REGULATION
Binance Exchange Makes Strategic Venture Investment in Malaysian MX Global
Malaysian-based fintech and trading platform- MX Global has announced the onboarding of Binance exchange as a strategic investor in the company.
US, EU Regulators Vow to Remove Russian Banks from SWIFT Network
One of the latest sanctions from the western camp seeks to ban specific Russian banks from the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Brazilian Senate Committee on Economic Affairs Approves Crypto Regulation Bill
Crypto regulation on Brazilian soil gained steam after the senate’s economic affairs committee approved a bill highlighting the ground rules and day-to-day usage of digital currency funds.
Kazakhstan Energy Ministry Cracks Down on Illegal PoW Mining
The Committee for Nuclear and Energy Supervision and Control of the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan has taken a more aggressive approach to curb PoW mining in the country.
SEC to Give "Careful Consideration" to Concern about Spot BTC ETFs: Gensler
Gary Gensler, Chairman of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has promised to give a “Careful Consideration” about spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Products (ETPs).
UAE to Strive for Virtual Service Provider Licenses before Q2
In a bid to become a global crypto hub, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is gearing up to issue federal licenses to virtual asset service providers (VASPs) by the end of Q1 2022.
Preemptive Measures Needed to Regulate Crypto Market, FSB Says
Regulators need to take preemptive measures, bringing the crypto market to obey rules and regulations as risks from the sector could grow quickly, the Financial Stability Board said.
Hungarian Central Bank Governor Advocates EU Wide Crypto Ban
The Governor of the Hungarian Central Bank, György Matolcsy, recommended that all cryptocurrency-focused activities including trading and mining should be banned across the European Union.
Canadian Lawmaker Introduces Bill, Seeking to Aid Crypto Industry's Growth
Michelle Rempel Garner, a member of the House of Commons of Canada, has introduced a bill that seeks to provide leeway for crypto and their ecosystem to thrive in the country.
Police Arrests 2 Suspects Involved in 2016 Bitfinex Hack
U.S. authorities have arrested a Manhattan-based couple identified as Lichtenstein and Morgan, suspected to be a part of the masterminds behind the 2016 Bitfinex exchange hack.