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Japanese and Singaporean regulators join forces on crypto pilot project
27.6.2023
"Decentralized financial ecosystem continues to develop in complexity, and it is important to address emerging risks," said FSA official Mamoru Yanase
Web3 firms are spending up to $25M on HK crypto licenses: Report
27.6.2023
VASP expenditures are varying between 20 million to 200 million Hong Kong dollars as firms scramble to find Web3 talent for licensing
Report: Swiss Authorities Seize $26 Million in Cryptocurrency Linked to Terraform Labs and Do Kwon
27.6.2023
Law enforcement officials in Switzerland reportedly seized approximately $26 million in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, believed to be linked to Terraform Labs and its co-founder, Do Kwon. Local media in South Korea revealed that the funds were confiscated from Sygnum, a crypto bank based...
London: The World’s Capital for Foreign Exchange Adds Cryptocurrencies to Its Ledger
27.6.2023
Already a global hub for finance, the No. 3 spot in CoinDesk’s Crypto Hubs 2023 has a healthy grassroots crypto adoption rate and a prime minister eager to attract the digital asset industry
Indonesia Labels 501 Cryptocurrencies as Commodities, Paving the Way for Regional Adoption
26.6.2023
In contrast to the regulatory stance taken by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Commodity Futures Trading Supervisory Agency (CFTSA) of the Republic of Indonesia has officially labeled 501 cryptocurrencies as commodities. The list of these digital assets includes popular tokens...
Crypto investment products see largest weekly inflow since July 2022
26.6.2023
CoinShares’ latest weekly inflow report shows a substantial increase in investor appetite for digital asset investment products with Bitcoin leading the rally
Coinbase Credit lends Hut 8 $50M to support Bitcoin treasury
26.6.2023
The loan will help Hut 8 maintain its dynamic Bitcoin treasury management strategy going into the halving, CEO Jaime Leverton said
ECB Executive Fabio Panetta: Cryptocurrencies Hold No Societal Benefits, Likens to Gambling
26.6.2023
Cryptocurrencies hold “no societal benefits,” and should instead be seen as a form of gambling, according to European Central Bank (ECB) board member Fabio Panetta.
In a speech held at the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) last week, Panetta argued that cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin...
Crypto adoption in Cyprus beefed up by ByBit license approval
26.6.2023
Following Binance's departure from the island, ByBit strengthens Cyprus' crypto ecosystem with license approval for operations
Japanese Crypto Issuers Won't Pay Taxes on Unrealized Gains, Govt. Clarifies
26.6.2023
Token issuers in the country were subject to a 30% corporate tax for unrealized gains on their own tokens
Crypto Companies in Japan Get Tax Relief Under Revised Rules
26.6.2023
The tax administration of Japan has provided an exemption to companies issuing cryptocurrencies under a revision of the corporate tax rules. A local crypto media report described the move as a step toward improving the business environment for the digital asset sector in the country. Japan...
End of an Era: Over 4 Years Pass Without Self-Proclaimed Satoshis
25.6.2023
Satoshi Nakamoto, a captivating figure in the world of cryptocurrencies, remains an enigma, intriguing both crypto enthusiasts and experts. Numerous individuals have stepped forward over the years, proclaiming themselves as the elusive creator of Bitcoin. However, none of them have succeeded...
Banking Giants Crédit Agricole, Santander Seek to Provide Crypto Custody Under French Registration
25.6.2023
A subsidiary co-owned by Crédit Agricole and Santander has registered as a digital asset service provider in France. The registration of Caceis, a company that specializes in offering financial services to institutional investors, allows the two major European banks to tap into the crypto market....
ChatGPT Plugin goes live for Hedera network
25.6.2023
Users can view account balances through a Network Explorer or programmatically retrieve them via the mirror node REST API, which the plugin will utilize
Shiba Inu Burn Twitter account experiences suspension
24.6.2023
The account holders expressed in their tweet that the Developer Portal indicates a violation of Twitter Rules and policies by their app
Trader takes $4m short position on TrueUSD as issuer halts mints and redemptions
24.6.2023
An Ethereum user used Aave's V2 lending platform by depositing 7.5 million USDC as collateral
ECB official labels crypto as 'deleterious' with 'no societal benefits' in scathing speech
23.6.2023
According to Fabio Panetta, the volatility of crypto and aspects of blockchain technology made digital assets only suitable for gambling
Artificial Intelligence and Cryptocurrencies: Regulatory Frenemies in the Making
23.6.2023
Both at the forefront of technological innovation of investor interest, crypto and artificial intelligence (AI) are forming something of a love-hate relationship. Aaron Brown – former head of financial market research at AQR Capital Management – argued in a recent opinion piece that both industries...
US Supreme Court halts Coinbase cases in its first crypto ruling
23.6.2023
The United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of Coinbase in its first ever opinion on a cryptocurrency case on June 23
Crypto.com receives regulatory approval to offer crypto services in Spain
23.6.2023
The latest regulatory approval for the crypto exchange comes within weeks of getting a MPI license from regulators in Singapore