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Cyprus to tighten crypto regulations in accordance with FATF

One of the friendliest European jurisdictions to crypto, Cyprus, might bring its industry regulation to tighter standards. According to an Oct. 10 report by the Cyprus Mail, the local Ministry of Finance intends to amend the existing Prevention and Suppression of Money Laundering Law. The ministry has presented its amendments package

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Brazil’s crypto surge prompts Central Bank to tighten regulation

The governor of the Central Bank of Brazil, addressing the Finance and Taxation Commission of the country's parliament, said the bank has noted a significant surge in crypto adoption in the country and intends to react by tightening the digital assets regulation. During his speech on Sept. 27, Banco Central do Brasil

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Hong Kong to tighten crypto regulation, Thailand to tax crypto overseas: Law Decoded

Hong Kong regulators are looking to tighten the noose around the crypto market after arresting six individuals following allegations of fraud around an unlicensed crypto exchange, JPEX. The government intends to increase its efforts to inform investors and remind them only to utilize platforms granted Securities and Futures Commission licenses. Meanwhile,

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EU Parliament research recommends non-EU nations tighten crypto regulation

The European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS) highlighted the need for tighter oversight from non-European Union regulators to ensure greater stability and development in the global cryptocurrency market.MiCA implementation timeline. Source: esma.europa.euAs the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) Act continues on the road to implementation by December 2024, an EPRS report cited the

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Hong Kong to tighten crypto regulation in wake of JPEX fraud case

Hong Kong regulators are looking to tighten the noose around the crypto market after the arrest of six individuals following allegations of fraud around an unlicensed crypto exchange called JPEX.John Lee Ka-chiu, the chief executive of Hong Kong, told reporters on Sept. 19 that the government would increase its efforts

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Crypto Exchange Bitget to Tighten Know-Your-Customer (KYC) Requirements Starting Sept. 1

From Sept. 1, new customers will have to complete level 1 KYC verification, which involves submitting an identity document like a passport and completing facial authentication. Existing customers have until Oct. 1 to complete the process, after which time they will only be able to withdraw, cancel orders or close

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China to tighten rules around releasing generative AI tools

The Chinese government is considering additional regulations on artificial intelligence (AI) development that emphasize content control and licensing.According to a July 11 report from the Financial Times, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) wants to impose a system requiring local companies to obtain a license before releasing generative AI systems.This

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From Thailand to South Africa, regulators tighten their grip on crypto: Law Decoded, July 3–10

Last week saw more rules and regulations emerge regarding digital assets. Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission issued new rules requiring digital asset service providers to warn customers of risks associated with cryptocurrency trading. The warning message must be clearly visible, and before customers can use the service, the business operator

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China to tighten control on exports of AI chip-making materials

The Chinese government has announced plans for export controls on metals predominantly used to manufacture semiconductors used in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) systems.On July 3, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce issued a joint statement with the General Administration of Customs, saying the controls are aimed at protecting national

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