Former NSA Officer Edward Snowden Criticizes Coinbase for Supporting Crypto Regulation
Edward Snowden has said that Coinbase’s over-commitment to compliance with regulations is hindering the development of the digital asset industry.
Australia’s Regulator Suspends License of FTX’s Local Affiliate
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has suspended a financial services license issued to the local division of FTX.
Hong Kong Eases Crypto Regulation
The Hong Kong Bureau of Financial Services and Treasury has released a statement on easing restrictions on cryptocurrencies and willingness to engage with Virtual Asset Service Providers.
CFTC Head Says BTC and ETH Should be Treated as Commodities
According to the head of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Bitcoin and Ethereum should be included in the category of commodities.
The EU Wants to Accelerate the Implementation of a Crypto Regulation
A representative of the European Financial Services Commission has said the legalization of the market needs to be accelerated.
France to Change Crypto Industry Taxation
The French authorities are exploring the possibility of revising the current taxation system for crypto business in 2023.
SEC’s Chairman: The CFTC Should Regulate the Stablecoins Industry
Gary Gensler said in late 2021 transactions with digital currencies should be regulated by his agency.
