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New US SEC Chair Says Crypto Sector Deserves Clear Regulations
US SEC Chair, Paul Atkins has said that the crypto sector deserves clear regulatory rules. He spoked at the SEC's crypto roundtable, which the Republican leadership launched to weigh how securities laws may apply to digital assets.
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Binance Set to Re-Verify KYC Details of India UsersÂ
Binance’s India users have been directed to re-verify their Know-Your-Customer (KYC) details. This instruction will apply to both the new as well as the existing users of the exchange. The platform will be obtaining the PAN details of its users in India as part of this KYC refreshing process.
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Google to Enforce MiCA Compliance for Crypto Ads in the EU With Stricter Policy
Google is set to update its crypto-related advertisement policies to align with the MiCA regulations in the EU. It said only MiCA-registered crypto exchanges and wallets will be allowed to advertise their services and offerings through the search engine giant starting April 23.
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Ripple CEO Announces End of Four-Year SEC Battle as XRP Surges: Key Details
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced that the SEC is dropping its case after four years, crediting the US's new pro-crypto administration for its innovative approach.
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US SEC’s Crypto Task Force to Host Roundtables to Discuss Crypto Regulation
The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Crypto Task Force said Monday it would host a series of roundtable meetings to gather public insights on its regulatory approach towards Web3. Mark T. Uyeda, the acting chairperson of the SEC, will oversee the roundtable discussions that will start this month.Â
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OKX Admits to Unlicensed Operations, Agrees to $505 Million Settlement with US DoJ
The OKX crypto exchange has pleaded guilty to operating an unlicensed money transmission business in the US. As part of the settlement, its parent company, Aux Cayes FinTech, paid an $84 million (roughly Rs. 731 crore) penalty and forfeited $421 million (roughly Rs. 3,667 crore) in fees, primarily collected from a few institutional clients.
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ESMA Proposes Staff Assessment Guidelines for Crypto Firms Under MiCA Regulations
The EU's ESMA has released a proposal of suggested guidelines to help crypto firms assess the competence requirements for their staff members. By introducing this step, the regulatory agency said, it wants to ensure that only people with the right risk-and-benefit knowledge on crypto get to engage with investors and help them make informed decision...
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ByBit Pays Rs. 9.27 Crore Penalty, Completes FIU-IND Registration
ByBit has announced that it has completed its registration with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), and paid a Rs. 9.27 crore penalty, as part of its compliance obligations. Earlier this month, the FIU-IND revealed that the Dubai-based exchange was not in compliance with India’s the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) because of wh...
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BlackRock Said to be Preparing to Launch Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Product in Europe
BlackRock is gearing up to launch a bitcoin exchange-traded product in Europe. The product will likely be domiciled in Switzerland, a source told Reuters. As of now, the asset management firm has neither confirmed nor denied the reports.
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Bitpanda, OKX, Crypto.com Acquire Licences in EU as MiCA Laws Attracts Web3 to RegionÂ
Crypto exchanges OKX and BitPanda have secured licences in the EU region, making their operations legally compliant in 30 countries that comprises the European Economic Area (EEA). While OKX has received its licence in Malta, Bitpanda bagged its MiCA licence in Germany.Â
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Intelligence Analysis Firm i2 Group Partners Chainalysis to Upgrade Software With Blockchain Technology
i2 Group has partnered with blockchain data firm Chainalysis to integrate blockchain to its link analysis platform, named Analyst’s Notebook. Chainalysis said this will allow cybersecurity experts using the Analyst’s Notebook to gather detailed insights on suspicious crypto-related activities.
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Dark Web, Cryptocurrency, Drones Continue to Pose Challenge: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah believes that dark web, cryptocurrency, online marketplace and drones are areas that are becoming the focus of attention for law enforcement agencies in India.
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Hong Kong Announces Supervisory Incubator to Help Banks Safely Test Blockchain Technology
The newly formed Supervisory Incubator will focus on helping banks load-up on risk management capabilities around deposits and loan services. The practice of tokenised deposits will be the core area of focus for the incubator. Â
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Hong Kong-Based HashKey Obtains VASP Licence in Ireland to Comply With EU's AMLD5
The Central Bank of Ireland has granted the licence of a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) to the HashKey exchange, giving it legal permissions to offer a variety of crypto-related services in the country.
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What is Hong Kong’s Stablecoins Bill and How Could It Become Law?
Hong Kong’s Stablecoins Bill outlines the measures needed to safeguard consumers dealing with stablecoins—cryptocurrency assets pegged to reserved assets, such as fiat currencies, to maintain price stability amid market fluctuations.
