Regulation


Policy

Beijing's Crypto Crackdown Is Not New but Don't Dismiss It

China’s reiterated crypto ban sharpens the focus on the financial sector.

China crypto crackdown 2021

Policy

Australian Minister Says Government Has 'No Issue' With Crypto Investment

Senator Jane Hume also said cryptocurrencies are "an asset class that will grow in importance."

Australian Senator and Assistant Minister for Financial Services and Financial Technology Jane Hume

Markets

OCC Warns of Fraudulent Emails Seeking Bitcoin Wallet Keys

The U.S. regulator said it did not send the messages or hold any funds for individual benefit.

The OCC warned consumers not to respond to scammers seeking their bitcoin wallet keys.

Markets

Russian Political Candidates Will Have to Report Crypto Holdings

A bill before parliament will require candidates to say how much they spent on digital assets during the past three years.

Security cameras outside the Russian parliament building

Markets

India’s Government May Form Panel to Study Regulating Crypto: Report

The news comes amid the view that proposals for a blanket ban are outdated.

RBI entrance in New Delhi, India

Policy

US Congressman Reintroduces Bill With Tax Protections for Investors With Forked Crypto Assets

The legislation would outlaw penalizing taxpayers until the IRS clarifies its policies.

U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer

Markets

From Risky to Promising: Ukraine's Quest to Become a Dream Crypto Jurisdiction

Ukraine is the leader in global crypto adoption but it isn't crypto's favorite jurisdiction yet – though the country is trying to change this.

Monument of Independence in Kyiv (Andreas Wolochow/Shutterstock)

Policy

Bank of England Official: It's 'Probable' UK Will Launch a Digital Currency

Sir Jon Cunliffe expressed the concern that consumers may find stablecoins more attractive than bank offerings.

The Royal Exchange. (QQ7/Shutterstock)

Markets

Economic Uncertainty Drives Crypto Growth in Sri Lanka

Paxful's crypto trading volume in 2021 has more than tripled compared to all of 2020.

Colombo, Sri Lanka- December 05, 2018; View of the Colombo city skyline with modern architecture buildings including the lotus towers.

Markets

Reserve Bank of India Discourages Lenders From Dealing With Crypto Exchanges: Report

India’s central bank has been unofficially asking banks why they are dealing with crypto businesses.

Reserve Bank of India