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.
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MIC investigation into G1 Online Video Game Services over alleged non compliance with national laws
Issued MIC ruling suspending 49 licenses for G1 online video games
On 12 April 2024, the Vietnamese Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) issued Decision No. 543/QD-BTTTT, leading to the temporary suspension of licenses for 49 enterprises providing G1 online video game services. This action, marking the …
Philippines SEC Order regarding Binance App from Google and Apple Stores
Issued Philippines SEC Requests to Remove Binance App from Google and Apple app stores
On 19 April 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the Philippines took action against the cryptocurrency exchange Binance by formally requesting Google and Apple to remove Binance's applications from their app stores in the Philippin…
ACMA investigation into online gambling services' compliance with the Interactive Gambling Act
Published ACMA findings following investigation into online gambling services' compliance with Interactive Gambling Act
On 18 April 2024, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) concluded its investigation into illegal online gambling services that were operational around the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup period. The investigation reviewed 200 offshore…
Business registration requirement in Bill to provide for effective regulation of payment stablecoins, and for other purposes (SB 4155)
Introduced Bill to provide for effective regulation of payment stablecoins, and for other purposes (SB 4155) including business registration requirement
On 17 April 2024, a Bill to provide for effective regulation of payment stablecoins, and for other purposes (SB 4155) was introduced into the United States Senate. Under the Bill, depository institutions and non-depository trust companies would be r…
Prohibition of services in Bill to provide for effective regulation of payment stablecoins, and for other purposes (SB 4155)
Introduced Bill to provide for effective regulation of payment stablecoins, and for other purposes (SB 4155) including prohibition of services
On 17 April 2024, a Bill to provide for effective regulation of payment stablecoins, and for other purposes (SB 4155) including the prohibition of services was introduced into the United States Senate. All persons or businesses issuing stablecoins n…
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…
Registered application distribution platforms under the Provisions on the Management of Mobile Internet Application Information Services
Published Second List of Registered Application Distribution Platforms Under the Provisions on the Management of Mobile Internet Application Information Services
On 8 April 2024, the Chinese Cyberspace Administration (CCA) published the second list containing 23 companies registered under Article 17 of the Provisions on the Management of Mobile Internet Application Information Services. In particular, Articl…
National Bank rule on licensing and authorisation of payment instrument issuers (Directive No. ONPS/09/2023)
National Bank rule on licensing and authorisation of payment instrument issuers (Directive No. ONPS/09/2023) entered into force
On 7 April 2024, the Licensing and Authorisation of Payment Instrument Issuers Directive No. ONPS/09/2023 entered into force. The directive establishes a procedure for entities seeking authorisation to issue payment instruments, including electronic…
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…
Amendment to Rule 203A-2(e) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940
Adopted SEC Rule amending section 203A-2(e) permitting certain investment advisers to register with the Securities and Exchange Commission
On 27 March 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted a rule amending section 203A-2(e) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, permitting certain investment advisers to register with the SEC. The rule redefines the conditions se…