The latest news from India is that executives for crypto related entities are in the process of moving offshore. The rather drastic consequence is a direct result of a proposed law that would criminalize all things crypto in “the first large democracy to ban an innovative technology such as crypto.” 10-year jail sentences would apply…
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Australian regulator ASIC informed earlier today that following an investigation, the Former director of Hudson Resources Limited and Raffles Capital Limited, Benjamin Amzalak, has pleaded guilty to an offence of market manipulation. Amzalak, of Bondi, NSW, has been sentenced to 2 years of imprisonment. He took part in transactions that had the effect of creating…
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While regulatory bodies around the world are still making their minds up about cryptocurrency regulation, Netherland's central bank, De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), has just announced that it will start regulating the crypto sector in the country by January 10, 2020. DNB has invited all crypto exchanges and wallet providers to submit more information about their activities…
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The Cyprus regulator CySEC has made a new announcement today regarding the withdrawal of Horizon Investment Fund Ltd's AIFLNP authorisation. Horizon Investment Fund Ltd's authorization is with number LPAIF07/2014. According to the regulator, the Company is dissolved and put into liquidation in accordance with the provisions of article 132 of the Law. The official announcement…
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that they have awarded more than $1.8 million to a whistleblower. The whisteblower alerted SEC about a misconduct committed overseas and provided extensive and ongoing cooperation during the course of the investigation, including the review of documents. The whistleblower in this matter provided stellar information and ongoing assistance…
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The European regulator ESMA has earlier today issued its positive opinion on product intervention measures taken by Slovenia and its National Competent Authority (NCA). According to the EU watchdog, the proposed measures are justified and proportionate. NCA needs to take product intervention measures that are at least as stringent as ESMA’s measures. However, Slovenia’s Securities…
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The Libra investigation is going with full force, it seems. Back in July 2019, the Financial Services Committee declared how serious the investigation for the Facebook's project is going to be. One member of the FSC that stood out with serious determination to do the job was Maxine Waters. The Congresswoman accentuated that, according to…
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Australian regulator ASIC have once again expressed their concern regarding consumers who trade binary options. According to the regulator, consumers continue to suffer significant harm from trading these products, despite the regulatory measures taken so far. The main notable points in ASIC's latest consultation paper are: Leverage restrictions of maximum 1:20 Imposed margin closeout level…
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The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) informed today that it has updated the Conduct of Business Rulebook, announcing permanent restrictions regarding the marketing, distribution or sale of Contracts for Differences (CFDs) to retail investors. During the last years, the European market has witnessed a rapid increase in the marketing, distribution or sale of CFDs to…
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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has put out details of several more unauthorised firms this week. Fraudsters are using the details of firms, authorised by the FCA, to try to convince people in the UK that they work for a genuine, authorised firm. Their details can be seen below, keep in mind that the…
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