Proposed Israeli law to classify crypto as securities will ‘kill the industry’

    A proposed definition change by an Israeli regulator would cause immense harm to the local crypto industry, according to the CEO of Altshuler Shaham Horizon. Proposed laws in Israel that would see cryptocurrencies classified as securities would cause huge damage to the local crypto industry, according to the chief of an Israeli crypto service provider….

    Dubai releases crypto regulations for virtual asset service providers

    The laws apply to market participants within the Emirate of Dubai, with the exception of those under the Dubai International Financial Centre. The Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA), the regulator in charge of overseeing cryptocurrency laws within Dubai, has issued new guidelines for virtual asset service providers (VASPs) operating within the emirate. According to Irina Heaver, a…

    SEC to up scrutiny of firms offering or giving advice about crypto

    Registered crypto brokers and advisors may need to be on edge when giving advice this year, after a recent warning from the SEC. Crypto brokers and investment advisors offering or giving advice about cryptocurrencies will be put under the scope of the United States’ securities watchdog this year. A Feb. 7 statement from the Securities and Exchange…

    FTX CEO testifies on ‘pure hell’ post-bankruptcy days at exchange

    John Ray said when he took control of FTX in November 2022, there was a “massive scramble for information” related to the exchange’s funds, insurance and personnel. John Ray, who took over as CEO of crypto exchange FTX, has described some of the chaotic experiences at the firm following the company declaring bankruptcy. In testimony…

    Interpol wants to police metaverse crimes, reveals secretary general

    According to Stock, criminals have started targeting users on platforms similar to the metaverse, adding that “we need to sufficiently respond to that.” The International Criminal Police Organization (ICPO), or Interpol, is investigating how it could police crimes in the metaverse. However, a top Interpol executive believes there are issues with defining a metaverse crime. According to…

    What is the global financial crisis and its impact on the global economy

    The Global Financial Crisis was a widespread economic downturn that began in 2008 and resulted from the collapse of the housing market and investment banks. When the financial system or the economy as a whole undergoes a rapid and large decline, it is said to be in a financial crisis. Financial assets like stocks, bonds,…