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House Financial Services Committee Advances Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act
9.8.2023
On July 27, 2023, The U.S. House Financial Services Committee advanced a stablecoin-focused bill for the first time. The Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act of 2023 would establish a federal regulatory framework for stablecoins with the U.S. Federal Reserve playing a pivotal role. The bill would...
Wanchain adds Cardano to its cross-chain framework
9.8.2023
Wanchain, which provides decentralized blockchain interoperability solutions, has added Cardano to its cross-chain framework. Wanchain is also responsible for creating the first public decentralized cross-chain bridge. The Cardano bridges of Wanchain help in linking the Cardano mainnet to entities...
G20 President India Proposes ‘Action Points’ for Implementing Global Crypto Rules
7.8.2023
The Indian Presidency of G20 has put forward proposals for a roadmap to introducing a global regulatory framework for crypto assets. India believes a more coordinated policy will be needed to enforce international standards in the field and adequately minimize associated risks. India’s...
Oman financial regulator seeks feedback on proposed virtual asset framework
4.8.2023
Although the proposed virtual asset regulatory framework in Oman covers FATF-defined assets, the issuance of privacy coins might get banned
4 Crypto Bills Pass US House Committee
1.8.2023
The U.S. House Financial Services Committee has passed four crypto bills. “Congress is asserting its authority to design a regulatory framework, rather than allowing overzealous federal agencies to fill the gap with enforcement actions,” said the CEO of Blockchain Association. US House Committee...
US Lawmakers Advance ‘FIT for the 21st Century Act’ to Establish Crypto Framework
29.7.2023
U.S. lawmakers have advanced the Financial Innovation and Technology (FIT) for the 21st Century Act that establishes a regulatory framework for the crypto market. “Our bill establishes clear principles to ensure financial security and certainty as digital asset developers continue to innovate,”...
Binance to Restore Full Services in Japan in August, CZ Unveils
27.7.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance will start offering full services in Japan next month, founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) announced. The leading trading venue for digital assets reenters the Japanese market with a domestic exchange after announcing earlier it was discontinuing services through its global...
US House Financial Services Committee Approves First Crypto Regulatory Framework Bill
27.7.2023
A key US House Committee on Wednesday passed a bipartisan bill to ensure regulatory clarity for cryptocurrencies.
The House Financial Services Committee approved a Republican-led bill in a 35-15 vote, with support from some Democrats including Jim Himes of Connecticut and Ritchie Torres of...
Crypto bills pass congressional committee in 'huge win' for US crypto
27.7.2023
Two crypto regulatory bills have been passed by the United States House Financial Services Committee United States in one day
Crypto Industry Celebrates XRP Court Ruling, but Long Road Ahead for Regulatory Framework
25.7.2023
The cryptocurrency industry has been abuzz with excitement after a recent court ruling declared that Ripple's XRP token is not considered a security when sold on digital asset exchanges.
The ruling has generated positive sentiment across the crypto ecosystem, offering hope for clarity in...
FSB Releases Proposals For a Tougher Global Crypto Framework
17.7.2023
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has called for improved global digital asset regulation with the safety of user assets at the center of policies.
The international financial body which acts as a standard-setter rolled out plans to proffer recommendations to help curb the crypto-related...
FSB finalizes its recommendations for a global crypto framework
17.7.2023
The Financial Stability Board states that crypto platforms must segregate the client’s digital assets from their own funds and clearly separate their multiple functions to avoid conflict of interest
Circle CEO spells doom scenario for US dollar in warning to Congress
14.7.2023
Jeremy Allaire claimed the U.S. dollar is “under threat” and urged lawmakers to pass stablecoin regulation to “build trust” in a digital dollar
BIS develops framework against CBDC cyberattacks
7.7.2023
The institution cited rising exploits against DeFi as a need for more secure CBDCs
Italy’s central bank calls for framework to prevent stablecoin runs
29.6.2023
Bank of Italy is calling for closer regulator scrutiny of stablecoins, which they say “have not proved stable at all.”
UK Law Commission Calls for Special Legal Framework for Crypto as Collateral
28.6.2023
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UK Needs Bespoke Legal Framework for Using Crypto as Collateral: Law Commission
28.6.2023
The Commission, funded by the Ministry of Justice, also pushed for legislation to treat crypto as a new type of property in its latest set of recommendations
MAS designs a framework for digital asset networks
27.6.2023
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has successfully designed a valid framework, making it easier for digital asset networks to operate in the region. It will basically help in designing a network of digital assets that are open and interoperable. Titled Enabling Open & Interoperable Networks...
Dubai: Launching a Crypto Regulatory Arm to Become a Global Financial Power
27.6.2023
The center of the crypto universe has been shifting toward the UAE since March 2022, when Dubai announced the world’s first independent crypto regulator, the Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority. With its state intention to provide legal clarity for crypto, the No. 5 spot in CoinDesk’s Crypto Hubs...
Singapore's MAS Proposes Design Framework for Interoperable Digital Asset Networks
26.6.2023
Banking giants like Standard Chartered, HSBC and Citi are set to run multiple tokenization trials across financial asset classes