{"id":20127,"date":"2023-07-21T00:11:46","date_gmt":"2023-07-21T00:11:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nftandcrypto-news.com\/nft\/for-kuwait-its-a-hard-no-on-most-crypto-assets\/"},"modified":"2023-07-21T00:11:48","modified_gmt":"2023-07-21T00:11:48","slug":"for-kuwait-its-a-hard-no-on-most-crypto-assets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nftandcrypto-news.com\/nft\/for-kuwait-its-a-hard-no-on-most-crypto-assets\/","title":{"rendered":"For Kuwait, It\u2019s a Hard \u201cNo\u201d On Most Crypto\u00a0Assets"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p class=\"\">The State of Kuwait has taken a firm, definitive stance in the global debate surrounding the legitimacy and regulation of digital assets such as cryptocurrency. The nation\u2019s primary financial regulator, the Capital Markets Authority (CMA), has announced a comprehensive ban on most crypto operations within its borders.<\/p>\n<p>The announcement, made on July 18, indicates that Kuwait is joining a growing list of countries that are exercising caution in the face of the rapidly evolving digital currency landscape. The CMA\u2019s directive explicitly prohibits a wide range of activities, including cryptocurrency payments, investments, and the energy-intensive process of mining.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-driven-by-speculation\">\u201cDriven by speculation\u201d<\/h2>\n<p>With these prohibitions, the CMA has taken the opportunity to advise the public on the potential risks associated with virtual assets. The regulator has expressed concerns about the inherent volatility of cryptocurrencies. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is not linked to any asset or issuer, and that the prices of these assets are always driven by speculation that exposes them to a sharp decline,\u201d the announcement stated in part.<\/p>\n<p>For this reason, the CMA stated that any ongoing considerations by local businesses looking to enter the digital currency space should come to an immediate halt, as it made clear that no licenses will be granted to businesses aiming to offer virtual asset services commercially.<\/p>\n<p>However, it\u2019s worth noting that not all financial instruments fall under the CMA\u2019s ban \u2013 specifically securities and other financial tools that are currently under the purview of both the CMA and the Central Bank of Kuwait.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This move by Kuwait isn\u2019t just a standalone decision but one rooted in broader concerns about financial security and integrity. The state\u2019s growing efforts to address money laundering and terrorist financial activities is a major priority that the CMA also highlighted, referencing a study conducted by the National Committee for Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-global-matter\">A global matter<\/h2>\n<p>Kuwait\u2019s decision to clamp down on crypto operations is reflective of the broader global discourse on the matter. As digital currencies continue to gain traction and influence, nations are grappling with the challenge of integrating them into their financial ecosystems while ensuring the safety and security of their economies and citizens.<\/p>\n<p>While some countries are embracing the potential of cryptocurrencies, others, like Kuwait, are exercising caution, prioritizing stability and security over innovation. As the world of finance continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how other nations will navigate the complex landscape of digital currencies.<\/p>\n<p>In related news, the lawmakers in the United States are putting pressure on agencies, specifically the SEC and its chairman Gary Gensler, to move away from its highly-contested \u201cregulation by enforcement\u201d approach and instead, start taking steps to help businesses and investors operate ethically and legally within established parameters.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s note: This article was written by an nft now staff member in collaboration with OpenAI\u2019s GPT-4.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The State of Kuwait has taken a firm, definitive stance in the global debate surrounding the legitimacy and regulation of digital assets such as cryptocurrency. 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