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Time in the market: Ways to approach crypto investing in 2023
25.12.2022
After a challenging year, should investors still consider investing in crypto in 2023?
Time for Serious Global Crypto Regulation, Germany Says
15.12.2022
Germany’s financial watchdog has issued a call for global regulation of the crypto industry in the aftermath of the FTX collapse. The hands-off approach was wrong, the head of the agency says, insisting it’s time to protect consumers as the sector expands links with traditional finance. Bafin...
Gensler’s approach toward crypto appears skewed as criticisms mount
10.12.2022
While the SEC chairman has promised to make crypto safer for everyone, the recent slew of company collapses seems to suggest otherwise
Approach with caution: US banking regulator’s crypto warning
9.12.2022
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) said the digital asset industry was maturing but was “not yet robust” in its risk management
The all-in-one approach at the foundation of next gen crypto investment platforms
8.12.2022
ClearCryptos, an all-in-one crypto platform, combines all the best of DeFi and CeFi with the education necessary to use it right
GBTC 'elevator to hell' sees Bitcoin spot price approach 100% premium
8.12.2022
Bad times for the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) get even worse this week as its discount to BTC/USD approaches 50% for the first time
UK Regulator Is Firming Up Its Approach to Crypto Oversight
7.12.2022
The Payment Systems Regulator will be looking at what happens if a crypto payment system goes wrong and the measures needed to protect consumers against fraud, Nick Davey, a Payment Specialist, told CoinDesk in an interview
Coordinating the Federal Government's Approach to Crypto
5.12.2022
President Joe Biden raised the hopes of the U.S. crypto industry by signing an executive order that directed federal entities to better regulate crypto. That’s why Carole House, a former White House adviser and one of the order’s chief authors, is one of CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2022
Binance Publishes Its Proof-of-Reserves System for Bitcoin Holdings, Additional Assets Coming Soon
25.11.2022
On Nov. 25, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in terms of daily trade volume, Binance, published its bitcoin proof-of-reserves (POR) system using The Merkle approach. At the time of writing, the snapshot provided by Binance shows the firm’s onchain reserves equate to 582,485 bitcoin, while...
SEC Enforcement Remains Focused on Crypto — Chair Gensler Says He’s ‘Impressed’ With Enforcement Results
17.11.2022
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says its Enforcement Division “remains focused on the rapidly evolving crypto asset securities space.” The securities regulator filed 760 enforcement actions in total this fiscal year. SEC Chairman Gary Gensler commented: “I...
First Mover Asia: FTX Debacle Might Change Hong Kong’s Approach to Retail Crypto Regulation; Bitcoin Shows Its Mettle
16.11.2022
The special administrative region of China wants to become a regional crypto hub, but FTX’s filing for bankruptcy protection could prompt regulators to tighten restrictions
2022 ABGA Blockchain Gaming Summit, Approach a Big Success on September 27
31.10.2022
The “Blockchain Gaming 2022 Summit,” hosted by the ABGA (Asia Blockchain Gaming Alliance), titled by iPolloverse, successfully took place on September 27 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Singapore. This conference aims to release the potential of the game industry through...
Nigeria Can Become World Leader in the Digital Economy Says Vice President Yemi Osinbajo
14.10.2022
According to Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, his country is well-positioned to become a global leader in the digital economy. However, for that to happen, Nigeria must choose the right approach and spend more time developing digital skills. Nigeria Better Equipped Than 3 Decades Ago...
US Democrat Senator John Hickenlooper Criticizes Gary Gensler's Approach to Crypto at SEC
13.10.2022
U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) has become one of the first Democratic senators to publicly criticize the slow approach to crypto taken by Gary Gensler, chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Saudi’s Recent Hiring Depicts a Change in the Approach Toward Cryptocurrencies
5.10.2022
Saudi Arabia was earlier reluctant to boost the wider adoption of cryptocurrencies. Since the government or any government officials did not back it, the region’s citizens were advised not to indulge in the exchange or trading of digital assets. Another factor that contributed to suppressing...
Sam Bankman-Fried sheds light on how FTX would approach a Celsius bid
3.10.2022
The FTX founder said the company paid the “fair market price” for Voyager’s assets and would look to do the same in a deal for Celsius' assets
California Governor Newsom Vetoes Bill to Regulate Crypto — Calls for ‘More Flexible Approach’
26.9.2022
California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill to regulate crypto in his state. He stressed that “a more flexible approach is needed” to “keep up with rapidly evolving technology and use cases” in the crypto sector. Bill to Regulate Crypto in California Vetoed...
Hardware wallets to take similar approach to potential Ethereum hard fork
14.9.2022
Forked coins have proven to be lucrative in the past. Holders of Ethereum came to possess an equivalent amount of Ethereum Classic when it forked in 2016
Abu Dhabi Global Market Financial Regulator Unveils Virtual Asset Regulation ‘Guiding Principles’
14.9.2022
Abu Dhabi Global Market’s financial regulator, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), recently unveiled six principles that will guide its “approach to virtual asset regulation and supervision.” Though not legally binding, the principles, according to the FSRA...
Russia Can’t Do Without Cross-Border Crypto Payments, Consensus Reached
7.9.2022
Key government institutions have agreed that Russia needs to legalize crypto payments for international settlements. The proposal has been gaining support in the past few months since Moscow’s decision to invade Ukraine was met with wave after wave of Western sanctions. Financial Authorities...