Singapore to become Asia’s next crypto hub with 'risk-adjusted' regulation
Singapore’s crypto-friendly regulations and doubling of licenses in 2024 position it as a growing hub for blockchain innovation.This post was originally published on this site
UAE Introduces Retroactive VAT Exemptions for Crypto Transactions
The United Arab Emirates has introduced VAT amendments that impact crypto transactions, redefining tax obligations for companies in the digital asset space. Under the new rules, businesses dealing with cryptocurrencies and other digital assets must carefully evaluate their tax positions, especially as some provisions retroactively affect transactions since 2018. UAE’s VAT Amendments Introduce Retroactive Tax […]
Crypto firms’ vulnerability to CrowdStrike blackout: Analyst insights
Although no major crypto exchange was affected by the CrowdStrike downtime, analysts provided possible impacts in a case where they are.This post was originally published on this site
Nigerian SEC mandates local offices for crypto firms
The requirement also states that applicants must report customer complaints and emergent risks and be subject to SEC inspections, audits and monitoring.This post was originally published on this site
Ripple President Says SEC on ‘Warpath’ With Crypto Industry
The president of Ripple Labs has criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s approach to regulating the crypto sector, emphasizing that the regulator is on a “warpath” with the industry. She highlighted the inefficiency of the current approach, stating: “This whole dynamic of setting rules through enforcement … is really unproductive and not getting […]
New York Tightens Customer Service Regulations for Crypto Companies
The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has introduced new guidance mandating regulated cryptocurrency entities to implement customer service policies and procedures. Crypto entities must collect data to ensure timely and fair resolution of issues, maintain records for regulatory review, and provide quarterly analyses. New York Regulator Requires Crypto Firms to Adopt New […]
Blockchain.com Shutters Asset Management Subsidiary Amid Crypto Winter and Industry Turmoil
According to reports and a filing that shows its name struck off the U.K. companies’ register list, Blockchain.com is sunsetting its Blockchain.com Asset Management subsidiary. A company spokesperson cited deteriorating “macroeconomic conditions” and the “crypto winter” as some of the reasons for halting the institutional business. The Impact of Crypto Winter on the Cryptocurrency Industry […]
Uzbekistan Collects Over $300,000 From Crypto Sector
While operations with digital assets are not taxed in Uzbekistan, the government is receiving a growing amount of revenues from the industry. The increase in budget receipts has been attributed to the licensing regime and the introduction of fees for crypto companies. Crypto Exchange in Uzbekistan Pays Over $10,000 a Month to the State Coffer […]
Blackrock CEO on FTX Collapse: Most Crypto Companies Aren’t Going to Be Around
The CEO of Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, says that most crypto companies will not be around following the collapse of crypto exchange FTX. However, the executive is still optimistic about blockchain technology. Blackrock’s CEO on FTX’s Collapse and Future of Crypto Larry Fink, the CEO of Blackrock Inc. (NYSE: BLK), the world’s largest […]
Portuguese Banks Close Accounts of Crypto Exchanges, Media Reveals
Major Portuguese banks have started closing or refusing to open accounts for cryptocurrency platforms such as exchanges, according to media reports. The move threatens to tarnish the country’s image as one of Europe’s most crypto-friendly destinations, a haven for bitcoin enthusiasts. Portuguese Crypto Firms Hit by Bank Account Closures Portugal, a leading European crypto hub, […]