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U.S. Treasury Campaigning for Amplified Powers to Chase Crypto Overseas
29.11.2023
The U.S. Department of the Treasury is pressing lawmakers for a new set of powers that would give the government unprecedented enforcement and sanctions authority over the crypto sector, including the ability to roam well beyond American borders and get involved with transactions that don't involve...
IOTA Jumps 43% After Registering Ecosystem Foundation in Abu Dhabi
29.11.2023
Native token of the Iota ecosystem [IOTA] jumped 35% Wednesday on news about registering a development foundation in Abu Dhabi
Hull City Sponsor Tomya Crypto Exchange Embroiled in Turkey Fraud Scandal
29.11.2023
The owner of Tomya was among 25 people detained in Turkey as the country prepares new crypto legislation
Crypto Mixer Sanctioned by U.S. Treasury for North Korea Allegations, as FBI, Dutch and Finnish Police Seize Website
29.11.2023
The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Asset Control listed two crypto addresses tied to Sinbad, a mixing service, in its latest sanctions list
Bitcoin Group Addressing 'Serious Deficits' in Money Laundering Measures Flagged by German Regulator
29.11.2023
The group reportedly said Wednesday that it has "no indications of violations of money laundering and terrorist financing laws."
Crypto Firms That Act Like Banks Should Be Regulated Like Them, ECB Official Says
29.11.2023
But supervision of bank-like crypto firms could be a pain for regulators, said Andrea Enria, chair of the supervisory board at the European Central Bank
UK to Hit Crypto Users With Penalties for Unpaid Taxes
29.11.2023
The Treasury encouraged users to voluntarily disclose unpaid income or capital gains tax from crypto, NFT and utility token holdings
Central Bank Project Shows CBDC Payments Can Be Private
29.11.2023
The project is a first step in exploring privacy, security and scalability for central bank digital currency design, a report on the BIS initiative said
Binance's Future and Other Questions Post-Settlement
29.11.2023
Binance is paying literally billions of dollars and giving the U.S. government unfettered access to its books, while its founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao is looking at maybe a year and a half in federal prison. But Binance the exchange is still operating, while federal prosecutors...
Fiery Public Hearing on Digital Euro Sees Experts Diverge on Key Issues
28.11.2023
Expert witnesses answered lawmaker questions on holding limits, impact on banking systems and privacy for an EU central bank digital currency
Hong Kong Chief Says Regulators May Get Powers to Crack Down on Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges: Report
28.11.2023
The Securities and Futures Commission said it does not have the power to close unlicensed crypto exchanges
Additional Regulations May be Needed to Prevent Another FTX Style Catastrophe, FSB Report
28.11.2023
Additional regulation may be needed to prevent another FTX-style collapse according to a new report from the Financial Stability Board (FSB) released Tuesday, November 28th. The report’s goal The international financial monitoring body’s report particularly focuses on multifunction crypto-asset...
Central Banks Have No Interest in Personal Data, BIS Official Says While Promoting CBDCs
28.11.2023
The Bank for International Settlements has been calling on countries to prepare for CBDCs as governments face backlash over privacy concerns
Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao Steps Down From Binance.US Board
28.11.2023
Digital Euro Can End Bank Crises, Is Better Than Deposits, Ex-Bank of Spain Chief Says
28.11.2023
A central bank digital currency (CBDC) could also be used to deregulate banking activities and help the banking sector grow, Miguel Fernández Ordóñez said during a European Parliament hearing on a digital euro
Failure of Multi-Function Crypto Firms a Limited Threat to 'Real Economy': FSB
28.11.2023
A new report by the Financial Stability Board said further assessments of possible implications are required because "significant information gaps remain."
EU Lawmakers Call to Reduce Tech Dependency on Other Countries With Metaverse Strategy
28.11.2023
The European Parliament's Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection calls for the bloc to shape virtual worlds according to EU values
TRM Labs Partners With Aussie Crypto Exchange Swyftx to Combat Scams
28.11.2023
Blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs has partnered with Australian cryptocurrency exchange Swyftx in an effort to combat scams in the nation
Binance Founder CZ Stuck in U.S. for the Moment
27.11.2023
A district judge ordered Changpeng "CZ" Zhao to stay in the U.S. until he could make a proper ruling on a U.S. Department of Justice motion to block him from returning to his home in the UAE
UK Regulator Welcomes Fund Tokenization Plan Proposed by Industry Leaders
27.11.2023
The FCA is currently exploring whether it could determine money laundering registration applications more quickly for firms already authorized, the report said