Philippines blocks Coinbase, Gemini amid wider crackdown on unlicensed VASPs

2 months ago04 mins

The Philippines is taking a firm stance on cryptocurrency regulation. Its securities regulator has blocked access to major global exchanges Coinbase and Gemini for operating without a license. The Regulatory Crackdown Explained This move is part of a wider enforcement sweep by the Philippines’ Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The agency is targeting unlicensed Virtual…

Russia considers relaxed crypto rules allowing non-qualified investors to buy tokens

2 months ago06 mins

Russia Considers Relaxed Crypto Rules Allowing Non-Qualified Investors to Buy Tokens In a significant policy shift, Russian authorities are reportedly drafting legislation to open cryptocurrency investment to the general public. This move would mark a departure from the country’s historically restrictive stance, potentially integrating digital assets into the mainstream financial landscape. The proposed rules, however,…