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ForkLog 11 06.02.2023

Interpol to develop methods to curb crime in the metaverse

Interpol secretary-general Jürgen Stock said he intends to bring criminal activity in the metaverse under control. The BBC reports.

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ForkLog 12 06.02.2023

South Korea regulator publishes guidance on security tokens

The Financial Services Commission of South Korea (FSC) published guidelines on security tokens, stating they should be treated as securities and regulated under the Capital Markets Act.

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ForkLog 9 06.02.2023

Michael Saylor says regulation is necessary for crypto industry growth

Former MicroStrategy head Michael Saylor told CNBC in an interview that tighter regulation of the digital assets industry is a necessary element of its growth.

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ForkLog 13 01.02.2023

Uzbekistan collected more than $310,000 in fees from the Bitcoin industry in 2022

During 2022, five licensed cryptocurrency companies in Uzbekistan paid 3.5 billion soums (over $310,000) to the budget.

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ForkLog 10 01.02.2023

Hester Peirce calls for accelerated development of cryptocurrency regulation

The US Congress should accelerate the development of a regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency industry. This was the view of SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce.

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ForkLog 6 01.02.2023

UK Treasury unveils plans to regulate crypto exchanges

The UK Treasury published a consultative report on implementing oversight of cryptocurrency exchanges and lending platforms with a view to upholding 'fair and reliable standards'.

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ForkLog 16 01.02.2023

In Indonesia, cryptocurrencies are classified as securities

Indonesia has enacted the Financial Sector Development and Strengthening Law, which notably provides for changes to cryptocurrency regulation. CoinDesk reports.

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ForkLog 13 31.01.2023

Hong Kong regulator to require licensing for stablecoin issuers

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) will introduce mandatory licensing for issuers of «stablecoins» during 2023-2024, in line with feedback received on the regulator's powers changes.

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ForkLog 10 31.01.2023

Public consultations begin in Kazakhstan on cryptocurrency trading

The AIFC Financial Services Regulation Committee released a consultation document on proposed improvements to the digital asset trading system.

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ForkLog 13 30.01.2023

Philippines’ SEC proposes expanded oversight of the crypto industry

The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) intends to bring digital assets within its remit and tighten oversight of players in the industry. This follows the regulator's draft rules that were put up for discussion, Manila Bulletin reports.

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ForkLog 9 30.01.2023

South Korea to roll out cryptocurrency-tracking system in 2023

The Ministry of Justice in South Korea announced plans to roll out a cryptocurrency-tracking system in the first half of 2023 to tackle money laundering and recover proceeds obtained illegally.

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ForkLog 10 30.01.2023

Justin Sun: Crypto adoption should not be US-centric

Tron founder Justin Sun said that if 7.7 billion people adopt cryptocurrencies as legal tender, 300 million Americans would follow suit.

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