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Coinbase set to acquire Cyprus-based entity with EU licence
Coinbase, a major player in the cryptocurrency exchange market, announced today plans to acquire a Cyprus-based entity
Jan 9, 20241 min read


Grayscale Announces 1.5% Fees for Its Proposed Bitcoin ETF Uplist
Asset manager Grayscale has dropped its 2% management fee to 1.5% as part of its proposed uplift to a spot bitcoin ETF
Jan 9, 20241 min read


Binance US appoints new chief compliance officer amid regulatory challenges
Binance US, the American arm of the leading global cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the appointment of Lesley O’Neill
Jan 8, 20241 min read


Japan’s E-Commerce Giant Mercari to Accept Bitcoin Payments by June 2024
While the anticipated approval for the spot Bitcoin ETF has become the focus of attention worldwide, new reports continue
Jan 8, 20241 min read


Major Taiwan-Based ACE Exchange Refutes Fraud Allegations
ACE Exchange, one of Taiwan’s largest crypto trading platforms, is reportedly under investigation for alleged fraudulent activities
Jan 6, 20241 min read


U.S. SEC Seeks to Leverage Terraform Win in Coinbase, Binance Disputes
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been blowing a horn in its various legal clashes with crypto exchanges
Jan 6, 20241 min read


Grayscale Files Registration of Securities With SEC for Bitcoin ETF
Grayscale has filed a registration of securities with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its Spot Bitcoin ETF.
Jan 5, 20241 min read


UAE’s DFSA Unveils Revisions to Crypto Token Regulations for Public Consultation
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has released a Consultation Paper (CP) aiming to gather public input on proposed
Jan 5, 20241 min read


South Korea Proposes Stricter Regulations on Crypto Trading
South Korea's Financial Services Commission (FSC) is suggesting changes to the Credit Finance Act with the primary goal
Jan 5, 20241 min read


Nigeria’s Central Bank Fleshes Out New Rule Allowing Crypto Firms’ Access to Bank Accounts
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released guidelines for banks on digital assets, a sign the country's regulators are softening
Jan 5, 20241 min read


Bitzlato temporarily suspends all Bitcoin withdrawals
Bitzlato, a cryptocurrency exchange platform, has temporarily suspended all Bitcoin withdrawals just weeks after its co-founder
Dec 28, 20231 min read


South Korea Introduces Mandatory Crypto Disclosure for High-Ranking Officials
South Korea has taken a significant step towards increasing transparency and integrity within its public sector.
Dec 28, 20231 min read


Nigerian central bank lifts ban on crypto trading
Nigeria's central bank has lifted a ban on transacting in cryptocurrencies, while saying global trends had shown a need to regulate
Dec 27, 20231 min read


Hong Kong Regulators Propose Mandatory Licenses for Fiat-Backed Stablecoin Issuers
Hong Kong financial regulators published proposals for supervising stablecoin issuers through a licensing regime and a regulatory
Dec 27, 20231 min read


Japan to Introduce Tax Reform for Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies in 2024!
In the latest cabinet meeting held on December 22, the Japanese government finally approved the draft of crypto tax
Dec 25, 20231 min read


People’s Bank of China Stresses on Global Regulation for Crypto and DeFi Markets
China’s central bank has called on global financial authorities to regulate the digital asset and decentralized finance (DeFi) markets
Dec 23, 20231 min read


Nigeria’s Apex Bank Lifts Ban on Crypto, Issues Fresh Guidelines
On Friday, December 22, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) released a circular containing guidelines on virtual assets service providers
Dec 23, 20231 min read


Nexo's Money Laundering Investigation in Bulgaria Closed Due to Lack of Evidence
The Bulgarian Prosecutor's Office has closed its investigation into crypto lender Nexo for alleged money laundering offenses
Dec 23, 20231 min read


UAE Authority Updates Anti-Money Laundering Measures to Implement FATF’s Travel Rule
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), a financial regulatory body in the United Arab Emirates, has released an updated
Dec 22, 20231 min read


Worldcoin Quietly Halted Orb Verification in India Months Ago
Worldcoin has disabled its offline orb verification feature for users in three markets – India, Brazil, and France.
Dec 22, 20231 min read
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