REGULATION
Iran to Introduce Additional Penalties for Illegal Crypto Mining
The Iranian government is going to pass new regulations to increase the penalties for illegal cryptocurrency mining using subsidized electricity.
Singapore Passes Law to Regulate VASPs Operating Abroad
Singapore-based Virtual Assets Service Providers (VASPs) which do their business offerings or products abroad are now required to secure licensing from the relevant authorities.
UK to Accept Stablecoins as Form of Payment, Plans to Mint NFT by this Summer
The UK announced to accept stablecoins as a valid form of payment and has set plans to make Britain a global hub for cryptoasset technology and investment.
UK Regulator FCA to Consult Crypto Industry Concerning Ecosystem & Regulation
The United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is calling stakeholders in the digital currency ecosystem to a two-day CryptoSprint event that will be taking place on 10 and 11 May respectively.
Crypto-Related Firms Should Treat Crypto Custody Arrangements as Liability: US SEC
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission（SEC） said cryptocurrency-related U.S.-listed companies should link those assets to arsenic liabilities and disclose the associated risks to investors, Reuters reported.
South Korea’s Crypto Market Gears up to Legitimacy, With Banks Eyeing a Share of the Cake
With the incoming South Korean President, Yoon Suk-yeol, pledging the easing of crypto regulations, the market is on a solid path to being significantly legitimized.
Voyager Digital Receives a Cease and Desist Order from New Jersey Regulators
Digital assets platform, Voyager Digital, has been issued a cease and desist order by the New Jersey Bureau of Securities for offering unregistered securities in the form of its Voyager Earn program.
Vietnamese Government Developing Regulatory Framework for Crypto
The Vietnamese government is pushing to develop a legal and regulatory framework as the country seeks to establish its stance with respect to its press for a crypto economy.
Japan to Introduce Legislation Governing Banks and Crypto Exchanges
The Japanese government is pushing for new legislation that will request cryptocurrency trading platforms operating in the country become governed by the same rules that apply to banks.
UK to Unveil Plans for Crypto Regulation, Eyeing Stablecoins
According to CNBC, the U.K. government will announce a cryptocurrency regulatory regime in the next few weeks, with a focus on stablecoins, and the details of the plan are still being actively discussed.