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Financial Regulation
Consensus Hong Kong 2025 Coverage
What to Expect at Consensus Hong Kong
Consensus lands in Hong Kong for the first time Feb 18-20. Here are some highlights from a packed schedule of programming and special events.

Fundamentally Incompatible: How the Proposed Crypto Tax Rules Miss the Mark
A late addition to the infrastructure bill moving through Congress would impose impossible reporting requirements on miners and wallets.

Saudi Arabia Pitches Blockchain-Based Business Passport to Boost Trade Finance
The passport would help businesses cut through redundant red tape and flourish across borders, Saudis said.

France's Financial Watchdog Proposes 'Voluntary' Regulatory Framework for Crypto Firms
In exchange for regulatory approval, crypto firms can opt to abide by capital, tax, and consumer protection requirements.

German Finance Minister: Facebook Shouldn't Be Allowed to Compete With the Euro
“The issuance of a currency does not belong in the hands of a private company," according to Germany's finance minister.

Former Thai Finance Minister Calls for Crypto Regulation
A former Thai official is calling for brining proper regulation on all cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings in the country.

Japan's Finance Watchdog Eyeing ICO Regulation, Says Report
Japan's financial regulator is reportedly mulling the creation of a regulatory framework for firms raising funds through initial coin offerings.

Indian Finance Ministry: Cryptocurrencies Are 'Like Ponzi Schemes'
The India government doubled down its skepticism over cryptocurrencies, calling them like "Ponzi Schemes."

Lawsky: ICO Fever Could Bring Cryptocurrency Backlash
Benjamin Lawsky, the former regulator behind New York's BitLicense, warned that recent ICO excesses could bring a hammer down on the entire industry.
