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Taiwan’s new AML laws put crypto firms on notice

[Oct 3 11:43 AM] The Taiwanese FSC has released new Anti-Money Laundering laws that will replace its current regulations and require full compliance of VASPs. 

Binance Secures 20th Global Milestone With Argentina Crypto Registration

[Oct 3 6:30 AM] Crypto exchange Binance has achieved a significant milestone by joining Argentina’s Virtual Asset Service Providers Registry, marking its 20th global regulatory achievement. This allows Binance to expand its full range of services to…

UAE regulators to allow Dubai-licensed VASPs to service entire country

[Sep 11 11:11 AM] The agreement between UAE regulators covers the mutual supervision of crypto providers, penalty imposition, information exchange and employee training. 

Thailand launches regulatory sandbox to test crypto services

[Aug 9 12:08 PM] Thailand has been moving toward a more crypto-friendly stance throughout 2024, approving a Bitcoin ETF, initiating tax breaks for crypto and more.

Taiwan proposes tougher AML measures for crypto service providers

[May 9 6:19 AM] Taiwan’s Ministry of Justice proposed four amendments to the country’s AML regulations focused on cryptocurrency firms that plan to impose hefty penalties for noncompliance.

Fewer Than 30% of Jurisdictions Globally Have Started Regulating Crypto: FATF Chief

[Mar 28 3:24 AM] Globally, less than 30% of jurisdictions have started regulating the crypto sector as of June 2023, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) President T. Raja Kumar told CoinDesk in an interview from Singapore.

Argentina to Regulate Cryptocurrency Exchanges With Executive Order

[Feb 22 6:30 PM] The government of Argentina is reportedly preparing to regulate cryptocurrency service providers with an executive order. The measure would be directed to keep Argentina out of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) gray list, putting crypto…

Nigerian Central Bank Lifts February 2021 Crypto Prohibition Order

[Dec 23, 2023 3:30 PM] The Nigerian central bank has reversed its Feb. 5 order which barred banks and financial institutions from extending their services to crypto entities. The central bank said new guidelines align with the Financial Action Task Force’s updated…

Gemini’s Travel Rule measures reflect ‘worrying creep’ of overregulation

[Nov 8, 2023 6:34 PM] Gemini will be restricting its UK users to sending only to 58 virtual asset service providers that are registered under the Travel Rule starting Nov. 17. A Trezor analyst argues the measures will go against the principles of Bitcoin and financial…

Dubai Regulator Suspends Crypto Exchange BitOasis' Conditional License

[Jul 11, 2023 4:06 AM] BitOasis said it's working closely with the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority to fulfil the conditions.

Binance CEO Claims Chinese Communities Are ‘Buzzing’ After CCTV Airs Crypto Segment

[May 25, 2023 2:00 AM] On May 24, Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, also known as CZ, shared through Twitter that “Chinese speaking communities are buzzing” following a news broadcast by state-operated media network China Central Television (CCTV) regarding Hong…

HashKey Group to Debut Regulated Exchange in Second Quarter

[Apr 14, 2023 6:09 AM] The exchange will be open to professional investors and the company is preparing to welcome retail users in "coming months."

Hong Kong’s crypto rules set a high bar for ‘good reason,’ says SFC advisor

[Apr 5, 2023 1:54 AM] Lucy Gazmararian, an advisory board member to Hong Kong's securities regulator said its crypto rules may present short-term challenges to crypto startups.