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Indian Authorities Search Crypto Exchange Coinswitch Kuber — CEO Says It’s Not Related to Money Laundering

India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted searches at five premises linked to popular cryptocurrency trading platform Coinswitch Kuber. The company says its engagement with the ED was not related to…

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Singapore Seeks Detailed Information From Crypto Firms Ahead of New Regulations, Report Unveils

Financial authorities in Singapore are taking steps toward increased oversight in the crypto space with the city-state’s central bank reportedly asking companies to provide additional information about their activities and…

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Philippine Lawmakers, Central Bank, SEC Discuss Crypto Regulation in Senate Hearing

The central bank and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the Philippines discussed crypto regulation in a Senate hearing with the participation of several executives from the crypto industry,…

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Sanctions, Disagreements Hamper Regulation of Crypto Mining in Russia, Experts Say

The changing geopolitical and economic environment, as well as persisting differences between responsible government institutions, are hindering the advance of legislation tailored to regulate cryptocurrency mining in Russia. According to…

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Bitstamp Sees ‘Massive Crypto Interest’ From Institutional Clients

The CEO of a major cryptocurrency exchange, Bitstamp, says that his trading platform is seeing “massive crypto interest” from institutional clients. “Many institutional companies are looking to make their first…

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SEC Chairman Says Crypto Should Be Treated Same as Other Capital Markets

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler says that there is no need to treat the crypto market differently from other capital markets. Noting that “the SEC will serve as the cop on…

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Certain regulatory clarity could be ‘hugely detrimental’ for crypto, says former CFPB director

Some players in the industry could find U.S. regulators making a "big overreach" if agencies like the SEC listed specific criteria for cryptocurrencies as securities.

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