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The ongoing disagreement surrounding the collapsed crypto exchange FTX and the disclosure of customer names persists, with concerns that revealing names could “degrade value” and impair the sales process, affecting repayment to creditors. Highlighting the delicate balance between privacy and public transparency, this case could have ramifications on cryptocurrency regulations and future exchange operations.

A study commissioned by the European Parliament suggests that crypto assets may soon be treated as securities by default, based on the EU’s existing financial regulation framework. This move could lead to a more stringent regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies in the EU. Meanwhile, cross-compatibility of blockchain addresses gains momentum, and Gemini plans to acquire a crypto license in the UAE.

Bitstamp, the world’s oldest crypto exchange, is negotiating with three major European banks to enable their entry into cryptocurrency services. This represents the different regulatory approaches between the EU, with its recent progressive MiCA regulations, and the more challenging US environment. Recent restrictions by Bitstamp on specific services for US users highlight this regulatory divergence.

Taiwan plans to propose a special law to regulate emerging crypto businesses by November 2023, driven by concerns over offshore markets’ activities. There’s consensus on needing unique legislation for crypto, dissimilar to traditional financial instruments. Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission is helping, releasing guidelines for investors’ protection, including complete segregation between exchange treasuries and customers’ assets. Critics argue that over-regulation might hinder organic growth and innovation.

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its second consultation paper on cryptocurrency regulations, focusing on sustainable indicators for distributed ledgers, disclosure of insider information, technicalities within white papers, transparency measures and record-keeping for Crypto asset service providers. ESMA’s move aims to encourage a more sustainable, transparent, and accountable crypto-market.

Crypto expert Peter Eberle shares that while inevitable, crypto ETFs’ arrival won’t be imminent. Eberle highlights disparities in crypto financial products that impose limitations such as high fees and insufficient liquidity. He also points towards the need for clearer digital asset regulations. Despite inherent challenges, strategic developments like the EU’s MiCA consultations are charting a better regulatory path for cryptocurrencies.

Uzbekistan’s National Agency for Advanced Projects (NAAP) released new regulations for cryptocurrency mining, permitting only legal entities to mine using solar photovoltaic stations. These rules aim to provide transparency and predictability, while discouraging unlicensed mining activities, ensuring system safety and reliability, and permitting legal miners to trade on licensed crypto exchanges.

“Project Atlas, launched by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and four European central banks, aims to revolutionize financial authorities’ management of crypto assets by tracking global asset movements. It melds data from crypto exchanges with data from public blockchains, providing tools for accurate assessment of crypto markets’ economic significance.”

Sygnum Singapore, a subsidiary of the Swiss-based crypto bank, has secured its Major Payment Institution License from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. The license enables Sygnum to provide regulated digital payment token brokerage services, breaking previous transaction limits, and paving the way for potential expansion into Asia-Pacific markets.

Mário Centeno, governor of Banco de Portugal, advocates for a universal framework for crypto regulation due to the global nature of digital assets. He believes national efforts alone won’t adequately protect investors, warning against potential regulatory arbitrage and exploitation of gaps by less ethical participants.

Mário Centeno, head of Portugal Central Bank, calls for global cooperation in regulating cryptocurrencies due to the high-stake risks of digital assets and decentralized finance (DeFi). He believes uncoordinated international laws could be exploited by companies and that regulating global players at the national level may be ineffective.

GSR Markets, a subsidiary of cryptocurrency market maker GSR, has secured in-principal approval for a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. This may speed up the adoption of Web 3.0 and boost business investments in the APAC region, while demonstrating Singapore’s favorable stance toward cryptocurrencies.

“IMF introduces a crypto-risk assessment matrix (C-RAM), a strategic tool for risk-prone nations addressing cryptocurrency impact on their economy. It considers unique digital assets aspects affecting macro-financial impact. High market volatility and other factors necessitates investors’ protections, with control measures increased by regulators following crashes of Terra Network and FTX.”

“Institutional involvement in the crypto world is pressing for straight answers from regulators on aspects like taxation and compliance. This need for regulatory clarity, driven by greater institutional adoption, brings more than just capital into the sector – it ultimately ushers in regulatory certainty, even as the industry continues to tussle with regulators.”

“Kraken, a leading US-based cryptocurrency exchange, is reportedly planning to venture into traditional stocks and ETFs. This new venture, named Kraken Securities, is waiting for regulatory approvals. Its expansion, however, comes with regulatory scrutiny and privacy infringements, raising questions about harmonizing privacy rights, regulatory requirements and business strategies.”