Watchdog: Visa–Mastercard ‘duopoly’ spends millions blocking competition
According to a report, the two companies spent a combined $80 million lobbying against credit card competition acts. …
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Consumer watchdogs call for EU action on in-game digital money
Consumers fall prey to many deceptive practices when buying and using in-game currencies in video games, claims BEUC.…
Hong Kong Police and Securities Regulator Form Unit to Monitor Crypto Exchanges
Law enforcement officials and financial regulators in Hong Kong have teamed up to better identify illegal activities on…
Binance Withdraws Its Crypto License Application in Germany
The world’s largest exchange for digital assets, Binance, has withdrawn its application for a German crypto custody license.…
UK Regulator Continues Crackdown on Crypto ATMs, Checks 18 New Sites
The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is proceeding with efforts to shut down all bitcoin ATMs “illegally operating”…
Banking Giants Crédit Agricole, Santander Seek to Provide Crypto Custody Under French Registration
A subsidiary co-owned by Crédit Agricole and Santander has registered as a digital asset service provider in France.…
EU Watchdog Cracks Down On Crypto Ads On Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Twitter
The European Commission has received a complaint from the largest consumer rights group in Europe, accusing cryptocurrency marketers…
EU Securities Watchdog ESMA Warns of Unregulated Crypto, Gold Investment Offerings
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued a warning regarding investments in assets like cryptocurrencies. They…
Tax Authority Slated to Become Main Crypto Regulator in Russia
Russia’s tax administration is going to be tasked with overseeing the crypto industry in the country, a high-ranking…
Germany’s Financial Watchdog Warns of ‘Godfather’ Malware Attacks on Crypto Apps
The agency overseeing the financial sector in Germany has issued a warning about the ‘Godfather’ malware attacking banking…