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Policy
Defi
International Securities Regulator IOSCO to Focus on Global DeFi, Crypto Rules
In its first two years, the global standard-setter's new fintech task force will concentrate on setting up policy recommendations for digital assets.
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By Sandali Handagama
Jul 11, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Jul 11, 2022
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Ashley Alder will become chair of the U.K.'s FCA next year. (H.K. Securities and Futures Commission)
Finance
Hong kong
Hong Kong Regulator Ashley Alder to Head UK Financial Supervisor
He leaves a legacy of mixed crypto regulations in Hong Kong that saw crypto exchange FTX depart the city and retail investors largely excluded.
Ashley Alder will become chair of the U.K.'s FCA next year. (H.K. Securities and Futures Commission)
By Sam Reynolds
Jul 8, 2022 at 7:44 a.m. UTC
Jul 8, 2022
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The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority is expanding staff as it grapples with new crypto challenges. (Jack Taylor/Getty Images)
Policy
Regulations
UK Financial Regulator Hires Former Police Officer to Head New Crypto Unit
Matthew Long will be responsible for payments and digital money at the Financial Conduct Authority.
The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority is expanding staff as it grapples with new crypto challenges. (Jack Taylor/Getty Images)
By Jack Schickler
Jul 5, 2022 at 3:01 p.m. UTC
Jul 5, 2022
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Crypto advocates urged the U.K. FCA to refrain from regulating decentralized finance at the first CryptoSprint. (Piotr Swat/Shutterstock)
Policy
Regulations
DeFi Shouldn't Be Regulated, Crypto Advocates Tell UK Regulator
The advice comes from those who participated in a forum the Financial Conduct Authority held to hear from the digital assets industry.
Crypto advocates urged the U.K. FCA to refrain from regulating decentralized finance at the first CryptoSprint. (Piotr Swat/Shutterstock)
By Camomile Shumba
Jun 29, 2022 at 8:57 p.m. UTC
Jun 29, 2022
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Bitpanda co-founders (left to right) Christian Trummer, Paul Klanschek and Eric Demuth.
Policy
Bitpanda
European Crypto Unicorn Bitpanda Is Now Regulated in Spain
The cryptocurrency exchange is also registered with regulators in Austria, France, Italy and Sweden.
Bitpanda co-founders (left to right) Christian Trummer, Paul Klanschek and Eric Demuth.
By Sandali Handagama
Jun 21, 2022 at 7:30 a.m. UTC
Jun 21, 2022
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British flag (Chris Lawton/Getty Images)
Policy
Regulations
The Crypto Community Says the UK's FCA Is Finally Starting to Listen
The British regulatory agency's first CryptoSprint was focused on digital asset information disclosure, custody and other regulatory obligations.
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By Camomile Shumba
May 27, 2022 at 4:05 p.m. UTC
May 27, 2022
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The U.K.'s financial regulator will consider Terra when it puts together new crypto regulations. (Ramberg/Getty Images)
Policy
Regulations
UK Regulator to Consider Terra Coins’ Collapse in New Crypto Rules: Report
Market instability in stablecoins will need to be taken into account, the FCA's executive director for markets said.
The U.K.'s financial regulator will consider Terra when it puts together new crypto regulations. (Ramberg/Getty Images)
By Camomile Shumba
May 20, 2022 at 9:06 a.m. UTC
May 20, 2022
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The FCA is consulting with the crypto industry in a two-day "sprint." (Piotr Swat/Shutterstock)
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Fca
The FCA Is Holding Its First CryptoSprint: Here’s What the Digital Asset Community Wants From It
The U.K. regulator will meet crypto experts to discuss how to handle disclosing information related to issuance of crypto assets, regulatory obligations and custody regulation...
The FCA is consulting with the crypto industry in a two-day "sprint." (Piotr Swat/Shutterstock)
By Camomile Shumba
May 10, 2022 at 11:20 a.m. UTC
May 10, 2022
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Policy
Crypto
The UK's FCA Says It Has Been Focused on the More Negative Side of the Crypto Debate
The financial regulator tended to key in on the risks crypto present for financial stability, said the co-director of consumer and retail policy.
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By Camomile Shumba
Apr 27, 2022 at 9:33 p.m. UTC
Apr 27, 2022
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Changpeng Zhao, founder and chief executive officer of Binance ( Bloomberg/Getty Images)
Finance
Binance
Binance Taps Former Regulators to Strengthen Global Surveillance Team
The exchange is hiring Seth Levy, who spent 16 years at U.S. regulator FINRA, and Steven McWhirter from the U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority.
Changpeng Zhao, founder and chief executive officer of Binance ( Bloomberg/Getty Images)
By Camomile Shumba
Apr 21, 2022 at 4:16 p.m. UTC
Apr 21, 2022
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