Regulations


Policy

UK Markets Bill Extends Banking Rules to Crypto Assets

The U.K. introduced the bill, which also addresses stablecoins, to Parliament earlier Wednesday, but lawmakers won’t take up the measure until later in the week.

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Policy

UK Regulators to Introduce Rules for Stablecoins in New Markets Bill

The much-anticipated financial services and markets bill to be presented to Parliament includes rules for the use of stablecoins as a means of payment.

U.K. financial regulators are set to introduce rules for stablecoins as payment tools to Parliament. (Scott E Barbour/Getty Images)

Policy

Japan's Self-Regulatory Project in Peril as Financial Regulator Reprimands Crypto Advocacy Group: Report

The JVCEA has received an “extremely stern warning” over delays in anti-money-laundering rules and poor governance.

Japan's financial regulator has warned the self-regulatory body representing the crypto industry to get its act together. (mbbirdy/Getty Images)

Policy

Indian Exchanges Hold Meeting to Discuss Way Forward After Crypto Advocacy Body Is Dissolved: Sources

The meeting is currently underway and at least 10 major exchanges are involved in the deliberations.

Indian crypto exchange are meeting in Bengaluru. (Shutterstock)

Policy

Celsius Lays Out Mining-Focused Reorganization Plan at First Bankruptcy Hearing

The first day hearing revealed Celsius is betting big on its also-indebted mining operation to help fill the $1.2 billion hole in the company’s balance sheet.

Alex Mashinsky, founder and CEO of Celsius Network, at Consensus 2019 (CoinDesk)

Policy

US Treasury Open to Nonbanks Issuing Stablecoins, Official Says

Though regulators called for issuers to be regulated as banks last year, Nellie Liang argues the category is wider than it might seem.

Nellie Liang, the U.S. Treasury Department's undersecretary for domestic finance, says nonbanks deserve a path to become government-approved stablecoin issuers. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

Stablecoin Bill Won’t Force All Issuers to Be Banks, Congressman Says

The key legislation that could open a path for stablecoin rules isn’t expected to stick to regulators’ recommendation to insist only banks put out tokens.

Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) is a senior member of the House Finance Services Committee, which is working on stablecoin legislation. (Al Drago/Getty Images)

Policy

Australian Central Bank Chief Believes Regulated Private Tokens Could Be Better Than CBDCs: Report

Governor Philip Lowe spoke at a panel discussion at the G20 finance officials' meeting in Indonesia on Sunday.

Sydney, Australia (Photo by Johnny Bhalla/Unsplash)

Policy

Indian Finance Minister Echoes Central Bank's Crypto Ban Call but Says Global Collaboration Is Required

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made her comment in answer to a series of written questions from a member of parliament about cryptocurrency legislation.

Indian Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitharaman (IMF Photo/Cliff Owen)

Finance

5ire Raises $100M to Fund Expansion of Sustainable Blockchain

The company will use what it calls a Proof-of-Benefit mechanism, saying it is the only sustainability-focused blockchain unicorn in the world.

The 5ire team with Sailesh Hiranandani (second from right). (5ire)