Regulation
Coinbase Hires Ex-Shopify Exec to Oversee Canada Operations
The company confirmed plans to expand in Canada as that country tightens rules for cryptocurrency exchanges.
Anti-TikTok Politicking Shows Worst Tendencies of U.S. Pols
The RESTRICT Act and other attempts to ring fence foreign tech would disrupt the open internet at the same time crypto is under threat.
French Crypto Influencer Ban Will Harm Country’s Attractiveness, Industry Group Says
Proposals to stop social-media stars promoting unlicensed companies were approved by the National Assembly Thursday.
Editorial: It Sure Looks Like the U.S. Is Trying to Kill Crypto
The federal government’s recent actions against crypto are – rightly or wrongly – widely perceived as a coordinated attempt to maim digital assets. This risks sending a vital industry overseas without actually protecting investors.
Crypto Exchange Kraken Commits to Tougher Rules Required by Canada
Kraken has filed pre-registration paperwork with the Ontario Securities Commission as it works towards becoming a registered Restricted Dealer in Canada.
The Short-Sightedness of Run-Amok Regulators
Ric Edelman, founder of the Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals, talks about a key reason why crypto’s future looks bleaker: an apparent effort to cut it off from U.S. banks.
The EU’s Smart Contract ‘Kill Switch’ Mandate Won't Kill Crypto
The European Union is moving forward with regulation that will fundamentally change how crypto projects can operate. But decentralization is still possible.
Canada to Ask Pension Funds to Disclose Crypto Exposure
The government budget for 2023 indicates the OSFI will consult with federally regulated financial institutions on guidelines for publicly disclosing their exposure to crypto-assets.
