Approves Stricter Crypto Regulations
The government in Vilnius has approved amendments introducing more stringent regulations for the country’s

Central Bank of Armenia Urged to Regulate Cryptocurrencies
Calls have been issued in Armenia for the central bank to do its job

Binance to Advise Kazakhstan on Crypto Regulations
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance will assist the government of Kazakhstan in efforts to regulate the

Global Regulators Consider Launching a Joint Body to Coordinate Crypto Rules
Global market regulators are likely to launch a joint body within the next year

Georgia to Unveil New Cryptocurrency Law by This Fall
Authorities in Georgia are now holding discussions with industry representatives to finalize a bill

Illegal Use of Cryptocurrency Largely a Myth, Russian Lawmaker Says
Only a small share of cryptocurrency transactions have illicit purposes and the use of

Iran Will Not Allow Crypto Payments, Prepares to Pilot Digital Rial
Iran will not recognize cryptocurrencies as a means of payment, a high-ranking government official

European Union’s MiCA Proposal Progresses to Trilogue Stage Without Bitcoin Ban Provision
The Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulatory package passed another potential hurdle this week

Upcoming AML Regulations in Estonia to Affect Cryptocurrency Industry
Estonia is preparing to enforce a set of new anti-money laundering rules that will

Russia Proceeds With Efforts to Legalize Crypto Amid Sanctions Over Ukraine
Authorities in Russia are continuing their work to establish a comprehensive legal framework for

Banning Crypto Is Like Banning Internet in Russia, Finance Minister Says Amid Differences With Central Bank
It’s impossible to ban cryptocurrencies in Russia, the country’s minister of finance has stated

Russian Government Approves Plan to Regulate Cryptocurrency
The federal government in Moscow has adopted a concept for regulating the Russian crypto

Russian Investors to Pass Exams Before Buying Cryptocurrencies, Draft Law Suggests
A new Russian law may oblige potential crypto investors to take a test before

Head of Investigative Committee Calls for Mandatory Identification of Cryptocurrency Users in Russia
Russians who use cryptocurrency should not be anonymous, the man who chairs Russia’s federal

Estonia Clarifies Upcoming Regulations, Will Not Ban Crypto Holding or Trading
The government of Estonia has approved legislation tailored to improve oversight of its crypto

Russia to Decide Between Full Ban and Legalization of Crypto Investments, Trade
Authorities in Russia are discussing two very different approaches to the regulation of cryptocurrencies

New Crypto and Blockchain Association Launches in Iran
A recently established crypto industry association in Iran has commenced activities under the country’s

Kyrgyzstan Shuts Down Cryptocurrency Farm With 2,500 Mining Rigs
Authorities in Kyrgyzstan have uncovered and shut down a large crypto mining farm in

Iran Blockchain Association Offers Help With Crypto Regulations, Says Regulators Are Not Qualified
The leading crypto industry association in Iran has slammed authorities for their passive stance

BNY Mellon Urges Ireland to Adopt Crypto Rules Before EU Regulations, Report Reveals
As authorities in the EU are still discussing union-wide cryptocurrency regulations, a major U.S.

Estonia Considers Revoking Crypto Licenses as Government Mulls Tougher Regulations
Authorities in Estonia are working on new legislation expected to stiffen the rules for

Sri Lanka Appoints Committee to Draft Digital Currency Policy, Seeks Crypto Investments
In preparation to regulate its fintech space, the government of Sri Lanka has established

Iranian Lawmakers Oppose Crypto Restrictions, Call for Supportive Regulations
Members of the Iranian parliament, the Majlis, have voiced concerns over Tehran’s restrictive policies

Central Bank of Iran Should Regulate Cryptocurrencies, Securities Watchdog Says
With bitcoin mining being a regulated activity in Iran, the head of the country’s

Turkish Draft Law Regulating Cryptocurrencies Enters Parliament in October
The Turkish government has prepared a bill designed to implement new regulations for the
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