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Global Banking Authorities Extend Crypto Regulatory Framework Deadline
15.5.2024
The Group of Central Bank Governors and Heads of Supervision (GHOS) has reviewed the implementation of Basel III reforms and postponed the crypto asset standard implementation date to January 1, 2026. Basel III, finalized in 2017, continues to see widespread adoption, with two-thirds of member...
SEC Rejects Coinbase’s Call for New Crypto Regulations
13.5.2024
In a recent legal filing, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) pushed back against Coinbase’s demands for a completely revamped regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. The agency argued that existing rules are adequate and that it’s not required to create new regulations from...
New South Korean leadership will press for BTC ETF trading
7.5.2024
The Democratic Party of Korea promised to allow Bitcoin exchange-traded funds and it expects to follow through, one way or another
Thailand to Block Access to 'Unauthorized' Crypto Platforms
22.4.2024
Authorities in Thailand have decided to block "unauthorized" crypto platforms to increase the efficiency of law enforcement in solving the problem of online crime, an announcement on Friday last week said
DePIN Platform Uplink Raises $10M Led by Framework Ventures
11.4.2024
The decentralized wireless platform offers a token-reward system to incentivize users to contribute to the network
Institutional Crypto Wallet Provider Utila Raises $11.5M, Aims to Facilitate Tokenization Boom
5.3.2024
Utila's self-custodial wallet offers a simplified user interface, fast onboarding process and recently added enhanced tokenization capabilities to better serve token issuers, co-founder and CEO Bentzi Rabi said in an interview
Avalanche Announces Eligibility Criteria for Meme Coin Purchasing Program
25.1.2024
The Avalanche Foundation, a non-profit organization seeking to support the avalanche ecosystem, has announced the rules covering its already active meme coin purchasing program. The institution has defined the holder count, concentration, liquidity, liquidity providers, lifespan, and market...
Turkey Nears Completion of Crypto Framework; Minister Confirms FATF Compliance
10.1.2024
Turkey Crypto Regulation Source: Adobe / Husamex Turkey’s Minister of Treasury and Finance, Mehmet Simsek, announced that Turkey is reportedly in the final stages of preparing a legal regulation for crypto assets. He also shared insights into the imminent cryptocurrency law and compliance...
Kenya’s Capital Markets Bill Defining Crypto Assets as Securities Progresses in Parliament
5.12.2023
Source: Pexels The Capital Markets (Amendment) Bill, 2023, has received approval from the National Assembly’s Finance and National Planning Committee in Kenya. On December 4, a Kenyan local news outlet, Business Daily, reported that the bill defining crypto assets as securities and including...
Australia Considers Sector-Specific Codes for Addressing Banking and Crypto Scams
30.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / FiledIMAGE The Australian Department of the Treasury is considering applying sector-specific codes and standards to banking and cryptocurrency scams as part of its proposed framework. On November 29, a consultation paper titled “Proposed Scams Code Framework,” aimed...
Coinext Crypto Exchange CEO Highlights Competitiveness Driven by Brazil’s Crypto Regulatory Environment
16.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / WavebreakMediaMicro José Ribeiro, the CEO of the cryptocurrency exchange Coinext, shared his perspective on Bitcoin and the crypto landscape in Brazil during the Web Summit in Lisbon. During the Web Summit, Ribeiro discussed the vibrant crypto economy in Brazil and the growing...
South Korea Joins Global Community for Crypto Asset Reporting Framework Push
10.11.2023
Source: Pexels South Korea has joined a group of 48 nations, calling for the promotion of an international framework for cryptocurrency reporting. In a significant move, South Korea confirmed its engagement on Friday to implement the international reporting framework on digital assets....
Middle East regulatory clarity drives crypto industry growth — Binance FZE head
18.10.2023
UAE, Dubai and Bahrain continue to attract major cryptocurrency exchanges and businesses due to their progressive regulatory approaches
Bank of Portugal’s Chief Pushes For Global Crypto Regulation – Here’s What You Need to Know
3.10.2023
The governor of Banco de Portugal, Mário Centeno has called for international cooperation towards a global framework for crypto regulation.
According to him, national efforts alone cannot protect investors due to the nature of digital assets as it can lead to regulatory arbitrage creating...
IMF Proposes Crypto Risk Assessment Matrix for Macrofinancial Impact on Countries
2.10.2023
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) published a working paper that highlights risk management strategies and policy changes for regulators.
The paper titled, “Assessing Macrofinancial Risks from Crypto Assets” released on Sept 29 proposes a crypto-risk assessment matrix (C-RAM) for risk-prone...
Vivek Ramaswamy Plans to Have Crypto Policy Ready by Thanksgiving
22.9.2023
Presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy is working on a crypto policy framework that he aims to finalize by Thanksgiving. The Republican criticized the regulation-by-enforcement approach of U.S. government agencies like the securities regulator under the administration of President Joe Biden and vowed...
Coinbase, Framework Venture Funds Invest $5M in Socket Protocol, in Bet on Blockchain Interoperability
6.9.2023
The fundraise comes as interoperability protocols have attracted investors, despite the bear market
AI to reinvent DAOs while tokenized models will become valuable: VC firm
6.9.2023
Framework Ventures co-founder Vance Spencer sees AI as being the missing piece for DAOs and shared his outlook for the tokenization of AI models
Crypto Regulation: Binance Australia's General Manager Ben Rose Provides Perspective on Digital Asset Laws
2.9.2023
During an interview at the Intersekt Fintech conference in Melbourne, Australia, on August 31, Ben Rose, General Manager of Binance Australia, expressed strong confidence in the ability of Australian regulators to make informed decisions regarding digital asset regulations in the country.
Rose's...
Report Reveals East Is Challenging West’s Long-Standing Gold Pricing Dominance
27.8.2023
A new report unveils a surge in gold acquisitions by Eastern nations, challenging the West’s long-standing dominance in gold pricing and altering the power equation in the global arena. Research Highlights East’s Rise as Challenger to West’s Gold Pricing Tradition In...