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Thailand Toughens Crypto Ad Rules

The rules now require crypto operators to display clear risk warnings on ads and prohibit the inclusion of false or exaggerated information about companies.

Thailand has issued new and tougher rules for advertisements promoting crypto. (kiszon pascal/Getty)

Juridique

EU's MiCA Crypto Law Text Ready Within 6 Weeks, Lead Lawmaker Says

A political deal struck in June left many still scratching their heads about whether licensing rules will apply to non-fungible tokens

The EU tentatively agreed its crypto law MiCA in June. (Constantine Johnny/Getty Images)

Juridique

New Global CBDC Platform Could Cut Payment Costs, IMF Says

The International Monetary Fund remains skeptical about a private system, but is pushing for new ideas on state-backed digital currencies.

Autoridades del FMI quieren facilitar pagos transfronterizos a través de CBDCs. (William Potter/Getty Images)

Juridique

Crypto Lender Celsius Files to Return Custody Clients' Funds

Celsius said these funds are not part of the bankruptcy estate, unlike funds from Earn and Borrow clients.

Alex Mashinsky, Founder and CEO of Celsius Network (CoinDesk)

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Digital Dollar Project Plans to Explore CBDC Technical Solutions With New Sandbox

The nonprofit organization advocating for a U.S. central bank digital currency plans to work with crypto platforms like Digital Asset and Ripple to explore technical and policy aspects of a digital dollar.

The Digital Dollar Project is kicking off a new CBDC sandbox in October. (Ben Mater/Unsplash)

Juridique

The SEC Is Getting Clearer About How It Plans to Regulate Crypto

We're reading between the lines of Grayscale's recent disclosures about SEC inquiries.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington D.C. (Getty Images)

Juridique

Sixteen Arrested in South Korea for Illegal Crypto Trading Activities: Report

An investigation by the Korea Customs Service discovered over 2.7 trillion won ($2 billion) in illegal foreign exchange transactions related to virtual assets since February.

South Korea continues crackdown on illegal crypto activity. (Daniel Bernard/Unsplash)

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US Congressman Wants Consumer-Protection Answers From Agencies, Crypto Firms

A subcommittee chairman from the House Oversight Committee sent letters to Binance, Coinbase and other firms questioning them on how they guard against fraud.

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (Graeme Jennings-Pool/Getty Images)

Juridique

Thai SEC Fines Bitkub Executive $235K for Insider Trading

Last week, the country’s oldest commercial bank backed out of a deal to buy a majority stake of the local crypto exchange, citing unresolved regulatory issues.

Thailand's SEC has ordered a Bitkub executive to pay a fine for insider trading. (Jackyenjoyphotography/Getty Images)

Juridique

South Korea Must Reverse Ineffective Ban on Crypto ICOs, Central Bank Says

The Bank of Korea says companies like stablecoin issuer Terra were able to circumvent the ban and sell digital tokens to locals by setting up corporations overseas.

South Korea has delayed plans to tax crypto by two years to 2025. (Jacek Malipan/Getty)