Regulation

Thailand Approves Investment in U.S. Bitcoin ETFs

In a significant shift, Thailand's asset management funds have received the green light to invest in U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), as announced...

Hong Kong Advances Digital Currency Efforts with Second Pilot Phase

Hong Kong is making significant strides in the development of its digital currency, with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) initiating the second phase...

Dutch Central Bank Fines Crypto.com for Regulatory Non-Compliance

The Dutch Central Bank (DNB) has levied a hefty fine of €2,850,000 on Foris DAX MT Limited, operating under the trade name ‘Crypto.com’, for...

Australian Court Rules in Favor of Finder Wallet

In a significant victory for the cryptocurrency sector, an Australian court has rejected a lawsuit filed by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)...

Efforts to Return $2.3M in Crypto to Victims of Online Scams

The U.S. Attorney's Office in Massachusetts has initiated a civil forfeiture action to facilitate the return of $2.3 million in cryptocurrency to 37 individuals...

South Africa to License 60 Cryptocurrency Platforms, Leading African Regulation

South Africa is poised to become one of the first countries in Africa to mandate licenses for cryptocurrency platforms, with plans to authorize about...

PancakeSwap to Launch Version 4 for Enhanced Trading Efficiency

PancakeSwap, a leading decentralized exchange (DEX), is set to introduce version 4 (v4) in the third quarter of this year, bringing substantial improvements to...

Indonesia Strengthens Crypto Industry with New Regulations

Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) is taking significant steps to bolster the cryptocurrency sector with the introduction of new regulations aimed at integrating technological...

EU Sets Draft Rules for Multi-Currency Stablecoins Under MiCA Regulation

The European Union's banking and markets regulators have unveiled a series of draft technical standards for stablecoins linked to multiple currencies or assets, marking...

ClearToken Secures $10M Investment to Launch Crypto Clearing House in the UK

ClearToken, a burgeoning cryptocurrency clearing house, has successfully secured a $10 million seed investment from a group of institutional investors, including Nomura's digital asset...

India’s SEBI Signals Move Towards Instant Settlement to Rival Crypto

India's market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has underscored the necessity for instant settlement in traditional markets to maintain competitiveness...

OKX Gains Approval for Major Payment Institution License in Singapore

OKX, a prominent crypto exchange, has achieved a significant regulatory milestone in Singapore, obtaining in-principle approval for a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from...