Australia-based crypto exchanges may soon be required to hold a financial services license issued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. The Australian government expects to have the draft legislation ready in 2024. According to the proposals, crypto exchanges will be given a period of twelve months to comply with the new regulations. Protecting …
UAE Government Unveils White Paper Focused on Metaverse Regulation
The United Arab Emirates government recently announced the unveiling of a white paper which underscores the potential of the metaverse but also the areas “where the global community must strengthen its preparedness.” Globally Accepted Standards The United Arab Emirates government recently unveiled a white paper dubbed the “Responsible Metaverse Self-Governance Framework.” According to a statement […]
Robert Kennedy Jr. Promises to End White House War on Bitcoin — Says We Need ‘Freedom Currency’ That Government Can’t Control
U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.) has promised to end the White House’s war on bitcoin if he is elected President of the United States. “I’m going to make sure that bitcoin is protected, that people can keep their own wallets, that the current White House war on bitcoin will be over, […]
UK Government Urged to Review Chase Bank’s Policy to Decline Crypto Payments
Bitcoin Policy UK has urged the British government to review Chase Bank’s policy to decline all crypto payments. “It is, of course, the stated policy of this Government that the U.K. become a crypto asset hub, but it is hard to square this policy aim with the actions of this U.K.-regulated bank,” the crypto advocacy […]
Bitcoin Traders Eye Bullish Silver Lining in Looming US Government Shutdown, Says Analyst
Numerous reports foretell an imminent U.S. government shutdown, given the anticipated failure of a spending bill to secure passage by Saturday evening — a measure meant to sustain operations till mid-November. On the cusp of this shutdown, bitcoin (BTC) has been on an ascent, catching the eye of many. Coinshares analyst Luke Nolan notes a […]