Sandali Handagama

Sandali Handagama is CoinDesk's deputy managing editor for policy and regulations, EMEA. She is an alumna of Columbia University's graduate school of journalism and has contributed to a variety of publications including The Guardian, Bloomberg, The Nation and Popular Science. Sandali doesn't own any crypto and she tweets as @iamsandali

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Policy

Crypto Investor a16z Wants to Join Ooki DAO Defense Against CFTC

Andreessen Horowitz is just the latest entity looking to argue the commodities regulator must serve its lawsuit against individual members of the DAO, not the DAO itself.

A16z's flagship crypto fund loses 40% in the first half of 2022. (Haotian Zheng/Unsplash)

Policy

Singapore Central Bank Proposes Stablecoin Rules to Rein In Crypto Sector

In a separate document, the Monetary Authority of Singapore said it's also considering measures to limit retail investors without access to professional advice from engaging in crypto markets.

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Policy

UK Lawmakers Vote to Recognize Crypto as Regulated Financial Activity

The lower house of the Parliament voted in favor of adding crypto to the scope of activities to be regulated via the proposed Financial Services and Markets Bill – which already seeks to extend payments rules to stablecoins.

The FCA's head of markets oversight, who also oversaw crypto AML enforcement, is stepping down. (Unsplash)

Policy

Start Regulating the Metaverse Now, Researchers Tell French Leaders

A team of researchers commissioned by the French government said leaders should avoid previous mistakes made with the EU’s crypto rules when regulating the metaverse.

Researchers hired by the French government say metaverse regulation should start now. (Thinkhubstudio/Getty Images)

Finance

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange to Set Up Platform for Digital Assets

The bourse is "venturing into crypto" and will explore how the technologies that underpin digital asset markets can enhance capital markets infrastructure.

Tel Aviv (Richard T. Nowitz/Getty Images)

Policy

Build on Blockchain, Stay Away From Gambling With Crypto, Turkey’s Erdoğan Says

Not necessarily known for being friendly to crypto, the president's remarks suggest an openness to at least some aspects of the industry.

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan says his country seeks to build its own metaverse. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Policy

Customers of Bankrupt Crypto Lender Voyager Could Recover 72% of Their Funds if FTX Sale Is Approved: Report

A judge still needs to approve a bankruptcy payout plan and the company could still scrap the deal in favor of a higher bid.

Voyager's bankrupcy has left creditors in the lurch. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Finance

Online Bank N26 to Offer Crypto Through Bitpanda's Trading Product

Austrian N26 customers will be the first to have access to around 100 cryptocurrencies via the bank’s app with more to follow in the coming months.

(Midjourney/CoinDesk)

Policy

Japanese Crypto Self-Regulatory Body to Loosen Token Vetting Process: Report

Japan has been looking to ease rules for crypto startups, with the government also considering corporate tax breaks for companies.

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Policy

FCA's Crypto AML Compliance Chief Steps Down

Mark Steward, who led the enforcement of anti-money laundering measures for crypto, is stepping down after seven years with the Financial Conduct Authority.

The FCA's head of markets oversight, who also oversaw crypto AML enforcement, is stepping down. (Unsplash)