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U.S. Regulations to Consider When Managing a Cryptocurrency Fund

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However, in this blog, we will discuss the regulatory landscape surrounding cryptocurrency from an asset manager or fund manager perspective. For those wanting to start their own cryptocurrency fund, it’s important to be well informed about cryptocurrency regulations. State Regulations. SEC Regulation.

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European Central Banks Demand Strict Cryptocurrency Regulations

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Europe's biggest banks have called on the European Commission to implement tough regulations for cryptocurrencies, such as stablecoins, that would protect consumers and preserve state sovereignty in monetary policy, Reuters reported. In a joint statement Friday (Sept. In a joint statement Friday (Sept.

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U.K. Treasury Increasing Cryptocurrency Ad Regulations

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18) that it plans to regulate cryptocurrency advertising like other financial products and ensure that promotions are “fair, clear and not misleading,” according to a Bloomberg report. 17), Spain’s market regulator enhanced controls on crypto-related ads, saying they must include a warning that investors risk losing all their money.

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OCC Provides Roadmap for National Banks and Savings Associations To Conduct Crypto Activities

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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”) issued a letter (1179) that national banks and federal savings associations must demonstrate that they have adequate controls in place before they can engage in cryptocurrency, distributed ledger, and stablecoin activities.

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China Likely to License Cryptocurrency Exchanges

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The People’s Republic of China will likely re-legalize cryptocurrency trading, ending its nation-wide ban on crypto exchanges from early September, as reported by cnLedger, a well-known source on cryptocurrency news in China.

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New US 'Cryptocurrency Enforcement Network' Takes Aim At Bitcoin Scammers

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Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are continuing to attract attention from authorities for all the wrong reasons. Justice Department report is taking aim at the “emerging threats and enforcement challenges” associated with digital currencies, establishing a “Cryptocurrency Enforcement Framework” to address problems.

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FinCEN and OCC address cryptocurrency: responsible innovation and pervasive hype

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On May 19, 2022, the Associate Director of the Enforcement and Compliance Division of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), Alessio Evangelista, spoke at the Chainalysis Links Conference in New York City on the topic of “The Intersection of Cryptocurrencies and National Security.” Responsible Innovation “.