News with the tag "crypto oversight"

The House Oversight Committee is investigating claims that banks are shutting out crypto firms and individuals, citing political bias and regulatory overreach as key concerns. House Committee Investigates Whether Banks Are Quietly Crushing Crypto Firms The House Committee on Oversight and Government...

The CFTC’s new leadership will prioritize cryptocurrency, defi, and digital asset oversight, signaling a shift in regulatory focus toward innovation and market engagement. CFTC and SEC Leadership Transitions Mark Crypto Policy Shift Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trad...

Rostin Behnam is stepping down as chair of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission on Jan. 20, calling for stronger crypto oversight and leaving behind a legacy of enforcement.

Australia Proposes Stricter Crypto Oversight to Combat Financial Crime As cryptocurrencies gain global traction, Australia has taken a bold step toward regulating the digital asset ecosystem. The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) recently unveiled draft rules aimed at stre...

Australia proposes tighter AML/CTF rules targeting crypto exchanges, legal services and real estate to combat financial crime.

The DEA’s paper is expected to be a watershed moment for India’s crypto regulation, potentially setting the stage for comprehensive legislation.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler has assured lawmakers that the securities regulator “takes its cybersecurity obligations seriously.” Lawmakers raised concerns following the hacking of the SEC’s account on social media platform X, where a post falsely announced the...

The U.S. and U.K. Financial Regulatory Working Group has emphasized the importance of effective regulation and oversight of crypto assets and markets. They also reiterated their support for the international work on crypto assets. US-UK Financial Regulatory Working Group Discusses Crypto Regulation ...

The Federal Reserve has established a new supervisory program to increase oversight of crypto activities by the banks it regulates. The U.S. central bank also released additional guidelines for banks to follow before engaging in the issuance, possession, or transactions involving U.S. dollar stablec...