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Turkey Said to Consider Granting Authorities Power to Freeze Crypto Accounts Under New AML Rules
Turkey is drafting anti-money laundering regulations to give the country’s financial crime regulator (or MASAK) the power to freeze and restrict cryptocurrency accounts. The rules will require exchanges to collect user details, delay withdrawals under certain conditions, and cap stablecoin transfers. Platforms following the Travel Rule may offer ...
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CFTC Explores Stablecoins Collateral Initiative in US Derivatives Market
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has proposed allowing stablecoins and tokenised assets as collateral in derivatives markets. Acting chair Caroline Pham said the plan would modernise collateral frameworks, with feedback open until October 20. Crypto executives from Circle, Coinbase, and Ripple welcomed the initiative, calling it a...
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Australia’s ASIC Grants Exemptions to Stablecoin Intermediaries
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has introduced class relief that exempts intermediaries from needing separate licences to distribute stablecoins issued by licensed providers. The initiative is intended to lower compliance hurdles and encourage growth in the digital assets sector. At the same time, ASIC emphasised that is...
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Coinbase Urges US DOJ Action as SEC Mulls Dropping Lawsuit Against Crypto Exchange
Coinbase has urged the US Department of Justice to address fragmented state-level crypto regulations, even as the Securities and Exchange Commission reportedly prepares to drop its high-profile lawsuit against the exchange. While federal lawmakers push for stablecoin and market-structure bills, state attorneys general in New York and Oregon continu...
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Government Makes Cybersecurity Audits Mandatory for Crypto Exchanges Due to Rising Risks
India has made cybersecurity audits mandatory for cryptocurrency exchanges, custodians, and intermediaries following a surge in cyber heists. The Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) has directed firms to hire CERT-In-approved auditors as part of compliance under the PMLA. Industry leaders welcomed the move as a step toward stronger safeguar...
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UK, US to Deepen Cooperation on Digital Assets Amidst US President Donald Trump’s State Visit
The UK and the US are set to deepen cooperation on digital assets, including cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, after talks between Chancellor Rachel Reeves and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The partnership aims to align regulations, boost investment flows, and strengthen London’s competitiveness amid rising transatlantic market rivalry.
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France Could Block Crypto Firms With MiCA Licenses Due to Enforcement Gap Concerns
France is warning it may block cryptocurrency firms licensed in other EU countries from operating locally, citing concerns about gaps in enforcement under the new MiCA framework. The French financial watchdog argues that some firms are exploiting looser jurisdictions, and together with Italy and Austria, is calling for ESMA to oversee major crypto ...
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Vietnam Approves Five-Year Crypto Trading Pilot Project
Vietnam has launched a five-year pilot for regulated crypto trading, requiring all transactions in dong and allowing only licensed local firms to run exchanges. The resolution also sets strict criteria for capital, ownership, and governance. Alongside regulation, Vietnam unveiled its first Blockchain Gallery and a Satoshi Nakamoto statue, highlight...
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Kazakhstan’s President Proposes Strategic Crypto Reserve, Fully Digitalised Alatau City Project
Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has announced plans to establish a state-backed crypto reserve and build a digital “CryptoCity” in Alatau by 2026. The move will be supported by a new digital asset law, aiming to regulate blockchain, fintech, and cryptocurrency use. Experts say Kazakhstan’s strategy could influence other emergin...
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Bybit Resumes Full Operations in India After Regulatory Approval
Bybit has reopened its app for Indian users after completing registration with the Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND). Website access will be restored in phases over the next few days. The exchange had paused operations in January 2025 due to regulatory changes, but now resumes trading under India’s Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PM...
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Japan’s Financial Services Agency Mulls Crypto Regulation Under FIEA
Japan’s Financial Services Agency has proposed transferring cryptocurrency oversight from the Payment Services Act to the stricter Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. The move aims to address issues such as unregistered operations, scams, disclosure gaps, and security flaws, while improving investor protection. If approved by the Financial Sy...
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OKX Faces EUR 2.25 Million Fine By Dutch National Bank for Operating Without Registration
The Dutch National Bank fined OKX EUR 2.25 million (roughly Rs. 21.9 crore) for operating without proper registration between 2023 and 2024. The penalty comes under the country’s AML rules, which apply to all crypto firms regardless of size. OKX joins exchanges like Crypto.com and Kraken in facing sanctions. With MiCA now in full effect across th...
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El Salvador to Host First Government-Backed Bitcoin Conference in November
El Salvador will host Bitcoin Histórico, the world’s first government-backed Bitcoin conference, on November 12–13, in San Salvador. Organised by the National Bitcoin Office, the event will feature global leaders like Ricardo Salinas and Jeff Booth, with sessions on financial freedom, regulation, energy, and Bitcoin adoption. The conference fo...
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Bitcoin Dips Below $112,000 Amid Renewed Pressure, Ethereum Hovers Near $4,450
The crypto market faced fresh pressure on Friday as Bitcoin fell below $112,000 while Ethereum slipped 1.4 percent to $4,452. Altcoins like Solana and BNB gained modestly, while XRP, ADA, and Dogecoin stayed stable. Analysts pointed to rising institutional inflows into Ethereum ETFs and strong momentum for Solana. Meanwhile, the CFTC cleared offsho...
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Binance Australia Must Conduct Audit Over Anti-Money Laundering Concerns, AUSTRAC Says
Australia’s financial crimes regulator, AUSTRAC, has directed Binance Australia to appoint an external auditor within 28 days after raising concerns about its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing controls. The regulator cited gaps in governance, limited independent review scope, and high staff turnover. AUSTRAC said global crypto...
