Bank of Russia Registers Country’s First Digital Asset Manager
Russia is one of the largest crypto economies globally. The country’s crypto regulatory framework has been in the “gray zone” for a long time, but a shift is now happening. The Bank of Russia has registered the first digital asset management company,
Former Thai SEC Chief Addresses Proposed Crypto Taxation
The former deputy secretary-general of the Thailand Security and Exchange Commission (SEC), Tipsuda Thavaramara, has addressed the issue surrounding cryptocurrency transactions in the country. Thavaramara noted that while the move to collect taxes from the cryptocurrency sector was good, several issues
Bank of Russia Blocks Mutual Funds From Offering Crypto Exposure
The Bank of Russia has remained skeptical about cryptocurrencies. The institution has now issued a statement regarding the investment opportunities available for mutual funds. According to Russia’s Central Bank, mutual funds have been banned from investing in digital assets such as
Hester Pierce Point Out Flaws in Gensler Regulatory Agenda
Hester Pierce, a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner, has called out the SEC chair, Gary Gensler, over his newly released regulatory agenda. Pierce noted that the agenda failed to include features that will boost investor protection and help
Crypto CEOs Address Congress About Industry
The long-awaited meeting between the CEOs of top crypto companies and the U.S. House Financial Services Committee finally happened, raising various issues. At the center of these discussions was the issue of regulations in the industry. The discussion between the CEOs
Bank of England Says Bitcoin Too Volatile To Be Legal Tender
The use of Bitcoin is constantly evolving. Bitcoin is no longer just a speculative asset, it has seen adoption not only a reserve asset for businesses, but as legal tender for countries. El Salvador made headlines because it was the first
Clinton Says Cryptos Will Undermine The U.S. Dollar
The former U.S. presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton, has again come out with a harsh stance against cryptocurrencies. Clinton has stated that cryptocurrencies could strengthen the economic status of other competing developing countries while leaving the United States dollar to be
Bank of Spain Calls On VASPs To Register
The Central Bank of Spain is launching a new set of registrations that target virtual currency service providers (VASPs). The new guidelines will also impact banking institutions operating in the country. The Central Bank of Spain seeks to address the issue
Dubai Financial Authority Launches Regulatory Framework For Investment Tokens
The Dubai Financial Services Authority has rolled out a new regulatory framework for investment tokens. The new framework is one of the bold steps that the regulatory body has taken to oversee the digital assets sector. Under the new regulatory framework,
Estonia Proposal To Revoke All Crypto Licenses
While the rest of the world is showing a more open approach regarding crypto assets and their regulations, Estonian regulators have decided to crack down on all exchanges in the country. Financial market regulators in Estonia want to revoke all licenses