The country’s communications regulator is enforcing new rules that impact the iGaming space Italy has taken another step toward tightening its gambling regulations, with AGCOM, the country’s Media and Communications Authority, approving new measures aimed at protecting minors. One of the main changes is the mandatory age verification system, which will be applied to all
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Hawaii Is Determined To Be a Global Cryptocurrency Hub
The state has presented its crypto regulations as it looks to stand out from the crowd Hawaii is positioning itself as a global hub for cryptocurrency by implementing new, crypto-friendly regulations that have already attracted significant interest from major companies in the industry. Starting July 1, 2024, cryptocurrency exchanges and firms in Hawaii no longer
The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States working on national gaming regs
The group is working on creating an online gaming framework that all states could use The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) will convene its 2024 Summer Meeting in Pittsburgh, with a primary focus on developing a model online casino legislative framework. Despite initial plans to unveil a draft at this meeting, the
European cryptocurrency exchanges facing imminent changes to reporting rules
More regulations continue to drive the future of the cryptocurrency space The European Banking Authority (EBA) has taken a significant step towards strengthening Anti-Money Laundering (AML) efforts by extending Travel Rule guidelines to crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) and their intermediaries operating within the European Union. The #EBA has just published new guidelines on the information
EU ready to push forward with new crypto regulations
The move may help bring more legitimacy to crypto as an alternative currency In an effort to combat money laundering, the European Parliament has established new rules requiring cryptocurrency businesses to perform formal due diligence, setting forth clear obligations for these companies. The recently enacted regulations seek to enhance “due diligence measures and identity checks,” encompassing
New EU cryptocurrency regs are coming into force
The EU continues to shape the future of crypto, and other regions will follow suit Parliament and the European Council have consented to extend parts of the European Union’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing law to include the cryptocurrency market. The agreement includes most of the crypto industry, requiring cryptocurrency service companies to review
California to require cryptocurrency companies to be licensed
California is taking a page from New York’s cryptocurrency regulatory handbook A new crypto licensing bill was signed into law by California Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday and will go into effect in July 2025. Regarded as California’s answer to New York’s “BitLicense,” the Digital Financial Assets Law was heavily criticized by the industry but
US Justice Department expands cryptocurrency enforcement team
Greater oversight of cryptocurrency transactions is coming The US Department of Justice (DoJ) plans to double its crypto crime team launched in 2021. Not only will the unit add to the number of acting prosecutors, but it will also have a new leader. The National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET) will merge with the Computer Crime
The UK continues to tighten cryptocurrency regulations
The UK is taking the lead on bringing regulations to the crypto ecosystem The safeguarding of consumers is the key priority for Britain’s financial regulator, as evidenced by the recent establishment of guidelines concerning the marketing and transaction of cryptocurrency. The financial industry has been under scrutiny for its lack of regulation and high-risk investment