In our “Regulation” section, we cover laws, policies, and regulatory decisions affecting cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies worldwide. Here you will find updates on government actions, compliance requirements, and legal frameworks shaping the crypto market. Read the “Regulation” section on ForkNews to stay informed about how regulation impacts the digital asset industry.
Authorities in Cambodia have announced that all domestic investors must obtain a license to purchase, sell or trade cryptocurrencies. Otherwise, such activity will be considered illegal
The US Office of Government Ethics (OGE) will require executive branch officials to disclose financial information about digital currency savings to avoid conflicts of economic interest.
The Tezos Foundation announced the introduction of KYC/AML checks, which caused dissatisfaction among investors.
Speaking at the Yahoo Finance All Market Summit, US Securities and Exchange Commission Director of Corporate Finance William Hinman went on record to say that Bitcoin and Ether are not securities.
Canadian authorities have amended anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing laws to prevent criminals from exploiting loopholes in the regulations of cryptocurrency exchanges and firms.
The Lithuanian authorities are establishing cooperation with the cryptocurrency sector. The Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania has issued guidelines proposing a classification of tokens for ICO projects.
The International Anti-Money Laundering Task Force (FATF) plans to develop common rules regarding combating money laundering that all cryptocurrency exchanges around the world will have to adhere to. An unnamed Japanese government official said the group intends to hold talks on the issue starting June 24, according to Reuters.
Cryptocurrency traders in South Korea, and indeed around the world, can relax a little as South Korea has announced its intentions to regulate crypto exchanges in the same way it regulates commercial banks. Regulation will be carried out by the Korea Financial Intelligence Unit (KFIU) in cooperation with other local regulators.
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