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New US SEC Chair Says Crypto Sector Deserves Clear Regulations
US SEC Chair, Paul Atkins has said that the crypto sector deserves clear regulatory rules. He spoked at the SEC's crypto roundtable, which the Republican leadership launched to weigh how securities laws may apply to digital assets.
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Binance Set to Re-Verify KYC Details of India UsersÂ
Binance’s India users have been directed to re-verify their Know-Your-Customer (KYC) details. This instruction will apply to both the new as well as the existing users of the exchange. The platform will be obtaining the PAN details of its users in India as part of this KYC refreshing process.
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Google to Enforce MiCA Compliance for Crypto Ads in the EU With Stricter Policy
Google is set to update its crypto-related advertisement policies to align with the MiCA regulations in the EU. It said only MiCA-registered crypto exchanges and wallets will be allowed to advertise their services and offerings through the search engine giant starting April 23.
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Ripple CEO Announces End of Four-Year SEC Battle as XRP Surges: Key Details
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced that the SEC is dropping its case after four years, crediting the US's new pro-crypto administration for its innovative approach.
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US SEC’s Crypto Task Force to Host Roundtables to Discuss Crypto Regulation
The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Crypto Task Force said Monday it would host a series of roundtable meetings to gather public insights on its regulatory approach towards Web3. Mark T. Uyeda, the acting chairperson of the SEC, will oversee the roundtable discussions that will start this month.Â
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OKX Admits to Unlicensed Operations, Agrees to $505 Million Settlement with US DoJ
The OKX crypto exchange has pleaded guilty to operating an unlicensed money transmission business in the US. As part of the settlement, its parent company, Aux Cayes FinTech, paid an $84 million (roughly Rs. 731 crore) penalty and forfeited $421 million (roughly Rs. 3,667 crore) in fees, primarily collected from a few institutional clients.
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ESMA Proposes Staff Assessment Guidelines for Crypto Firms Under MiCA Regulations
The EU's ESMA has released a proposal of suggested guidelines to help crypto firms assess the competence requirements for their staff members. By introducing this step, the regulatory agency said, it wants to ensure that only people with the right risk-and-benefit knowledge on crypto get to engage with investors and help them make informed decision...
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ByBit Pays Rs. 9.27 Crore Penalty, Completes FIU-IND Registration
ByBit has announced that it has completed its registration with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), and paid a Rs. 9.27 crore penalty, as part of its compliance obligations. Earlier this month, the FIU-IND revealed that the Dubai-based exchange was not in compliance with India’s the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) because of wh...
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BlackRock Said to be Preparing to Launch Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Product in Europe
BlackRock is gearing up to launch a bitcoin exchange-traded product in Europe. The product will likely be domiciled in Switzerland, a source told Reuters. As of now, the asset management firm has neither confirmed nor denied the reports.
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Bitpanda, OKX, Crypto.com Acquire Licences in EU as MiCA Laws Attracts Web3 to RegionÂ
Crypto exchanges OKX and BitPanda have secured licences in the EU region, making their operations legally compliant in 30 countries that comprises the European Economic Area (EEA). While OKX has received its licence in Malta, Bitpanda bagged its MiCA licence in Germany.Â
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Intelligence Analysis Firm i2 Group Partners Chainalysis to Upgrade Software With Blockchain Technology
i2 Group has partnered with blockchain data firm Chainalysis to integrate blockchain to its link analysis platform, named Analyst’s Notebook. Chainalysis said this will allow cybersecurity experts using the Analyst’s Notebook to gather detailed insights on suspicious crypto-related activities.
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Dark Web, Cryptocurrency, Drones Continue to Pose Challenge: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah believes that dark web, cryptocurrency, online marketplace and drones are areas that are becoming the focus of attention for law enforcement agencies in India.
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Hong Kong Announces Supervisory Incubator to Help Banks Safely Test Blockchain Technology
The newly formed Supervisory Incubator will focus on helping banks load-up on risk management capabilities around deposits and loan services. The practice of tokenised deposits will be the core area of focus for the incubator. Â
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Hong Kong-Based HashKey Obtains VASP Licence in Ireland to Comply With EU's AMLD5
The Central Bank of Ireland has granted the licence of a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) to the HashKey exchange, giving it legal permissions to offer a variety of crypto-related services in the country.
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What is Hong Kong’s Stablecoins Bill and How Could It Become Law?
Hong Kong’s Stablecoins Bill outlines the measures needed to safeguard consumers dealing with stablecoins—cryptocurrency assets pegged to reserved assets, such as fiat currencies, to maintain price stability amid market fluctuations.
