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Stablecoin Default Guarantees Pose Risks to the Issuing Banks, Swiss Regulator Says
26.7.2024
FINMA's guidance explains how banks can limit the risks associated with guaranteeing stablecoin customers' deposits
Crypto Use in Terror Financing Rises, but Is Still Relatively Small: Singapore
26.7.2024
Singapore's government noted an increasing use of cryptocurrencies in terror financing, even though it acknowledges that cash and other informal value transfer systems remain the predominant means for financial transactions
Jersey City to Invest in Bitcoin ETFs, the Latest Pension to Dive Into Crypto
25.7.2024
The municipal pension plan of Jersey City, New Jersey, will soon invest in bitcoin via exchange-traded funds, according to a Thursday social media post from Mayor Steven Fulop
Russian-Speaking Groups Responsible for Majority of Crypto Ransomware Attacks in 2023: TRM Labs
25.7.2024
Inflows to Russia-based crypto exchange Garantex accounted for 82% of the crypto volumes that belonged to sanctioned entities internationally, the report added
Coinbase's CBPL Fined $4.5M by UK Regulator for Money Laundering Lapses
25.7.2024
Despite the restrictions in place, CBPL onboarded and/or provided e-money services to 13,416 high-risk customers, the Financial Conduct Authority said
Why Nigeria’s blockchain success hinges on private sector expertise
25.7.2024
As governments globally, including Nigeria, navigate the complexities of blockchain adoption, insights from industry leaders like YellowCard provide crucial guidance
Indian City of Raipur Puts Real Estate Records on Blockchain With AirChains
25.7.2024
Raipur, the capital city of the Indian state of Chhattisgarh, has started bringing building records on blockchain with the help of AirChains, an India based Zero-Knowledge (ZK) roll up
India Has Seen 92 Drug Trafficking Cases in Four Years Involving Dark Net and Crypto
25.7.2024
India has seen as many as 92 cases since 2020 till April 2024 involving dark net and cryptocurrencies to purchase drugs, the nation's junior Home Minister Nityanand Rai said to parliament on Wednesday
India to Release its Crypto Policy Stance By September After Stakeholder Consultations: Report
25.7.2024
India plans to put out a discussion paper outlining its policy stance on cryptocurrencies before September, according to Indian news outlet Moneycontrol citing an interview with Senior Finance Ministry Official Ajay Seth
Stablecoin pegged to Hong Kong dollar unveiled
24.7.2024
Jingdong Coinlink Technology Hong Kong Limited unveils its plan to issue a Hong Kong dollar stablecoin, aiming for secure and cost-effective payment solutions while adhering to regulatory requirements
Stablecoin pegged to Hong Kong dollar unveiled
24.7.2024
Jingdong Coinlink Technology Hong Kong Limited unveils its plan to issue a Hong Kong dollar stablecoin, aiming for secure and cost-effective payment solutions while adhering to regulatory requirements
What Does Kamala Harris' (Presumptive) Nomination Mean for Crypto This Election?
24.7.2024
Vice President Kamala Harris is now the presumptive Democratic Party nominee for President of the United States, after President Joe Biden abruptly announced he was withdrawing from the race. With her assent to the top of the party ticket comes questions about how a potential Harris Administration...
Coinbase files motion to compel in ongoing fight to get Gensler’s emails
24.7.2024
Coinbase has now filed a motion to compel, including among others, a narrowed request for Gary Gensler’s private communications during his time as Chair
Coinbase Narrows Demand for SEC Chair Gensler's Crypto Messages
23.7.2024
Coinbase Inc. (COIN) is going after internal chatter at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that may shed light on its pursuit of cryptocurrency exchanges as illegal enterprises – including Chair Gary Gensler's own communications – but the scope of its latest request filed on Tuesday...
2 Promoters of Forcount Crypto Ponzi Scheme Plead Guilty to Wire Fraud Conspiracy
23.7.2024
Two more promoters of the Forcount crypto ponzi scheme – a Brazil-based scam that bilked Spanish-speaking investors out of $8.4 million between 2017 and 2021 – have pleaded guilty to their roles in the scheme
India Maintains Crypto Tax Regulations in 2024/25 Budget
23.7.2024
Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s 2024-25 Union Budget keeps the existing cryptocurrency tax regulations unchanged, disappointing local crypto advocates. They argue that reducing the 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) is essential for reviving the struggling crypto industry in India....
XRP price hasn’t seen $1 since 2021 — But this could change in Q4
23.7.2024
Three big catalysts for a potential XRP price boom include technicals, significant whale accumulation, and the nearing resolution of Ripple’s legal battle with the SEC
Crypto Exchange Gate.io Exits Japan
23.7.2024
Crypto exchange Gate.io has terminated its services in Japan, it announced on Monday, suggesting a lack of compliance in the nation
India Keeps Controversial Crypto Tax Rules Unchanged, Finance Minister's Budget Speech
23.7.2024
The primary demand from India's crypto industry was to reduce the controversial tax-deducted-at-source (TDS) policy on crypto transactions from 1% to 0.01%
BlockFi Administrator Submits Plan in Court to Make Customers Whole
23.7.2024
"This transaction marks a final chapter in the wind-down and is the best possible outcome for customers of BlockFi," said Mohsin Y. Meghji, Plan Administrator of BlockFi Inc