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UK’s Financial Conduct Authority Continues Crackdown on Unregistered Crypto ATMs in Exeter, Nottingham and Sheffield

The FCA said it has inspected sites in Exeter, Nottingham and Sheffield alongside the regional police. The devices for turning fiat currency into crypto are seen as a money laundering threat, and none are logged with the FCA as is required by law, the regulator said in a statement on

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SEC will conduct investor education events including ‘cautious’ approach to crypto

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has announced a series of educational events targeting underrepresented communities and others — but suggested participants would be taught to “exercise caution” on crypto.In an April 3 announcement, the SEC said it will reach out to groups including high school students, members of

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Binance Bracing Itself for Fines From US Regulators to Settle ‘Past Conduct’: WSJ

Though regulatory scrutiny on Binance has intensified following its rival FTX’s collapse last November, Binance has been under investigation by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington since at least 2018, according to Reuters. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has reportedly sent at least two trading firms

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XRP lawsuit resolved by June, SEC conduct ’embarrassing’

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse expects the firm’s long-running dispute with the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) will be finalized within “single-digit months” and remains confident in securing a favorable outcome. Speaking to CNBC on Jan. 18 at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Garlinghouse said the verdict could come as

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‘De-risking’ Crypto Firms Potentially Creates ‘Opacity in Financial Conduct’ – Regulation Bitcoin News

According to the latest guidance note issued by the South African banking sector regulator, Prudential Authority, risk assessment does not mean financial institutions should avoid or eliminate risks via the wholesale termination of client relationships with entities such as crypto asset service providers. Instead, the regulator wants financial institutions to

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Sberbank to Conduct First Digital Asset Transaction on Own Platform – Finance Bitcoin News

Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, is going to carry out the first transfer of digital assets on its own dedicated platform within a month, a top executive revealed this week. The announcement comes after earlier this year, the bank was authorized to issue digital financial assets. Sberbank Prepares for Deal With Digital

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Nigerian Blockchain and Crypto Association Introduces a Code of Conduct for VASPs – Regulation Bitcoin News

The Nigerian blockchain and crypto advocacy group, the Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association in Nigeria (SIBAN) recently announced the introduction of a code of conduct for Nigerian virtual assets service providers. The code of conduct, which was initiated by the office of the President of Nigeria, applies to all Nigerian

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Brazilian university USP will conduct academic research in the metaverse

As reported by the University of Sao Paulo (USP), the metaverse-centric research will be carried out by research groups interested in 3D modeling, psychology and human behavior, and the effectiveness of virtual and augmented reality devices. These research domains will be evaluated within the context of the metaverse to understand

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Vietnam Launches Blockchain Association to Conduct Research and Suggest Regulations – Blockchain Bitcoin News

A newly established blockchain association aims to help Vietnam promote its digital economy and position the country on the world’s technology map. The organization looks to unite Vietnam’s experts in the field and seek cooperation with blockchain communities around the globe for the research and development of blockchain solutions. Vietnam to

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