# Regulation News

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## [FDIC clarifies non-bank entities and crypto firms not covered by insurance](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9711)

By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation
Published: 2022-07-31T17:22:05.000Z
Updated: 2022-07-31T17:22:05.000Z

FDIC issues a crypto advisory to clarify the scope of its deposit insurance.

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## [IMF is concerned Kenya’s CBDC might threaten private banks and mobile money operators](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9706)

By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation
Published: 2022-07-30T11:28:36.000Z
Updated: 2022-07-30T11:28:36.000Z

The IMF recommended that special safeguards must be put in place for banks and M-Pesa against unfair competition from the digital shilling.

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## [National Crime Agency says crypto assets are increasingly being used by criminals](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9704)

By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation
Published: 2022-07-29T15:41:35.000Z
Updated: 2022-07-29T15:41:35.000Z

The NCA seized $33 million in crypto from April 2021 to March 2022.

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## [Mark Cuban warns of coming ‘nightmare’ crypto regulation from SEC](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/9703)

By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation
Published: 2022-07-29T09:21:44.000Z
Updated: 2022-07-29T09:21:44.000Z

Shark Tank star and Dallas Mavericks owner warned that the SEC would introduce new rules on crypto token registration that he described as a nightmare for the crypto industry.

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## [Russian regulation for NFTs could arrive via proposed amendments to existing laws](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9697)

By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation
Published: 2022-07-27T16:51:51.000Z
Updated: 2022-07-27T16:51:51.000Z

The Ministry of Economic Development plans to introduce several amendments to the law “On Digital Financial Assets” and the Civil Code to enable them to regulate Russia’s NFT market.

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## [Crypto exchange Kraken could be fined by Treasury for alleged sanction violations](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9696)

By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation
Published: 2022-07-27T12:21:07.000Z
Updated: 2022-07-27T12:21:07.000Z

Crypto exchange Kraken is under investigation for allegedly allowing Iranian users access to its services.

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## [Bitcoin, Ether, and other cryptos won’t be banned in the Philippines](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/9693)

By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation
Published: 2022-07-26T15:19:12.000Z
Updated: 2022-07-26T15:19:12.000Z

Incoming Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas (BSP) governor Felipe Medalla said that banning cryptos such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) is not an option, which is good news for the country’s crypto market, the world’s fift…

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## [SEC identifies nine cryptos as securities in its complaint against former Coinbase exec](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9689)

By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation
Published: 2022-07-25T08:28:41.000Z
Updated: 2022-07-25T08:28:41.000Z

SEC identified the tokens AMP, RLY, DDX, XYO, RGT, LCX, POWR, DFX, and KROM as securities.

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## [California to allow Bitcoin and crypto campaign donations](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9688)

By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation
Published: 2022-07-24T08:42:33.000Z
Updated: 2022-07-24T08:42:33.000Z

California is now one of the 12 states that explicitly allow crypto campaign contributions.

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## [SEC’s actions against crypto firms being questioned by US Congressman](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9687)

By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation
Published: 2022-07-23T06:18:26.000Z
Updated: 2022-07-23T06:18:26.000Z

Tom Emmer, the Republican Congressman from Minnesota, became the latest politician to criticize the SEC’s actions and described it as a power-hungry regulator that threatened players in the digital assets industry.

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## [Cybercriminals are using fake crypto apps to defraud investors, warns FBI](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9684)

By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation
Published: 2022-07-19T09:58:10.000Z
Updated: 2022-07-19T09:58:10.000Z

In an advisory published on July 18, the FBI warned that criminals are targeting crypto investors by designing apps that use the same logos and identifying information as legitimate crypto firms.

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## [Russia bans the use of Bitcoin, Ethereum, NFTs and other digital assets for payments of goods and services](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9682)

By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation
Published: 2022-07-18T11:14:59.000Z
Updated: 2022-07-18T11:14:59.000Z

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed into a law a bill that bans the use of digital assets, including cryptos such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), as payment for goods and servi…

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## [Central Bank of Sri Lanka issues crypto warning amidst worsening political and economic crisis](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9679)

By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation
Published: 2022-07-13T11:46:12.000Z
Updated: 2022-07-13T11:46:12.000Z

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued a warning to the public against making crypto purchases citing the lack of regulations and risks associated with cryptocurrencies.

