Regulations
Leaked EU Draft Proposes All-Encompassing Laws for Crypto Assets
The European Commission may be proposing an all-encompassing set of regulations covering the trading of digital assets across the 27-nation bloc.
How OSL Became the First Crypto Exchange to Win Over Hong Kong Regulators
Crypto hubs like Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan have a clearer regulatory picture going forward and are progressing faster than the U.S. and Europe.
Is Bitcoin Mining Legal in India? Miners Still Don't Know
Following a recent Supreme Court decision, India's crypto industry is optimistic about the future. But miners still don't know if what they do is illegal.
BitLicense at 5: Despite Architect Lawsky's Hopes, Few States Copied NY Rules
Few states have developed their own cryptocurrency regulations – and none that did build a regulatory regime have followed the New York model.
New York Moves to Lure Crypto Startups as BitLicense Turns Five
Five years after erecting a wall around its market few crypto startups could scale – a wall known as the BitLicense – New York is handing down a ladder.
Spain's Crypto Firms to Face New Registration Requirements Under EU-Driven Bill
Spain is finally getting around to amending its AML laws six months after the EU deadline for compliance. The public comment period on that amendment ends today.
South Africa Proposes Strict Crypto Regulatory Framework
South Africa’s financial regulators recommended that cryptocurrency be used for domestic payment purposes, but that it not be treated as legal tender or allowed as a settlement tool.
New Jersey Lawmaker Wants to Create a Crypto License
New Jersey Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez has introduced a licensing regime for crypto businesses, authorizing the state banking regulator to oversee the space.
Crypto Industry Lauds Token Safe Harbor, but Warns of Risks
Crypto advocates are praising SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce’s token “safe harbor” proposal, though not without questioning the details.
Russia's Central Bank Proposes New Token Framework, but Labels Crypto Transactions 'Suspicious'
Russia is looking at creating a regulatory distinction between asset tokenization and 'pure' cryptocurrencies.
