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Boris Johnson's Brother Quits as Binance Adviser

Binance has struggled launch operations in the U.K. and may be facing money laundering charges from the U.S.

Jo Johnson (Luke Dray/Getty Images)

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UK's Financial Services and Markets Bill Should be Passed by Spring 2023, Treasury Says

The Financial Services and Markets Bill that is currently being debated will give regulators more power over crypto.

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

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Nigeria to Recognize Crypto as Investment Capital: Report

A proposed bill will lay out crypto supervisory powers of the Central Bank of Nigeria and the country's securities regulator, an official has said.

Lagos, Nigeria (Nupo Deyon Daniel/Unsplash)

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Basel Committee Endorses Global Crypto Banking Rules to Be Implemented by 2025

The rules suggested that a bank's exposure to certain crypto assets must not exceed 2% and should generally be lower than 1%.

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Incoming FCA Chair Calls Crypto Firms Like FTX 'Deliberately Evasive'

Ashley Alder, who is currently the CEO of Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission, will be commencing his role with the Financial Conduct Authority on Feb. 20, he told the Treasury Committee.

Ashley Alder will become chair of the U.K.'s FCA next year. (H.K. Securities and Futures Commission)

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Indian Crypto Traffic Took a Nosedive as Tax Regime Tightened

The government's two taxes have cut usage of Indian crypto platforms, although interest in Binance has remained steady because that exchange is out of the country's jurisdiction.

The Internet and Mobile Association of India has disbanded its body representing India's crypto industry. (Laurentiu Morariu/Unsplash)