Regulations & Laws
Global financial regulators are frequently making changes to the laws overseeing the crypto industry. Stay updated with the latest crypto regulations from all over the world right here on SCN.
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) filed a lawsuit against Binance and its founder Changpeng Zhao, alleging that the company deliberately broke the law by offering unregistered crypto derivatives products in the…
According to a March 8 Wall Street Journal article, US President Joe Biden will suggest alterations to crypto taxes in a forthcoming budget plan on March 9, 2023.
It is reported…
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an international group created to combat money laundering and the funding of terrorism, revealed the results of its plenary meeting on Friday. Representatives from…
Kevin O'Leary of Shark Tank fame has recently provided his perspective on the cryptocurrency sector in response to a number of enforcement proceedings taken by the U.S. Securities and Exchange…
The Australian government recently published a consultation document on token mapping and requested feedback from interested parties by March 3, 2023.
The initiative was first revealed in last year's August, which occurred around…
The U.K. government has officially unveiled plans to regulate the cryptocurrency industry in an effort to curb negligent business practises that have evolved over the past year and led to…
Arizona State Senator Wendy Rogers has recently stated that she has launched a set of cryptocurrency bills, which includes a bill that aims to make bitcoin legal tender.
“Breaking: #Bitcoin is…
Congress has been urged by a commissioner of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to stop enabling cryptocurrency exchanges to "self-certify" and list tokens without regulation.
At a University of…
Nigerian-based Punch Newspaper reports that the Nigerian chamber is expected to pass a law that would recognize the usage of cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin to keep up with “global practices.” This…
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Roger Marshall of the United States are introducing legislation to prohibit the use of cryptocurrencies for money laundering and the financing of terrorism and rogue states.
The…
Binance CEO Sued by U.S. Regulator Over Sales of Unregistered Crypto Products
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) filed a lawsuit against Binance and its founder Changpeng…
U.S. President Biden Reveals Plan to Update Crypto Tax Laws
According to a March 8 Wall Street Journal article, US President Joe Biden will suggest…
More than 200 Jurisdiction Representatives Agree to Implement FATF Crypto Standards
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an international group created to combat money laundering and…
Kevin O’Leary Comments on How the US Crypto Regulation Becomes More ‘Aggressive’
Kevin O'Leary of Shark Tank fame has recently provided his perspective on the cryptocurrency sector…
Australia Unveils Token Mapping Consultation Paper
The Australian government recently published a consultation document on token mapping and requested feedback from interested…
UK Lays Out Plans to Set “Robust” Crypto Regulations
The U.K. government has officially unveiled plans to regulate the cryptocurrency industry in an effort…
Arizona Senator Proposes to Make Bitcoin Legal Tender
Arizona State Senator Wendy Rogers has recently stated that she has launched a set of…
CFTC Commissioner Says Crypto Exchanges Should Not Self-Certify Tokens
Congress has been urged by a commissioner of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)…
Nigeria May Soon Legally Recognize Bitcoin & Other Cryptocurrencies as Usable Currency
Nigerian-based Punch Newspaper reports that the Nigerian chamber is expected to pass a law that…
U.S Senators Put Forward Digital Assets Anti-Money Laundering Bill
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Roger Marshall of the United States are introducing legislation to prohibit…