Activity Tracker
The DPA Activity Tracker provides our latest information on developments in legislatures, judiciaries and the executive branches of G20, EU member states and Switzerland.
409 events advancing 282 policy or regulatory changes:
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Registration requirement for data centers in Electronic Communications Act (Prop. 93 LS)
Introduced Electronic Communications Act including registration requirement for data centers (Prop. 93 LS)
On 12 April 2024, the Ministry of Digitisation and Administration submitted the Electronic Communications Act, which mandates the registration of all data centres operating within the country, to the legislature of Norway. The Act requires data cent…
ASIC Public Lawsuit regarding Digital Currency Assets of Blockchain Mining Companies
Announced ASIC Public Lawsuit regarding Digital Currency Assets of Blockchain Mining Companies
On 12 April 2024, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) announced the initiation of civil proceedings against blockchain mining companies NGS Crypto Pty Ltd, NGS Digital Pty Ltd, and NGS Group Ltd, along with their sole directo…
Inquiry regarding Oversight and regulation of crypto-asset activities in Isle of Man for anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism ('AML/CFT') purposes
Closed consultation on oversight and regulation of crypto-asset activities
On 9 April 2024, the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority closed the consultation on the current approach to the oversight of crypto-asset activities for anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) purposes. The inq…
Lawsuit on crypto-assets securities fraud (SEC v Terraform Labs and Do Hyeong Kwon)
Issued ruling in jury trial in favour of SEC in Terraform Labs Case for alleged violation of Securities Act
On 5 April 2024, a jury in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York found Terraform Labs and Do Kwon liable for defrauding investors in crypto asset securities. The Court had previously found they unlawfully offered and…
CFPB inquiry into banking in video games and virtual worlds
Published CFPB report on banking in video games and virtual worlds
On 4 April 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) concluded its inquiry into financial transactions in online video games and virtual worlds. The inquiry focused on the growing market of online video games and virtual worlds facilitat…
Operational license requirement in MAS amendments to Payment Services Regulations 2019 and other notices
Implemented MAS amendments to Payment Services Regulations 2019 and other notices including operational license requirement for digital payment token providers
On 4 April 2024, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) amendments to the Payment Services Act 2019 (PS Act), the Payment Services Regulations 2019, and the Financial Support for Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CF…
Bank for International Settlements inquiry into tokenisation of cross-border payments (Project Agora)
Announced Bank for International Settlements inquiry into tokenisation of cross-border payments (Project Agorá)
On 3 April 2024, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) in collaboration with seven central banks from France, Japan, Mexico, Republic of Korea, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and the United States of America, announced the initiation of Project…
SEC Rule change on listing and trading shares of the Bitwise Ethereum ETF
Announced SEC Rule change to list and trade shares of the Bitwise Ethereum ETF
On 2 April 2024, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published a proposed rule change regarding the New York Stock Exchange NYSE Arca, Inc. (NYSE Arca). The rule proposes to allow the listing and trading of shares of the Bitwise Ethereum…
GPDP investigation into Worldcoin's data collection and processing practices compliance with GDPR
Issued interim ruling in GPDP investigation into Worldcoin's data collection and processing practices compliance with GDPR
On 2 April 2024, the Italian Privacy Authority (GPDP) issued an interim ruling in its investigation into Worldcoin. Specifically, the investigation concerned the Worldcoin project of creating a global identity called World ID and a global financial …
Investor protection measures for digital payment token services in amendment to Payment Services Regulations
Adopted amendments to Payment Services Regulations including investor protection measures for digital payment token services
On 2 April 2024, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) adopted amendments to the Payment Services Regulations 2019, including investor protection measures for digital payment token (DPT) services. The regulations require DPT service providers to…