# cryptocurrency regulation News

The Financial Services Agency (FSA), which doubles as both Japan’s crypto and financial regulatory watchdog, has ordered all bitcoin trading venues and digital assets exchanges in the region to strengthen their know-your-customer (KYC) and anti-money-laundering (AML) measures, as part of preparation for the upcoming G-7 summit and FATF inspection, reports...

According to an article released by the European Central Bank (ECB), the cryptocurrency sector does not have a considerable influence to threaten the European Union (EU) financial sector. Global Government Forum reports that the existing regulatory framework helps manage risks associated with bitcoin and other virtual currencies. Cryptocurrency Won't Disturb Mainstream Finance...

Andrew Yang, the Democrat who is among the contenders for the 2020 U.S. presidential race, has big plans for cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. According to Bloomberg on May 15, 2019, Yang is solidly behind the nascent industry and if elected, would champion cryptocurrency-friendly regulations in the United States. Billion-dollar Sector...

The Congress of the Rebulic of Colombia has proposed a bill to regulate cryptocurrency transactions and prevent crypto users from falling victim to growing frauds, this according to a report from Competition Policy International  May 13, 2019. Preventing Traders from Frauds In January of 2017, Colombian regulatory body Superintendecia de...

BitOasis is set to become the first regulated bitcoin exchange in the entire Arab world following preliminary approval from regulators in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bloomberg reports May 12, 2019. In recent times, the region has begun to pursue an increased adoption agenda for cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology as...