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The United States government may be losing regulatory oversight of the stablecoin market, according to a new report by blockchain research firm Chainalysis.Stablecoin activity has been increasingly occurring through entities that aren’t licensed in the United States, Chainalysis stated in its latest North America cryptocurrency report released on Oct. 23.According
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Solana DeFi platforms Marinade Finance and Orca Finance restrict access for UK users due to FCA regulatory guidelines. Marinade Finance and Orca Finance, leading platforms in Solana’s decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, have implemented geo-restrictions for users in the United Kingdom, citing the need for regulatory compliance. According to the site, the restrictions
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Similarly, regulation in crypto can encourage greater transparency by utilizing blockchain’s distributed ledger technology. We’ve seen legislation such as MiCA attempt to implement verification measures to bring Web3 in line with existing financial institutions. For example, it limits non-KYC’ed wallet addresses to 1,000 euros (~$1,057) per transaction — while KYCd
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Coinbase is looking to expand its footprint in Europe amid more crypto-friendly MiCA laws that will allow it to operate in all 27 EU states under a single license. In a major move, crypto exchange Coinbase Glonal Inc (NASDAQ: COIN) has decided that it will select Ireland as its regulatory
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With Stéphanie Cabossioras’ resignation, she joins at least 10 other senior executives who have left Binance this year. Stéphanie Cabossioras has resigned from her role as executive director of Binance France, the French arm of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. Her departure comes as the latest in a series of high-level
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"Ireland has a supportive political environment for FinTech companies, as well as a globally respected regulator," said a statement by Coinbase's Vice President and Regional Managing Director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, of the EU country that already plays host to tech giants like Apple and Google. "We
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Stéphanie Cabossioras has resigned as managing director of Binance’s French operations, marking the latest in a series of high-profile departures amid mounting regulatory scrutiny. Stéphanie Cabossioras, the Managing Director overseeing Binance’s operations in France, has resigned today. Her departure continues a trend of top-tier exits from the leading cryptocurrency exchange this
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It’s a step-by-step process for Standard Chartered, starting in Dubai, but with an eye on the bank’s strong presence across Asia, Africa and the Middle East. “The good thing is DIFC Dubai International Financial Centre allows us to offer services all over the world, technically speaking,” Chaudry said. “So if
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Major cryptocurrency exchanges and businesses are being lured to a proverbial crypto oasis around the Persian Gulf, according to Binance FZE’s general manager.Alex Chehade, who heads Binance's local operation in Dubai, tells Cointelegraph reporter Ezra Reguerra that progressive regulatory frameworks in the region are a major drawcard for startups and
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The Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution (ACPR) published some guidelines on DeFi regulatory framework based on a public consultation. The regulator conducted a series of interviews and assessments with a significant player from the crypto ecosystem to understand the current situation surrounding the defi market. In April 2023, the ACPR
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