Regulation

Hong Kong’s SFC Cracks Down on Fake Crypto Exchange Websites

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has taken significant action against fraudulent websites masquerading as reputable local cryptocurrency exchanges. In a proactive move...

Taiwan Sets September Deadline for New Digital Currency Regulations

Taiwan is gearing up to introduce a new set of digital currency laws in September 2024, according to a recent announcement by the Financial...

Binance  Summoned by Nigerian Authorities Over Financial Crime 

The Nigerian House of Representatives Committee on Financial Crimes has demanded the presence of Richard Teng, CEO of Binance, amid allegations of terrorism financing...

Nigeria Denies Rumors of $10 Billion Fine Against Binance

A representative from the Nigerian government, Bayo Onanuga, has recently addressed rumors regarding a supposed $10 billion fine against the cryptocurrency exchange, Binance. Onanuga,...

UK to Empower Law Enforcement with Enhanced Crypto Seizure Capabilities

The United Kingdom is set to grant its law enforcement agencies increased authority to seize cryptocurrency assets linked to criminal activities, including terrorism, starting...

Hungary Moves to Let Banks Offer Bitcoin Services

Hungary is on the brink of significant financial innovation, as its government has put forward draft legislation that aims to permit banks, investment funds,...

Nigeria Hits Binance with a $10 Billion Fine Over Illegal Transactions

In a bold move, Nigeria has imposed a staggering $10 billion fine on the cryptocurrency exchange Binance. This decision comes in the wake of...

Ripple vs. SEC: Navigating the Legal Showdown

The longstanding legal battle between Ripple and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is heating up as the trial date of April...

Hong Kong Tightens Crypto Exchange Regulations

Hong Kong has implemented a significant policy change affecting the cryptocurrency exchange landscape by halting the acceptance of license applications from crypto exchanges as...

State Attorneys General Challenge SEC’s Authority in Kraken Crypto Lawsuit

In a significant legal development, eight state attorneys general from the United States have filed a joint amicus brief, arguing that the Securities and...

Bank of America and Wells Fargo Offer Spot Bitcoin ETFs

Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Wells Fargo are now providing select clients access to spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), signaling a significant shift...

US Lawmakers Vote to Facilitate Bank Involvement in Crypto Custody

In a significant development for the cryptocurrency industry, the House Financial Services Committee (HSFC) has voted in favor of a resolution aimed at overturning...