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Australia's Securities Regulator Wins Case Against Kraken's Local Operator

The Judge ruled that Bit Trade Pty Ltd. issued its financial product to retail clients without having first made a target market determination for the product.

By Amitoj Singh

Aug 23, 2024 at 6:45 a.m. UTC

Aug 23, 2024

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Singapore Central Bank Rules to Discourage Crypto Speculation, Ease Investment Qualifications

"This shows that MAS is listening, and is willing to consider industry feedback, even if they do not always agree," said Angela Ang, a senior policy adviser for blockchain int...

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By Amitoj Singh

Nov 23, 2023 at 3:07 p.m. UTC

Nov 23, 2023

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Banking regulation

OCC Halts Fair Access Banking Rule

The rule would have prohibited U.S. banks from denying services based on ideological factors.

By Danny Nelson

Jan 28, 2021 at 5:50 p.m. UTC

Jan 28, 2021

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South Korean Officials Weigh New Curbs on Bitcoin Trading

The South Korean government is considering a range of policy options in order to curb what it called an "overheating of virtual currency speculation."

By Stan Higgins

Dec 13, 2017 at 8:15 p.m. UTC

Dec 13, 2017

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