ESMA Proposes Tighter Rules for Crypto Firms Outside the EU The EU’s financial markets regulator, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), has published consultation papers…
FINRA Finds Majority of Retail Crypto Communications Misleading The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) in the United States has reported that around 70% of retail communications…
The Jan 17 Faceoff In a recent courtroom showdown, Coinbase found itself in a legal battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The lawsuit stems…
Cryptocurrency Companies Call for Withdrawal of FinCEN’s Mixing Transaction Rules A letter has been sent to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) by a group of…
Coinbase Criticizes U.S. Treasury’s Proposed Rule on Cryptocurrency Mixing Coinbase has expressed its concerns about the U.S. Treasury’s proposed rulemaking on cryptocurrency mixing, stating that it…
The Canadian Securities Administration Proposes New Regulations for Crypto Investment Funds The Canadian Securities Administration (CSA), the country’s securities watchdog, has introduced new regulatory requirements for…
The EU Strengthens Anti-Money Laundering Measures for Cryptocurrency Firms The European Council and Parliament have reached an agreement on stricter regulations for cryptocurrency firms to combat…
US Treasury and IRS Announce Business Reporting Exemption for Digital Assets The US Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have announced that businesses are not…
U.S. Treasury and IRS Delay Enforcement of Crypto Reporting Requirements In a temporary relief to businesses dealing with crypto, the U.S. Treasury Department and the Internal…