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Report Reveals East Is Challenging West’s Long-Standing Gold Pricing Dominance
27.8.2023
A new report unveils a surge in gold acquisitions by Eastern nations, challenging the West’s long-standing dominance in gold pricing and altering the power equation in the global arena. Research Highlights East’s Rise as Challenger to West’s Gold Pricing Tradition In...
Analysts Introduce Innovative Framework to Decode Bitcoin Economy in Bear Market
27.8.2023
Investment firm Ark Invest and blockchain security firm Glassnode have revealed a conceptual framework for understanding the Bitcoin (BTC) economy amid the ongoing bear market.
On Thursday, Ark Invest unveiled the whitepaper, titled "Cointime Economics: A New Framework For Bitcoin On-chain...
ARK, Glassnode propose Bitcoin economic analytics framework using new metric
24.8.2023
In Cointime Economics, the time Bitcoin has been held is considered when it is transacted, giving hodlers’ transactions greater weight
Base, Optimism unveil shared governance and revenue-sharing framework
24.8.2023
The two networks will share profits and governance using multi-signature wallets, and a ‘Security Council’ will be formed as the ecosystem grows
BRICS Not Focusing on Creating Common Currency, Indian Official Says
22.8.2023
A top Indian official has downplayed the creation of a shared BRICS currency. Emphasizing that “common currency discussions have several prerequisites before you can even talk about a common currency framework,” the official stressed that the BRICS nations have focused on boosting settlements...
Singapore Announces Stablecoin Rules, MAS to Label Regulated Tokens
16.8.2023
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) unveiled regulations aimed at ensuring the value stability of each stablecoin regulated in the city-state. Under the new rules, issuers that want their fiat-pegged tokens to be labeled as “MAS-regulated” will have to meet certain requirements. Singapore...
iDenfy’s technology reinforces Alphawin’s KYC framework
16.8.2023
As the online platform industry continues to develop, it has become increasingly important for companies to adhere to strict Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols and accurately verify user ages. iDenfy, a leading identity verification solution provider, has risen to meet this demand with its advanced...
Singapore's Central Bank Releases Stablecoin Regulatory Framework
15.8.2023
Stablecoins must hold minimum base capital 1 million Singapore dollars ($740,000) and provide redemption within no more than five business days of a request
Singapore’s Central Bank Releases Regulatory Framework for Stablecoins
15.8.2023
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the city-state’s de-facto central bank, announced its revised regulatory framework for stablecoins, aimed to “ensure a high degree of value stability for stablecoins regulated in Singapore.”...
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Singapore central bank releases regulatory framework for stablecoins
15.8.2023
The framework outlines requirements for stablecoin issuers to meet to be deemed as regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore
French Regulator Revises Crypto Rules to Align With EU’s MiCA Law
13.8.2023
France’s financial market regulator said it’s adjusting the rules for crypto companies in line with Europe’s new regulatory framework. The changes, which will enter into force next year, seek to enhance registration requirements for businesses offering certain services for digital assets like...
Custodia Bank Goes Live: Bridging Digital Assets With US Dollar Payments
12.8.2023
Custodia Bank, the financial institution that aims to bridge digital assets with the U.S. dollar payment system, is now live. Last month, Custodia started serving external business customers in select U.S. states, offering U.S. dollar deposits and government money market fund services, with bitcoin...
France Amends Crypto Regulatory Framework In Line With MiCA Licensing Rules
10.8.2023
France’s financial regulator Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has announced key amendments to its digital asset regulatory regime in light of the Market in Crypto Asset (MiCA) regulation.
The new amendments will come into effect from Jan 1 2024 and would affect both its General Regulation...
House Financial Services Committee Advances Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act
9.8.2023
On July 27, 2023, The U.S. House Financial Services Committee advanced a stablecoin-focused bill for the first time. The Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act of 2023 would establish a federal regulatory framework for stablecoins with the U.S. Federal Reserve playing a pivotal role. The bill would...
Wanchain adds Cardano to its cross-chain framework
9.8.2023
Wanchain, which provides decentralized blockchain interoperability solutions, has added Cardano to its cross-chain framework. Wanchain is also responsible for creating the first public decentralized cross-chain bridge. The Cardano bridges of Wanchain help in linking the Cardano mainnet to entities...
G20 President India Proposes ‘Action Points’ for Implementing Global Crypto Rules
7.8.2023
The Indian Presidency of G20 has put forward proposals for a roadmap to introducing a global regulatory framework for crypto assets. India believes a more coordinated policy will be needed to enforce international standards in the field and adequately minimize associated risks. India’s...
Oman financial regulator seeks feedback on proposed virtual asset framework
4.8.2023
Although the proposed virtual asset regulatory framework in Oman covers FATF-defined assets, the issuance of privacy coins might get banned
4 Crypto Bills Pass US House Committee
1.8.2023
The U.S. House Financial Services Committee has passed four crypto bills. “Congress is asserting its authority to design a regulatory framework, rather than allowing overzealous federal agencies to fill the gap with enforcement actions,” said the CEO of Blockchain Association. US House Committee...
US Lawmakers Advance ‘FIT for the 21st Century Act’ to Establish Crypto Framework
29.7.2023
U.S. lawmakers have advanced the Financial Innovation and Technology (FIT) for the 21st Century Act that establishes a regulatory framework for the crypto market. “Our bill establishes clear principles to ensure financial security and certainty as digital asset developers continue to innovate,”...
Binance to Restore Full Services in Japan in August, CZ Unveils
27.7.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance will start offering full services in Japan next month, founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) announced. The leading trading venue for digital assets reenters the Japanese market with a domestic exchange after announcing earlier it was discontinuing services through its global...