# Thai SEC proposes new rules for digital asset custodians

# Thai SEC proposes new rules for digital asset custodians

“# Thai SEC proposes new rules for digital asset custodians ” The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand continues introducing new regulations for the cryptocurrency industry, citing investor protection concerns. On Wednesday, the Thai SEC proposed a set of additional regulations related to custody of investors’ cryptocurrency holdings held by digital asset business operators. The…

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# Japanese financial regulator considers imposing stricter crypto rules

# Japanese financial regulator considers imposing stricter crypto rules

“# Japanese financial regulator considers imposing stricter crypto rules ” Japan’s financial regulator, the Financial Services Agency (FSA), has started discussions around imposing stricter regulations for cryptocurrencies in an effort to provide better protection to Japanese investors. Back in July, the FSA established a dedicated section, as well as a panel of financial experts to…

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# CFTC commissioner says agency has broad enforcement authority on crypto derivatives

# CFTC commissioner says agency has broad enforcement authority on crypto derivatives

“# CFTC commissioner says agency has broad enforcement authority on crypto derivatives ” Dawn Stump, one of four commissioners currently serving at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or CFTC, has released a statement clarifying the agency’s authority with respect to digital assets.  In a Monday statement, Stump said the CFTC is empowered with both regulatory…

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# El Salvador president announces infrastructure already being built ahead of country’s Bitcoin adoption

# El Salvador president announces infrastructure already being built ahead of country’s Bitcoin adoption

“# El Salvador president announces infrastructure already being built ahead of country’s Bitcoin adoption ” Nayib Bukele, the president of El Salvador and the principal figure behind the country’s adoption of Bitcoin (BTC), said residents will have the opportunity to convert their crypto to fiat immediately after Bitcoin is recognized as legal tender.  In a Sunday…

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