Regulation


Policy

Bank of Russia Bars Mutual Funds From Investing in Crypto

In a new directive, the regulator prohibited Russian mutual funds from directly or indirectly investing in crypto assets.

The Bank of Russia

Policy

SEC’s Gensler Says Crypto ‘Fits in Our Broad Remit’: Report

The U.S. regulator also restated his request to crypto exchanges to “come in, work with the SEC.”

SEC, Securities and Exchange Commission

Policy

Binance Singapore Drops Crypto License Plans in City-State

Binance has already set up an entity for a global headquarters, the exchange’s CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao said.

CEO de Binance, Changpeng Zhao (Archivo de CoinDesk)

Policy

South Africa’s Financial Regulator Is Planning Crypto Rules to Protect Vulnerable Population: Report

The regulations will be unveiled in early 2022 as a response to two major scams that defrauded investors of significant sums earlier this year.

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Finance

Miners Look Away From Kazakhstan for Growth Opportunities

Relationships between the government and miners have turned sour as electricity shortages persist.

A bitcoin mining farm. (Marko Ahtisaari/Flickr)

Finance

FTX US Joins International Swaps and Derivatives Association

The crypto exchange plans to work with the association to build up crypto derivatives markets in the U.S. and around the world, CEO Sam Bankman-Fried tweeted.

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Policy

Crypto CEOs Hit Capitol Hill: Here’s What to Expect

More than 50 members of the House Financial Services Committee will have a chance to voice their thoughts on crypto regulation. Buckle up.

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Policy

Australia Set for Massive Shakeup to Crypto Regulations: Treasurer

The country will launch its biggest payments reform in 25 years, the treasurer said in an interview.

Australian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg speaking ot 7News Australia on Dec. 8, 2021. (Screenshot: CoinDesk)

Policy

India’s Crypto Bill Proposes ‘Arrest Without Warrant’: Report

Dealing in crypto could lead to an arrest without a warrant, and would be “non bailable,” according to the report.

India's Parliament House, New Delhi