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US Regulator Sets It Sights on Crypto Risks in Potential Risk Management Rules
2.6.2023
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission is taking a closer look at its rules governing risk management, with an eye towards digital assets.
The agency published an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking on Thursday, asking for public comment on risk management requirements for swap dealers...
EU’s Banking Regulator Highlights AML Risks in Privacy Coins, Self-Hosted Wallets
31.5.2023
The European Banking Authority wants to extend money laundering guidance to crypto firms and banks that trade with them
Bitcoin risks 'new lows' into monthly close as BTC price retests $27K
31.5.2023
BTC price performance looks limp on the last day of May, with the 200-week moving average rapidly coming into view
India's RBI Intends to Push G-20 to Focus on Crypto's Macro Risks
30.5.2023
India's central bank is trying to expand the global narrative around cryptocurrencies beyond "financial stability and integrity to macro-financial and cross-sectoral implications and risks of crypto-assets
Temasek slashes compensation for execs responsible for its $275M FTX investment
29.5.2023
While “no misconduct” was determined by Temasek’s internal review, staff involved with the FTX investment will see a dent in their pay package
EU Securities Watchdog ESMA Warns of Unregulated Crypto, Gold Investment Offerings
28.5.2023
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued a warning regarding investments in assets like cryptocurrencies. They will remain unregulated in most countries until the EU’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) law is enforced across the Union, the regulator pointed out. ESMA Highlights...
Stargate community proposes removal of Fantom USDC pool to mitigate risks
27.5.2023
So far, a total of 1.7 million verified members of the Stargate community have voted in favor of the proposal
Silver Set to Shine: Citigroup Analysts Forecast $30 Value in Next 6-12 Months
25.5.2023
Citigroup analysts foresee a significant increase in silver’s value, potentially hitting $30 per unit within the next 6-12 months, according to the multinational bank’s latest silver assessment. The experts at Citi predict an ongoing decline of the U.S. dollar and anticipate a decrease...
UK Parliament's Treasury Committee Calls for Cryptocurrency Regulation, Citing Gambling-Like Risks
23.5.2023
The UK Parliament’s Treasury Committee has called for unbacked cryptocurrencies to be regulated in the same way as gambling, saying speculation in these assets “more closely resembles gambling than it does a financial service.”
“Regardless of the regulatory regime, their price volatility...
US risks losing the crypto race to UAE, Korea, Aus and Switzerland: Ark
23.5.2023
The U.S. crypto ecosystem is facing a “void” of well-established and credible institutions, according to an analyst from Ark Invest
‘Apple and Google Are Systemic Risks to Crypto,’ Says Ex-Coinbase CTO
21.5.2023
Authorities in the U.S. and elsewhere may try to compel tech firms like Apple and Google to exfiltrate private keys from devices and apps under their control, crypto entrepreneur Balaji Srinivasan warned on social media. The former executive of Coinbase believes this would be done to remit funds...
Australian exchanges dispel debanking fears amid Binance saga, but risks loom
19.5.2023
Australian crypto exchanges report no problems with their payment providers but the lack of local laws means more debanking incidents can't be ruled out
Blockchain arms race risks being won by 'adversarial nations' — US crypto lobby group
19.5.2023
The Chamber of Digital Commerce has urged Congress to set up a Digital Asset and Blockchain Technology Solarium Commission to develop crypto regulation
The Risks and Rewards of High-Frequency Crypto Trading
17.5.2023
High-frequency trading can be lucrative in newer markets like crypto, but HFT is not without its unique risks
Kaspersky Uncovers Counterfeit Trezor Wallets That Jeopardize Crypto Assets With Pre-Knowledge of Private Key
17.5.2023
Kaspersky, the multinational cybersecurity and anti-virus provider, made a startling revelation on May 10th. According to their report, a victim of a crypto hack had unwittingly purchased a counterfeit Trezor Model T from a “trusted seller through a popular classifieds website.”...
Airdrops can work, but be aware of the risks
17.5.2023
Airdrops can be a great way to engage communities, but they also come with risks — from Sybil attacks to potential regulatory liability
FDIC Chair Criticizes Signature Bank's Lack of Understanding on Crypto Risks
16.5.2023
Amid crashing stock prices, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) points fingers at crypto and poor management for Signature Bank’s demise.
Remarking at a US House of Reps hearing, FDIC chair, Martin Gruenberg, attributed Signature’s failure to ignorance of the risks associated with...
J’JO’s Crypto Index Investing: Protecting Portfolios From Risks and Increasing Returns
16.5.2023
The global crypto market is expanding steadily despite recent bearish sentiments. Over 119 million people worldwide started owning cryptocurrencies in 2022, marking a 39% rise in total ownership. It reflects a growing demand for alternative payment methods and investment instruments. More people...
Signature Bank failed to understand risks associated with crypto: FDIC chair
16.5.2023
A related report penned down by FDIC Chief Risk Officer cited poor management as “the root cause of Signature Bank’s failure.”
US lawmakers target perceived risks of crypto adoption in El Salvador with reintroduced bill
12.5.2023
The legislation appeared to be another attempt at the Accountability for Cryptocurrency in El Salvador Act, originally introduced after the country's Bitcoin Law was enacted