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S&P Global Ratings Introduces Stablecoin Stability Assessment Rankings
13.12.2023
In a combination of both traditional and decentralized finance (defi) sectors, S&P Global Ratings has announced the launch of its stablecoin stability assessment. The latest tool aims to evaluate the ability of stablecoins to maintain their value relative to fiat currencies. New S&P...
Tether Scores Second-Lowest Rank in S&P Global Stablecoin Stability Assessment
13.12.2023
USDT was assigned a low score of four, meaning the largest stablecoin is constrained in its ability to maintain its peg to fiat
Kraken Co-founder Says Crypto “Feels More Fair” After CZ’s Guilty Plea
23.11.2023
Source: Pixabay “The crypto game feels a bit more fair today,” Kraken co-founder Jesse Powell said in an X post on Wednesday. In the wake of Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao stepping down as CEO and pleading guilty to criminal charges of money laundering, Powell held nothing back in his assessment...
Crypto for Advisors: Is Bitcoin for You?
23.11.2023
How does bitcoin fit in your portfolio? Zach Pandl from Grayscale takes us through the investment thesis
Analyzing Ethereum: Key levels to monitor in technical assessment
21.11.2023
Technical analysis is pivotal in cryptocurrency trading, furnishing invaluable insights for traders navigating the volatile waters, particularly in futures trading scenarios. With Ethereum’s present valuation at $1938, comprehending the nuances of technical analysis becomes indispensable...
Navigating the Next Wave of Crypto Institutionalization: A Due Diligence Primer
15.11.2023
As FTX showed, operators in digital asset markets need to improve corporate governance standards. Here are the key components as the industry readies for another possible bull run
Inspector General wants FDIC to refine crypto risk assessment process, guidance
18.10.2023
The bank deposit insurer should assess the sufficiency of its risk mitigation measures and then provide them in a more organized manner, the inspector general found
Defi Not a Risk to Financial Stability Yet, EU Securities Regulator Reports
13.10.2023
Decentralized finance (defi) brings risks for investors but is yet to pose “meaningful risks” to financial stability, according to Europe’s securities watchdog. The agency believes, however, the phenomenon deserves attention in light of the EU’s new crypto rules as well as growing user base and...
Bitcoin Stands Apart in the Crypto Economy, Fidelity Digital Assets Report Says
10.10.2023
A new report from Fidelity Digital Assets argues that Bitcoin is fundamentally different from other digital assets and should be evaluated separately when constructing crypto investment portfolios. Fidelity Digital Assets Highlights Distinctive Value and Assessment of Bitcoin in Crypto Portfolios...
IMF Proposes Crypto Risk Assessment Matrix for Macrofinancial Impact on Countries
2.10.2023
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) published a working paper that highlights risk management strategies and policy changes for regulators.
The paper titled, “Assessing Macrofinancial Risks from Crypto Assets” released on Sept 29 proposes a crypto-risk assessment matrix (C-RAM) for risk-prone...
IMF working paper proposes country-level assessment matrix for crypto risks
2.10.2023
The matrix aims to identify potential risks associated with the crypto space and policy responses for regulators
New York Shrinks List of Pre-Approved Crypto — DOGE, XRP Among Coins Removed
20.9.2023
New York’s financial regulator has significantly reduced the number of pre-approved cryptocurrencies that licensed crypto trading platforms can list. XRP, dogecoin, litecoin, and ethereum classic are among the coins removed from the Greenlist. The regulator also proposed new crypto guidance...
Fiduciary Duty During Uncertain Times
24.8.2023
Advisors can navigate their fiduciary duty to support clients interested in cryptocurrency in the absence of clear frameworks
The Thermodynamics of Crypto Investing
23.8.2023
As the various structural risks of crypto investing change over time, the opportunities for returns change, too
Bavaria's Data Regulator Had Not Concluded Assessment of Worldcoin When the Project Launched
8.8.2023
The Sam Altman co-founded project has been shut down in Kenya over privacy concerns
Kenyan Data Regulator Issues Warning as Residents Rush to Get Worldcoin’s ‘Free Money’
30.7.2023
The Kenyan data regulator said it is conducting an “assessment of Worldcoin’s practices to ensure compliance with the law.” The data regulator has urged “increased vigilance” by Kenyans who are signing up to receive Worldcoin’s “free money.”...
Navigating the Wrapped Bitcoin Landscape: 86,000 WBTC Exit Circulation in One Year
29.7.2023
Data reveals that since the start of the year, the count of circulating wrapped bitcoins (WBTC) has diminished, plunging by more than 22,000 WBTC. Notably, a year-long assessment reflects an even more significant contraction, with over 86,000 WBTC evaporating from circulation since last July....
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...
IMF sees room for eNaira improvement in first year assessment
19.5.2023
The world’s second-ever CBDC has yet to reach 1% of Nigeria’s population, according to the IMF assessment
How can AI be used to improve credit scoring?
5.5.2023
AI can analyze data for accurate risk assessment, reduce bias, automate tasks and personalize the lending experience for improved credit scoring