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## [OneCoin crypto scam mastermind now on FBI’s most wanted](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9673)

By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation
Published: 2022-07-04T07:17:03.000Z
Updated: 2022-07-04T07:17:03.000Z

With her recent addition, Ignatova became the only woman on the FBI's 10 most wanted list.

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## [RBI views crypto as a clear danger](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9671)

By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation
Published: 2022-07-01T02:02:26.000Z
Updated: 2022-07-01T02:02:26.000Z

In its Financial Stability Report, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das described crypto as a clear danger and mere speculation.

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## [Taiwan’s CBDC project needs at least two more years, says central bank governor](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/9670)

By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation
Published: 2022-06-30T22:28:37.000Z
Updated: 2022-06-30T22:28:37.000Z

The central bank’s team has been simulating the use of the CBDC in a closed-loop environment.

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## [Uzbekistan wants Bitcoin and crypto miners to use solar power](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9668)

By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation
Published: 2022-06-30T07:59:46.000Z
Updated: 2022-06-30T07:59:46.000Z

In terms of taxation, the new regulation is friendly for crypto miners as it won’t impose taxes on all mined cryptocurrencies.

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## [Morocco currently working on a crypto regulation bill](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9664)

By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation
Published: 2022-06-29T05:49:07.000Z
Updated: 2022-06-29T05:49:07.000Z

Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), the Moroccan central bank, is currently working on a cryptocurrency regulation framework bill that will guide the digital assets market in the country.

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## [SEC Chair’s confirmation that Bitcoin is a commodity welcomed by the crypto community](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/9662)

By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation
Published: 2022-06-28T08:41:33.000Z
Updated: 2022-06-28T08:41:33.000Z

Gary Gensler said that Bitcoin is the only one he is comfortable publicly labeling as a commodity.

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## [No country can stop the crypto revolution, says British MP](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/9658)

By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation
Published: 2022-06-27T12:45:36.000Z
Updated: 2022-06-27T12:45:36.000Z

Matt Hancock urged for an attractive tax structure on top of a liberal regulatory regime to help the U.K. become the jurisdiction of choice for crypto.

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## [Crypto exchange Coinbase to impose additional KYC requirements for Netherlands-based users](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/9657)

By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation
Published: 2022-06-27T08:49:55.000Z
Updated: 2022-06-27T08:49:55.000Z

Coinbase users in the Netherlands who want to send crypto away from the exchange will be required to provide the recipient’s full name, residential address, and the purpose of the transfer.

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## [Singapore hints of harsher penalties for bad crypto behavior](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9652)

By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation
Published: 2022-06-24T06:50:29.000Z
Updated: 2022-06-24T06:50:29.000Z

An MAS executive said that the Singaporean central bank will be “brutal and unrelentingly hard” on bad behavior in the crypto industry.

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## [Top crypto exchanges in South Korea team up to prevent another Terra type collapse](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9645)

By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation
Published: 2022-06-15T08:23:23.000Z
Updated: 2022-06-15T08:23:23.000Z

Upbit, Bithumb, Coinone, Korbit, and Gopax, South Korea’s top five crypto exchanges, plan to create a consultative body whose goal is to prevent the recurrence of a token collapse similar to the crash of the $60 billi…

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## [Hong Kong’s SFC warns investors of potential risks associated with NFTs](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9642)

By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation
Published: 2022-06-10T07:46:11.000Z
Updated: 2022-06-10T07:46:11.000Z

The regulator highlighted some of the risks associated with NFTs including illiquid secondary markets, volatility, opaque pricing, hacking and fraud.

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## [Number of countries exploring CBDCs rises threefold to 105 since 2021](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9641)

By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation
Published: 2022-06-09T16:10:51.000Z
Updated: 2022-06-09T16:10:51.000Z

The U.S. and the U.K. are the farthest behind on CBDC development among G7 member countries.

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## [South Korea will select four companies to participate in its 2022 Metaverse Content Creation Project](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/9640)

By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation
Published: 2022-06-09T08:53:21.000Z
Updated: 2022-06-09T08:53:21.000Z

The four companies that will be selected as project participants will receive 200 million won (around $160,000) each.

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## [Accepting crypto payments for local taxes could bring in the younger generation, says Australian mayor](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9636)

By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation
Published: 2022-06-07T04:20:50.000Z
Updated: 2022-06-07T04:20:50.000Z

Blockchain Australia Chairman Adam Poulton likened crypto to “just another form of money” with an exchange rate linked to the Australian dollar.