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Turkey Said to Consider Granting Authorities Power to Freeze Crypto Accounts Under New AML Rules
Turkey is drafting anti-money laundering regulations to give the country’s financial crime regulator (or MASAK) the power to freeze and restrict cryptocurrency accounts. The rules will require exchanges to collect user details, delay withdrawals under certain conditions, and cap stablecoin transfers. Platforms following the Travel Rule may offer ...
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CFTC Explores Stablecoins Collateral Initiative in US Derivatives Market
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has proposed allowing stablecoins and tokenised assets as collateral in derivatives markets. Acting chair Caroline Pham said the plan would modernise collateral frameworks, with feedback open until October 20. Crypto executives from Circle, Coinbase, and Ripple welcomed the initiative, calling it a...
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Australia’s ASIC Grants Exemptions to Stablecoin Intermediaries
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has introduced class relief that exempts intermediaries from needing separate licences to distribute stablecoins issued by licensed providers. The initiative is intended to lower compliance hurdles and encourage growth in the digital assets sector. At the same time, ASIC emphasised that is...
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Coinbase Urges US DOJ Action as SEC Mulls Dropping Lawsuit Against Crypto Exchange
Coinbase has urged the US Department of Justice to address fragmented state-level crypto regulations, even as the Securities and Exchange Commission reportedly prepares to drop its high-profile lawsuit against the exchange. While federal lawmakers push for stablecoin and market-structure bills, state attorneys general in New York and Oregon continu...
-
Government Makes Cybersecurity Audits Mandatory for Crypto Exchanges Due to Rising Risks
India has made cybersecurity audits mandatory for cryptocurrency exchanges, custodians, and intermediaries following a surge in cyber heists. The Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) has directed firms to hire CERT-In-approved auditors as part of compliance under the PMLA. Industry leaders welcomed the move as a step toward stronger safeguar...
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UK, US to Deepen Cooperation on Digital Assets Amidst US President Donald Trump’s State Visit
The UK and the US are set to deepen cooperation on digital assets, including cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, after talks between Chancellor Rachel Reeves and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The partnership aims to align regulations, boost investment flows, and strengthen London’s competitiveness amid rising transatlantic market rivalry.
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France Could Block Crypto Firms With MiCA Licenses Due to Enforcement Gap Concerns
France is warning it may block cryptocurrency firms licensed in other EU countries from operating locally, citing concerns about gaps in enforcement under the new MiCA framework. The French financial watchdog argues that some firms are exploiting looser jurisdictions, and together with Italy and Austria, is calling for ESMA to oversee major crypto ...
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Vietnam Approves Five-Year Crypto Trading Pilot Project
Vietnam has launched a five-year pilot for regulated crypto trading, requiring all transactions in dong and allowing only licensed local firms to run exchanges. The resolution also sets strict criteria for capital, ownership, and governance. Alongside regulation, Vietnam unveiled its first Blockchain Gallery and a Satoshi Nakamoto statue, highlight...
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Kazakhstan’s President Proposes Strategic Crypto Reserve, Fully Digitalised Alatau City Project
Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has announced plans to establish a state-backed crypto reserve and build a digital “CryptoCity” in Alatau by 2026. The move will be supported by a new digital asset law, aiming to regulate blockchain, fintech, and cryptocurrency use. Experts say Kazakhstan’s strategy could influence other emergin...
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Bybit Resumes Full Operations in India After Regulatory Approval
Bybit has reopened its app for Indian users after completing registration with the Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND). Website access will be restored in phases over the next few days. The exchange had paused operations in January 2025 due to regulatory changes, but now resumes trading under India’s Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PM...
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Japan’s Financial Services Agency Mulls Crypto Regulation Under FIEA
Japan’s Financial Services Agency has proposed transferring cryptocurrency oversight from the Payment Services Act to the stricter Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. The move aims to address issues such as unregistered operations, scams, disclosure gaps, and security flaws, while improving investor protection. If approved by the Financial Sy...
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OKX Faces EUR 2.25 Million Fine By Dutch National Bank for Operating Without Registration
The Dutch National Bank fined OKX EUR 2.25 million (roughly Rs. 21.9 crore) for operating without proper registration between 2023 and 2024. The penalty comes under the country’s AML rules, which apply to all crypto firms regardless of size. OKX joins exchanges like Crypto.com and Kraken in facing sanctions. With MiCA now in full effect across th...
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El Salvador to Host First Government-Backed Bitcoin Conference in November
El Salvador will host Bitcoin Histórico, the world’s first government-backed Bitcoin conference, on November 12–13, in San Salvador. Organised by the National Bitcoin Office, the event will feature global leaders like Ricardo Salinas and Jeff Booth, with sessions on financial freedom, regulation, energy, and Bitcoin adoption. The conference fo...
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Bitcoin Dips Below $112,000 Amid Renewed Pressure, Ethereum Hovers Near $4,450
The crypto market faced fresh pressure on Friday as Bitcoin fell below $112,000 while Ethereum slipped 1.4 percent to $4,452. Altcoins like Solana and BNB gained modestly, while XRP, ADA, and Dogecoin stayed stable. Analysts pointed to rising institutional inflows into Ethereum ETFs and strong momentum for Solana. Meanwhile, the CFTC cleared offsho...
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Binance Australia Must Conduct Audit Over Anti-Money Laundering Concerns, AUSTRAC Says
Australia’s financial crimes regulator, AUSTRAC, has directed Binance Australia to appoint an external auditor within 28 days after raising concerns about its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing controls. The regulator cited gaps in governance, limited independent review scope, and high staff turnover. AUSTRAC said global crypto...
