The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has issued new regulations on crypto-related activities. The directive, dated Dec. 26, mandates that individuals or entities involved in crypto asset transactions, such as fund mobilization, trading, and settlements, must obtain a license from the relevant authorities. Engaging in these activities without authorization may result in penalties under Cambodia’s […]
The Nigerian Securities Regulator has proposed a rule requiring virtual asset service providers to be incorporated and maintain an office within Nigeria. The regulator has also suggested a fivefold increase in the registration fee, which must be submitted alongside license applications from prospective crypto exchanges. Proposed Regulations to Foreign Operators Targeting Nigerian Users According to […]
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), a statistics agency of the U.S. Energy Department, has sent letters to cryptocurrency miners requiring data related to energy consumption and configuration of their mining sites. According to one of the letters posted on social media, miners have until February 23 to report the info regarding the activities carried […]
Kraken, a U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, has started requiring additional information in the U.K. regarding transactions of self-custody wallets made to and from its accounts. Kraken sent an email to some of its U.K. customers, stating that if the information required was not provided, it could result in an account lock until the required data is […]