The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) have announced an updated regulatory framework for stablecoins, also known as value-referenced crypto assets (VRCAs), with a new compliance deadline set for December 31, 2024. The updated regulations emphasize transparency and investor protection, requiring stablecoin issuers to maintain appropriate reserves with qualified custodians and to publicly disclose information about their […]
Kraken Adjusts Margin Product to Comply With Australian Crypto Law, Calls for Clearer Regulation
The Australian Federal Court ruled that Kraken’s fiat margin extensions are subject to regulatory obligations, but crypto margin extensions are not. Kraken acknowledged the decision but stressed the need for clearer crypto regulations in Australia. Following the ruling, Kraken adjusted its margin product to restrict fiat margin trading for non-wholesale investors, while crypto margin extensions […]
X Ceases Operations in Brazil After Refusing to Comply With Censorship Orders
X’s Global Government Affairs Team reported on August 17 that the social network would be forced to shut down its local operations in Brazil due to judicial orders issued against its legal representative. The order, issued by Alexandre de Moraes, a member of the Supreme Federal Tribunal, would have this legal representative facing jail time […]
Binance Announces Restrictions on Unauthorized Stablecoins in EU to Comply With MiCA Regulations
Crypto exchange Binance announced Monday its strategy to comply with the forthcoming Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) stablecoin rules, set to take effect on June 30 across the European Economic Area (EEA). These regulations will restrict the issuance and offering of stablecoins to regulated companies, categorizing them as “Regulated Stablecoins.” Binance will make phased […]
Judge Orders Ripple to Comply With SEC’s New Discovery Requests Concerning XRP
A federal judge has ruled in favor of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and ordered Ripple to comply with the regulator’s post-complaint discovery requests concerning XRP. Ripple must also answer an interrogatory regarding the amount of XRP institutional sales proceeds it received after the SEC complaint was filed. Judge Grants SEC’s Motion Against […]