Decentralized finance (DeFi) has not yet posed a significant risk to the overall financial stability, as stated by the European Union’s financial markets and securities regulator. On October 11, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) released a report titled “Decentralized Finance in the EU: Developments and Risks.” The regulator discussed the pros and cons […]
The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) has expressed its support for the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in its legal dispute with Coinbase. This statement has been filed with the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. NASAA contends that digital assets should not be treated as unique […]
Taming the Wild West of Cryptocurrencies: SEC’s Gary Gensler Unveils New Regulations and AI Insights
SEC Chair Gary Gensler is preparing to discuss the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) updated approach to overseeing technological advancements, including cryptocurrencies and artificial intelligence (AI), in front of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee. Gensler’s opening remarks for the hearing on September 27 have been made available, shedding light on the SEC’s expanded regulatory […]
Last week, the California Legislature took a significant step by approving a bill designed to establish a new set of rules and licensing requirements for cryptocurrency firms. The bill also intends to implement various regulatory measures to oversee these crypto companies. Currently, the bill is awaiting approval from Governor Gavin Newsom, who has until October […]
India has secured the second spot globally in terms of cryptocurrency transaction volume, as revealed in a recent report by Chainalysis. Despite facing challenges related to tax laws, India has emerged as a significant player in the crypto market, surpassing the UK, Turkey, and Russia. According to Chainalysis, India has showcased remarkable grassroots adoption, with […]
Hong Kong authorities have arrested an internet celebrity for allegedly promoting the unlicensed cryptocurrency exchange known as JPEX. The arrest comes after more than 83 reports were filed against JPEX, resulting in an estimated loss of HK$34 million. The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has raised concerns about JPEX’s active promotion of its services without […]
Joseph Lubin, one of the co-founders of Ethereum and the CEO of ConsenSys, expressed confidence that the ongoing legal battles between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and various crypto firms will eventually find a resolution in favor of the crypto industry. He believes that U.S. regulators will come to recognize the alignment of […]
Member of the new Financial Services Authority (OJK) Board of Commissioners, Hasan Fawzi who oversees Financial Sector Technology Innovation, Digital Financial Assets and Crypto Assets, revealed that he is preparing and will launch a master plan related to the regulation and supervision of crypto assets. In a press conference for the inauguration of members of […]
Deputy Trade Minister Jerry Sambuaga explained that the government continues to encourage the development of the digital economy in Indonesia. One of them is through the development of a national crypto asset ecosystem, and later the regulation and supervision will be handed over to the Financial Services Authority (OJK). This was conveyed by the Deputy […]
Japan will implement stricter anti-money laundering measures, including those recommended by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The decision was made by Japan’s cabinet on June 23, 2023 after the country’s anti-money laundering measures were deemed insufficient by global financial crime watchdog FATF. Reporting from CoinDesk, Friday (11/8/2023), in 2019, the FATF recommended rules called […]