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.
25 events advancing 22 policy or regulatory changes:
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Act on blockchain and digital assets mining (HB 3594)
Signed Act on blockchain and digital assets mining (HB 3594)
On 13 May 2024, the Act addressing blockchain and digital asset mining (HB 3594) was signed into law by Oklahoma's Governor. The Act aims to safeguard digital asset usage in Oklahoma by preventing government restrictions on their legal purchases or …
CFTC investigation into Falcon Labs for allegedly providing customers access to digital asset derivatives trading platforms without registration
Announced settlement in CFTC investigation against Falcon Labs for allegedly providing customers access to digital asset derivatives trading platforms without registration
On 13 May 2024, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced that it reached a settlement with Falcon Labs, based in Seychelles, over its alleged failure to register as a futures commission merchant (FCM). The CFTC stated that Falcon La…
Registration requirement for data brokers in Vermont Act relating to enhancing consumer privacy (HB 121)
Adopted Vermont Act relating to enhancing consumer privacy (HB 121) including registration requirement for data brokers
On 10 May 2024, the Senate concurred with the House of Representatives's amendments to the Bill for an Act relating to enhancing consumer privacy (HB 121). The Bill requires data brokers, defined as a business that sells or licenses personal informa…
Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain established by Executive Order 13873
Adopted Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain established by Executive Order 13873
On 8 May 2024, the United States President issued a Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain established by Executive Order 13873. Executive…
FINTRAC investigation into Binance's compliance with Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act and its regulations
Issued FINTRAC ruling following investigation into Binance’s compliance with Proceeds of Crime and Terrorist Financing Act
On 7 May 2024, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) issued an administrative monetary penalty against Binance Holdings Limited. The penalty, amounting to CAD 6’002’000, was imposed for non-compliance with Part 1…
Blockchain Integrity Act (HR 8266)
Introduced Blockchain Integrity Act (HR 8266)
On 7 May 2024, the Blockchain Integrity Act (HR 8266) was introduced in the US House of Representatives. The Bill would apply to financial institutions and prohibit them from handling, using, or transacting with any incoming or outcoming funds route…
Lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (TikTok v US Attorney General)
Filed lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (TikTok v US Attorney General)
On 7 May 2024, ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act at the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columb…
ASIC lawsuit against BPS Financial Pty Ltd over alleged non-compliance with licensing requirements and consumer protection regulation
Issued ruling in ASIC lawsuit against BPS Financial Pty Ltd over alleged non-compliance with licensing requirements and consumer protection regulation
On 3 May 2024, the Australian Federal Court issued a ruling in the ASIC lawsuit against BPS Financial Pty Ltd (BPS) over alleged non-compliance with licensing requirements and consumer protection regulation. The court found that BPS engaged in unlic…
Licensing requirement in amendment of Data Centers Act of 2023 to Provide for the Regulation of Digital Asset Mining Businesses and Business Utilizing a Blockchain Network (SB 79)
Adopted Amendment of Data Centers Act of 2023 to Provide for the Regulation of Digital Asset Mining Businesses and Business Utilizing a Blockchain Network (SB 79) including licensing requirement
On 1 May 2024, the Arkansas Senate adopted an amendment of Data Centers Act of 2023 to Provide for the Regulation of Digital Asset Mining Businesses and Business Utilizing a Blockchain Network (SB 79). The Bill requires digital asset mining business…
Amendment to Arkansas Data Centers Act of 2023 to Prohibit Foreign-Party of Controlled Ownership of a Digital Asset (SB 78)
Adopted amendment to Arkansas Data Centers Act of 2023 to Prohibit Foreign-Party of Controlled Ownership of a Digital Asset (SB 78)
On 1 May 2024, the Arkansas legislature adopted an amendment to the Arkansas Data Centers Act of 2023 to Prohibit Foreign-Party of Controlled Ownership of a Digital Asset (SB 78) after it was approved by both legislative chambers. The amendment has …