The Nigerian securities regulator has cautioned that some applicants for virtual asset service provider (VASP) licenses do not meet regulatory requirements. SEC Welcomes Stakeholder Feedback The Director-General of the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Emotimi Agama, warned that some virtual asset service provider (VASP) license applicants do not meet the regulator’s requirements and will […]
IRS Crypto Tax Reporting Requirements Stir up Mass Confusion
Some in the crypto community assumed the IRS was backpedaling on reporting requirements, but all requirements are still firmly in place, the agency simply announced a grace period for exchanges to upgrade their technology. IRS Grants Crypto Exchanges More Time to Implement Platform Upgrades Confusion ran rampant on Thursday after several publications posted ambiguous headlines […]
UK Regulator: 87% of Crypto Firms Fail to Meet Registration Requirements
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has revealed that over 87% of crypto registrations were either rejected, withdrawn, or refused as part of its ongoing efforts to combat fraud and enhance consumer protection. In its annual report, the FCA outlined new marketing rules for crypto assets. The regulator issued 450 consumer alerts against illegal crypto […]
Peru Issues VASP Regulation, Strengthens AML/TF Requirements
The Superintendence of Banking and Insurance (SBS) of Peru, has issued a resolution that forces VASPs to implement Know Your Customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) measures as part of a compliance plan. The resolution is in line with FATF recommendations and seeks to control and avoid criminals to use these platforms for illicit purposes. […]
IRS Unveils Overhauled Crypto Tax Form With No Address Disclosure Requirements
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has unveiled an updated Form 1099-DA for reporting digital asset transactions, introducing key changes that may address past criticism and privacy issues. This new version, reportedly set to be partially implemented in 2025, removes several contentious elements from earlier drafts. IRS Revamps Crypto Reporting Form On Aug. 8, 2024, […]