Crypto.com, a leading cryptocurrency exchange based in Singapore, has recently announced a partnership with Standard Chartered, a multinational banking institution, to offer fiat services to retail users globally. This partnership will allow users to deposit and withdraw the United States dollar (USD), the euro (EUR), and the United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED) on the Crypto.com
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Congressman Wiley Nickel (D-NC) recently took a stand against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), accusing the agency of damaging trust in the regulatory system through its “regulation by enforcement” strategy. He labeled the SEC’s approach as an “abuse of power” that could impede digital innovation in the United States. Nickel’s comments come as
The recent Wells notice sent by the U.S. SEC to OpenSea has raised concerns about the regulation of digital assets, particularly non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The SEC is suggesting that some NFTs traded on OpenSea could be classified as unregistered securities, potentially implicating the platform itself in illegal activity. This has sparked a debate about whether
Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry, Takeru Saito, recently unveiled tax reforms aimed at fostering the development of startups in the Web3 and blockchain sectors. This announcement was made during the WebX Conference, Tokyo’s premier event dedicated to cryptocurrencies, highlighting Japan’s strong support for Web3 innovation. Saito used this platform to emphasize the government’s
Recent findings by TRM Labs have brought attention to the concerning trend of illicit activity at crypto ATMs. The report highlighted that these cash-to-crypto services have processed over $160 million in illicit volumes since 2019, with a sharp increase in 2023. The lack of stringent Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) protocols at
The crypto industry has been experiencing a significant shift away from the UK in recent years, with many firms attributing this move to burdensome regulatory processes. According to a report by the Financial Times, registrations for crypto asset exchanges and custodian wallet providers with the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have dropped by more than
The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently granted two local crypto exchanges, Busha Digital Limited and Quidax, “Approval-in-Principle” to commence operations under the Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Program (ARIP). These approvals are part of the SEC’s efforts to promote innovation while ensuring investor protection within the digital asset space. The ARIP was designed to
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has recently set its sights on various cryptocurrency platforms, with its most recent target being the NFT platform OpenSea. OpenSea’s CEO, Devin Finzer, took to social media to express his disappointment in the SEC’s actions. Finzer revealed that OpenSea had received a Wells Notice from the SEC, signaling that
Devin Finzer, the CEO of OpenSea, recently made an announcement regarding receiving a Wells Notice from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC believes that the NFTs traded on OpenSea’s platform should be classified as securities. Finzer’s response to this notice was one of surprise and defiance, as he expressed shock at the
Gameplay Galaxy, a promising player in the blockchain gaming sector, has recently secured an impressive $11.17 million in a seed extension round. This round, co-led by Blockchain Capital and Merit Circle, has propelled the company’s total valuation to $71 million and total funding to $24 million. The primary focus of this funding round is to