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## [Bermuda wants to become the next crypto hub](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9635)

By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation
Published: 2022-06-06T09:06:59.000Z
Updated: 2022-06-06T09:06:59.000Z

Despite the recent market downturn, the island territory is now aspiring to be among the top crypto hubs as well and has been actively expanding its crypto sector since 2017.

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## [UK Treasury proposes crypto regulations amendments to manage potential risks associated with stablecoin failures](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9632)

By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation
Published: 2022-06-02T10:51:07.000Z
Updated: 2022-06-02T10:51:07.000Z

While the Treasury recognized the importance of stablecoins, it also pointed out its potential to negatively impact financial stability in cases of systemic failures.

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## [Bank of Russia is open to using crypto for international settlements and changes stance on crypto mining](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9631)

By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation
Published: 2022-06-01T10:07:58.000Z
Updated: 2022-06-01T10:07:58.000Z

Support for cryptocurreny has grown within the government since the imposition of Western sanctions.

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## [Russia eyes the use of crypto for international settlements to mitigate the impact of sanctions](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9626)

By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation
Published: 2022-05-30T07:18:22.000Z
Updated: 2022-05-30T07:18:22.000Z

Russia is reportedly mulling on the possibility of using cryptos such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) for international settlements as the country faces restrictions due to Western sanctions for its invasion of Uk…

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## [Crypto payments will eventually be legalized in Russia, says official](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9621)

By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation
Published: 2022-05-23T12:32:28.000Z
Updated: 2022-05-23T12:32:28.000Z

Russian Federation’s Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov says crypto legalization will happen sooner or later.

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## [South Korean regulator eyes new crypto regulations targeting token issuers](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9619)

By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation
Published: 2022-05-18T14:10:05.000Z
Updated: 2022-05-18T14:10:05.000Z

The Financial Services Commission (FSC) released a report that recommended a new licensing system for token issuers and exchanges to enhance investor protection.

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## [Nigeria SEC issues new crypto rules confirming digital assets are securities](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9617)

By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation
Published: 2022-05-17T11:49:11.000Z
Updated: 2022-05-17T11:49:11.000Z

The development is seen as a step toward the legitimacy of cryptos such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) and could promote further adoption in Nigeria, one of the leading countries for digital currency adoption.

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## [SEC fines Nvidia $5.5M for inadequate disclosures on crypto mining’s impact on its gaming business](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/9606)

By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation
Published: 2022-05-09T14:52:35.000Z
Updated: 2022-05-09T14:52:35.000Z

According to the SEC, Nvidia failed to disclose that demand from the crypto mining sector was a significant element for the spike in the sales of its gaming graphics processing units (GPUs) during consecutive quarters…

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## [DeFi firm Qredo is now a registered Bitcoin services provider in El Salvador](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/9605)

By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation
Published: 2022-05-06T15:23:02.000Z
Updated: 2022-05-06T15:23:02.000Z

The central bank’s recognition of Qredo as a registered Bitcoin services provider will also allow the firm to start offering BTC custodian services, wallets, payment services and act as a crypto exchange.

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## [Crypto exchange Binance is now a registered Digital Asset Service Provider in France](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/9604)

By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation
Published: 2022-05-05T12:00:15.000Z
Updated: 2022-05-05T12:00:15.000Z

The crypto exchange is now listed as a Digital Asset Service Provider (DASP) by the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF), allowing the company to start offering its trading and custody services for Bitcoin and other …

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## [Crypto exchange Binance blocks accounts of Russians linked to Kremlin officials](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9600)

By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation
Published: 2022-05-02T10:20:45.000Z
Updated: 2022-05-02T10:20:45.000Z

Binance reportedly blocked the crypto accounts of Elizaveta Peskova, the daughter of President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov as well as Polina Kovaleva, the stepdaughter of foreign minister Sergei Lavrov.

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## [Panama to allow Bitcoin, Ether, and 7 other cryptos as a means of payment for transactions](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9599)

By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation
Published: 2022-04-30T13:47:33.000Z
Updated: 2022-04-30T13:47:33.000Z

The bill treats crypto assets as foreign-source income, which means that crypto earnings won’t be subject to capital gains taxes based on Panama's territorial taxation system.

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## [Bitcoin is now legal tender in the Central African Republic](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9598)

By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation
Published: 2022-04-30T09:46:04.000Z
Updated: 2022-04-30T09:46:04.000Z

The country legalized cryptocurrencies and made Bitcoin legal tender alongside the existing CFA franc.

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