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Crypto for Advisors: Making Sense of Crypto

[Jul 25 9:00 AM] As the momentum of the crypto and blockchain industry continues to grow, securities advisors are undoubtedly facing a greater number of questions from clients about specific crypto assets and the projects which underlie them. Evaluating these…

EU releases crypto-asset classification tools to help firms comply with MiCA

[Jul 19 7:51 AM] EU regulators introduce standardized crypto-asset classification under MiCA with a new test and guidelines to ensure uniformity across the market as regulations begin to come into play.

Hong Kong to Have Tight Crypto Regulations, Head of Monetary Authority Says

[May 10, 2023 2:30 AM] Companies attracted by the plan to turn Hong Kong into a hub for digital assets should expect strict regulations, the region has indicated. Authorities are preparing new licensing rules for service providers working with cryptocurrencies and…

U.S. lawmakers argue SEC accounting policy places crypto customers at risk

[Mar 2, 2023 11:56 PM] While the bulletin was intended to provide clarity regarding the accounting treatment for digital assets, it has been criticized by both lawmakers and regulators.

NYDFS Releases Guidance on Importance of Segregation and Separate Accounting for Customer Funds in Crypto Industry

[Jan 23, 2023 2:00 PM] On Monday, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) published guidance on custodial structures to help protect customers’ money if a crypto firm goes bankrupt. New York’s top financial regulator stressed that businesses…

Bitcoin and Ether Are Not Securities in Belgium, Financial Regulator Clarifies

[Nov 26, 2022 11:00 PM] Cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ether cannot be classified as securities or investment instruments, according to a communication issued by the financial watchdog in Belgium. The authority has tried to clarify the matter, noting that the digital…