The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Professionals Association (HKSFPA) has put forward a proposal to establish independent self-regulatory organizations (SRO) specifically dedicated to overseeing the digital assets sector. This initiative comes in response to the rapid growth and increasing complexity of the industry. The goal is to enhance the regulatory landscape in order to support
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The impending MiCA regulation is set to reshape the crypto industry, requiring crypto companies to ensure compliance for a smooth transition. As MiCA seeks to bring clarity and security to the crypto-asset market, companies operating in this space need to make significant adjustments to their processes to align with the new regulatory environment. MiCA mandates
The US SEC recently filed an amended complaint in its case against Justin Sun and other defendants, arguing that Sun’s alleged visits to the US should grant it the jurisdiction required to pursue legal action. According to the regulator, Sun traveled extensively to the US while he and several companies carried out unregistered offers and
The recent introduction of the Lummis-Gillibrand Payment Stablecoin Act has sparked controversy within the crypto industry. Critics, including former Blockchain Association member Jake Chervinsky, have expressed strong opposition to the proposed bill. Chervinsky labeled the act as “deeply flawed” and warned that it would only allow for centralized and custodial stablecoins. He emphasized the importance
The provincial government of Buenos Aires has taken legal action against Worldcoin for allegedly violating consumer laws with its user agreement. The government claims that the agreement contains abusive clauses that allow Worldcoin to interrupt services without providing repair or reimbursement to users. Additionally, users are required to surrender their rights to collective complaints, with
Discussions between House leaders and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer have raised the possibility of taking action on stablecoin legislation during this summer’s session. This key area of financial technology is in need of regulatory clarity, and House Financial Services Chair Patrick McHenry and ranking member Maxine Waters recently met with Schumer to discuss this
The issue of data ownership on the blockchain presents a challenging dilemma. On one hand, there is a desire for transparency and immutability that can disrupt the control of data by large entities. However, on an individual level, there is also a need for personal autonomy over one’s own data. Finding a balance between these
Recently, the IRS criminal investigation chief, Guy Ficco, shared alarming statistics with CNBC regarding the rise of tax crimes involving cryptocurrency. Ficco pointed out that there has been a noticeable increase in what he refers to as “pure crypto tax crimes” falling under Title 26 of the US Code, specifically federal income tax violations. These
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) recently issued a warning about the high concentration levels in the crypto market. The agency expressed concerns about the potential impact of a single asset or exchange failure on the entire crypto ecosystem. ESMA found that a small number of assets, such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and
Upon receiving a Wells notice from the US SEC, Hayden Adams, the founder of Uniswap, took to social media to express his frustration. He stated that he was not surprised by the SEC’s warning, but rather annoyed and disappointed. Adams also made it clear that Uniswap’s products are legal and criticized the SEC for its
