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South Africa’s financial regulator to require licenses for crypto exchanges by year-end

Share Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Telegram Copy Link Link copied The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) of South Africa has made an announcement, stating that all cryptocurrency exchanges operating within the country must obtain licenses by the end of the year. Already around 20 license applications have

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UK financial watchdog reminds crypto firms of October deadline for marketing compliance

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority, or FCA, has announced that all cryptoasset firms marketing to users in the country must be in compliance with its financial promotions regime by October 2023.In letters dated July 4, the FCA said starting on Oct. 8, companies operating in the U.K. will have

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6 Factors Financial Advisors Should Consider Before Using an SMA for Crypto

Asset managers operating SMAs typically use cutting-edge tools, analytics platforms, and trading technologies to perform their daily job functions more efficiently and accurately. These resources, in turn, provide advisors with comprehensive market data, advanced risk management tools, and efficient execution capabilities. Leveraging such tools leads to better decision-making, improved portfolio

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US crypto laws can’t assume ‘everything is a financial asset’

Cryptocurrency laws in the United States should be “reserved” and not regulate the technology as though every use is financial, argues a commissioner at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.On June 29, Commissioner Hester Peirce — dubbed “Crypto Mom” — appeared remotely at Australian Blockchain Week and was asked how she

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Nevada financial regulator petitions court to place Prime Trust into receivership

Following the filing of a cease and desist order, Nevada’s Financial Institutions Division has again moved against crypto custodian Prime Trust by petitioning for the appointment of a receiver.In a June 26 filing, the regulator petitioned the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada for a temporary restraining order and an

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Belgian financial regulator orders Binance to cease all virtual currency services

The Belgian Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) has ordered major cryptocurrency exchange Binance to stop offering crypto exchange and custody wallet services. In a June 23 notice, the FSMA said that by Binance offering crypto-related services “from countries that are not members of the European Economic Area,” the exchange was

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