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Hong Kong will potentially launch stablecoin regulations by mid-2024

Hong Kong is aiming to finalize stablecoin regulations by mid-2024, highlighting the territory’s contrasting approach to mainland China.  Legislative Council member Duncan Chiu has signaled that Hong Kong is on track to finalize its stablecoin regulations by mid-2024. The announcement was made at the Shanghai Blockchain International Week, according to a

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Hong Kong Chief Executive Vows to Strengthen Crypto Regulations Following JPEX Fraud Allegations

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, in their statement regarding the arrest of the alledged fraudsters, pointed out that JPEX was not licensed and lacked the authority to host a cryptocurrency trading platform within the community. Hong Kong police arrested six individuals in connection with allegations of fraud related to

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South Korea focuses on OTC crypto regulations as unlawful deals reach $4B

South Korean regulators have turned their focus to over-the-counter (OTC) crypto trades amid growing concerns about its use for criminal activities. The financial regulators in the country are reportedly monitoring the OTC crypto market trades.According to a report published in a local daily, deputy chief prosecutor Ki No-Seong and Park

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Crypto companies form Texas blockchain group to advocate for clear regulations

A group of crypto and blockchain firms joined together to create a Texas crypto advocacy group, according to a Sept. 11 announcement. The group is called “Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas,” and is founded by a16z crypto, Coinbase, Ledger, Bain Capital Crypto, Blockchain Capital, and Paradigm. The group is promoting

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US Treasury, IRS propose cryptocurrency regulations for brokers

Two federal agencies of the United States — the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) — have released a set of cryptocurrency regulations proposal detailing brokers' reporting requirement.The Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration revealed that the proposal around crypto regulations for brokers

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Bitget mandates KYC requirements in line with tightening global regulations

Seychelles-based cryptocurrency derivatives exchange Bitget is updating its Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements for users to stay in step with global regulatory guidelines. According to the company, the new KYC requirements are being instituted to protect user rights and interests, shape a secure cryptocurrency trading environment and comply with regulatory recommendations

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Singapore introduces regulations for single-currency stablecoins

Share Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Telegram Copy Link Link copied Singapore’s Monetary Authority (MAS) has rolled out a regulatory framework for single-currency stablecoins linked to the Singapore Dollar or other G10 fiat currencies.  With this new setup, any token with a circulation value over S$5 million will

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