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Sky Unveils Landmark Smart Contract Auditor Ranking and Stricter Audit Standards, Signaling a New Era for DeFi Security
Sky, a prominent decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, has initiated a significant shift in its approach to smart contract security, publishing a novel ranking of auditors that is poised to send ripples throughout the industry. The proposed "Atlas Edit" introduces not only a tiered classification of audit firms but also a groundbreaking framework for validating external…
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SEC Division of Corporation Finance Issues Detailed FAQ Guidance on Crypto Asset Buybacks Staking Receipts and Network Development Standards
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff has released a comprehensive set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) through the Division of Corporation Finance, aimed at clarifying the regulatory treatment of several core activities within the digital asset ecosystem. This new guidance, issued on Friday, specifically addresses the nuances of token buybacks, the classification…
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FATF Regulatory Guidelines Set to Transform Global Cryptocurrency Exchange Standards and Institutional Adoption
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an intergovernmental organization established to combat money laundering and terrorism financing, is prepared to release a comprehensive set of guidelines that could fundamentally alter the operational landscape of the global cryptocurrency market. On June 21, the FATF will publish a formal note outlining how its 37 member nations, along…
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OSFI Establishes Regulatory Framework for Tokenized Deposits to Align Digital Innovation with Traditional Banking Standards in Canada
The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI), Canada’s primary federal regulator for financial institutions, issued a definitive statement on September 10, 2024, clarifying the legal and regulatory standing of tokenized and digitally represented deposits. In a move designed to provide clarity to a rapidly evolving fintech landscape, OSFI affirmed that deposits issued using…
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Global Regulatory Shift Looms as FATF Prepares to Implement Stringent Anti-Money Laundering Standards for the Cryptocurrency Industry
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an influential intergovernmental organization established to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism, is poised to release a definitive guidance note on June 21 that will fundamentally alter the operational landscape for virtual asset service providers (VASPs) worldwide. Since the genesis of Bitcoin and the subsequent proliferation of…
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US Treasury Department Proposes New Regulatory Standards for Stablecoin Issuers and Service Providers Under the GENIUS Act
The US Treasury Department announced a comprehensive set of proposed rules on Monday, outlining the specific compliance requirements for stablecoin issuers and digital asset service providers under the landmark GENIUS Act. This Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) represents a critical step in the federal government’s efforts to integrate digital assets into the traditional financial regulatory…
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Global Regulatory Shift as FATF Prepares Strict New Standards for Cryptocurrency Service Providers
The global cryptocurrency landscape is approaching a significant crossroads as the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an international intergovernmental organization, prepares to release comprehensive guidelines that could fundamentally alter the operational framework of digital asset exchanges. Scheduled for publication on June 21, the new interpretative note and guidance will delineate how participating nations must monitor…
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Cryptocurrency Industry Braces for Impact as FATF Implements Strict Global Regulatory Standards for Digital Assets
The global cryptocurrency market is approaching a pivotal turning point as international regulatory bodies prepare to enforce a set of stringent guidelines designed to bring digital assets under the same oversight as traditional financial systems. On June 21, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an intergovernmental organization established to combat money laundering and the financing…
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Chainalysis Integrates Cronos Blockchain to Enhance Institutional Security and Compliance Standards for Tokenized Assets
The integration of Cronos, a leading Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatible Layer 1 blockchain, into the Chainalysis data platform marks a significant milestone in the maturation of decentralized finance (DeFi) and institutional digital asset management. As a purpose-built settlement layer designed for stablecoins, tokenized assets, and institutional use cases, Cronos provides the infrastructure necessary for…
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Global Regulatory Standards for Decentralized Finance Take Shape as FATF Introduces Control and Influence Test for Protocols
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the preeminent global watchdog for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT), has released a comprehensive 49-page report outlining a new framework for the regulation of decentralized finance (DeFi). This landmark publication marks a pivotal shift in how international regulators approach the "regulatory headache" of decentralized protocols, moving away from…
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