Crypto Exchanges Flout Hong Kong Rules Requiring a License to Serve Locals

Crypto Exchanges Flout Hong Kong Rules Requiring a License to Serve Locals

Trading cryptocurrencies on exchanges that have not applied for a local license remains possible in Hong Kong, Caixin has found, nearly a month past the city’s deadline for exchanges to obtain or... Read more »
KYC and AML in MiCA rules: how will crypto change in 2025?

KYC and AML in MiCA rules: how will crypto change in 2025?

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. All the talks are about the EU’s Markets in... Read more »
Kraken considers delisting USDT in Europe due to MiCA rules

Kraken considers delisting USDT in Europe due to MiCA rules

Kraken could drop EU support for Tether’s USDT stablecoin, Bloomberg reported on May 17. Kraken Global Head of Regulatory Strategy Marcus Hughes said the company is planning for circumstances in which it... Read more »
Hong Kong digital assets exchange warns over viability of city’s new crypto rules

Hong Kong digital assets exchange warns over viability of city’s new crypto rules

The chief executive of one of Hong Kong’s two licensed cryptocurrency exchanges has hit out at the city’s new approach to trading digital assets, saying it could restrict access to global clients.... Read more »
Bitcoin Euphoria Fades as Milei Enforces FATF Crypto Rules

Bitcoin Euphoria Fades as Milei Enforces FATF Crypto Rules

Argentina will enforce FATF rules on crypto exchanges. Crypto exchanges operating in the country face new compliance requirements. The change will also affect Argentine crypto users. Javier Milei’s November 2023 election victory... Read more »
Bitcoin Miners Face New Reporting Rules Amid Energy Concerns

Bitcoin Miners Face New Reporting Rules Amid Energy Concerns

Large US cryptocurrency miners are required to report electricity usage. Mining operations account for 2.3% of national energy. Initiative aims to mitigate crypto mining’s strain on electricity grids and emissions. As a... Read more »
Does your digital asset exchange abide by the rules?

Does your digital asset exchange abide by the rules?

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. The United States Securities Exchange Commission’s (SEC) eleven Bitcoin... Read more »
Nigeria’s Crypto Licensing Rules Need Reworking: Analyst

Nigeria’s Crypto Licensing Rules Need Reworking: Analyst

The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) crypto licensing requirements need reworking according to local crypto experts. The existing guidelines for virtual asset service providers (VASP) favor foreign exchanges and make it... Read more »
These Crypto Exchanges Are Navigating New UK Rules as January 8 Deadline Nears

These Crypto Exchanges Are Navigating New UK Rules as January 8 Deadline Nears

Several crypto exchanges are taking steps to adhere to recently imposed regulations by the UK government. These regulations require crypto entities to inform users about the risks associated with trading digital assets... Read more »
SEC Rejects Coinbase Call for New Digital Asset Rules (1)

SEC Rejects Coinbase Call for New Digital Asset Rules (1)

The Securities and Exchange Commission denied Coinbase Global Inc.‘s request for new rules around the trading of digital assets. Existing federal securities laws and regulations also work for digital assets, contrary to... Read more »